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Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions for killing his wife and son were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court due to unfair jury influence. A new trial will be held, and prosecutors plan to retry him soon, while his lawyers say he is innocent and confident a fair jury will acquit him.
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Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021.
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously threw out these murder convictions due to improper influence on the jury by a court clerk.
Prosecutors are ready to retry the murder case as soon as possible and have chosen not to appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Murdaugh is also serving sentences for financial crimes related to stealing money from client settlements. These financial convictions remain in place.
Murdaugh’s lawyers say he will not accept a plea deal and believe a new, fair trial will lead to his acquittal.
The new trial will limit the focus on Murdaugh’s financial crimes, as the court ruled prosecutors overemphasized them as a motive in the first trial.
Finding an unbiased jury in the local community may be difficult because the case received a lot of attention in Colleton County.
The next trial might be held in a different location within South Carolina to ensure fairness.
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The Louisiana state senate voted to approve a new congressional map that removes one of two majority-Black districts, which could increase Republican control in the state’s U.S. House delegation. The map now moves to the state house for approval and reflects recent court decisions that weakened protections against reducing Black voting power.
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Louisiana’s state senate passed the bill by a 27-10 vote.
The new map would reduce Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional districts from two to one.
This change could give Republicans a 5-1 majority in Louisiana’s U.S. House seats.
The changes affect district 6, currently held by Democrat Cleo Fields, by making it more Republican and centered on mostly white areas.
District 2, held by Democrat Troy Carter, would keep its majority-Black population and likely remain Democratic.
The bill will now go to the state house, which must approve a new map by June 1.
Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, paused ongoing primary elections while absentee ballots were already cast.
Democrats oppose the map, arguing it reduces Black representation, but Republicans control the state legislature.
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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina over claims of improper behavior and creating a hostile work environment. These allegations are part of a broader movement by some GOP women lawmakers to address misconduct in Congress.
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The House Ethics Committee confirmed it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Edwards faces accusations of having an improper relationship with a subordinate.
There are also claims that Edwards created a hostile work environment.
The investigation follows recent allegations involving several lawmakers from both parties.
GOP Representatives Nancy Mace, Ana Pauline Luna, and Lauren Boebert have been active in addressing misconduct.
Edwards said he welcomes the investigation and plans to cooperate fully.
Edwards claims the investigation will reveal the truth and dismiss political motives.
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Anastasia Antonov is appealing to President Trump to help free her father, Aleksandr Antonov, who was arrested in Russia and sentenced to six years in prison. U.S. officials are debating whether to declare Aleksandr "wrongfully detained," which would increase efforts to secure his release, but concerns about worsening relations with Russia have delayed the decision.
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Aleksandr Antonov, a U.S. citizen originally from the Soviet Union, was arrested in Russia in March 2025 on charges related to terrorism and extremism.
His daughter, Anastasia, wrote a letter to President Trump asking for help in securing her father’s release.
The U.S. State Department is debating whether to officially call Antonov "wrongfully detained," a status that shows the U.S. believes the charges are false.
Some officials recommended this status, but others worry it could hurt fragile U.S.-Russia talks about the Ukraine conflict.
The decision to grant this status rests with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Aleksandr Antonov is on a list of Americans whose cases are raised in talks between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian officials.
No Americans held by Russia have been officially declared "wrongfully detained" under the Trump administration so far.
Families of detained Americans seek more government support, including mental health help and advocacy trips.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Yale School of Medicine treated applicants differently based on their race. They claim the school gave preference to Black and Hispanic students over white and Asian students who had similar test scores.
Key Facts
The DOJ made the accusation on a Thursday.
The investigation lasted about one year.
The DOJ looked at Yale’s internal data and admissions policies.
The focus was whether Yale followed a 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race and admissions.
The DOJ concluded Yale’s admissions practices discriminated based on race.
The discrimination claim involves preferences toward Black and Hispanic students.
White and Asian students with similar scores were allegedly treated less favorably.
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Louisiana state senators approved a new plan for U.S. House districts that removes a district with mostly Black residents. This new map could help Republican candidates gain an extra seat in upcoming elections, but it still needs approval from the state House.
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down Louisiana’s previous congressional map.
Louisiana state senators passed a new district plan on Thursday.
The new plan removes a district where most residents are Black.
The new map aims to give Republicans a better chance to win an additional seat.
The plan still needs approval from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
The new districts would be used for primary elections.
The primary elections may be delayed from Saturday to November.
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House Republicans narrowly voted against a resolution to end the war with Iran. The vote was tied 212 to 212, with three Republicans voting in favor to end the conflict.
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The vote took place in the House of Representatives.
The resolution aimed to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
The vote result was 212 in favor and 212 against.
Three Republicans voted to support ending the war: Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, and one more.
This was the third time a war powers resolution related to this conflict has failed in the House.
The resolution relates to Congress’s power to control military actions.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted for the third time on a Democratic resolution aiming to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers in the Iran conflict, but the vote ended in a tie and did not pass. The resolution would have required the president to remove U.S. forces from fighting within 30 days of the conflict’s start, but some Republicans and the administration argue the ceasefire paused the deadline.
