The Justice Department’s inspector general declined to investigate prosecutors in the dismissed felony case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn. His lawyers say allegations involving grand jury testimony warrant a criminal inquiry.
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A Texas couple face charges after 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson was fatally shot while driving to a Halloween event at the St. Louis Zoo. Investigators said they used surveillance footage and license plate readers to track the couple to Illinois.
A chemical release at a Toledo tank terminal forced evacuations within 1 mile and a shelter-in-place order within 3 miles. One responding deputy went to a hospital, and officials warned that the tank could pose an explosion risk.
The UK has approved production at the North Sea’s Jackdaw gas field, with supplies expected by the end of the month. Ministers say it will support jobs and energy security, while critics say it will not lower bills and will damage climate efforts.
Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’ closely contested Senate race. Bush cited Paxton’s record and praised Talarico’s character.
The Supreme Court declined to lift an injunction blocking a Trump administration policy that would end hormone therapy, surgery and social accommodations for transgender federal inmates. Two justices said they would have allowed the policy to take effect.
Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court rulings on political maps, voting rights and campaign finance have damaged American democracy. She also says the conservative-majority court has pushed back against President Donald Trump in some cases.
Organisations took websites and public services offline Wednesday as fixes arrived for two critical PHP vulnerabilities. Authorities urged rapid updates, while security companies reported signs of early attacks.