Belgian police have shot and killed a suspected Tunisian extremist accused of randomly shooting two Swedish soccer fans in Brussels. Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden confirmed the suspect's death and thanked the intelligence and security services for their swift action. The motive for the attack is still under investigation, with the suspect reportedly claiming to be inspired by the Islamic State group.
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Piper Laurie, an Oscar-nominated actor who was remembered fondly by her colleagues and fans, passed away at the age of 91. She was known for her strong-willed nature and her acclaimed roles in films such as "The Hustler", "Carrie", and "Children of a Lesser God". In addition to her acting career, Laurie was also a frequent guest on television talk shows and was a regular on the game show “Hollywood Squares” in the 1970s.
Darryl George, an 18-year-old Black high school student in Texas, has been removed from his school and sent to a disciplinary alternative education program after being suspended for his dreadlocks. The incident has sparked outrage among civil rights groups, who argue that the school district is discriminating against George, and has raised questions about the school district's policies and the potential for discrimination against students of color. It has also highlighted the need for more inclusive policies that take into account the cultural and religious backgrounds of students.
The small town of Marion, Kansas was thrust into the national spotlight this week after the police chief of the town, Gideon Cody, was suspended following a highly criticized raid of a local newspaper. In response to the raid, Marion Mayor David Mayfield suspended Cody on Thursday, and Cody resigned Monday. The raid had a tragic consequence, as the Record co-owner Joan Meyer, 98, died of stress caused by the incident the day after the raid. The raid of the Marion County Record has sparked a national debate about the press protections offered by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
This article details the strange circumstances surrounding the disappearance of an F-35 fighter jet over the weekend. A recording of the pilot's 911 call reveals he requested an ambulance after parachuting to safety in a North Charleston backyard. The incident is currently under investigation by the Air Force, and the identities of the pilot and the North Charleston resident remain unknown.
A prisoner exchange agreement between the United States and Iran allowed five prisoners sought by the US to fly out of Tehran, with Iran receiving access to $6 billion in oil revenues frozen under US sanctions and five Iranian nationals released from US custody.
Wisconsin Republicans have announced a plan to address the controversy surrounding the 2011 gerrymander, including the potential impeachment of newly elected Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has created a panel of three former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to investigate impeachment criteria, and Governor Tony Evers has spoken out against the plan, calling it an attempt to "circumvent the will of the people". The panel is expected to make a recommendation to the Assembly, though it is unclear when action will be taken.
Kim Jong Un is set to visit Russia soon for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian presidency office and North Korea's state news agency. Associated Press journalists have seen a train similar to the one used by Kim in previous trips abroad moving between North Korea and the Russian border. The visit comes at a time of increased tension between North Korea and South Korea, and is likely to be closely watched by the international community.