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Lori Daybell is set to be sentenced in Arizona for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband and for a failed drive-by shooting aimed at her niece's ex-husband, facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. She is already serving a life sentence for the murders of her two children, with her husband Chad Daybell sentenced to death for multiple murders, including that of his first wife. Want More Context? 🔎

A Tennessee judge's order to deactivate death row inmate Byron Black's heart-regulating implant before his execution on August 5 has led to a state appeal, citing potential chaos and security risks during transport to a hospital. Black's attorneys argue that the device could shock him during execution, while the state claims he wouldn't feel them and questions the judge's authority on the matter. Want More Context? 🔎

Three miners, Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke, and Jesse Chubaty, were rescued after being trapped for two days in the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia due to a collapse. They were found safe in a refuge chamber with access to food and water, and a full investigation into the incident will be conducted as production at the mine was suspended during the rescue operation. Want More Context? 🔎

A new ancient shark species, Macadens olsoni, has been discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, with fossils dating back approximately 340 to 335 million years. This discovery, which highlights the diversity of ancient marine life, was made by a team from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian, contributing to the understanding of past ecosystems. Want More Context? 🔎

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Law enforcement in Ohio identified Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, who was killed in an ambush shooting by 28-year-old Michael Parker, who was also killed during the exchange. Wagner, a Marine veteran, leaves behind a wife and two children, while the investigation revealed explosives in Parker's vehicle. Want More Context? 🔎

Erik Menendez, 54, has been hospitalized with a serious but undisclosed medical condition, prompting his attorney to call for his immediate release ahead of a parole hearing on August 21. Along with his brother Lyle, Erik was resentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, a case that has garnered significant public interest and family support for their release. Want More Context? 🔎