Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of elite mountain biker Moriah “Mo” Wilson by a Texas jury on Thursday. Armstrong pleaded not guilty to the charge and had allegedly tried to escape custody while being escorted to a doctor's appointment. The sentencing phase of the trial is expected to begin on Monday, and Armstrong could face up to 99 years in prison for the murder conviction and up to 20 years in prison for the second charge.
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Pope Francis has opened a meeting on the future of the Catholic Church with a call for "everyone" to be allowed in, and has removed Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, a vocal critic of the pontiff, as a sign of his commitment to creating a more open and inclusive church. The meeting is expected to last several days and will involve discussions on a wide range of topics, with the hope of creating a more unified and inclusive church.
This article reports on an officer-involved shooting in Austin, Texas that resulted in three fatalities, including one police officer. The incident began with a 911 call from a woman who said someone was stabbing her, and when officers arrived, they found two other injured victims and a third who had escaped. The suspect was fatally shot by SWAT officers after engaging police in a shootout. The APD is continuing to investigate the incident.
The United States has conducted two sets of self-defense strikes in Syria against facilities used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the strikes were conducted at the direction of President Biden and were a “precision self-defense strike” to protect U.S. personnel and facilities. This is the first time the U.S. has targeted Iran-linked facilities in Syria and is part of an effort to combat Iran's presence in the region.
Kaitlin Armstrong is on trial in Texas for the murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson, with prosecutors alleging that she tracked Wilson's movements on the Strava app and stopped her car near the Austin apartment where Wilson was staying. The prosecution is expected to present evidence that Armstrong had purchased a gun and ammunition shortly before the murder, while the defense will argue that Armstrong acted in self-defense. The jury will ultimately decide whether Armstrong is guilty or innocent.
The United States military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria on Thursday in response to recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria, which have injured 19 U.S. service members. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the strikes were intended to send a message that the U.S. does not seek conflict and will not tolerate attacks on its personnel. The Pentagon has reported 16 such attacks since October 17, and the action is intended to protect U.S. personnel and interests in the region.
The Middle East is facing escalating tensions due to the Israel-Hamas war, prompting the US to send additional air defense systems and redeploy the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. This morning, Israeli airstrikes targeted the international airports of Damascus and Aleppo in Syria, leading to the martyrdom of a civilian worker and the wounding of another. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed additional US forces on "prepare to deploy orders" in response to Iran and its proxy forces.
Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that she will not seek election to a full term in the U.S. Senate in 2024, despite being seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. In a statement, Butler said she had “spent the past 16 days pursuing my own clarity” and that “knowing you can win a campaign doesn't always mean you should run a campaign.” This decision opens up the race for the U.S. Senate seat in California, with a number of candidates expected to enter the race in the coming months.