The United States Department of Justice has announced the extradition of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of former Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, to the United States. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the extradition is part of the Justice Department's effort to attack the cartel's operations, and comes just two days after El Chapo's wife was released from a federal prison. Lopez is currently in federal custody in Chicago and is facing drug trafficking charges, but no further details have been released.
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Residents of Bar Harbor, Maine are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring tropical storm conditions and flooding to parts of coastal New England. The storm is projected to be 400 miles wide with tropical-storm-force winds, creating worries of power outages in Maine. Utility workers from as far away as Tennessee have begun taking up positions in preparation for the storm, and residents are urged to take all necessary precautions to protect their property and stay safe.
Ashton Kutcher has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Thorn, an organization he co-founded to combat child sex abuse, after acknowledging that victims of sexual abuse have been historically silenced. Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis will remain dedicated to the cause and continue to support Thorn in any way they can. Thorn's CEO Julie Cordua thanked Kutcher for his dedication and said that his resignation will not affect Thorn's mission.
Drew Barrymore has recently come under fire for resuming production on her show "The Drew Barrymore Show" without her writers, despite initially expressing solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike for better pay and regulations for artificial intelligence on-screen. In a tearful apology, Barrymore admitted that her decision was difficult, and expressed her hope that the situation will be resolved soon. The strike has been ongoing for over five months, and the WGA has yet to reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
A federal judge is being asked to impose a gag order on former President Donald Trump in connection with the election interference case against him. Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the order, citing Trump's history of making "inflammatory public statements" that could influence potential jurors and intimidate witnesses. The filing also alleges that Trump knows he "inspires others to perpetrate threats and violence," and the gag order would restrict him from making certain extrajudicial statements about the case. It is unclear when Judge Chutkan will make a decision on the gag order.
The family of Robert Dotson, who was fatally shot by Farmington Police officers at his home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the department. Kim Dotson, Robert's wife, has been given few details about the incident and has not been contacted by the department since the shooting. The lawsuit seeks damages for wrongful death, negligence, and other claims in the hopes of bringing the family answers and justice.
After 27 years of marriage, Australian actors Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their decision to separate. They expressed gratitude for the time they have shared together and asked for privacy as their family navigates this transition. Jackman is best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, while Furness is an accomplished actress and producer.
The Texas Senate has begun deliberations in the impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the impeachment managers arguing that he abused his power to protect a political donor and his defense team arguing that the charges were politically motivated and baseless. Former senior aides testified to their concern and alarm over Paxton's actions, with the jury of senators now deliberating whether to convict and remove him from office. The outcome of the trial will be closely watched in the coming days, as it could have a major impact on the state's political landscape.