Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, passed away at the age of 96 after a battle with dementia. She was remembered for her devotion to her family, the nation, and humanitarian work around the world. A private funeral service will be held, and the family has asked for donations to be made in her memory to The Carter Center.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for refusing to condemn a post endorsed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk which alluded to a white supremacist conspiracy theory and was seen as antisemitic. Major companies such as Apple and Disney have pulled their ads from the social media platform in response. DeSantis' refusal to condemn the post has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with many calling for him to take a stand against antisemitism.
The United States is working to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, with Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer appearing on Sunday news shows to discuss the situation. Finer noted that a deal between Israel and Hamas is close, but that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. The White House is committed to doing everything it can to bring hostages home safely, and is working directly and intensively behind the scenes to achieve this goal.
Four inmates escaped from a Macon, Georgia jail on October 16th, with the last one, Joey Fournier, being apprehended near Stockbridge, Georgia on Saturday. Fournier was being held on a murder charge and the other three inmates will now face additional charges for their escape. Local and federal law enforcement agencies worked together to locate and apprehend Fournier, thanking the public for their assistance in the manhunt.
Two people in Kentucky have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of 4-year-old Chloe Darnell, whose body was recovered and sent to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy. Brittany Slaughter, 24, and Adam Hayes, 34, both of Williamsburg, Kentucky, are charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence. The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's department is asking anyone with information to contact them.
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A Denver District Court judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump can appear on the Colorado primary ballot in 2024, setting a precedent for other states. The ruling is a major victory for Trump, who is widely expected to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024, and a major setback for those who oppose him. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold released a statement shortly after the ruling, confirming that Donald Trump is eligible to be placed on the Colorado ballot in the March Presidential Primary.
This article reports on a shooting at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord on Friday afternoon, which left multiple victims and the suspect dead. The situation is now "contained" and all patients at the hospital are safe, however the identities of the victims and the suspect have not yet been released. An active scene with numerous police cars and an armored vehicle was seen outside the hospital as the investigation continues.