On September 9, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, leaving more than 2,000 dead and many injured or missing. In response, troops and emergency services have been dispatched to the region, and José Andrés' not-for-profit organization, World Central Kitchen, has sent food trucks to provide meals to those in need. The Moroccan government has declared three days of national mourning, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
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Pennsylvania State Police are searching for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante, who was last seen wearing a yellow or green hooded sweatshirt, black baseball style hat, green prison pants, and white shoes. He has since changed his appearance and is now operating an unknown vehicle, possibly white in color. The public is asked to remain vigilant and to contact the police if they have any information on his whereabouts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has made it clear that he is not running for president in 2024, telling NBC's "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd that it's time to move on from speculation and focus on getting President Joe Biden re-elected. He has previously dismissed talk of challenging Biden or making a run at the White House, urging people to focus on the upcoming election. Tune in to NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday for more from Newsom and Chuck’s final show moderating the broadcast.
Coco Gauff has made history by becoming the youngest American to win the U.S. Open since Serena Williams in 1999, beating out Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling match. Gauff's win is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and is sure to inspire other young athletes to pursue their dreams.
Donald Trump was welcomed to Iowa State University on Saturday, where he attended the school's annual football grudge match. His presence at the game is a reminder of his dominant position atop a crowded Republican field both in Iowa and nationally. However, the Trump campaign is scrambling to fill roles handling regional political work around the state in order to stay ahead of the competition with the Iowa caucuses less than two months away.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have come under fire for submitting letters to the court in support of their former co-star Danny Masterson, who was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for sexual assault. The letters described Masterson as an “outstanding older brother figure” and a “role model”, causing one of the victims to tweet in response. Kunis and Kutcher have since released a statement expressing regret for their words and acknowledging the pain they caused.
Leo Brent Bozell IV, the son of conservative activist Brent Bozell, has been convicted of 10 charges related to his involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. These charges include five felonies, such as obstructing the proceedings, assaulting a federal officer, and entering a restricted area of the Capitol. Bozell is the latest of more than 400 people to be charged in connection with the Capitol riot and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 6.
Daniel Abed Khalife, a former soldier accused of terrorism charges, escaped from Wandsworth Prison on Wednesday and was captured in Chiswick, west London on Saturday. He is accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and gathering information "that could be useful to an enemy". His escape has sparked criticism from political opponents and an investigation from the government. He is expected to appear in court on Monday.