15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete

Jeffrey Zizz, a 47-year-old handyman from Washington state, has been charged with the murder of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose remains were discovered partially encased in concrete under a shed. The investigation began after Norman was reported missing on April 4, leading detectives to link Zizz, a former pastor with a history of child sex crimes, to the case. Zizz was arrested in Montana and extradited to Washington, where further charges may be pending as the...

A Cessna 180G plane crashed in Trilla, Illinois, on April 19, 2024, killing four occupants from Menominee, Wisconsin, after reportedly striking powerlines. The victims, identified as Ross R. Nelson, Raimi A. Rundle, Courtney L. Morrow, and Michael H. Morrow, were pronounced dead at the scene. The NTSB is investigating the crash, focusing on the pilot, aircraft, and operating environment, with a probable cause report expected in 12 to 24 months. Full Article

Federal judges in Colorado and California are examining the Trump administration's deportation policies, particularly regarding alleged gang members and Venezuelan migrants. In Colorado, a judge is considering a temporary order preventing deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, while in California, a judge is reviewing a pause on plans to revoke protections for 350,000 Venezuelans. The Supreme Court recently blocked deportations under the AEA, emphasizing due process concerns for those involved. Full Article

Washington — President Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed their condolences after Pope Francis passed away at 88, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Trump honored the pontiff on social media, while Vance remembered their recent meeting and Francis's impactful homily during COVID. The Vatican disclosed that Francis, who led 1.3 billion Catholics since 2013, died following a battle with pneumonia, prompting tributes from global leaders, including former President Joe Biden. Full Article

On Friday night, a video revealed ICE buses transporting Venezuelan migrants from the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas toward Abilene Airport, only to turn back amid ongoing legal challenges to their deportation. Meanwhile, Senator Chris Van Hollen criticized President Trump for allegedly disregarding judicial rulings after a Maryland man was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, while Senator John Kennedy defended Trump's adherence to the law. In Ukraine, President Putin's proposed Easter truce was questioned by...

Washington — In recent months, multiple near midair collisions involving commercial airliners and drones have raised significant safety concerns, with drones accounting for nearly two-thirds of such incidents at major airports last year. The FAA has implemented regulations to mitigate these risks, including prohibiting most drone flights near airports and requiring registrations for larger drones; however, enforcement remains challenging. Experts advocate for enhanced measures, such as geofencing regulations and automated detection systems, to improve safety...