USC has cleared 19-year-old Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, to return to basketball practice next week after a cardiac arrest in July. Bronny is expected to make his collegiate debut soon after resuming practice, and USC coach Andy Enfield is looking forward to having him back on the court.
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Two Nevada state troopers were tragically killed in a hit-and-run on a Las Vegas freeway Thursday morning while assisting another driver. The Nevada Highway Patrol expressed their condolences to the families of the troopers, and a suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash. The identities of the troopers and the suspect have not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Three Palestinian college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont on Saturday night while walking down a street. The man accused of shooting them, Jason Eaton, had a shotgun confiscated by police in upstate New York a decade ago due to domestic disputes and mental illness claims made by an ex-girlfriend. The students are now in stable condition and the police are still investigating the incident.
Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security Adviser to Presidents Nixon and Ford, passed away at the age of 100. He was known for his "realist" approach to foreign affairs, which prioritized U.S. interests over any potential atrocity. Historian Doug Brinkley said Kissinger “invented the modern concept of realism” in foreign affairs, but his actions had a devastating impact on many countries. His legacy will continue to be debated for years to come.
Dallas Police have issued an arrest warrant for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller after he was accused of assaulting a pregnant woman. The victim was treated for minor injuries and the NFL is aware of the incident. Miller has not yet been arrested and the Dallas Police Department is continuing to investigate.
A New York appellate court has reinstated a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his ongoing civil fraud trial, preventing him from making public comments about court staff. The order was issued after Trump published a social media post about the clerk, leading to a "deluge" of threats directed at her. On Thursday, the panel rejected Trump's appeal and reinstated the orders against Trump and his lawyers, ensuring that Trump will not be able to continue to make comments about the clerk and protecting her from further threats and harassment.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to issue subpoenas to conservative activists Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo, as part of an investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court. Republican members of the committee walked out of the room during the vote, accusing Democrats of attempting to undermine the court. The investigation was launched after reports revealed the court had failed to properly disclose gifts and travel expenses from conservative groups. The committee is now requesting information from Crow and Leo, as part of a new ethics code that requires justices to disclose gifts and travel expenses and recuse themselves from cases in which they have a financial interest.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in the case of SEC v. Jarkesy, which could have sweeping consequences for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law. The case centers around the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system. During the oral arguments, the justices questioned the government lawyer about stripping the SEC of some of its enforcement discretion. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the power of federal agencies to enforce the law, and a ruling is expected in the coming months.