The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal ban on distilling liquor at home exceeds Congress’ constitutional authority. Two federal appeals courts have reached opposite conclusions about the 1868 law.
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The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other accused 9/11 plotters seeking to reinstate plea deals that would have given them life sentences. The government’s withdrawal of the agreements remains in place.
Shawn Oliver suspended his campaign for Massachusetts lieutenant governor after police arrested him following a crash involving five vehicles in New Bedford. His running mate, Mike Minogue, had called on him to step aside.
France is considering local curfews after nationwide protests over schools and living costs descended into rioting. Officials reported thousands of arrests and extensive damage to businesses and public buildings.
Albertans are voting on whether to start the legal process for a later, binding referendum on separation from Canada. Polls favour remaining in Canada, but the campaign has sharpened disputes over the province’s economy and future.
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is critically injured after a car struck her outside her office in Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an apparent deliberate act, while police said they were still investigating the driver’s intent.
Israeli police have arrested 10 suspects after attacks on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank. The incidents occurred amid a surge in violence during the Palestinian olive harvest.
Funding shortages are forcing the World Food Programme to reduce assistance in Gaza from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million. Daily hot meals will fall from 250,000 to 150,000 as the agency seeks $450 million to maintain operations.