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DA: Probe Into Deadly Drug Raid Ends With 2 More Indictments
A longrunning corruption probe sparked by a 2019 Houston police drug raid in which a couple was killed has ended with new indictments against two officers already charged in the case, authorities announced Wednesday.
Brazil's Environment Minister Resigns Amid Criticism, Probes
Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles announced his resignation Wednesday, giving up his post amid sharp criticism of his tenure and two investigations into his actions involving allegedly illegal timber operations.
White House Says No Increased Violence Against U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
The Pentagon is overseeing an orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and the United States has not seen an increase in violence directed against its troops in the country in the past year, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesda...
Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Over DC Highway, Injuring 5
A pedestrian bridge collapsed over a highway in the nation's capital on Wednesday, sending five people to the hospital. Traffic was expected to be snarled for hours.
Texas Governor Orders Special Session, But Doesn't Say Why
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered lawmakers back to work in July, raising expectations of another attempt to pass new voting restrictions after Democrats blocked the GOP's first try with a dramatic latenight walkout in May.
Florida Man Wraps Up His Own Defense In Double-murder Trial
A doublemurder defendant acting as his own attorney in Florida wrapped up his case Monday after shouting at jurors and prosecutors and acknowledging he killed his thengirlfriend.
Arizona Feeling Brunt Of Wildfire Activity Across US West
Dozens of wildfires were burning in hot, dry conditions across the U.S. West, including a blaze touched off by lightning that was moving toward northern Arizona's largest city.
Soccer-Relentless Belgium Win Again To Leave Finland Hopes Hanging
Belgium continued their perfect start to Euro 2020 by beating Finland 20 on Monday to finish top of Group B, leaving the Finns third and facing a nervous wait to see if they can sneak into the knockout stages.
Transgender Weightlifter Hubbard Selected For Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics.
‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Hits Top Mark At Box Office
The Hitmans Wifes Bodyguard struck the top box office target.
Iran's Sole Nuclear Power Plant Undergoes Emergency Shutdown
Iran is required to send spent fuel rods from the reactor back to Russia as a nuclear nonproliferation measure.
Driver Crashes Into Florida Pride Parade; Mayor Says 1 Dead
A driver slammed into spectators Saturday evening at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, and an official says one person was killed and another seriously injured.
Airlines, Holiday Companies Ramp Up Pressure On Britain To Ease Travel Rules
Britain's airlines and holiday companies are planning a "day of action" on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions, with just weeks to go before the start of the peak summer season.
Georgia Officials Seek To Remove 102,000 Voters From Rolls
Georgia's secretary of state is making public a list of nearly 102,000 voters who will be removed from the rolls unless they act to preserve their registration.
New York AG: Town Agrees To End Biased Housing Practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Friday she's reached an agreement with a Hudson Valley town and county to end discriminatory housing practices she says were designed to keep Hasidic Jewish families from moving in.
Uganda Tightens Lockdown Measures As Virus Cases Surge
Uganda is tightening its lockdown measures to try and stem a surge in coronavirus infections in the East African country that is seeing an array of variants.