WASHINGTON — The widow of a police officer who died by suicide after he was assaulted during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been found eligible for a federal benefits program for the families of fallen officers. Erin Smith, the widow of Jeffrey Smith, was instrumental in the passage of a renewed… Continue reading DOJ finds officer’s suicide after Jan. 6 was a death in the line of duty
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Ex-wife charged in death of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan who was killed in front of his 2-year-old in middle of Florida street
The ex-wife of a man who was killed in the middle of a street in front of his 2-year-old daughter has been charged in the “cold, calculated and premeditated murder,” Florida officials said. Jared Bridegan, a Microsoft executive and father of four, was found fatally shot outside his Volkswagen Atlas on a Jacksonville Beach street… Continue reading Ex-wife charged in death of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan who was killed in front of his 2-year-old in middle of Florida street
‘Death can find you’: three medics on work in Uganda’s most volatile region | Global development
In north-east Uganda, in the mountains of Karamoja, cattle rustling and family feuds are rife. A resurgence in the past few years of tribal conflict, which Ugandan government forces had thought quashed after a controversial disarmament campaign more than a decade ago, is being led by young, jobless men with knives and guns. Known as… Continue reading ‘Death can find you’: three medics on work in Uganda’s most volatile region | Global development
Judge Gets Death Threats, Jurors Doxxed Amid Trump Indictments
A woman in Texas was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened to kill the federal judge overseeing an election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The news came just hours after media outlets reported that the purported names and addresses of grand jurors in the Georgia vote tampering indictment had been shared on far-right… Continue reading Judge Gets Death Threats, Jurors Doxxed Amid Trump Indictments
9/11 defendants might not face the death penalty, U.S. tells families
WASHINGTON — The suspected architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and his fellow defendants may never face the death penalty under plea agreements now under consideration to bring an end to their more than decadelong prosecution, the Pentagon and FBI have advised families of some of the thousands killed. The notice, made in a letter that… Continue reading 9/11 defendants might not face the death penalty, U.S. tells families
Family and friends seek answers months after D.C. man’s suspicious death
When the first officer arrived on the scene, Rogers, who is not a medical professional, told the officer that he thought Newkirk was dead, he said. Both Rogers and Asia, who remained in the car while her friend administered CPR, said the officer did not administer CPR, contradicting the police report, and did not check… Continue reading Family and friends seek answers months after D.C. man’s suspicious death
Hawaii resident who barely escaped fire says ‘There is no way for us to find out who survived’ as death toll rises
KIHEI, Hawaii — Sanford Hill calls his escape from death “dumb luck.” He sits in temporary housing on the other side of Maui from his senior living facility in Lahaina. It was destroyed in the wildfire, and Hill is struggling to process how he made it — and wondering how many of his neighbors, all… Continue reading Hawaii resident who barely escaped fire says ‘There is no way for us to find out who survived’ as death toll rises
Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown
Maui residents take recovery efforts into their own hands. Republican strategists warn this week’s Georgia indictment presents a different risk for Trump. And an entire police department resigns in a Minnesota town. Here’s what to know today. Lahaina residents, wary of government response, set up their own aid network Kekoa Lansford, who lost his Lahaina home and… Continue reading Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown
Missouri man linked to death and kidnapping of 2 Black women called for chain gangs, ‘racist’ policing on Facebook
The Missouri man prosecutors have linked to the death of a Black woman found in a barrel and charged with the rape and kidnapping of another Black woman called for the return of “severe” punishment for criminals, including chain gangs, and said he supported “racist, oppressive” policing of Black people. The comments by Timothy Haslett,… Continue reading Missouri man linked to death and kidnapping of 2 Black women called for chain gangs, ‘racist’ policing on Facebook
wildfires in hawaii, death toll expected to rise, Elon Musk cagefight
In today’s newsletter: The wildfires in Hawaii, which have now killed at least 96 people, still have many searching desperately for their family members. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg says it’s “time to move on” from the potential cage fight with Elon Musk. Here’s what to know today. Officials say Hawaii wildfire damage is close to $6 billion… Continue reading wildfires in hawaii, death toll expected to rise, Elon Musk cagefight