A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco early Saturday morning, causing panic and destruction in major cities across the country. People were seen evacuating restaurants in Marrakech and gathering in the streets and alleyways to check for news on their phones. The extent of the damage caused by the earthquake is still unknown, but the Moroccan government is expected to release a statement soon about the quake and its effects.
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency public health order suspending the open and permitted concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days in response to a recent spate of gun violence. This order has been met with criticism from gun rights advocates, who argue that it infringes on their Second Amendment rights. The order will be in effect for 30 days and will be re-evaluated at the end of that period.
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii has announced that the number of missing people after the devastating wildfires in Maui has dropped to 66, a startling decrease from the list released last week. The state is providing mental health services to survivors and families of victims, and is encouraging families to share information about any missing loved ones in the hopes of finding more people safe.
Justice Samuel Alito has refused to recuse himself from an upcoming tax case involving lawyer David Rivkin, who had interviewed Alito in two articles published in The Wall Street Journal. Sen. Richard Durbin had questioned Alito's participation in the case, but Alito released a statement saying there was no valid reason for his recusal. This decision has strengthened the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, which is set to hear the case in the coming months.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' request to move his criminal case to federal court was denied by U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones on Friday, who ruled that Meadows' alleged involvement in Trump's effort to reverse his loss was not related to his role as Chief of Staff. The case, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, will remain in Fulton County court, where Meadows and Trump face charges of election interference as part of a sweeping investigation into allegations of election fraud and interference in the 2020 election.
Ruby Franke, a former YouTube parenting advice vlogger, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt appeared in court on Friday to face six felony counts of aggravated child abuse. Their virtual hearing was delayed due to the large number of people trying to log in and watch, and the charges stem from Franke's malnourished son running to a neighbor's house asking for food and water. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 5th.
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Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, has announced her intention to seek reelection in 2024 in order to help the Democratic party regain control of the House and to help San Francisco recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pelosi has been a key figure in the Democratic party for decades and has been a vocal advocate for the city of San Francisco. Her reelection bid is seen as a sign of her commitment to the city and the nation.