At least two people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Chickasaw Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday night. Hundreds of people were in the park when someone started shooting into the crowd, hitting at least six people. The Louisville Police Department is currently investigating the incident and searching for the shooter or shooters, with no arrests made yet. The community is sending their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.
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Four people have been killed and multiple people injured in a mass shooting in downtown Dadeville, Alabama. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a statement saying that violent crime has no place in the state and that she is staying closely updated by law enforcement. Images from the scene showed crime scene tape around the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio and neighboring buildings, as well as a heavy police presence.
Fox News is facing a major legal battle as the defamation trial of Dominion Voting Systems against the network is set to begin on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that Fox News spread false information about the 2020 presidential election and the tech company’s role in it, and is seeking damages. The trial is expected to include sworn testimony from Rupert Murdoch and other high-ranking executives and on-air talent, and could have a significant impact on the future of Fox News. Lee Levine, a retired First Amendment lawyer, said the case was the strongest he'd ever seen in terms of evidence.
Fox News has apologized to the judge in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation case, admitting to a misunderstanding regarding Rupert Murdoch's role at the network that led to an investigation into potential legal misconduct. Fox attorney Blake Rohrbacher wrote that the network should have provided a more accurate description of Murdoch's role, and apologized for not doing so. The case is set to begin Monday and could have a major impact on media law, as a finding of liability against Fox News could set a precedent for other outlets to be held accountable for their reporting.
Mayor Cosby Johnson declared a local state of emergency and issued a shelter-in-place order for the entire city of Brunswick, Georgia, after a large fire erupted at a plastics plant in the city on Saturday. The Glynn County Board of Commissioners also ordered people within a half-mile of the plant to evacuate, and the Brunswick Fire Department and the Glynn County Fire Department are working together to contain the fire. Local businesses and the Red Cross are providing assistance to those affected by the fire.
A train carrying hazardous materials derailed and caught fire in Rockwood, Maine on Saturday, prompting multiple state and local responders to the scene. Residents were advised to stay clear and no injuries have been reported. Federal regulators and members of Congress are urging railroads to do more to prevent derailments after recent fiery wrecks involving hazardous materials.
Colorado and Michigan have recently taken steps to protect the rights to abortion and gender-affirming services, while neighboring states have moved to restrict such procedures. In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis signed a trio of bills to further protect these rights, while in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill repealing the state's 1931 abortion ban. These developments demonstrate the current political climate surrounding abortion in the US, with some states actively working to protect individuals' reproductive rights and others attempting to restrict access.
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from gun-rights activists at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis on Friday, where he vowed to defend and expand gun-rights if he is elected in 2024. Mike Pence, who recently agreed to stop challenging a subpoena for him to testify in an investigation of Trump's actions before and during the insurrection in Washington, was met with boos. Trump promised to be a "loyal friend and fearless champion" of gun-rights if elected in 2024, in a speech seen as a way to rally support for his potential candidacy.