Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida on Sunday. He is currently in stable condition, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons has not commented on the incident. It is unknown what led to the altercation or if the other inmate involved has been identified or charged. Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison in 2018 for criminal sexual conduct and 60 years for child pornography charges.
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Last week in Philadelphia, five people were killed in a mass shooting, with the first victim being fatally shot 44 hours before the others. Kimbrady Carriker, 40, has been arraigned on five counts of murder, attempted murder, and other weapons charges. Joseph Wamah Jr., 31, was identified as the first victim, and two boys, ages 2 and 13, were injured in the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
New York City Emergency Management issued a warning to residents in basements to seek higher ground due to a rare flash flood warning issued for much of the city. This caused at least one death in Orange County, prompting New York Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across parts of southeastern New York and northeastern New Jersey, urging residents to take caution and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Senator Charles Schumer has called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, an energy drink backed by two of YouTube’s most popular stars, Logan Paul and KSI. The beverage contains high levels of caffeine, which has raised concerns among health experts and lawmakers, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that it can be dangerous for children and adolescents. Schumer has urged the FDA to take action, and parents and buyers are advised to be aware of the potential health risks associated with PRIME.
Six people were killed in a tragic plane crash in Southern California on Saturday morning. The crash occurred near the French Valley Airport in Murrieta and sparked a small brush fire. The NTSB has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with poor visibility due to fog potentially being a factor. The identities of the six people on board the plane have not yet been released.
The Republican Party of Iowa announced Saturday that the state's presidential nominating caucuses will be held on January 15, 2024, the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. White House candidates have been campaigning in Iowa since last winter, and the Iowa caucuses will kick off the Republican selection process for a nominee. The Iowa GOP is looking forward to hosting a historic caucus and is hopeful that the party will be successful in defeating Joe Biden in the 2024 election.
Megan Rapinoe, a 38-year-old American soccer star and member of the U.S. Women's National Team, announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the current NWSL season. She will make her final appearance in the Women's World Cup this summer and is looking to help the USWNT win its third consecutive World Cup title. Rapinoe is an icon in the world of women's soccer, having won two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and the 2019 Ballon d'Or award for the best female soccer player in the world.
Six people were killed in a small plane crash in Murrieta, California early Saturday morning. The Cessna C550 business jet crashed near the French Valley Airport and all six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation and the tragedy has left the community in shock.