Sheila Keen-Warren has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 1990 shooting of Marlene Warren, a case that was solved decades later due to advances in DNA technology. The plea deal will likely see her released from prison in no more than two years, and the family of Marlene Warren has agreed to the deal.
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Jury deliberations began Wednesday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four co-defendants, who are accused of plotting to keep President Donald Trump in the White House after the 2020 election. Attorneys for the Proud Boys placed blame for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Donald Trump during closing arguments on Tuesday. If convicted, the defendants could face up to 20 years in prison, and the jury's decision will be closely watched by both sides of the political aisle.
A senior administration official has confirmed that the mastermind behind the deadly August 2021 attack at Kabul International Airport, which claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members and more than 150 Afghans, has been killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The U.S. has intelligence and other sources confirming his death, and the death of the ISIS leader is a major victory for the U.S. and its allies in the fight against terrorism. It is hoped that his death will bring some measure of justice to the families of the victims of the attack.
Fox Corporation's stock has dropped more than $500 million following the departure of star host Tucker Carlson, who had been with Fox News for over a decade. Former President Donald Trump praised Carlson, calling him "very talented" and "terrific to me". AdWeek reported that Carlson was still a top-rated host, drawing 334,000 viewers in the 8 p.m. slot for the week ended April 20.
Thousands of foreign nationals, including 16,000 Americans, remain trapped in Sudan as the violence continues to escalate and the US government scrambles to evacuate diplomats and provide assistance to those in need. A travel writer from Massachusetts is among those desperately trying to find a way out of the country, as the US State Department urges all US citizens to leave Sudan as soon as possible.
President Joe Biden has officially announced his re-election bid, releasing a three-minute video titled "Freedom" that warns of the dangers posed by MAGA extremists and the importance of the upcoming election. The video highlights the freedoms at stake, such as health care decisions, taxes, voting rights, and more, and Biden urges people to join him in the fight for freedom and democracy. The video serves as a reminder of the importance of the upcoming election and the need for everyone to be informed and engaged in the political process.
Tucker Carlson, a long-time Fox News personality, has parted ways with the network, prompting a range of reactions from people across the country. The Lincoln Project, a group of "Never Trump" Republicans, released a clip showcasing Carlson's lowest moments, while others have taken to Twitter to express their opinions. Fox News faces legal threats over conduct that took place years ago, mostly involving the network's decision to go along with Trump's efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results.
Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr has been at the center of a standoff in the state legislature for the past two weeks, after making remarks about legislation that members of the transgender community consider matters of life and death. Supporters of Zephyr have gathered outside the statehouse and argued that the gag order imposed on her is an infringement of her First Amendment rights, while the legislature has yet to comment on the situation. The controversy has sparked a national debate over the rights of transgender individuals and the power of the legislature to silence dissenting voices, with no resolution in sight.