On Sunday, six migrant workers were injured in an apparent intentional hit-and-run in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The driver, an older white male, is still being sought by police. The workers were taken to a local hospital with a variety of injuries, none of which were life-threatening. The Lincolnton Police Department is asking for anyone with information or security video to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
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An 8-year-old camper at Olympic National Park in Washington state survived a cougar attack with only minor injuries, prompting the National Park Service to launch a search for the animal and shut down access to the area. This is not the first time a cougar attack has occurred in the park, with a mountain biker killed in 2018. The National Park Service is reminding visitors to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when visiting the park.
A 14-year-old boy and his father were arrested in northern New Mexico after the teen allegedly shot and killed a 13-year-old girl. The 14-year-old allegedly took out a pistol belonging to his father and shot the teenage girl, then dragged her body outside. Police arrested the teen on a charge of open count of murder in the first degree and charged his father with two counts of tampering with evidence.
Former President Donald Trump's $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump himself. The lawsuit was in response to CNN's use of the phrase "the Big Lie" when referring to Trump's false claims about the 2020 election, which Trump claimed likened him to Adolf Hitler. Judge Singhal ruled that the references were opinion and not factual statements, and thus did not amount to defamation. The dismissal of the lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump, who has vowed to continue to fight for his legal rights.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to the nonprofit organization El Roi Haiti. The U.S. State Department has confirmed that it is aware of the reports and is working with Haitian authorities and other U.S. government interagency partners to investigate the incident. El Roi Haiti has asked for prayers for the safe return of Alix and her child, which is a reminder of the dangers of living and working in the country.
Donald Trump has criticized GOP presidential candidate Will Hurd for being booed at an Iowa crowd after suggesting Trump was running for office to "stay out of prison." Former Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo believes the best way to beat Trump is by showing his movement has been rejected in general elections three times in a row. Trump's criticism of Hurd comes as the GOP primary field continues to grow, with many candidates vying to be the party's nominee in the 2024 election.
Two people were killed and two others injured in a mid-air collision involving a helicopter and a gyrocopter near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In a separate incident, two other people were killed when a small plane crashed into a nearby lake. The NTSB is investigating both the mid-air collision and the plane crash, and the Experimental Aircraft Association is working with them to determine the cause of the incidents and ensure safety in the area.
A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked a new law that restricts drag performances, ruling that it is overly broad and could lead to unconstitutional censorship. The law was passed in April and was met with criticism from civil rights groups, who argued that it was a violation of free speech and would lead to discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until the court can hear the case in full, allowing drag performances to take place at the Montana Pride celebration.