After an extensive search, Upper Makefield Township police have announced the end of the active search for 9-month-old Conrad, who was swept away in a flash flood that killed his 2-year-old sister, mother, and four other people in southeastern Pennsylvania earlier this month. Search dogs and marine units were used to scour the river and its banks, but police have exhausted all means of attempting to locate Conrad. The community has been mourning the loss of the family and police have asked for privacy during this difficult time.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has indicated that he would consider appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to a position in his administration if he wins the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. DeSantis made the comments on Wednesday, citing agreement with Kennedy on medical issues and corruption in health bureaucracies. Kennedy is a prominent anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, and DeSantis has yet to comment further on the possibility of appointing him to a position in his administration.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a motion in a federal court to order the state of Texas to remove a floating barrier covered in razor wire, which was installed by the state to deter migrants from crossing into the United States. The motion argues that the barrier poses a threat to navigation and public safety, and could potentially harm or kill migrants seeking asylum in the United States. The court is expected to make a decision soon on the Justice Department's request for a preliminary injunction to prevent "irreparable harm" to foreign relations, public safety and navigation.
After four years of being missing, 18-year-old Alicia Navarro of Glendale, Arizona was found safe after walking into a police station in Montana. Glendale Police Lt. Scott Waite said the case is now under investigation, and the family is ecstatic to have her back. The police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of Navarro's disappearance.
A group of mutinous soldiers attempted a coup d'etat in Niger on Wednesday, claiming to have overthrown the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have condemned the attempted coup and Benin President Patrice Talon is heading to Niger on a mediation bid. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and hoping for a peaceful resolution.
The US Women's National Soccer Team earned a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup on Thursday, with Lindsey Horan scoring the equalizer in the second half. Jill Roord had scored the first goal of the match for the Netherlands in the first half. The match demonstrated the importance of substitutions in soccer, and US coach Jill Ellis will need to take advantage of the depth and quality of his bench going forward. The US is currently on a 19-match unbeaten streak, and they will face Sweden in their next match on June 20th.
Officer Ryan Speakman of the Circleville Police Department in Ohio has been fired after body camera footage showed him releasing a K-9 police dog onto a suspect who had his hands up, prompting an investigation by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The department has said that they are committed to providing the highest level of service to the community and that they take all complaints seriously.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation banning conversion therapy for minors, making Michigan the 22nd state to outlaw the practice. The legislation is supported by a number of organizations, and is seen as a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Michigan, as it protects minors from a practice that has been widely discredited by the scientific community. Whitmer said the legislation was necessary to make Michigan a place “where you can be who you are and love who you love.”