On Friday afternoon, tragedy struck at the Broken Bow Airport in Oklahoma when a woman was killed after being hit by a small plane. Samantha Hayes, 27, was working for the city of Broken Bow's parks department when the pilot of a 1972 Bonanza A36 landed on the runway and struck her with a wing. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident to determine if any charges should be filed against the pilot.
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An Amber Alert has been issued for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena who disappeared from Moreau Lake State Park in upstate New York while camping with her family. The FBI has joined the search and is asking anyone with information to contact the New York State Police. Charlotte's mother, Trisha Sena, has expressed her hope for her daughter's safe return.
Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home
Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home
Key takeaways: Josh Kruger, a Philadelphia journalist and community advocate, was fatally shot inside his home in the Point Breeze neighborhood. Kruger was a passionate…
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has announced his intention to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position of power, accusing him of making a "secret side deal" with President Biden on Ukraine funding. Gaetz plans to push for a no-confidence vote in the Republican leader later this week, but concedes that McCarthy "probably" can survive the effort. McCarthy has yet to respond to Gaetz's accusations or plans.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday for the start of a civil fraud trial, with the New York Attorney General's Office seeking $250 million and sanctions from Trump and his business. During the lunch break, Trump argued that the judge overseeing the trial is a "rogue judge" and that the New York Attorney General is a "corrupt person". The trial is expected to last several weeks, with the outcome having major implications for Trump and his business.
Simone Biles made history on Sunday at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, becoming the first female gymnast to perform the Yurchenko double pike on vault internationally, now officially called the "Biles II". She posted an all-around score of 58.865, putting her in first place at the end of her qualifying session, and the United States was in first place after the first day of competition. Biles' performance was a reminder of her dominance in the sport and her ability to make history, as she is the most decorated American gymnast of all time.
Apple has announced an update to the iOS17 system to address complaints of its recently released iPhone 15 lineup becoming uncomfortably hot. The company is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for the issue, and is working with app developers to make changes to prevent the phones from overheating. An update to the operating system is expected to be released soon to fix the glitch.
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from John Eastman, former legal adviser to Donald Trump, who sought to shield his emails from investigators of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault. Justice Clarence Thomas, who had previously shown support for Trump's legal arguments, recused himself from the case, though the reason for his recusal is unclear. Eastman had served as a law clerk to the justice, and emails obtained by the House panel showed that Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife, corresponded with the conservative lawyer.