Early Saturday morning, a shooting occurred on the campus of Worcester State University in Massachusetts, resulting in one death and another injury. Police have determined that the shooting was part of a fight and not an active shooter situation. The university is offering counseling services to students, faculty, and staff, as well as providing support to the families of the victims, while the investigation is ongoing.
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At least 18 people have been killed and 13 injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. The suspect, Robert Card, is considered armed and dangerous and authorities are urging residents to stay home and shelter in place. The manhunt for Card is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lewiston Police Department.
The FDA is proposing a ban on hair-smoothing and hair-straightening products containing formaldehyde due to potential health impacts, including an increased risk of certain cancers. This proposed ban is in response to pressure from Democratic Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Shontel Brown, and hundreds of Black people filing lawsuits against big-name beauty and cosmetic retailers. The FDA is currently seeking public comment on the issue, which will be open for the next 60 days before a final decision is made.
Seven Republican presidential hopefuls will take the stage Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California for the second GOP presidential debate, while former President Donald Trump will be speaking in the suburbs of Detroit. The debate will be an opportunity for the other candidates to make their case for the nomination, while Trump will be criticizing President Joe Biden's efforts to fight climate change. Moderated by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, the debate will be the second of four before the primaries begin in February.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
On Sunday, a longtime New England Patriots fan, Dale Mooney, died during a home game after a witness reported that he was punched in the head twice during an altercation with a rival fan. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident, and Patriots and Gillette Stadium officials are working with local authorities to assist in the investigation. The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of support from Patriots fans and has raised questions about fan safety at sporting events.
On Sunday morning, a World War I-era Nieuport 28 aircraft crashed and flipped onto its roof while attempting to land at the American Heritage Museum in Stow, Massachusetts. The pilot, the only occupant, was able to remove himself from the plane without injury and was evaluated at the scene as a precaution. An initial investigation found that the plane's front landing gear failed while the pilot was attempting to land. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Millions of people in coastal New England and eastern Canada are under storm watches and warnings as Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee threatens the region with hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and coastal flooding. Lobsterman Bruce Young had his 38-foot vessel transported to the local airport, while Steve Train, a commercial lobster fisherman on Long Island, had just finished hauling 200 traps out of the water. Residents in the area are urged to take precautions and make final preparations as the storm approaches, with the National Hurricane Center continuing to monitor the storm and provide updates.