Illinois man charged in drunken Merrillville crash

MOCKSVILLE, N.C.The pilot of a small plane that crashed near Sugar Valley Airport on June 3 raised a wheel after landing to avoid a turtle on the runway, according to a preliminary NTSB report. The crash resulted in the deaths of the pilot and one passenger, while a second passenger sustained serious injuries; the plane ultimately crashed in a forested area, catching fire but remaining mostly intact. Need More Context? 🔎

A man named Arturo Gamboa, accused of threatening protesters with an assault-style rifle at a "No Kings" rally in Salt Lake City, has been released from jail while investigations continue into the June 14 incident that resulted in the death of demonstrator Arthur Folasa Ah Loo. Gamboa, who did not fire his weapon, was arrested after the shooting, and the circumstances surrounding the event remain under review by law enforcement. Need More Context? 🔎

Early Sunday morning, Katherine Legge aims to set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb while driving the Acura Integra Type S DE5. A veteran driver with experience in NASCAR and IndyCar, Legge missed the current TA1 division record by just three seconds last year and is prepared to tackle the challenging 12.42-mile course with 156 turns and harsh weather conditions. Need More Context? 🔎

A 20-year-old man, Richard Barrington, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a car crash that killed Hartford police officer Robert Garten and seriously injured his partner, Officer Brian Kearney, after fleeing a traffic stop. Barrington, who expressed remorse in court, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges, while Garten's family criticized the sentence as insufficient. Need More Context? 🔎

Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from an ICE facility in Louisiana after over three months in custody, expressing joy at reuniting with his family and advocating for the other detainees. His release, ordered by U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz despite criticism from the Trump administration, follows a controversial detention linked to his activism and asylum request denial. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal appeals court unanimously upheld a ruling blocking Louisiana's law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, deeming it "facially unconstitutional." The case may advance to the U.S. Supreme Court, as Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to challenge the decision, arguing for the law's educational significance amidst ongoing debates about religion in public schools. Need More Context? 🔎