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Former Uvalde school police chief and officer indicted over response to shooting that killed 21
Former Uvalde school police Chief Pete Arredondo and former officer Adrian Gonzales were indicted for their role in the response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in 2022, reports say.
Cops: Alabama man fatally shot pregnant ex’s teen daughter, injured young son
Otis Lee Montgomery III, 27, of Birmingham, is charged with capital murder in the June 19 killing of 15-year-old Cornelia Rose Lathan. He is also accused of shooting Lathan’s 5-year-old brother.
Bronny James selected by Los Angeles Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft
After going unselected in the first round of the NBA Draft, Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick on Thursday. The oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers legend and four-time MVP LeBron James, Bronny James declared for the 2024 NBA Draft in April, after playing one season with the University of Southern California's Trojans. The 19-year-old point guard propelled from No. 98 to No. 54 in ESPN’s Top 100 ranking after his impressive combine performance, the publication said. During his freshman season as a Trojan, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 25 games.
Recall alert: VW recalling more than 270,000 vehicles over airbag concerns
In documents posted Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board, VW claims that wiring under the front passenger seat can develop a fault that could deactivate the sensor that determines if a passenger is on board, disabling the airbag and increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Prince Harry to be honored at 2024 ESPY Awards ceremony for Invictus Games
Harry will be given the Pat Tillman Award for Service, which is “given to a person with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger, Pat Tillman,” according to a press release from ESPN.
‘Planet killer’ asteroid to make close pass to Earth on Thursday afternoon
Thursday afternoon the asteroid will fly past Earth at about 58,000 mph. According to Live Science, the asteroid is considered a near-Earth asteroid, meaning its orbit occasionally puts it within 1.3 astronomical units (AU) of the sun — or roughly 1.3 times the average distance between Earth and the sun.
‘Never doubt Jacksonville’ - Jaguars owner, city leaders celebrate lease extension, stadium deal
Khan, Mayor Donna Deegan, Jaguars President Mark Lamping, and the city’s lead negotiator Mike Weinstein, answered extensive questions about terms of the deal, the remaining $94 million community development investment, the team’s future in London, and more.
Alex Morgan shares disappointment after being left off Olympic women's soccer team roster
U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan is sharing her disappointment in not being included on the Team USA Olympic women's soccer team ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. "Today, I'm disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage," Morgan wrote Wednesday in a post on X. "This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest," she continued. Despite the disappointment, Morgan offered her support for Team USA as they take on the world's top squads, starting with group play on July 25.
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