Eight high school students in Las Vegas have been arrested on suspicion of murder in the fatal beating of a 17-year-old classmate. The fight, which occurred on Nov. 1, was reportedly over a pair of wireless headphones and a vape pen. At least 10 people were involved in the fight, and the police department is urging that qualified suspects be charged as adults. The identities of the eight suspects were not released due to their minor status.
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Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.
Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, a former Southern California street gang leader, pleaded not guilty to murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The charge was prompted by Davis' own descriptions of orchestrating the drive-by shooting, which was allegedly in retaliation for a brawl involving Shakur and Davis' nephew. Davis is currently being held without bail and is due back in court on August 5th.
Nikki Haley, former U.N. Ambassador, criticized Donald Trump at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual conference, emphasizing the need for a Republican candidate who can win the election. Trump received a hero’s welcome at the event, despite his controversial views on Israel, and other 2024 GOP presidential candidates sought to peel away support from the former president.
Mike Pence has announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign, citing lack of fundraising and the Republican Party's shift away from his conservative ideals. His decision was made at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. This leaves the field of Republican candidates wide open for the 2024 presidential election.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left one man dead and his wife in critical condition. Danny Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Samantha Scott were arrested separately in Nevada in connection to the slaying of Robert Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of Wendy Wood. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the attack and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has criticized former President Donald Trump for his rhetoric regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Gaza, noting that his comments at a Wednesday rally in Florida were inappropriate given the current situation. Trump responded to the criticism on the Truth Social media platform, and the Journal concluded that he "can't help himself from making everything about himself." It remains to be seen whether Trump will address the conflict in Israel and Gaza at a rally in Georgia or continue to focus on himself.
Las Vegas police have arrested Duane "Keffe D" Davis in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Body camera footage of the arrest shows multiple officers surrounding Davis, who remained calm and asked for water. Davis is the first person to be arrested in the ongoing investigation and is currently being held in the Clark County Detention Center.