A Missouri police officer has been killed and a second officer is seriously wounded after a shooting at a convenience store in the small town of Hermann. The suspect has been identified as Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith of the Hermann Police Department, and the second officer is in serious but stable condition at a hospital. The Missouri Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident, with no further information available at this time.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a review of the Memphis Police Department in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by five officers from the now-disbanded SCORPION unit. The review will examine policies, practices, training, data and processes related to use of force, de-escalation, and other related topics. It is part of the Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to ensure police departments across the country are held accountable for their actions, and is expected to take several months to complete.
Oklahoma voters rejected a state question on Tuesday that would have allowed for the recreational use of marijuana, with 57.7% of voters voting against it. Former Republican Gov. Frank Keating and Terri White, the former head of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, led the opposition to the proposal, arguing that the state should focus on medical marijuana. Supporters of the proposal argued that it would create jobs, generate tax revenue, and reduce the number of people incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses.
On Friday, Mar. 3, a business jet encountered severe turbulence over New England, resulting in the death of one passenger and forcing the aircraft to divert to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. The NTSB is now investigating the incident and the cause of the death, and reminding people of the importance of following safety protocols when flying.
The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases on Tuesday that could decide the fate of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The cases challenge the program's legality, with the Biden administration arguing that it is within the president's authority to provide relief to borrowers during the pandemic. The court's decision could have far-reaching implications for the president's ability to use executive action to provide relief to those affected by the pandemic.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday, February 28th, regarding President Joe Biden's plan to provide targeted relief to student loan borrowers, which could provide up to $20,000 in debt forgiveness for over 40 million Americans. Ellen Weber, a 36-year-old therapist from St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the millions of Americans who could benefit from the proposed relief. However, the plan faces an uphill battle in the Supreme Court, as it is unlikely that the court's conservative supermajority will rule to uphold the plan, with the state of Missouri, driven by Republican officials, attempting to block it. The outcome of the case could have major implications for the millions of Americans struggling to pay off their student loan debt.
Over 231,000 US homes and businesses were without power as of Monday morning due to severe weather, with tornadoes reported in Oklahoma and storm warnings issued for parts of the central US. Flash flood warnings have been issued for Oklahoma and Kansas, and residents are advised to stay alert and monitor local weather reports.
A bipartisan group of 27 attorneys general from states across the country are urging the Supreme Court to restrict the reach of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The Biden administration and prominent Republicans, such as Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, are in agreement on this issue. The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases that could decide the future of the internet, and the attorneys general are hoping to influence the court’s decision.