The South Carolina Supreme Court has reversed its stance on abortion, upholding a law that bans most such procedures after about six weeks of pregnancy. This decision has been met with criticism from abortion rights advocates, who argue that the law is unconstitutional and violates a woman's right to privacy. The 4-1 ruling departs from the court's own decision months earlier striking down a similar ban, and could potentially be overturned if it is found to violate the constitutional right to privacy.
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Investigators in Osage County, Kansas are searching the former property of Dennis Rader, the "BTK Killer" convicted of murdering 10 people in the 1970s-90s, in an effort to find connections to unsolved cases. Rader has called another suspected serial killer his "clone," and authorities are looking into the disappearance of Cynthia Kinney from Oklahoma in 1976. The search is part of an ongoing effort to bring closure to unsolved cases and justice to victims and their families, though it is unclear if any evidence has been found.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Donald Trump's personal attorney, surrendered to Georgia authorities on Wednesday after being indicted for his role in an alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. He was charged with 13 counts, including violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and his attorneys agreed to a $150,000 bond. Giuliani stated he would plead not guilty if he were to enter a plea, and the case is being handled by the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Margaret Sweeney, 37, of North Carolina was arrested on Monday for allegedly faking her own murder. She had made false reports to a friend and the Department of Social Services, prompting the Franklin Police Department to issue an alert for her. Officers found her on Saturday and arrested her two days later for false report to a police station, false report of death or serious injury by telephonic communication and obstructing law enforcement officers. Her alleged actions caused the police to spend many hours on her case instead of other matters.
A key witness in the investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents has changed his testimony to implicate the former president, according to a federal court filing. Yuscil Taveras, an IT employee at Mar-a-Lago, has amended his testimony and is now accusing Trump and two of his aides of ordering the deletion of a computer server. Special counsel Jack Smith's team has assured Taveras that he will not face perjury charges. The outcome of the investigation is still unclear, but Taveras' change in testimony could have significant implications for Trump.
On Wednesday evening, a private Embraer Legacy aircraft crashed in Russia's Tver region, killing all 10 people on board. The plane was registered to Wagner, a mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, and had taken off from Moscow earlier in the evening. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Services has launched an investigation into the crash, and Russian state media has reported that Prigozhin was among the passengers on board.
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Dollar Tree Inc., the parent company of discount retailers Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, to address workplace safety violations. The agreement requires Dollar Tree Inc. to conduct a nationwide assessment to identify and address safety hazards, as well as provide training and resources to store managers and employees. The settlement is part of the Department of Labor's ongoing efforts to ensure that all workers are provided with safe and healthy working conditions.
A dangerous heat wave is affecting 130 million people in 22 states, with temperatures reaching as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave is accompanied by Tropical Storm Franklin, which is expected to dump up to 15 inches of rain in isolated areas. People in the affected areas are encouraged to take precautions and stay safe.