Unbiased headline news – In the West Bank, Israeli forces fatally shot a pregnant Palestinian woman, Sondos Shalabi, during a raid in Kafr al-Labad.
Shalabi and her husband were attempting to flee escalating violence when they were attacked; she was killed, and her husband remains critically injured. This incident is part of a broader escalation in the region, with over 900 Palestinians killed since a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli military has stated that investigations into these events are ongoing.
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An Israeli army reservist, Yuval Vagdani, had to abandon his vacation in Brazil after a pro-Palestinian legal group prompted a federal judge to open a war crimes investigation against him.
Vagdani is accused of participating in the demolition of civilian homes in Gaza, based on his social media posts showing his presence in the area. This case underscores the use of “universal jurisdiction” to prosecute alleged war crimes internationally.
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that Karen Read can be retried on charges related to the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe.
Read is accused of hitting O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm in January 2022. The initial trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury, but the court’s decision allows for a new trial on all charges.
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The FBI announced the discovery of 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy.
These records are being transferred to the National Archives for declassification, as part of an effort to fulfill a previous executive order to release thousands of files. While many documents have already been published, an estimated 3,000 files remain undisclosed.
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A small jet owned by musician Vince Neil collided with another plane upon landing in Arizona, resulting in the death of a crew member. The incident is under investigation by aviation authorities to determine the cause of the collision. No further details have been released at this time.
Louisiana has resumed executions after a 15-year hiatus, approving the use of nitrogen gas as a method.
This decision has sparked debate over the ethics and legality of this execution method. The state plans to implement this method in upcoming executions, pending legal challenges.
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Senator Dick Durbin has accused FBI nominee Patel of ordering firings within the agency before his confirmation.
This accusation has led to increased scrutiny of Patel’s actions and raised questions about his suitability for the role. The confirmation process is ongoing, with further hearings expected.
