California is facing yet another round of extreme weather this weekend, with bands of thunderstorms and an atmospheric river storm causing flooding, mudslides, and thousands of evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom has urged residents to take necessary precautions and limit non-essential travel, while the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the state. Record rainfall has caused power outages and more rain and snow is expected, prompting residents to stay safe as the storm continues.
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Kentucky Republican Congressman James Comer has accused the Biden administration of lacking transparency in its handling of classified documents, citing a CBS report and requesting additional information from the White House. The White House has acknowledged two batches of records, but Comer has called for more information and an explanation of security protocols. The Biden administration has yet to respond.
President Joe Biden made a historic visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, delivering remarks from the pulpit of the church. Biden urged the nation to choose democracy over autocracy and to pay attention to King's life and legacy. The visit serves as a reminder of the importance of democracy and the need to continue to strive for a more just and equitable society.
New York Republican Rep. George Santos has admitted to lying about his educational, work and family history, prompting Democratic Reps. Daniel Goldman and Ritchie Torres to write a letter to House GOP leaders asking for information about their knowledge of Santos's deception. The scandal has raised questions about the vetting process for candidates and the role of party leaders in ensuring the accuracy of candidates’ backgrounds.
Two members of the University of Georgia football program, Devin Willock (20) and Chandler LeCroy (24), were killed in a car crash early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia. Two other members of the football program were also injured. The UGA Athletic Association expressed their condolences, saying they were "devastated" by the news. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
At least 68 people have been confirmed dead after a regional passenger plane crashed into a gorge near Pokhara, Nepal. The twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft was carrying 68 passengers and four crew members. Rescue workers and onlookers have crowded the steep gorge as authorities investigate the cause of the crash. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has expressed its condolences and is providing assistance to the families of the victims.
On Sunday, a regional passenger plane operated by Yeti Airlines crashed into a gorge near Pokhara, Nepal, killing 68 people and leaving 8 passengers unaccounted for. Rescuers are still searching for survivors, but are "losing hope" of finding them alive. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities are asking for the public's assistance in providing any information that may help.
On Friday, the 38th annual observance of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began nationwide, with his daughter Bernice King hosting events to educate and inspire people to take action. She is encouraging people to move beyond platitudes and deepen their own commitments to the needed progress.