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The House vote on the Iran war powers resolution ended in a 212-212 tie, failing to pass.
The resolution asked President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces within 30 days of the war’s start on February 28.
The war powers law from 1973 requires the president to remove forces after 60 days if Congress does not approve the war.
President Trump notified Congress on May 1 that hostilities had ended due to a ceasefire on April 7.
Some Republicans have expressed concern about the ongoing conflict and lack of clear briefings from the Trump administration.
The Senate has rejected seven similar resolutions, though two Republican senators have supported recent efforts.
Democrats plan to continue pushing votes to limit the president’s war powers on Iran.
War powers resolutions are meant to check the president’s authority to engage U.S. forces without Congress’s approval.
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Mike Banks has resigned as the head of the U.S. Border Patrol, citing it was time to leave and expressing pride in improving border security since President Donald Trump’s second term began. His departure is part of several high-level changes in the Trump administration’s immigration agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Key Facts
Mike Banks was the chief of the U.S. Border Patrol for about 16 months before resigning.
Banks said he helped make the border more secure and reduce illegal crossings since President Trump started his second term.
He resigned to spend more time with family and focus on personal life.
Rodney Scott, CBP commissioner, thanked Banks for his service and praised his impact on border security.
Banks had previously worked in various Border Patrol roles and as Texas’s “border czar” under Governor Greg Abbott.
His resignation follows other recent changes in immigration leadership, including Kristi Noem’s firing as Department of Homeland Security secretary and Todd Lyons leaving as acting head of ICE.
Democrats highlighted past allegations against Banks related to solicitation of prostitutes, but a CBP investigation found no ongoing issues.
Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, and David Venturella is acting ICE director under the Trump administration.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, did not vote in the recent London local elections because he did not update his address in time after moving to rented accommodation. The party said he faced safety risks and abuse, which complicated registering to vote anonymously. Additionally, there are questions about whether Polanski paid council tax while living on a houseboat.
Key Facts
Zack Polanski did not vote in the recent London local elections.
He moved as a lodger in rented accommodation but did not update his address on the electoral register in time.
The Green Party said Polanski faced safety risks, including antisemitic and homophobic abuse.
Two arrests were made related to abuse against Polanski.
Polanski may have used a postal vote, but the party later said this was a miscommunication.
The Green Party admitted Polanski might have failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat.
Polanski said he believed mooring fees included council tax and is checking with the council to clarify.
Waltham Forest Council is reviewing the tax situation for the houseboat, as rules are complex.
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A Tennessee man known online for posting racist videos has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Clarksville courthouse. Dalton Eatherly was involved in a physical fight that ended with gunfire, and both he and another man were injured and hospitalized.
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Dalton Eatherly, who uses the name "Chud the Builder," is known for posting racist videos on social media.
The shooting happened around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Police say the struggle between two men escalated to gunfire; both were wounded and taken to different hospitals in stable condition.
Eatherly claims he shot the other man in self-defense after being hit.
Eatherly was arrested and charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment.
The courthouse was closed the following day due to the shooting.
The other injured man has not been publicly identified, but a witness described him as Black.
Eatherly has defended his videos as free speech, calling them “mild jokes,” though they contain racial slurs.
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The U.S. Department of Justice, under President Donald Trump, released a report criticizing Yale School of Medicine for using race in their admissions. The report says this practice creates a public safety concern and suggests it may break civil rights laws.
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The DOJ report focuses on Yale School of Medicine's race-based admissions policies.
It claims Black and Hispanic applicants have a much higher chance of getting in than White or Asian applicants with similar test scores.
The DOJ considers these policies a public safety issue because medical schools receive federal funding and train future doctors.
The DOJ says Yale continued race-based admissions despite warnings from the Supreme Court and public calls for change.
The report is part of a broader Trump administration effort to challenge diversity and inclusion policies in schools.
The DOJ is investigating other top medical schools for similar practices.
Yale has been contacted for comment but has not yet responded.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s budget proposal includes cutting $1 million from veterans services and removing funding for some events honoring veterans. The budget reduction has caused concern among veterans groups and city officials who worry the cuts will hurt support for veterans who need housing and mental health help.
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The Department of Veterans’ Services budget would drop from about $7.6 million to roughly $6.6 million, a 13% reduction.
Funding for veterans-related events would be cut by about $60,000 yearly through fiscal 2030.
The “Homecoming of Heroes” ticker-tape parade would be canceled and replaced by a smaller “Remembrance Ruck” march.
Some annual veterans commemorations would lose city funding.
City officials plan to look for private donations to support veteran events.
New York City has over 200,000 veterans who use city services for housing and mental health.
Some veterans and lawmakers criticize the cuts as disrespectful and harmful to veterans’ wellbeing.
Other veterans support focusing funds on essential services like housing and mental health instead of large ceremonies.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a man injured in a truck crash can sue the broker who arranged the haul, holding brokers accountable for the safety record of trucking companies they hire. This decision supports ongoing legal cases and highlights safety concerns over companies that repeatedly change names to avoid government regulations.
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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a man injured in a 2017 truck crash can sue the freight broker responsible for arranging the shipment.
