House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has allowed Fox News host Tucker Carlson to view security footage from the US Capitol insurrection on January 6th, 2021, and is now making arrangements to provide access to the footage for any attorney representing a defendant. This has been met with criticism from some who argue that the footage should be released to the public, but McCarthy has maintained that he is following the precedent set by the Jan. 6 committee.
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Residents of East Palestine, Ohio are still demanding answers from environmental officials after a train derailment caused toxic fumes to spread across the area. The EPA and CDC are conducting home re-entry screenings and air monitoring, and have reported no exceedances for residential air quality standards. The CDC is also committed to targeting any resident who may be affected by the incident and providing resources and support.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell. Detectives identified the suspect through technical means and located and detained him without incident. O’Connell was a beloved figure in the community, known for his work as a “peacemaker” and for his dedication to the Catholic Church. The Sheriff’s Department is expected to provide further details on the arrest at a news conference Monday afternoon.
Richard Belzer, actor, comedian and author, has died at 78. He was best known for his role as Detective John Munch on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and had a long career in television and stand-up comedy. His death was confirmed in a joint statement from Universal Television and NBC, which praised his "professionalism, talents and dedication to the craft." Belzer's last words were "Fuck you, motherfucker," according to a friend, and he was remembered fondly by fellow actors and comedians.
Portsmouth Public Schools has fired two junior varsity basketball coaches from Churchland High School after an assistant coach allegedly impersonated a 13-year-old player during a game. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and school officials, with the Virginia High School League expected to take action against the school and the coaches involved. Portsmouth Public Schools is yet to release a statement on the incident, but is expected to do so in the coming days.
Two individuals who found classified documents in a Florida storage facility for former President Donald Trump have testified before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of an investigation into Trump's handling of national security records. This follows an FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida last October, during which scores of sensitive documents were retrieved. The details of the two individuals' testimonies remain unknown.
Protests have erupted across the United States following the release of a graphic video showing the police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, which resulted in his death. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have released a joint statement calling for reform in how police police the streets. Demonstrators in Atlanta and other cities are calling for justice for Nichols and his family, and for lasting change in police reform.
Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster, passed away on Thursday at the age of 75 due to kidney failure. He had a long career spanning over three decades, and was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in 1999. His son Mark Packer said that his father had a great passion for college basketball and enjoyed being involved in the Final Fours.