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Mexican Navy intercepts ‘narco sub’ carrying nearly 8,000 pounds of cocaine
The Mexican Navy said it seized 3.6 tons, about 8,000 lbs., of cocaine off the coast of Acapulco. They say a “narco sub” was spotted in the Pacific Ocean near the resort town earlier during the week of Nov. 4. When Mexican Navy ships intercepted the boat, they said they found more than 100 packages… -
Caravan of 3,000 migrants heads to US southern border
A caravan of approximately 3,000 migrants leaving Tapachula in southern Mexico is heading to the U.S. southern border. The group consists of people from Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Central America, La Verdad reports. The migrants are hoping to reach the United States before President-elect Donald Trump takes office… -
California votes to crack down on crime as ballot measure passes
Californians have spoken and they want harsher penalties for crime. Proposition 36, a ballot measure imposing increased punishment for certain drug, theft and property crimes, passed overwhelmingly in the deep-blue state. The new measure will roll back parts of 2014’s Proposition 47, which reduced certain non-violent felonies to misdemeanors. While some proponents of Proposition 47… -
What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now?
Donald Trump winning a second term presents an unprecedented legal situation. He’s awaiting sentencing in a federal case and is trying to prevent prosecution in other state and federal cases. New York case The President-elect is scheduled to be sentenced in New York criminal court on Nov. 26 after being convicted of 34 felony counts… -
Astronauts celebrate Election Day in space, cast early votes from ISS
Did you know it’s possible to cast a ballot from space? Astronauts including Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams and Don Pettit voted early in the 2024 presidential election from the International Space Station. The astronauts posted an Election Day photo of themselves on Instagram wearing patriotic socks. The caption read, “It doesn’t matter if you are sitting,… -
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he is firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust. The decision comes amid Israel’s ongoing battles on multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Netanyahu and Gallant had presented a unified front during the early days of the Israel-Hamas war. However, as the fighting shifted… -
Netflix offices in Europe raided by tax fraud investigators: Reports
Netflix headquarters in France and the Netherlands are reportedly under investigation for possible tax fraud and money laundering. The offices were searched Tuesday, Nov. 5. A special financial prosecution unit called the PNF is handling the French investigation in Paris. The group is known for conducting high-stakes investigations that often involve large international companies. However,… -
US, Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement, excluding Israel: Report
The United States and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement without Israeli involvement, according to Axios. Before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia were attempting to broker a deal that would’ve secured peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Hamas terror attack shattered talks for the agreement. Saudi Crown Prince… -
Texas sues DOJ over federal election monitors in 8 counties
Texas has sued the U.S. Justice Department seeking to block federal election monitors from observing the polls in eight counties. The lawsuit comes after the DOJ announced on Nov. 1 it would send federal election monitors to 27 states, including Texas. DOJ officials said federal poll monitors would go to eight Texas counties on Election… -
Ex-Columbus police officer Adam Coy convicted in shooting of Andre Hill
A jury has convicted ex-Columbus, Ohio, police officer Adam Coy of murder, felonious assault and reckless homicide in the shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill. “As to count one. We, the jury, being duly empowered and sworn to find the defendant, Adam Coy, guilty of murder as he stands charged in count one of the… -
FBI sets up 24/7 National Election Command Post to handle security threats
The FBI has established a 24/7 National Election Command Post in Washington, D.C., to address any threats that may arise before and after Election Day. This weeklong effort brings together over a dozen federal agencies and roughly 80 personnel per shift to monitor for federal election crimes, cyber threats, foreign interference and domestic terrorism risks.… -
Police report details Missouri school shooter’s mental health issues
It has been two years since then-19-year-old Orlando Harris killed two people at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) in St. Louis, Missouri, in October 2022. Now, police have released their investigative report, revealing Harris’s mental health struggles and the student’s anti-LGBTQ+ motive. According to the report, in the year and a half… -
Missouri officials sue to block DOJ from monitoring Election Day polling places
Missouri wants a judge to ban the Justice Department from sending federal poll monitors to locations in the state on Election Day. The lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general and secretary of state called the Justice Department’s decision to place poll watchers in St. Louis a plan to “displace state election authorities.” Officials with…
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