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Florida Gov. stays on campaign as chief strategist
Governor Peck will continue as chief strategist for the campaign
Man arrested for shooting and killing 9-year-old girl in Chicago
Michael Goodman has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Serabi Medina, a 9-year-old girl in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. Goodman, who lived on the same block, had confronted Medina and her father over noise before shooting the girl in the head. Police recovered a weapon at the scene.
Woman Upgraded to Stable Condition After Shark Attack at Rockaway Beach
A 65-year-old woman was bitten by a shark at Rockaway Beach in Queens. Lifeguards rescued her and police applied a tourniquet. The beach will be closed as a safety precaution.
Fans pay tribute to Sinéad O'Connor during Dublin funeral procession
Fans gathered to pay their respects to Sinéad O'Connor during a funeral procession in Dublin. A vintage VW camper van led the hearse as fans tossed flowers and roses. O'Connor's family invited the public to participate and expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love. The singer, known for her rebellious nature and powerful voice, passed away at the age of 56. She was a critic of the Catholic Church and openly discussed her struggles with mental illness. Celebrities and ordinary people have shared acts of kindness in her memory.
France's Le Sommer leads team to victory against Morocco
Eugenie Le Sommer scored two goals as France defeated Morocco 4-0 in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup. France will now face co-hosts Australia in the quarterfinals.
Record breaking Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs
Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing will feature a jackpot that has reached a record-breaking $1.537 billion, making it larger than all but two other U.S. lottery drawings in history.
Direct contact with Niger's junta leaders as US urges them to step aside
US officials have had direct contact with Niger's military leaders following the attempted coup but have yet to make substantial progress in resolving the crisis. The US remains in touch with the country's democratically elected president and other leaders in West Africa. American diplomats, including Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, traveled to Niger to meet with the coup leaders but were unable to achieve significant traction. The US has not officially declared a coup in Niger and has paused assistance, but funding could resume if constitutional order is restored.
Stabbing at British Museum, no additional risk to public
The British Museum, famous for housing the Rosetta Stone, was evacuated after a stabbing incident near its entrance. The victim was taken to the hospital and the suspect was arrested on suspicion of causing harm. The museum reopened with increased security.
Tory Lanez sentencing postponed for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez appeared in court for his sentencing after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but the hearing was postponed. Lanez is due back in court on Tuesday. Prosecutors are seeking a 13-year sentence for Lanez, citing 'circumstances in aggravation' and his 'callousness.' Lanez was found guilty of three charges and has been denied a new trial. Megan Thee Stallion spoke out, calling herself a survivor.
Thousands of LA city workers go on strike
SEIU Local 721 members, including airport custodians and engineers, are on strike in Los Angeles due to the city's failure to negotiate fairly and labor practices that restrict employee and union rights. The strike is affecting trash pickup, parking enforcement, and some traffic operations, while LAX officials are working to minimize its impact on airport operations. The union intends to return to the bargaining table in August. In San Jose, two unions representing 4,500 city employees authorize a three-day strike for next week.