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Anonymous jury set for Luigi Mangione murder trial

August 11, 2026 |

A New York judge ruled that jurors will remain anonymous in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The court also added an overflow room after criticism over media and public access.

National Guard patrols divide Washington one year into deployment

August 11, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and US

One year after President Trump sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C., thousands of armed troops remain on patrol under an extended mission now set to run through early 2029. The deployment has divided residents, drawn lawsuits and raised questions about crime, cost and civilian policing.

Russia releases former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman

August 11, 2026 |

Health, US and World

Russia has released former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who had been detained since 2022 and was reported to be in severe medical distress. Advocates said he is headed for medical and psychological care in the United States.

A Virginia teacher is showing signs of improvement after being critically injured when a 6-year-old student shot her at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News…

World News

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

August 11, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

Lebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, a step that would make it the first Middle Eastern country to formally end capital punishment. The measure replaces death sentences with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour, though enforcement details remain unclear.

Russia releases former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman

August 11, 2026 |

Health, US and World

Perseid meteor shower peaks under dark new-moon skies

August 11, 2026 |

Science and World

The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12 and 13, with the best views expected between midnight and dawn under a new moon. NASA says the shower can produce about 50 to 100 meteors per hour, while the BBC reports that especially lucky viewers could see more than 100.

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Virginia Teacher Showing Signs of Improvement After Being Critically Injured in School Shooting by 6-Year-Old Student