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Trump to be arraigned in New York on Tuesday: April 3 rundown
Former President Donald Trump is expected to fly from Florida to New York today as he prepares to be arraigned on criminal charges; and OPEC has announced it’s slashing production of oil. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday, April 3, 2023. Trump to be arraigned Multiple media outlets are reporting former… -
Two-thirds of DC arrests in 2022 were never prosecuted
More often than not, people who get arrested are not prosecuted. In the District of Columbia, two out of every three crimes in 2022 were dropped by the District U.S. Attorney’s Office. Federal prosecutors did not prosecute 67% of those arrested by the District of Columbia Police. The majority of cases built by the district’s… -
US Marshals told not to arrest protesters at Supreme Court justices’ homes
U.S. Marshals assigned to protect Supreme Court justices in the summer of 2022 were told to avoid arresting protesters demonstrating outside several justices’ homes. Attorney General Merrick Garland was confronted with documents outlining the marshals’ training to not make arrests after Garland previously said the Justice Department didn’t prosecute protesters because U.S. Marshals made no… -
Several dead after 2 Army Blackhawk helicopters crash: March 30 rundown
Casualties are being reported after two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a training incident in Kentucky, and a U.S. journalist has been detained in Russia and charged with espionage. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, March 30, 2023. Deadly crash involving 2 Army helicopters Several people have died after two… -
10 barges break loose on Ohio River, 1 carrying 1,400 tons of methanol
10 barges broke loose from their tugboat in the Ohio River. Three of the barges became pinned against a dam in Louisville, Kentucky. One of them is carrying 1,400 tons of methanol. Methanol can be extremely dangerous to humans if ingested and can result in death, according to federal health reports. Officials on scene say… -
President Biden starts his second democracy summit with $690M pledge
President Biden is kicking off his second Summit for Democracy on March 29, pledging nearly $700 million toward bolstering other nation’s democracies. More than 100 global leaders have been invited to attend. The summit will last two days with the goal of strengthening like-minded governments around the globe, and advocating for reforms in autocratic-leaning nations.… -
Nashville shooter had emotional disorder, bought 7 guns from 5 shops: March 29 rundown
Authorities have revealed new details about the shooter who killed six people at a private Christian school in Nashville. Starbucks former CEO is set to testify before a Senate hearing today and is prepared to defend the company’s actions against union-busting allegations. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, March 29, 2023.… -
Russia fires missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan
New images released by Russia’s Defense Ministry shows a supersonic missile launching and successfully hitting a target in the Sea of Japan. Two of the medium-range missiles that were launched are capable of destroying a ship within 75 miles. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the missiles successfully hit a mock enemy sea target. Japan has responded… -
US renewable energy surpassed coal for the first time in 2022
Renewable energy is producing more electricity than coal for the first time in the U.S. thanks largely to the growth of wind and solar energy. Combined renewable energy from wind, hydropower, solar, biomass and geothermal is also producing more electricity than nuclear power for the second year in a row. Natural gas remains the No.… -
New details, video from Nashville school shooting released: March 28 rundown
Newly released surveillance video inside a Nashville Christian school shows the moments before a shooting rampage began; a migration fire kills dozens; and a Senate staffer is stabbed in broad daylight. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, March 28, 2023. New details in Nashville shooting New details have emerged out of… -
Multiple children killed in Tennessee school shooting
A shooting at a Tennessee Christian school has left three children and three adults dead, according to a CNN report. Police killed the shooter, and identified the shooter as a 28-year-old female. The shooting has left seven people dead including the shooter. The Covenant School in Nashville serves students in preschool through sixth grade. About… -
Agatha Christie novels edited to remove potentially offensive language
Another set of classic books are set to be rewritten based on language that could be considered offensive. Straight Arrow News has already reported on Roald Dahl, Ian Fleming, and R.L. Stine books being altered. Now, Agatha Christie’s books will be read a little differently. Christie’s novels are the latest classics to become censored. Christie’s… -
31 train cars derail in North Dakota causing chemical spill
In North Dakota, a 70-car train carrying hazardous materials derailed Monday, March 27. 31 of the 70 train cars came off the tracks with some of them leaking petroleum used in making asphalt. The local emergency manager said that the oil that spilled is flammable, but since the rail cars tipped over in the snow,…
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