American explorer Mark Dickey is recovering from gastrointestinal bleeding while stranded in the Morca cave in southern Turkey. He has expressed his gratitude for the caving community and rescue teams working to save him, despite the cave's remote location and his lack of experience. Medical personnel are monitoring Dickey and providing the necessary care to ensure his safety while the rescue mission continues.
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An international team of rescuers is working to save an American speleologist who has become ill while exploring a cave in Turkey. Mark Dickey, 40, is stuck several thousand feet below the ground and is suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding. The rescue operation is logistically and technically one of the largest cave rescues in the world and is expected to take several days.
19 defendants, including former President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump-allied attorney John Eastman, have all pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election interference case. They are facing a range of charges, including criminal attempt to commit election fraud, conspiracy to commit election fraud, and false statements. The trial is set to begin on Wednesday and will be televised, with the judge presiding over the case allowing for the proceedings to be broadcast on television.
Jimmy Buffett, the legendary singer-songwriter best known for his hit song “Margaritaville,” passed away peacefully on September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He had a devoted fan base, dubbed “Parrotheads,” and his influence on the music industry will be remembered for years to come. His record label, Geffen Records, said “The music will live on.”
A Missouri judge has ruled that 84-year-old Andrew Lester must stand trial for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly went to his house in April. The victim, Ralph Yarl, testified at the preliminary hearing that led to the judge sending the case forward to trial. The incident has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America, and Lester has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His arraignment is set for September 20, and the outcome of the trial is yet to be seen.
Over 100 former clerks of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas have signed a letter defending his "integrity" and "independence" in response to reports of unethical gift-giving. The signatories argue that the reports are part of a "larger attack on the Court" and its "legitimacy", and include high profile circuit court judges and John C. Eastman, who is now criminally indicted in Georgia. The letter focuses on defending Justice Thomas' "integrity, character and ethics" without addressing Eastman's involvement.
Fox News Media and Univision have announced that Emmy Award-winning Univision anchor Ilia Calderón will join Fox Business anchor Stuart Varney and Fox News anchor Dana Perino as a moderator for the second Republican presidential debate on September 27th. Fox News Media president Jay Wallace expressed his pride in the selection of Varney and Perino to co-moderate the debate, hoping to ensure that all voices are heard. The debate will be broadcast live on Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel, as well as streamed on Fox News Digital and Fox Business Digital platforms.
The FDA and CDC are expecting to approve a new COVID-19 booster shot to broaden immunity against currently circulating variants of the virus in the coming weeks. Vaccinated Americans are being warned against seeking out another booster this month, and instead should continue to follow safety protocols and get the current vaccine now. The updated booster shot will be available to the public in mid-September.