Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, is blocking hundreds of military promotions over a Pentagon abortion policy, causing a potential national security crisis. President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have denounced the move, and Senator Tammy Duckworth has warned it will jeopardize the U.S.' ability to lead the free world. Sullivan has warned that the blockade could soon leave the U.S. without a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a chief of Naval Operations.
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Flash flooding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has resulted in the deaths of at least three people and four more are unaccounted for. The flooding occurred after 6-7 inches of rain fell in the area in less than an hour. The Bucks County Fire Department is currently searching for the four missing people and urging anyone with information to contact them. They are also urging people to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when flooding is expected.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Alaska late Saturday night, prompting a brief tsunami advisory that was canceled about an hour later. In Kodiak, Alaska, sirens warned of a possible tsunami and sent people driving to shelters late at night. The USGS continues to monitor the situation and has urged people in the area to remain vigilant and be prepared for aftershocks.
A focus group of 18 evangelical Christian voters in Des Moines, Iowa revealed that 15 of them believed Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked whether he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate and dismissed Trump's complaints about her as "totally out of hand." The focus group's findings suggest that Trump remains popular among the state's GOP base, indicating his influence in the state may be stronger than previously thought.
The FBI has announced the safe return of Monica De Leon Barba, a 40-year-old woman from San Mateo, California who was kidnapped in Mexico last November. After eight months of captivity, she was released on Friday night and is now on her way home. The FBI is continuing to investigate the kidnapping and is asking anyone with information to contact their local FBI office.
Michael Charles Burham, a 34-year-old homicide suspect, was apprehended after a homeowner in Conewango Township, Pennsylvania discovered him in his backyard. The homeowner recognized Burham and left to contact officials, and Burham fled into the woods. After a short search, authorities were able to apprehend Burham and take him into custody, ending a two-week manhunt. State police are commending the homeowner for his quick thinking and alertness in helping to bring Burham to justice.
Four people have been killed in a mass shooting in the small community of Hampton, Georgia, located 40 miles south of Atlanta. The Hampton Police Department is leading the investigation with the help of Henry County police and sheriff's office, and the suspect is still at large. The incident occurred late Saturday morning in the Dogwood Lakes area, and the public is urged to contact the Hampton Police Department with any information.
Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, a 25-year-old woman from Alabama, is missing after she called 911 to report a toddler walking on an interstate Thursday night. The Hoover Police Department found Russell’s vehicle and some of her possessions, but neither she nor any child were found. An anonymous source has offered a reward of $20,000 for information leading to her whereabouts, in addition to the $5,000 raised by CrimeStoppers. Police are asking anyone with information to call the Hoover Police Department or CrimeStoppers.