Armita Geravand, a teenage girl in Iran, has died after being in a coma for weeks following an incident on Tehran’s Metro. Her death has the potential to reignite the popular anger surrounding the mandatory headscarf law, which has been in place since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The cause of Geravand’s injury and subsequent death is still unknown, but her death has sparked further debate about the mandatory headscarf law in Iran.
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Police in Lewiston, Maine have confirmed that the body of Robert Card, the gunman responsible for a mass shooting in the city, has been found in an unlocked truck trailer. The shooting occurred on October 28th, 2023, and left at least 22 people dead and 60 injured. Since the shooting, vigils for the victims have been scheduled and the community is coming together to mourn the victims and support those affected by the tragedy.
Over 200 protesters descended on Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Friday evening, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, saw protesters wearing black t-shirts with slogans and chanting slogans demanding a cease-fire. The NYPD said the protesters were taken briefly into custody, issued summonses and released, with no injuries reported.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, challenging President Joe Biden for the nomination. Phillips believes Biden cannot win the 2024 general election against former President Donald Trump, and is running for president to address the high cost of living and wages not keeping up with inflation. He is a distillery heir and one of Congress' wealthiest members, and it remains to be seen if he can gain enough support to challenge Biden for the nomination.
This article discusses the Israeli military's recent bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which has caused a near-blackout of information and communication for its 2.3 million people. The military has also ordered 1.1 million people to evacuate the northern Gaza Strip, and Omyma Olwan and her family have chosen to stay despite warnings of potential danger. The article highlights the potential consequences of the bombardment for the people of Gaza.
Robert Card, a 40-year-old firearms instructor, has been found dead by law enforcement near a recycling plant in the Lisbon area, eight miles southwest of Lewiston, Maine. He had been named a suspect in Wednesday's mass shooting at two businesses in Lewiston, which killed 18 people. Hundreds of state and local police and federal agents had been involved in the manhunt since the shootings. A news conference is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET Friday night to provide further information.
Richard Moll, best known for his role as the gentle giant bailiff “Bull” Shannon on the original “Night Court” sitcom, has passed away at the age of 80. His character was beloved for his catchphrase, “Ohh-kay,” and he went on to contribute his voice to various video games and comic book projects. Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, and is survived by his wife and two sons. He will be remembered for his iconic role on “Night Court” and his many other contributions to the entertainment industry.
Maine officials have lifted a shelter-in-place order as they search for Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston mass shooting that killed 18 people on Wednesday night. Hundreds of law enforcement officers are scouring the woods and hundreds of acres of family-owned property, sending dive teams with sonar to the bottom of a river and scrutinizing a possible suicide note. Joseph Giacalone, a retired New York Police Department sergeant, said it is highly unusual for a winding manhunt to follow a mass shooting in the U.S.