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South Carolina man sentenced to life in the murder of 21-year-old college student
A man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after a jury convicted him of murder in the 2019 killing of a South Carolina college student. Nathaniel Rowland, 27, was also found guilty of kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in the killing of Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina…… MORE
At least two dead and dozens injured after an acetic acid leak at a facility near La Porte, Texas
At least two people were killed and dozens were injured after an acetic acid leak at the LyondellBasell facility near La Porte, Texas, officials said Tuesday. “The leak has been isolated, and air monitoring at the facility perimeter indicates no offsite impact. There is no shelter in place or other protective actions being recommended at…… MORE
DOJ won’t protect GOP Rep. Mo Brooks in insurrection lawsuit
The Justice Department on Tuesday rejected a request from GOP Rep. Mo Brooks to protect him from a civil lawsuit against him and former President Donald Trump concerning the January 6 insurrection. The lawsuit was brought earlier this year by Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California. Brooks, an Alabama Republican, had asked the Justice Department…… MORE
Ex-Oregon GOP state lawmaker banned from state Capitol after pleading guilty to misconduct charge
Former Oregon GOP state Rep. Mike Nearman has been banned from the state Capitol and its grounds after pleading guilty Tuesday to official misconduct in the first degree, a charge that stemmed from an incident in December in which he helped protesters enter the closed building. Nearman was sentenced to serve 18 months of probation…… MORE
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Jake Ellzey wins Texas special election runoff, CNN projects
Texas state Rep. Jake Ellzey will win the special election runoff in Texas’ 6th Congressional District, CNN projects — without the endorsement of Donald Trump. The Republican overcame the former President’s backing of his opponent, Republican Susan Wright, to claim victory. Wright is the widow of the late Rep. Ron Wright, who had cancer and…… MORE
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Critical pipelines have reported more than 220 cyber incidents since May TSA directive
Critical pipeline operators have reported more than 220 cybersecurity incidents since the Transportation Security Administration implemented emergency measures in the wake of the crippling ransomware attack on one of America’s most important pipelines, according to TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Companies have been reporting incidents since day one of the agency’s May 28 security directive aimed…… MORE
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Ex-President Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner and minority owner
Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner, the National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday. Obama “will help advance the league’s social responsibility efforts across the continent, including programs and partnerships that support greater gender equality and economic inclusion,” according to a news release from the NBA. He will also…… MORE
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Hobby Lobby ordered to forfeit ancient artifact bought for $1.6 million in 2014
A New York federal court has ordered US craft store Hobby Lobby to forfeit an ancient artifact purchased at a 2014 auction that “originated in the area of modern-day Iraq and entered the United States contrary to federal law,” the Justice Department announced Tuesday. The artifact — known as the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet — is…… MORE
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Liz Cheney rebukes GOP leadership after January 6 panel holds first hearing
Rep. Liz Cheney, one of just two Republicans on the select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, excoriated her party’s leadership on Tuesday for its continued defense of former President Donald Trump’s role in the attack on the US Capitol. Speaking with CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead,” Cheney said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…… MORE
