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Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van
national2 hours ago

Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van

Three witnesses dispute ICE’s version of the July 7 fatal shooting in Houston, saying no agent was in front of the white van when it was fired upon and that the officer shot from the side. ICE maintains self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly weaponized his vehicle; witnesses say there was no dash or body camera video. The inspector general and FBI are investigating, and Houston officials call for an independent probe. The attorney for the witnesses warns they could face deportation pressure to testify, highlighting concerns about the investigation’s integrity.

Remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris found in SC reservoir as parents face homicide charges
crime18 hours ago

Remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris found in SC reservoir as parents face homicide charges

In Aiken County, South Carolina, partial remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris were recovered from Cedar Creek Reservoir after a large multi-agency search. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, are charged with homicide by child abuse and destruction and desecration of human remains and have been denied bond; investigators say the girl may have died about a month before she was reported missing, and the pair are due back in court in September.

Ukraine detains two suspects in Monaco bombing linked to Berezovska
world18 hours ago

Ukraine detains two suspects in Monaco bombing linked to Berezovska

A Kyiv court detained a serving Ukrainian military intelligence officer and a former law enforcement officer in connection with the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska, whom Interpol had named a suspect in a Monaco bombing that wounded Vadym Yermolaiev. Berezovska died from gunshot wounds; motives remain under investigation as Ukraine pledges cooperation with Monaco to advance the probe.

Family of Nolan Wells Demands Transparent, Thorough Probe into Teen’s Mysterious Death
us-news22 hours ago

Family of Nolan Wells Demands Transparent, Thorough Probe into Teen’s Mysterious Death

The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells call for a transparent, thorough investigation into his mysterious death after a Fourth of July boat trip in Horn Island, Mississippi. While authorities say there’s no current evidence of foul play, the family is pursuing answers and an independent autopsy as they seek clarity and accountability.

Houston ICE shooting: DHS says victim wasn't the intended target
us-news22 hours ago

Houston ICE shooting: DHS says victim wasn't the intended target

The Department of Homeland Security says Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national killed by ICE during a Houston traffic stop, was not the intended target of the operation; agents spotted a white van resembling the target and the officer fired in self-defense. The officers involved reportedly did not have body cameras at the time. Salgado, 52, a longtime builder with no criminal record, died after being taken to hospital. The incident spurred protests and prompted calls from Democrats for an independent investigation, while Mexico says it will file criminal complaints over deaths of Mexicans in US custody.

Kawhi Leonard Trade Delayed as NBA Probes Aspiration Ties
sports1 day ago

Kawhi Leonard Trade Delayed as NBA Probes Aspiration Ties

A proposed blockbuster trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors is on hold as the NBA investigates allegations that the Clippers skirted the salary cap via an Aspiration endorsement deal; there is no stated timeline for a conclusion, and penalties could affect Leonard’s contract or draft picks, with both teams saying they expect to complete the trade after the investigation wraps up.

Mississippi Officials Seek Tips in Nolan Wells Death on Horn Island
crime1 day ago

Mississippi Officials Seek Tips in Nolan Wells Death on Horn Island

Mississippi's Jackson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for information about 18-year-old Nolan Wells after his body was found on Horn Island following a July 4 disappearance; investigators want any eyewitness accounts, photos, or videos, as authorities work to establish what happened and counter online misinformation while the coroner awaits toxicology results and an independent autopsy is planned.

Georgia officer charged in fatal shooting of handcuffed 19-year-old
crime1 day ago

Georgia officer charged in fatal shooting of handcuffed 19-year-old

A DeKalb County police officer, Derrick Harris Jr., was charged with involuntary manslaughter and two counts of reckless conduct after a 19-year-old man, Seth Jayden Eccles, who was handcuffed, was shot during an arrest tied to an armed USPS robbery probe; Eccles died at a hospital and an autopsy is pending. Harris has not yet been arrested and plans to surrender as the investigation continues.

Lviv clash spurs Ukraine to launch criminal probe on conscription dispute
europe1 day ago

Lviv clash spurs Ukraine to launch criminal probe on conscription dispute

Ukraine opened a criminal investigation after about 200 civilians in Lviv surrounded and overturned a military recruitment vehicle following the detention of a man for dodging service; two criminal cases were started for obstructing the Armed Forces during martial law and for violence against a police officer, highlighting rising tensions around mobilisation as the war continues.

Houston family honors man killed by ICE, urges independent review
immigration2 days ago

Houston family honors man killed by ICE, urges independent review

Relatives of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man fatally shot by an ICE agent during a targeted operation, describe him as a hard-working family man who had lived in the United States for decades while pursuing legal status; DHS says he attempted to evade arrest and drive over an ICE agent, prompting the shooting, as federal investigators review the incident and local leaders call for accountability.

Berlin doctor jailed for 15 patient killings in widening serial-murder probe
world2 days ago

Berlin doctor jailed for 15 patient killings in widening serial-murder probe

A 41-year-old German palliative-care doctor was found guilty of murdering 15 patients (12 women and 3 men) between 2021 and 2024 by administering lethal drug combinations during home visits and attempting to cover his tracks with fires; he was sentenced to life imprisonment and given a lifetime ban from practicing medicine, with prosecutors investigating dozens more possible victims that could make this one of Germany's worst serial-murder cases.

EU Lawmakers Demand Inquiry Into Infantino After Balogun Red Card Controversy
politics3 days ago

EU Lawmakers Demand Inquiry Into Infantino After Balogun Red Card Controversy

The European Parliament is pressing football associations to formally investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the reversal of Balogun's red-card suspension, amid claims the US administration pressured FIFA. The letter seeks accountability for senior FIFA officials and reflects Trump’s acknowledged call to Infantino on the matter, a reversal UEFA and others have condemned as unjustifiable, with signatures being gathered ahead of a deadline.