Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer, was apprehended in Pennsylvania after a two-week manhunt involving hundreds of officers. He had escaped from prison with a razor blade and intended to flee the country, surviving on watermelon from a farm and burying himself in leaves and brush. He is now facing additional charges related to his escape.
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Spanish police have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a journalist while she was live on air. Isa Balado, a reporter for Spanish broadcaster Cuatro, was reporting on an armed robbery when the man walked up behind her and appeared to touch her bottom. The incident has sparked outrage from government ministers and an investigation is underway, with the Spanish government calling for tougher measures to protect journalists from similar attacks.
Aaron Rodgers, the four-time MVP quarterback of the New York Jets, suffered a season-ending injury on Monday and took to social media to express his heartbreak and gratitude for the support he has received. He will require surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, and is determined to "rise yet again" and come back stronger. The injury has put an end to the Jets' hopes of a deep playoff run this season, and they must now look to other players to fill the void.
Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that the trial of former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants charged with election interference will be split into two separate trials due to logistical concerns. The first trial is scheduled to begin on October 23 and the remaining 17 defendants will be tried at a later date. All defendants are charged with violating Georgia racketeering laws in an effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Joseph Padilla, a disabled Army veteran and former prison corrections officer, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. He was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of Congress and other charges. The Justice Department has charged more than 400 people in connection with the riot, and more than 250 have been convicted.
On Tuesday, the Ocean Explorer cruise ship ran aground in Greenland with 206 people on board. Three passengers have since tested positive for Covid-19 and are in isolation, while all other passengers and crew remain healthy. The Denmark Joint Arctic Command has confirmed that all aboard are safe and there is no damage to the environment. Aurora Expeditions is working with local authorities to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew and to determine the cause of the incident.
A teenage driver was arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of hit-and-run collisions in Huntington Beach, California that resulted in the death of one cyclist. Police believe the driver intentionally targeted the cyclists, and are continuing to investigate the incident. The suspect is currently being held on suspicion of murder.
A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the northeast United States and Canada, stretching from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.-Canadian border. A tropical storm watch has also been issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to the region on Friday night and Saturday, with the potential for life-threatening flooding late Friday and Saturday.