Two pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed in a mid-air collision during the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, while the Reno Air Racing Association has extended its condolences to the families of the pilots.
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Russell Brand, an actor and comedian, has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women. His management agency, Tavistock Wood Management Agency, has terminated their professional ties with him and released a statement saying they were "horribly misled" by him. Brand performed a sold-out stand-up show on Saturday, alluding to the allegations but not discussing them. No charges have been filed against him yet.
Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.
Indiana Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the state's largest hospital system for violating patient privacy laws, in response to a doctor's public sharing of the story of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. The lawsuit seeks disciplinary legal action against the doctor and the hospital system has not yet responded. The case has sparked a debate over the privacy of medical records and the rights of patients to keep their information private.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the Capitol on Thursday to meet with senators and discuss the Biden administration's request for $13.1 billion in additional military funding for Ukraine. Congress is divided on the issue, and the meeting is an opportunity for senators to discuss their views with Zelenskyy before he meets with President Biden at the White House.
The White House has sent a team to Detroit to help resolve the strike between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three auto companies. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell believes this is the most significant negotiation she has witnessed in her lifetime, as it is about the future of the auto industry, workers, and wages. Sperling and Su have been engaging with the parties by phone for weeks and are now in Detroit to help end the walkout, with the White House hoping for a resolution soon.
Former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with new "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker this week, discussing a range of legal issues and his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, noted the importance of both parties coming together to find a solution to the looming government shutdown. Trump and his party face a difficult task ahead as they seek to win the GOP presidential nomination and challenge the Democrats in the upcoming election.
On Saturday night, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy was fatally shot in an ambush outside of the Palmdale sheriff's station. Sheriff Robert Luna identified the victim as Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, and said it appears he was targeted simply because "he was in uniform." The area is currently taped off as authorities investigate the incident and search for the suspect, and anyone with information is asked to contact them.