The CDC is warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. The blood lead levels of the affected children ranged from 4 to 29 micrograms per deciliter, higher than the 3.5 micrograms per deciliter marker to identify children with higher levels of lead. Lead poisoning can cause a range of health issues, and the CDC is urging parents to check their pantries for the recalled products and to contact their child’s doctor if they have any concerns.
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Former Capitol Hill reporter Jason Donner is suing Fox News for wrongful termination after he spoke out against false claims of election fraud. Donner claims that Fox News was aware of the falsehoods but purged journalists who spoke out against them in order to win back viewership and pledge loyalty to President Trump. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages and Fox News has not yet commented.
After almost 35 years, investigators have identified the victim of a 1988 homicide and arrested two suspects in connection with the crime. The victim, Kenyatta “KeKe” Odom, was found encased in concrete near Millwood in Ware County and was known only as Baby Jane Doe. The suspects, 56-year-old Evelyn Odom and 61-year-old Ulyster Sanders, were taken into custody without incident and are believed to have been the victim's mother and live-in boyfriend at the time of her death. The GBI is continuing to investigate the case.
A federal trial is underway in San Francisco for David DePape, accused of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, testified that he was attacked with a hammer and woke up in a pool of his own blood. Surveillance cameras and an alarm system were present in the couple's home, but the alarm was not set that night.
Hundreds of protesters marched in Atlanta on Monday to oppose the construction of a police and firefighter training center in suburban DeKalb County, resulting in a clash between protesters and police officers in riot gear. Opponents of the center argue that it will lead to increased police presence in the area, while supporters argue that it will provide much-needed training for police and firefighters. The dispute is far from resolved, with the next steps yet to be determined.
Seven conservatives have already said they will vote no on the bill, and many more could join that group, meaning Johnson will need Democratic support to pass the bill and avoid a shutdown.
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced that she will not seek reelection to her House seat and instead will run for governor of Virginia in 2025. In a campaign video, Spanberger said that Virginia and the nation are facing “fundamental threats” to their rights and freedoms and that she will focus on protecting women’s reproductive rights and helping people with their everyday needs. Her announcement comes as Virginia is in the midst of a heated political climate, with her candidacy likely adding to the debate.