The Biden administration has delayed punitive economic measures against China and played down Beijing’s intensifying intelligence-gathering in order to revive diplomatic talks between the two governments. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Michael Cloud have urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to secure the release of a Texas businessman on death row in China, as Blinken embarks on the highest-level diplomatic visit to China since 2018. The Biden administration is hoping to mend relations with Beijing in order to discuss a range of issues, from trade to human rights.
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A 66-year-old Arizona man was killed in an unprovoked attack by a black bear on Friday morning. Neighbors and witnesses attempted to distract the bear, but were unsuccessful. The bear was eventually shot by a neighbor, and the sheriff's office is currently investigating the incident and reminding people to be aware of their surroundings in wooded areas.
Paula Peltonovich is demanding the return of her mother's remains after learning that her father's body was stolen as part of an alleged gruesome theft ring at the Harvard Medical School morgue. Harvard confirmed that her father was a victim of the ring, and Peltonovich is now demanding that her mother's remains be returned to their family. She is still in shock over the news and is hoping to get some closure.
This article discusses the FDA's recommendation that drugmakers update their Covid booster shots to target the predominant coronavirus strain in the US, XBB.1.5. The current vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, but the FDA is encouraging drugmakers to update their vaccines to ensure the best protection against the virus. The agency is also working with the CDC to ensure that the vaccines are distributed to those who need them.
Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who exposed the U.S. government's lies about the Vietnam War, has died of pancreatic cancer. His family said he was a "seeker of truth and a patriotic truth-teller" and was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the truth he revealed.
Chad Doerman, a 32-year-old Ohio man, has been charged with three counts of aggravated murder after shooting his three young sons and wounding their mother. He has admitted to planning the killings and executing them with a rifle, and is currently being held without bond. The Clermont County Sheriff’s Office has asked for prayers for the family of the victims and the investigation is ongoing.
Nusrat Choudhury has been confirmed to a lifetime federal judgeship, making her the first-ever Muslim American woman to serve on the federal bench. Choudhury is a longtime civil rights attorney with the ACLU, and her confirmation is a historic moment for the Muslim American community. Her appointment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of civil rights lawyers and activists who have worked to ensure representation in the federal judiciary.
Robert Bowers, a 50-year-old truck driver, has been found guilty on all 63 criminal counts related to the 2018 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshipers and left seven people wounded. His lawyers conceded he was responsible for the attack, and the jury must now decide whether he should receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The penalty phase of the trial is expected to last several weeks, bringing some closure to the families of the victims who have been waiting for justice for more than two years.