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…

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 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…

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…

Power lines have been identified as the cause behind the devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, including the largest in state history, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The historic Smokehouse Creek fire, along with the Windy Deuce fire, have collectively scorched nearly 1,925 square miles, impacting areas from Texas to Oklahoma. The Smokehouse…

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty on Monday, March 4, to leaking highly classified military documents on social media, accepting a plea deal that could result in a 16-year prison sentence. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to all six charges under the Espionage Act, with his final sentencing set for September. According to court…

Jack Teixeira, the National Guardsman accused of leaking thousands of classified documents on the gaming site Discord, is set to plead guilty. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing that the airman will change his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court on Monday, March 3. Teixeira faced a potential maximum sentence of 60 years for charges…

In competing visits, President Biden and former President Trump address the crisis at the southern border. And, at least two people are dead in the largest fire in Texas history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 1, 2024. Biden, Trump make separates stops at Southern border to address immigration President…

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 26, to block Kroger’s $25 billion bid to acquire Albertsons, arguing that the merger would eliminate competition, raise prices for consumers and lower wages for workers.  A group of nine attorneys general from different states has joined the FTC’s complaint, indicating broad opposition to the merger.…

The details of a proposed plan to release hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza have been unveiled. And — a historic donation allows students at one medical school to attend tuition-free. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Hamas considers 40-day cease-fire as Biden addresses war pause New…