The NTSB released an investigative report on the April 17, 2021 crash in Spring, Texas, revealing that the driver had moved to the back seat after the crash and was wearing a seatbelt. The report also determined that Autopilot could not have been used on the street where the crash happened. The NTSB is continuing to investigate the crash and will release a final report in the coming months.
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The US House of Representatives is set to condemn China for its use of a surveillance balloon over US airspace, which was shot down by the military on Saturday. The resolution, introduced by GOP Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas, denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive the international community and calls for the Biden administration to provide comprehensive briefings on the situation. The resolution is a sign of the growing tensions between the US and China, and has raised questions about the US's ability to detect and respond to foreign threats.
Patrick Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty to 90 federal charges in connection with the 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of 22 people. As part of his plea agreement, Crusius agreed to a prison term of 90 consecutive life sentences. The attack has left a lasting impact on the El Paso community, and the guilty plea brings some closure to the victims and their families.
Crusius pleaded guilty to 90 federal charges in the El Paso federal courtroom, including hate crimes and firearms violations, but the U.S. government has said it will not seek the death penalty. The state case is still pending, with the district attorney who had been leading the case resigning in November due to accusations of incompetence.
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After a weekend of frigid temperatures and wind chill, the Northeast United States is now experiencing a welcome relief with temperatures in the mid-40s Fahrenheit. However, the storm has caused some damage, such as the closure of Boston Medical Center's emergency department and the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire. Residents are urged to take precautions and stay safe as temperatures continue to fluctuate.
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Mike Turner have criticized President Biden for waiting several days to take action against a suspected Chinese spy balloon detected over Alaska. On Saturday, fighter jets shot the balloon out of the sky off the coast of South Carolina on the president's orders. The incident has raised questions about the Biden administration's handling of foreign threats, and how it will ensure the safety of the American people in the future.
Two emperor tamarin monkeys were found safe in an abandoned home in Lancaster, Texas, after going missing from the Dallas Zoo the day before. Police received a tip that led them to the location, and the zoo has increased security measures to investigate the series of suspicious incidents, including the escape of a small leopard, the suspicious death of an endangered vulture, and the cutting of fences. No arrests have been made yet, and the zoo is asking anyone with information to contact the authorities.