Illinois man charged in drunken Merrillville crash

A Colorado man, Barry Morphew, has been charged for a second time with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who vanished in May 2020 and whose remains were discovered in September 2023. Initially charged in May 2021, the case was reopened following the recovery of her remains, and Morphew is currently in custody in Arizona pending extradition to Colorado. Need More Context? 🔎

Pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was released from detention after over three months, following a federal judge's order amidst the Trump administration's crackdown on dissenting voices regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. Khalil, who has a green card and no criminal record, emphasized the unjust nature of his detention, while government officials defended their actions as necessary for national security. Need More Context? 🔎

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, released after over three months in immigration detention, declared that attempts by the Trump administration to suppress pro-Palestinian voices have failed. He vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and criticized the administration's efforts to deport him, asserting they are losing their legal battle against activists like him. Need More Context? 🔎

Three individuals, including an American citizen and a dual national, were arrested in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, with authorities seizing 110,000 fentanyl pills during a coordinated operation involving U.S. and Mexican agencies. These arrests aim to combat drug trafficking, as Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum prioritizes the fight against illegal drug distribution amid ongoing concerns about fentanyl's impact on youth. Need More Context? 🔎

Hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) journalists have been laid off by the Trump administration, effectively dismantling the US-funded news outlet, which was created during WWII to combat propaganda. The administration cited dysfunction and bias as reasons for the firings, which have resulted in over 85% of VOA's staff losing their jobs since March, raising concerns about the future of independent journalism that supports democratic ideals. Need More Context? 🔎

As protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue in Los Angeles, federal agents dressed in tactical gear were spotted near Dodger Stadium but were denied entry by the Dodgers organization. This follows reports of ICE raids in the area and growing criticism from protesters urging the team to take a stand against the ongoing immigration enforcement actions. Need More Context? 🔎