An altercation between a bus driver and a passenger in Charlotte, North Carolina resulted in a gunfight, leaving both men seriously injured. Surveillance footage shows the argument that led to the exchange of gunfire, and CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle has condemned the incident. Both Fullard and Tobias were taken to the hospital, and CATS is reminding passengers that weapons are not allowed on their buses.
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On Memorial Day, the U.S. Army will honor the memory of Pfc. Luther Herschel Story, a Korean War soldier from Americus, Georgia, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. Story sacrificed his own safety to cover his company’s retreat, and his Medal of Honor and portrait at the National Infantry Museum will serve as a reminder of his sacrifice and the sacrifices of all who have served. His remains will be buried at Andersonville National Cemetery near his hometown on Memorial Day.
On Sunday evening, a six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa partially collapsed, prompting a rescue effort by fire crews. Seven people were rescued and more than a dozen self-evacuated, while emergency crews searched the rubble for any unaccounted-for individuals. Fire crews were also working to contain a large natural gas leak and to make sure the building was structurally sound. No fatalities have been reported at this time.
A five-day manhunt for convicted murderer Bradley Gillespie ended Sunday when a body was found in the Ohio River near Henderson, Kentucky. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to confirm the identity of the body, which is believed to have been in the water for four to five days. Authorities believe the body is Gillespie's and have declared the case closed.
Iren Byers, a 20-year-old Arizona man, has been arrested in connection with a shooting spree that left four people dead and one injured. The Mesa Police Department responded to the murder of a 41-year-old man on Friday night and the shooting of a 36-year-old woman on Saturday morning. The woman is in stable condition and will undergo surgery for serious injuries. Byers is being held in the Maricopa County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle to extend the debt ceiling and avert a catastrophic default, which includes stricter work requirements for safety net programs and a minor rollback of a key part of the Democrats' signature legislative accomplishment. The agreement is seen as a major victory for the Biden administration, protecting retirement accounts, saving millions of jobs, and preventing a potential economic recession. The legislative text of the bill will be prepared by Republicans and reviewed by the Biden administration before it is finalized.
At least three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at the 41st annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally in Red River, New Mexico. The shooters have been apprehended, and the investigation is ongoing. Mayor Linda Calhoun has confirmed three fatalities and five injured, with one victim flown to Denver for treatment.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis before the June 5th deadline. The agreement is seen as a major step forward in avoiding a potential economic crisis, and the details of the agreement are still being worked out. The legislative package is expected to be presented soon, and it is hoped that the agreement will be able to resolve the debt crisis and avoid a potential economic crisis.