iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — A Texas police officer died after suffering a medical emergency, falling and seriously injuring his head Friday. The news, released Saturday afternoon, was a shocking turn from what authorities initially said was suspected to be a fatal shooting of a uniformed officer. Sgt. Keith Shepherd, of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, was found …
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Jun 15
Iran attempted to shoot down US drone over tanker attack site in Gulf of Oman
iStock(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran attempted to shoot down a U.S. drone that was surveilling the attack on one of two tankers hit in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday morning, U.S. Central Command said. The attempt missed the MQ-9 Reaper by “approximately 1 kilometer.” The Japanese-owned Kokuka Courageous, along with another tanker, the Front Altair, …
Jun 15
O.J. Simpson joins Twitter, says he’s ‘got a little getting even to do’
Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Just days ahead of the 25th anniversary of his arrest on charges he murdered his ex-wife and her friend, O.J. Simpson has launched a Twitter account and says he’s “got a little getting even to do.” The inaugural post of the 71-year-old NFL Hall of Famer, who was famously acquitted …
Jun 15
Notre Dame Cathedral holds first mass since devastating fire
iStock(PARIS) — Notre Dame Cathedral held mass on Saturday, its first since a devastating fire tore through the building two months ago on April 15. Only a small group of about 30 people attended the mass, including the church’s clergy, worshipers, media and construction workers. The mass was also transmitted live on a French Catholic …
Jun 15
When supercars go electric: The $2M Battista is faster than any current Formula 1 car
Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — When Indian auto and tractor maker Mahindra & Mahindra launched Automobili Pininifarina in April 2018, executives were charged with developing a line of extreme performance cars that would establish the nascent carmaker as the world’s newest, sustainable luxury brand. A year later, the marque’s first vehicle — the $2.2 million …
Jun 15
Black Boeing employee sues company after finding noose at desk
iStock(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — A black employee at Boeing who says that he has found a noose hanging near his desk, signs near his workspace saying “n—–” and urine covering his desk on separate occasions says his work life remains “degrading” even after he complained to management, he told ABC News. Curtis Anthony, a quality inspector …
Jun 15
Flights resume at Newark Airport after United flight skids off runway
iStock(NEWARK, N.J.) — Flights have resumed Newark International Airport on Saturday afternoon after a United Airlines plane skidded off the runway upon landing and all flights were temporarily grounded, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The United plane, which departed from Denver International Airport, “experienced multiple flat tires upon landing in Newark,” a United spokesperson …
Jun 15
Swimmer, 67, apparently drowns in Hudson River during competition in New York City
WABC(NEW YORK) — A 67-year-old apparently drowned in the Hudson River during a distance-swimming competition on Friday afternoon, according to authorities. The man, whose name has not been released, was competing in the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim when he disappeared during the second-to-last stage of the event. The entire competition covers 120 miles over …
Jun 15
Man arrested with gun, hollow-point bullets outside elementary school
Google Maps(WESTFIELD, N.J.) — A New Jersey elementary school went into lockdown on Thursday afternoon after a man with a loaded handgun and dozens of rounds of ammunition was found in the school parking lot. Police responded to the Tamaques Elementary School in Westfield, New Jersey, after receiving a call from the Delaware State Police …
Jun 15
Hong Kong suspends controversial extradition bill indefinitely following protests
ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP/Getty Images(HONG KONG) — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam acquiesced, at least in part, to massive protests in the city this week as she announced Saturday the controversial extradition bill will be suspended indefinitely. “The original urgency to pass the bill in this legislative year is perhaps no longer there,” Lam said at …