Investigators have identified the remains of Karen Vergata, found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island in 1996, as the latest breakthrough in the Gilgo Beach murders investigation. The investigation, which has been ongoing for over a decade, has identified most of the eleven sets of human remains found in or near Ocean Parkway since 2010, but some remain unnamed. The Suffolk County Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them.
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Two Tennessee Democrats, Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, have won back their legislative seats in the Tennessee House after being expelled in April for participating in a peaceful gun protest. The protest was held in response to a Nashville school shooting, and the pair will be present for the upcoming special session to discuss potential changes to the state's gun control laws. Their victory is a sign of the importance of gun control reform in Tennessee.
Three women were seriously injured in a rare attack by a river otter in southern Montana on Wednesday night. The incident occurred while the women were floating on inner tubes in the Jefferson River near the town of Cardwell. One of the victims suffered wounds on her face and arms that were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital. Officials are still investigating the incident.
Key takeaways: Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, known as the “Tennessee Three”, were expelled by Republicans in April for protesting in support of gun…
The Florida Department of Education has effectively banned the teaching of Advanced Placement Psychology in the state, instructing superintendents to exclude any mention of topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity. This ban has been met with criticism from many, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and the National Center for Transgender Equality, who have both released statements condemning the ban. The College Board has expressed sadness at the decision and will continue to advocate for access to a full and comprehensive education for all students.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee released the transcript of its interview with Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. Archer testified that Hunter Biden used the Joe Biden "brand" to protect Burisma, but he had no knowledge of Joe Biden altering policy to benefit his son. The 141-page transcript provides further insight into the investigation into the Bidens and the role of the Biden brand in Hunter Biden's business dealings.
Mohave County, Arizona, has rejected the idea of hand-counting ballots in the 2024 election, after the all-Republican Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 against the measure. The estimated cost of the hand-counting was over a million dollars, and the Board of Supervisors concluded that the results would be inaccurate. The decision was made despite initial push for hand-counting due to conspiracy theories about voting machines.
Negasi Zuberi, also known as "Sakima," "Justin Hyche" and "Justin Kouassi," has been arrested in Nevada for allegedly kidnapping a woman in Oregon and holding her in a cinder block cell. He is also suspected of committing four violent sexual assaults in four states, and is in custody awaiting extradition to Oregon. The FBI is asking anyone with information about Zuberi's alleged crimes to contact them.