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DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympic canoeist

July 31, 2026 |

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, saying new documents showed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage was caused by flawed contractor installation, not vandalism. Hearn had denied damaging the pool and pleaded not guilty.

Legal aid lapse raises deportation fears for migrant children

July 31, 2026 |

Crime and US

A federal contract funding legal representation for about 24,000 unaccompanied migrant children expired Friday. Advocates and prosecutors warn the lapse, coupled with faster immigration proceedings, could increase deportations of minors without lawyers.

F-35 crashes at San Diego Marine base

July 31, 2026 |

Crime and US

An F-35 fighter jet crashed Friday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, sparking a field fire. The pilot ejected, was recovered and was being taken to a medical facility, officials said.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after being launched from Skeleton Bridge in São Paulo state without a safety cord attached. Three instructors have been arrested as police investigate possible manslaughter or homicide-related charges.

World News

Colombia bombing injures 11 before presidential handover

August 1, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

A truck bomb outside a police station in Cucuta injured eight officers and three civilians days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack near Colombia’s border with Venezuela.

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least four

July 31, 2026 |

Crime and World

Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and injured 15, including two teenage boys, local officials said. The attack came during a week of deadly Russian barrages and amid talks over whether Ukraine can produce Patriot missile interceptors.

Hamas disarmament plan draws cautious global support

July 31, 2026 |

Politics and World

A phased agreement for Hamas to disarm as Israel withdraws from Gaza has been welcomed internationally but faces major political, security and implementation hurdles. Hamas says disarmament depends on Israel ending hostilities, while key Israeli figures have rejected elements of the draft.

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