Last night, tragedy struck in Utah when a small plane carrying North Dakota State Senator Doug Larsen, his wife Amy, and their two young children crashed shortly after taking off from Canyonlands Airfield, resulting in the death of all four passengers. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and the news of the Larsen family’s death has left the North Dakota community in shock. Governor Doug Burgum has expressed his condolences, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Senator Doug Larsen, his wife Amy, and their two young children.”
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The Supreme Court has rejected John Eastman's request to throw out court rulings that identified him as a key figure in former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, affirming lower court decisions that resulted in Capitol riot investigators getting access to Eastman's emails. U.S. District Judge David Carter had previously found that Eastman lied to a federal court in Georgia, and the emails sought by the Jan. 6 committee are seen as key evidence in the investigation. The implications of this ruling for Eastman remain unclear.
On Friday afternoon, tragedy struck at the Broken Bow Airport in Oklahoma when a woman was killed after being hit by a small plane. Samantha Hayes, 27, was working for the city of Broken Bow's parks department when the pilot of a 1972 Bonanza A36 landed on the runway and struck her with a wing. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident to determine if any charges should be filed against the pilot.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena who disappeared from Moreau Lake State Park in upstate New York while camping with her family. The FBI has joined the search and is asking anyone with information to contact the New York State Police. Charlotte's mother, Trisha Sena, has expressed her hope for her daughter's safe return.
Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home
Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home
Key takeaways: Josh Kruger, a Philadelphia journalist and community advocate, was fatally shot inside his home in the Point Breeze neighborhood. Kruger was a passionate…
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has announced his intention to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position of power, accusing him of making a "secret side deal" with President Biden on Ukraine funding. Gaetz plans to push for a no-confidence vote in the Republican leader later this week, but concedes that McCarthy "probably" can survive the effort. McCarthy has yet to respond to Gaetz's accusations or plans.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday for the start of a civil fraud trial, with the New York Attorney General's Office seeking $250 million and sanctions from Trump and his business. During the lunch break, Trump argued that the judge overseeing the trial is a "rogue judge" and that the New York Attorney General is a "corrupt person". The trial is expected to last several weeks, with the outcome having major implications for Trump and his business.
Simone Biles made history on Sunday at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, becoming the first female gymnast to perform the Yurchenko double pike on vault internationally, now officially called the "Biles II". She posted an all-around score of 58.865, putting her in first place at the end of her qualifying session, and the United States was in first place after the first day of competition. Biles' performance was a reminder of her dominance in the sport and her ability to make history, as she is the most decorated American gymnast of all time.