Liz Sherwood-Randall

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Zarutska stabbing suspect found incompetent to stand trial

June 9, 2026 |

Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train, has been found incompetent to stand trial for now. A judge ordered him hospitalized for treatment for four months before another competency hearing.

FISA renewal stalls after Trump names Pulte intelligence chief

June 9, 2026 |

Politics and US

A push to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has stalled after President Trump named Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence. Democrats and some Republicans say Pulte lacks the qualifications for the role and are pressing for a permanent nominee.

Trump says Iran downed U.S. Apache, vows response

June 9, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

Trump accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States “must” respond. Two crew members were rescued unharmed by an American sea drone, while U.S. Central Command said the crash remains under investigation.

Key takeaways: The United States and Mexico are meeting to discuss the unprecedented irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere. The influx of migrants has strained…

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Trump says Iran downed U.S. Apache, vows response

June 9, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

Taliban fire on rare Herat protest, witnesses say

June 9, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

Witnesses said Taliban police used live fire, sticks and whips to disperse a rare protest in Herat over reported arrests of women accused of violating dress rules. Medics told the BBC two people died, while Herat police denied deaths and denied civilians were injured by police shooting.

Sea drone rescues U.S. soldiers after Apache crash

June 9, 2026 |

Tech, US and World

Two U.S. Army soldiers were rescued by an American sea drone after their AH-64 Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the crew members were stable and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

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