Dallas Zoo officials announced Friday that Nova, a missing clouded leopard, was found safe after a daylong search near her original habitat. Police have opened a criminal investigation after evidence was found that the fence of the small cat’s habitat had been “intentionally” cut. Zoo officials are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact the Dallas Police Department.
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A federal judge has ruled that columnist E. Jean Carroll can proceed with her lawsuits alleging she was raped by former President Donald Trump in a department store a quarter century ago. The ruling upholds a temporary New York state law that allows adult victims of sexual abuse to sue their abusers. The case will now proceed to trial, where the allegations will be further examined.
The National Archives and the Justice Department are investigating the discovery of classified documents at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, an office where President Joe Biden spent time after eight years in the Obama administration. Approximately 10 documents marked classified were found at the Biden residence in Wilmington, Del., including top-secret material, and another 10 were found at the office. The investigation is ongoing to determine how the documents ended up in the office and why they were not removed prior to the president’s departure.
Robert Hur, a former US attorney in Maryland, has been appointed by the Justice Department to investigate the classified documents found at President Joe Biden's home and former private office. The House Judiciary Committee has also opened an investigation, sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding all documents and communications related to the discovery. Hur has a long and distinguished career as a prosecutor, having played a key role in a number of high-profile cases.
Robbie Knievel, the second-generation daredevil and son of legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, has died at the age of 60. He had his own successful career, with 350 jumps and 20 world records, and was known as "Kaptain Robbie Knievel". He died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, with his three daughters by his side. His brother, Kelly Knievel, said that Robbie should be remembered for the work he left behind.
The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to hit the debt ceiling next Thursday, prompting Secretary Janet Yellen to warn of "certain extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. In response, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans will protect Medicare and Social Security, while looking to balance the federal budget. Congress must now find a solution to the issue, as the Treasury Department's measures can only buy a limited amount of time.
President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deliver his second State of the Union address on February 7th. The speech will focus on the economy, global competitiveness, safety, and unity. Biden expressed his gratitude for the prompt invitation and looks forward to speaking with Republicans, Democrats, and the country.
Tesla Inc. has reduced the prices of several of its electric vehicles, making them eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest. Despite the move, investors were not pleased and Tesla shares dropped nearly 4%. The company is hoping the tax credit and price cuts will encourage more people to buy its vehicles.