Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser
His trial on the second-degree murder charge was expected to begin in just a few weeks.
Colorado appeals court overturns homicide convictions for 2 paramedics in Elijah McClain’s death
The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the homicide convictions and ordered new trials for the two former Aurora paramedics charged in the death of Elijah McClain, according to court documents.
Today in History: June 4, Saudi Arabia issues first drivers licenses to women
Saudi Arabia issues its first drivers licenses to 10 women as the first step that month by the ultraconservative kingdom in lifting the world’s only ban on women driving.
Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge
Jesse Calhoun was arraigned Wednesday on the most recent charge of second-degree murder over the death of Ashley Real in 2023.
One dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa
Images of the scene showed a massive heap of railcars with billowing smoke.
Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons
The archdiocese also was cutting ties with the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal, a Washington-based nonprofit headed by the priest, Monsignor Stephen Rossetti.
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two scientists at a US government lab are charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the US from Africa without permits.
Scott Pelley fired from ‘60 Minutes,’ deepening turmoil at CBS News
CBS News fired “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he reportedly said Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was “murdering the show.”
Today in History: June 3, record climb up Yosemite’s El Capitan documented in ‘Free Solo’
Elite rock climber Alex Honnold became the first to climb solo to the top of the massive granite wall known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without ropes or…
More cities are pressing pause on data centers as local backlash grows
Supporters of the pauses say cities need rules before projects arrive.