A massive storage yard fire has caused the indefinite closure of the I-10 Freeway in Los Angeles, leading to major traffic disruptions for commuters. City leaders have released a detailed map of alternate routes to help drivers navigate around the closure and Governor Newsom has said that engineers are assessing the damage to determine if the bridge deck is intact enough to allow for a few lanes to remain open.
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Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying rioter from the Jan. 6 Capitol assault, has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 8th Congressional District as a Libertarian. He is running for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, who is not seeking re-election. Chansley is awaiting trial for several federal offenses related to the Capitol riot and it is unclear if he will be able to secure the party's nomination or run for office while awaiting trial.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has unexpectedly dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, citing low polling numbers and a lack of support from voters. His campaign staff were caught off guard by the announcement, which came shortly after a fundraising email was sent out. With Scott's departure, the race for the Republican nomination is now wide open.
Five U.S. service members were tragically killed in a helicopter crash over the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday. Search and rescue efforts were launched immediately, but all five crew members were unable to be saved. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released a statement in response, emphasizing the risks that service members take to protect the nation. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
This article reports on a tragic two-vehicle crash in Houston that resulted in the death of six people, including former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden. Three of the victims were former University of Houston football players, and the driver of the Chrysler and a man who appeared to be homeless were also killed. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Pope Francis has opened a meeting on the future of the Catholic Church with a call for "everyone" to be allowed in, and has removed Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, a vocal critic of the pontiff, as a sign of his commitment to creating a more open and inclusive church. The meeting is expected to last several days and will involve discussions on a wide range of topics, with the hope of creating a more unified and inclusive church.
This article reports on an officer-involved shooting in Austin, Texas that resulted in three fatalities, including one police officer. The incident began with a 911 call from a woman who said someone was stabbing her, and when officers arrived, they found two other injured victims and a third who had escaped. The suspect was fatally shot by SWAT officers after engaging police in a shootout. The APD is continuing to investigate the incident.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has proposed a bill to avert a government shutdown, which would extend funding for some agencies and programs until January 19th and for others until February 2nd. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from within the Republican party, and it remains to be seen whether it will pass in the House and Senate. The bill is expected to be voted on in the coming days.