On Monday, Durham Regional Police responded to an unusual call of a kangaroo hopping around Oshawa. Officers were instructed on the safest way to capture the kangaroo, which they did successfully, although the kangaroo punched an officer in the face before being subdued. The kangaroo is now in the custody of a local zoo, and the police reminded the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report any unusual sightings.
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Joseph Tyler Goodson, 32, of Woodstock, Alabama, was shot and killed by officers during a weekend standoff in the rural community. The Woodstock Police Department had responded to a “call for service” and Goodson had barricaded himself inside a home and “brandished a gun” at officers. The ALEA is currently investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to contact their office.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has set the highest threshold yet for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate, with only four candidates meeting the qualifications. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will take the stage Wednesday night at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The debate will be hosted by Fox News and moderated by Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum, and Bill Hemmer.
Police responded to a report of someone firing a flare gun from inside a house in Arlington, Virginia. Upon arriving, the suspect discharged several rounds and the house exploded at 8 p.m. No one was injured, and the cause of the explosion is still unknown. The Arlington County Police Department is currently investigating and asking anyone with information to contact them.
Israeli warplanes have heavily bombarded an area around Khan Younis in southern Gaza, prompting the U.N. to call for an immediate ceasefire and urge both sides to protect civilians. The military's ground offensive has caused tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians to seek refuge in the town, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in the territory. Thomas White, the Gaza chief of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said the agency is "gravely concerned" about the safety and well-being of civilians in the area.
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has enlisted the help of recently ousted Republican Representative George Santos to troll indicted colleague Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. The Fetterman campaign paid Santos to record a video on the Cameo app, which has sparked debate about the current state of politics in Congress. The implications of the expulsion of Santos remain to be seen, as the Fetterman campaign has not yet commented on the video or its purpose.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is confident he can win the upcoming Iowa caucus despite trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls. He has released an ad featuring Iowa voters who voted for Trump in the past but are now supporting DeSantis, and has pledged to offer an alternative health care plan to Obamacare if elected. The Iowa caucus will be a key indicator of the race for the Republican nomination.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia on Monday. The incident began when the suspect allegedly attempted to steal hats from the store, and upon returning 10 minutes later, he began stabbing two security guards, killing one and wounding the other. The suspect was arrested by SEPTA police and is being held at the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit, while the investigation is ongoing.