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06-18-2023
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Multiple people killed and injured in Washington campground shooting
At least two people were killed and three others, including the shooter, were injured during an active shooter situation at a campground near the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington. The suspect was eventually apprehended after injuring multiple individuals by randomly shooting into the crowd. The shooting took place during an electronic dance festival hosted at the venue, and local authorities have handled the incident.
Bus crash injures over a dozen people in Baltimore
A bus collided with two vehicles in Baltimore, causing over a dozen injuries and ultimately crashing into a building. All injured parties were transported to local hospitals, and the cause of the incident is currently unknown.
FBI arrests neo-Nazi suspect linked to plans for a mass shooting
The FBI has arrested a suspect in Michigan who expressed neo-Nazi and antisemitic ideologies. Seann Pietila, 19, allegedly planned a mass shooting and had stockpiled a cache of weapons, a Nazi flag, a ghillie suit, gas masks, and military sniper/survival manuals. A synagogue in East Lansing was identified as a potential target. The suspect's mother said he fell into Antonisemitic content online during isolation last year due to the pandemic, and described her son as non-violent.
Ceasefire in Sudan amid humanitarian crisis
A 3-day ceasefire was reported in Sudan, organized ahead of a fundraising conference for the country's humanitarian needs. Sudan has been wrought with conflict between rival generals causing over 3,000 deaths, forcing over 2.2 million people to flee and leaving over half the population in need of humanitarian assistance. The WHO warns of a looming collapse of the healthcare system and $145 million is needed to assist those impacted inside Sudan and neighboring countries.
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins resigns after DUI arrest
Bob Huggins, the head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, has resigned following his arrest for driving under the influence. This comes after Huggins was suspended for three games last month for making an anti-gay slur and denigrating Catholics during a radio interview. During his career, Huggins won 935 games with 25 NCAA Tournaments and was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. His resignation was accepted by the university, which said it supported Huggins’ decision so that he could focus on his health and family.
Dozens of letters containing suspicious white powder sent to Kansas state legislators and officials
More than 80 letters containing a 'suspicious' white powder have been sent to Kansas state legislators and public officials, prompting an investigation by the FBI and multiple state agencies. No injuries have been reported and authorities are urging everyone to remain vigilant when handling mail. The investigation is ongoing.
Five killed in car crash after driver flees traffic stop
A driver being pursued by a trooper crashed into another vehicle, killing five people, before running from the scene. The suspect has been taken into custody and is being evaluated in hospital. The incident is being investigated as a homicide.
Man dies after being injured in Albuquerque jail
John Sanchez, 34, was pronounced dead after being injured in Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque. He had been arrested on auto theft, but the charge was dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Three jail officers are on administrative leave during the investigation into his death.
The Origin and Legacy of Father's Day
Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Spokane, Washington, launched the celebration of dads in 1910 to honor her father, who raised her and her brothers alone. After lobbying for years, President Richard Nixon finally declared the third Sunday of June a federal holiday honoring fathers in 1972. Dodd's great-granddaughter, Betsy Roddy, is now the last direct descendant of the holiday's creator and is working to carry on the legacy.
Judge grants preliminary injunction in Utah drag show case
A U.S. District Judge has granted an injunction stopping the city of St. George from enforcing a previously-unenforced ordinance preventing an all-ages drag show from taking place in a public park. The judge ruled that the permit denial was a pretext for discrimination and that public spaces must be accessible to all under First Amendment rights. Southern Utah Drag Stars sued the city after being denied permits for the show and accused officials of violating their free speech, due process, and equal protection rights.