Paul Manafort, former chairman of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a civil case filed by the Justice Department. The case alleged that Manafort had willfully failed to disclose more than 20 offshore bank accounts and had filed false tax returns from 2006-2015. It is unclear if the settlement will have any impact on the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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On Sunday, a Southwest Airlines flight from Cuba to Florida was forced to turn back for an emergency landing due to a bird strike to an engine and the aircraft's nose. The FAA is now investigating the incident and is working to develop strategies to reduce the risk of bird strikes, such as increasing public awareness and implementing bird-avoidance technology. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
First Lady Jill Biden has strongly rejected Nikki Haley's proposal for politicians over the age of 75 to take a mental competency test, calling it "ridiculous." Sen. Bernie Sanders has also criticized the proposal, calling it "insulting" and "based on ageism and sexism." The idea has been widely criticized by both Democrats and Republicans, as it is seen as an attack on the elderly and a violation of their rights.
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Texas Tech University has suspended head basketball coach Mark Adams following an incident involving an inappropriate, racially insensitive comment made to a player. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt has launched an investigation into the incident and is taking the matter seriously, emphasizing the school's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. Adams has been the head coach of the team since 2019 and previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Texas and the University of Houston.
This article discusses the mysterious poisonings of over 50 schools in Iran, which have sickened hundreds of children. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spoken out on the issue, stating that if the poisonings are proven to be deliberate, the culprits should be sentenced to death. The crisis comes as Iran has jailed more than 140 political activists, journalists, and university lecturers since the disputed election.
Residents of Springfield, Ohio were asked to shelter in place on Saturday after a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed, downing large high tension power lines and knocking out power to some homes. Firefighters and the county hazmat team responded to the scene and officials said there was no indication of any injuries or risk to public health. Norfolk Southern is currently investigating the cause of the derailment and restoring power to affected homes.
Two teenage hikers, Riley Ramirez and Cole White, have been found safe and unharmed after being lost in the mountains of Southern California for five days. The 17-year-olds had been hiking the Pacific Coast Trail near San Gorgonio Mountain when they were caught in a severe snowstorm and lost contact with their parents. On Friday, a sheriff's helicopter crew rescued them and flew them to the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has praised the teens for their courage and determination, and for their preparedness for the hike.