A Greyhound passenger bus crashed into three commercial motor vehicles on Interstate 70 in Madison County, Illinois, resulting in three fatalities and 14 injuries. Four people were taken to the hospital by helicopter and at least 10 others were taken by ambulance. The cause of the crash is still under investigation and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
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Shane McMillan, an inmate at a federal penitentiary in Florida, has been accused of stabbing disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar in response to a lewd comment. McMillan has a history of violent behavior and is currently in solitary confinement while the incident is being investigated. The attack has raised questions about the safety of inmates in federal prisons.
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, FBI Director Chris Wray faced sharp questioning from Republicans who accused the agency of being "weaponized" against them. Wray, a registered Republican, defended the FBI's actions, saying that it is an apolitical organization and is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political views.
After 127 years of operation, Anchor Brewing Co., America's first craft brewery and a beloved staple in San Francisco, is set to close its doors due to the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, and a highly competitive market. Despite its success, the brewery has been facing increasing difficulty turning a profit in recent years due to a proliferation of canned cocktails and other craft beers. Anchor Brewing Co.'s closure marks the end of an era for craft beer in the United States.
Taylor Taranto was arrested last week after being spotted outside the home of former President Barack Obama with two guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. He is currently facing four misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and is being detained until trial due to the clear and convincing evidence that no conditions could ensure the safety of the community. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are still working to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, and it is unclear what additional charges Taranto may face.
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to face questioning from the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the alleged weaponization of law enforcement against conservatives. He is expected to defend his employees' work and address the controversy surrounding the arrest of Gal Luft, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who has claimed he was persecuted at the direction of the Biden family. The hearing is likely to be contentious, as both Republicans and Democrats clash over the FBI's role in the matter.
US government reported that inflation cooled to its slowest pace in more than two years, with the Consumer Price Index growing at an annual rate of 3%. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose 4.8% on an annual basis. The cooling of inflation is seen as a sign that the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are having the desired effect, but the Fed will need to continue to monitor inflation closely to ensure it remains at a manageable level.
Vermont is beginning to recover from a storm that caused flooding and trapped residents in their homes. The receding of the floodwaters has allowed officials to focus on the recovery process, with the state and local governments providing assistance and assessing the damage.