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Judge to rule on motion to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis
A ruling is expected Friday, March 15, concerning the Georgia DA in former President Trump’s election interference case. And, SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully launches into orbit but faces issues on its return to Earth. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 15, 2024. Judge to rule on Fulton County DA Fani… -
Historic Texas wildfire hits ranchers hard, lawyer says damages could reach $1B
Following Texas’ most catastrophic wildfire, the state’s Panhandle landscape has turned into an expanse of ash, affecting the livelihoods of ranchers and thousands of livestock. Texas has established a committee to investigate the largest wildfire in its history, which claimed over 10,000 livestock and forced ranchers to make difficult decisions about their herds on land… -
Canada’s Online Harms Act: Navigating digital safety and free speech
The Canadian government has introduced the Online Harms Act, a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and harmful content on social media platforms. The legislation has ignited a national conversation about the balance between ensuring digital safety and safeguarding individual freedoms. The bill proposes the creation of a Digital Safety Commission and the assignment of… -
Texas man who lived in iron lung for seven decades dies
Paul Alexander, a Texas man who spent seven decades living in an iron lung after being diagnosed with polio in 1952, has died at the age of 78 according to his brother Philip. Paul Alexander became a social media sensation in recent months. Diagnosed at the age of 6 as the disease swept through Dallas, Alexander… -
Nex Benedict autopsy: Oklahoma teen died by suicide following school fight
An autopsy report released Wednesday, March 13, has revealed that Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student from Oklahoma, died by suicide after an altercation in a high school bathroom. The medical examiner found that Benedict succumbed to “combined toxicity” from medications commonly used to treat allergies and depression. The Feb. 7 incident at Owasso High… -
Vice President Kamala Harris to tour Minnesota abortion clinic in historic visit
Vice President Kamala Harris plans for a historic stop at an abortion clinic in Minnesota. And a man who lived most of his life in an iron lung passes away. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 14, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris to tour abortion clinic in Minnesota Vice President… -
RFK Jr. says Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura sit atop his running mate list
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., venturing into the 2024 presidential race as an independent, has reportedly approached New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential vice-presidential running mates. The unusual pairing highlights Kennedy’s strategy to diverge from conventional political paths and appeal to a wider audience. Kennedy, who has yet… -
US deploys Marines to embassy in Haiti amid rising unrest
As tensions and civil unrest escalate in Haiti, the United States announced Wednesday, March 13, it will heighten security measures by deploying an additional team of Marines to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. This action comes in the wake of the turmoil that led to the resignation of Acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, after… -
Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes seconds after takeoff
A Kairos rocket launched by the Japanese startup Space One exploded seconds after liftoff, marking a setback for the company’s ambitions. The incident occurred in a mountainous region of central Japan Wednesday, March 13. Videos captured the rocket’s ascent before it was engulfed in flames and smoke just five seconds into the flight. The 60-foot, 23-ton… -
Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened
Just days before Russia’s presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure another six years in power, the Russian president said his country is ready to deploy nuclear weapons if its statehood, sovereignty, or independence are threatened. In an interview aired Wednesday, March 13, on Russia’s state television, Putin issued a warning to… -
Biden, Trump set for historic presidential rematch after clinching nominations
President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties’ nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House. And a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Biden, Trump clinch nominations to set up presidential rematch President Joe Biden and former… -
US intelligence report: Netanyahu’s leadership ‘in jeopardy’
U.S. intelligence’s latest global threat assessment indicates Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power is weakening, with figures like CIA Director William Burns highlighting a decline in Netanyahu’s support. The assessment suggests Netanyahu’s leadership and his coalition, comprising far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties with stringent positions on Palestinian and security issues, are “in jeopardy.” Intelligence officials… -
USDA issues rule to clarify ‘Product of USA’ label
Aiming to assist consumers in purchasing American-made groceries, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a new federal rule on Monday targeting meats, eggs, and poultry. Only products derived from animals born and raised in the United States can bear the labels “Made in the USA” or “Product of USA.” Under the current system, companies have been able to…