The injured man, Shawn Montgomery, lost part of his leg when a speeding truck hit his parked vehicle in Illinois.
The lawsuit targets C.H. Robinson, the largest freight broker in the U.S., for not properly screening the trucking company’s safety record.
Trucking industry groups and the Trump administration argued brokers shouldn’t be liable because federal government handles carrier safety licensing.
An investigation found many truck companies evade safety rules by changing their names, called “chameleon carriers.”
These “chameleon carriers” are four times more likely to be in serious crashes and have caused hundreds of deaths and injuries in recent years.
A 2022 fatal crash involved a company that had operated under multiple other flagged names; the driver said the broker encouraged reopening under new names after safety shutdowns.
Despite warnings and promised government action, regulators continue to miss safety problems with these carriers.
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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Representative Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment involving two female staffers. Edwards denies wrongdoing, but the investigation follows reports of inappropriate behavior, including personal gifts, handwritten notes, and outings that made staff uncomfortable.
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The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) for sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment.
Allegations involve two young female staffers and include gifts, personal letters, drinking outings, casino trips, and other personal interactions.
Edwards wrote a handwritten letter, gave a custom puzzle gift, and read a poem at a staffer’s going-away party that made others uncomfortable.
One staffer went on a vacation to a Las Vegas hotel with Edwards months after leaving his office and received flowers that made her uneasy.
The staffers felt Edwards’ behavior pressured them and crossed professional boundaries.
Edwards denied any inappropriate relationship but did not address specific claims.
Ethics investigations can take months or years before reaching conclusions or disciplinary actions.
Edwards is serving his second term and faces challenges in his upcoming reelection campaign.
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An Oklahoma judge allowed Richard Glossip, a former death row inmate, to be released on bond while he awaits a new trial for a 1997 murder case. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction last year because of unfair trial procedures, and Glossip must follow strict rules while out on bond.
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Richard Glossip has been in jail for nearly 30 years over a 1997 murder case.
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out Glossip’s conviction due to false testimony by a key witness.
The judge set Glossip’s bond at $500,000; he only needs to pay $50,000 (10%) upfront.
Glossip must wear an electronic monitor, stay in Oklahoma, avoid drugs and alcohol, and not contact witnesses.
The state plans to retry Glossip but will not seek the death penalty again.
Glossip was scheduled for execution nine times but was never executed.
Supporters like Kim Kardashian and actress Susan Sarandon have backed Glossip’s innocence claims.
Glossip’s retrial is meant to be fair, hoping to provide closure to all involved.
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The New York Police Department destroyed over 200 illegal scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island as part of a crime crackdown. Since early 2026, police have seized around 5,700 illegal vehicles, a rise of 10% from last year, following a deadly shooting involving an illegal moped.
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The NYPD bulldozed more than 200 illegal two-wheeled vehicles on Staten Island.
These vehicles included scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes that were unregistered or considered dangerous.
Police have seized about 5,700 illegal vehicles since the start of 2026.
This number is a 10% increase compared to the same time in 2025.
The crackdown intensified after a 7-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn in April.
The suspects in the shooting fled on an illegal moped.
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Admiral Brad Cooper, leader of the U.S. Central Command, told the Senate that Iran's threat has been greatly reduced. However, he said Iran still has some ability to cause problems.
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Admiral Brad Cooper is the commander of U.S. Central Command.
He spoke to Senator Jack Reed during a Senate Armed Services Committee meeting.
Cooper stated that Iran is a "significantly degraded threat."
Despite this, Iran still maintains some capabilities.
The discussion took place on a Thursday.
The information was shared during a government hearing about military and security issues.
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U.S. health officials are watching 41 people for hantavirus but have not found any cases. They are not restricting these people’s movements but have asked most of them to stay home and avoid contact with others as a precaution.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are monitoring 41 people for possible hantavirus infection.
No confirmed hantavirus cases have been reported in the United States.
Most of the monitored individuals have been advised to stay at home.
They have been asked to avoid close contact with other people.
Officials have not imposed any movement restrictions on these individuals.
The information was shared by David Fitter, the CDC’s hantavirus response incident manager.
The monitoring and precautions aim to prevent any potential spread of hantavirus.
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Opposition leader Angus Taylor said the Coalition government would limit migration based on the number of houses built, aiming to reduce migration to below 200,000. Meanwhile, Australian singer Delta Goodrem performed at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna, with public and judges' votes deciding who advances to the final.
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Angus Taylor said migration numbers would be linked to the number of houses built under a Coalition government.
Taylor indicated migration would be reduced to below 200,000 people.
He mentioned cutting migration by about 40% from current levels but did not specify exact numbers.
Taylor accused migrants of accessing welfare payments upon arrival, a claim criticized by migrant advocates.
Delta Goodrem performed the song "Eclipse" at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna.
Eurovision participants are judged by both a panel of judges and public votes from viewers.
Australia’s distance from Europe may affect its vote outcomes because similar or neighboring countries tend to vote for each other.
Four Australian citizens exposed to a hantavirus on a cruise ship near Africa are returning to Perth with government assistance.
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