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A federal appeals court has ruled that Pedro Hernandez, convicted of kidnapping and murdering Etan Patz in 1979, should either be retried or released due to flawed jury instructions regarding his confessions. The court emphasized that the trial's reliance on these confessions, combined with Hernandez's mental health issues, constituted a manifestly prejudicial error. Want More Context? 🔎

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died at 54 from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. Warner, who also directed and starred in various TV shows and won a Grammy for music, was pulled out to sea by a current and was pronounced dead despite attempts to assist him. Want More Context? 🔎

A sentencing hearing for Brett Hankison, a former Kentucky police officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched drug raid, is set for Monday. Hankison, found guilty of using excessive force that led to Taylor's death, faces a recommendation from the Justice Department for just one day in prison, which has been criticized as insufficient by Taylor's family attorney, Ben Crump. Want More Context? 🔎

A Delta Airlines pilot on SkyWest Flight 3788 had to make an "aggressive" evasive maneuver to avoid a potential collision with a B-52 bomber while landing in North Dakota. After safely landing, the pilot explained the situation to passengers, who applauded his handling of the unexpected incident, which is under investigation by SkyWest Airlines and the FAA. Want More Context? 🔎

Alina Habba, appointed as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey by President Trump, faces a critical decision from state judges regarding her interim role, which expires soon without Senate confirmation. Despite her controversial tenure and clashes with Democratic leaders, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche advocates for her continuation, citing her leadership and recent achievements in hiring prosecutors. Want More Context? 🔎

Microsoft has released an emergency fix for a critical vulnerability in its SharePoint software that hackers exploited to launch attacks on businesses and federal agencies, including universities and energy companies. This "zero-day" exploit allows unauthorized access to sensitive data and connected services like OneDrive and Teams, prompting the U.S. CISA to recommend disconnecting affected servers from the internet until patched. Want More Context? 🔎