The California Board of Parole Hearings has denied parole to Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan, citing his lack of insight into the 1968 shooting. Sirhan, now 78, has been denied parole 15 times since 1985, and his lawyer argued that he has shown awareness of his actions and is unlikely to re-offend. His next parole hearing is scheduled for 2023, when he will be 83 years old.
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The US Air Force has relieved two commanders and four of their subordinates at a nuclear base in North Dakota after their units failed a safety inspection. The inspection was designed to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear weapons stockpile, and some of the vehicles and equipment that failed had not been brought into compliance with regulations. The Air Force has a zero-tolerance policy for any failure to meet the standards of the inspection process, and will continue to ensure that all of its personnel and equipment meet the highest standards of safety and security.
Mortgage applications have dropped to a 28-year low as mortgage rates continue to rise, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinances are more than 70% down from last year, and the housing market is still trying to adjust to the pandemic's impact on the economy. Joel Kan, MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, noted that the increase in mortgage rates has caused some buyers to pull back.
Alex Murdaugh, a former South Carolina attorney, is on trial for the murder of his family in 2021. Prosecutors allege he was desperate and "running out of options" when he committed the crime in order to cover up his financial crimes and drug addiction. If convicted, Murdaugh could face life in prison without parole. The trial is expected to conclude this week.
Marc Muffley, 40, was arrested Monday after TSA agents found an explosive material in his checked suitcase at Lehigh Valley International Airport. He is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft. Surveillance video showed Muffley checking his luggage on Flight 201, and he was arrested by federal agents on suspicion of attempting to bring explosives on the plane. The investigation is ongoing.
Former Rep. Liz Cheney has joined the University of Virginia's Center for Politics as a professor of practice, praised by the center's director for her courage and willingness to pay the price for her principles. Cheney hopes to contribute to finding lasting solutions that strengthen democracy in the face of many threats.
Ed Sheeran revealed that his wife, Cherry Seaborn, was diagnosed with a tumor while pregnant with their second child. Sheeran shared that his new album, "Subtract," was full of his “deepest darkest thoughts” and the couple welcomed their second daughter, Jupiter, in May. Sheeran and Seaborn have not provided any updates on Seaborn’s health since Sheeran’s post.
The U.S. intelligence community has released the results of a review into the mysterious neurological symptoms known as "Havana Syndrome", concluding that it is "very unlikely" that a foreign adversary is responsible. The State Department is now preparing to compensate victims with payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each, and is working to ensure those affected receive the compensation they are due.