Robert Card, the suspect in the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, was found dead near the Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls on Friday evening with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The families of the victims are seeking answers and accountability in the wake of the tragedy, as the investigation into the shootings is ongoing.
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Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom “Friends”, has died at age 54. The actor was found deceased at his home in Los Angeles, and the exact cause of death is currently being investigated. Perry was beloved for his eccentric mannerisms and quirky personality on the show, and his death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the nation of a long and difficult war ahead, as ground troops enter Gaza in response to Hamas' attack on Israel that left 1,400 dead and 200 kidnapped. Netanyahu said his goal remains to bring the hostages home and defeat Hamas, but the situation has been complicated by international pressure and the fate of the hostages. He urged the nation to remain strong and united during this difficult time.
Nikki Haley, former U.N. Ambassador, criticized Donald Trump at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual conference, emphasizing the need for a Republican candidate who can win the election. Trump received a hero’s welcome at the event, despite his controversial views on Israel, and other 2024 GOP presidential candidates sought to peel away support from the former president.
Early Saturday morning, a shooting occurred on the campus of Worcester State University in Massachusetts, resulting in one death and another injury. Police have determined that the shooting was part of a fight and not an active shooter situation. The university is offering counseling services to students, faculty, and staff, as well as providing support to the families of the victims, while the investigation is ongoing.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Stellantis, the union announced Saturday, edging closer to ending a 6-week strike that has dented Detroit's Big 3 automakers and idled thousands of their employees. The agreement includes a $9,000 ratification bonus, a 3% wage increase in the first and third years of the contract, and a 4% lump-sum bonus in the second and fourth years. UAW President Shawn Fain said the strike “is working” but “we’re not there yet.” General Motors is the only remaining automaker without a contract with the union.
Mexico's security authorities have raised the death toll from Hurricane Otis to 39, after the storm struck the country's southern Pacific coast earlier this week. The government has been providing aid to those affected, including food and medical assistance, as well as restoring power and communications in the affected areas. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has criticized his opponents for trying to make the storm’s death toll a political issue.
Mike Pence has announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign, citing lack of fundraising and the Republican Party's shift away from his conservative ideals. His decision was made at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. This leaves the field of Republican candidates wide open for the 2024 presidential election.