On Friday afternoon, tragedy struck at the Broken Bow Airport in Oklahoma when a woman was killed after being hit by a small plane. Samantha Hayes, 27, was working for the city of Broken Bow's parks department when the pilot of a 1972 Bonanza A36 landed on the runway and struck her with a wing. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident to determine if any charges should be filed against the pilot.
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An Amber Alert has been issued for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena who disappeared from Moreau Lake State Park in upstate New York while camping with her family. The FBI has joined the search and is asking anyone with information to contact the New York State Police. Charlotte's mother, Trisha Sena, has expressed her hope for her daughter's safe return.
Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home
Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home
Key takeaways: Josh Kruger, a Philadelphia journalist and community advocate, was fatally shot inside his home in the Point Breeze neighborhood. Kruger was a passionate…
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has announced his intention to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position of power, accusing him of making a "secret side deal" with President Biden on Ukraine funding. Gaetz plans to push for a no-confidence vote in the Republican leader later this week, but concedes that McCarthy "probably" can survive the effort. McCarthy has yet to respond to Gaetz's accusations or plans.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday for the start of a civil fraud trial, with the New York Attorney General's Office seeking $250 million and sanctions from Trump and his business. During the lunch break, Trump argued that the judge overseeing the trial is a "rogue judge" and that the New York Attorney General is a "corrupt person". The trial is expected to last several weeks, with the outcome having major implications for Trump and his business.
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from John Eastman, former legal adviser to Donald Trump, who sought to shield his emails from investigators of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault. Justice Clarence Thomas, who had previously shown support for Trump's legal arguments, recused himself from the case, though the reason for his recusal is unclear. Eastman had served as a law clerk to the justice, and emails obtained by the House panel showed that Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife, corresponded with the conservative lawyer.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to fill the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat. Butler will be the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate and the third Black woman to ever serve in the chamber. She is expected to be sworn-in to the seat on Wednesday by Vice President Kamala Harris and will serve until the next senator is elected in the November 2024 election.
Key takeaways: The Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for allegedly hoarding classified documents and covering it up, and for allegedly conspiring to seize power…