SCOOP: Resolution punishing Al Green circulates House after Dem is thrown out of Trump speech

Authorities in Tennessee arrested 54-year-old Kevin Wade O'Neal for threatening to kill public officials and possessing explosive devices at his home in Old Fort. During the arrest, deputies found 14 explosives and charged O'Neal with multiple counts of attempted murder and possession of prohibited weapons; he is currently held in Polk County Jail. Want More Context? 🔎

Tameka Bostick, 42, decided to learn to swim, inspired by her daughter's wish for her to try first, as she grew up without access to pools. This initiative is part of Black People Will Swim, founded by Paulana Lamonier to combat the historical stigma and drowning disparities faced by Black communities, advocating for increased access to swimming education and resources. Want More Context? 🔎

For 17 years, the disappearance of Mike Williams during a duck hunting trip in December 2000 left his family and the Tallahassee community in turmoil. It was revealed in 2017 that he was murdered as part of a conspiracy involving his wife Denise and best friend Brian Winchester, who later confessed and led authorities to Mike's body, resulting in their convictions for related crimes. Want More Context? 🔎

The drowning of 9-year-old Sophia Subedi at Hersheypark's wave pool on July 24 has been ruled accidental by police, with no evidence of wrongdoing by the park staff, who were complying with safety standards. Witnesses and lifeguards acted quickly to attempt rescue, and the park expressed condolences to her family and the Bhutanese community during this tragic time. Want More Context? 🔎

The Chincoteague wild ponies have completed their 100th annual swim across the Assateague Channel, a tradition started in 1925, where "Saltwater Cowboys" round up the ponies for the swim to Chincoteague Island. Hosted by the Chincoteague Fire Department, the event includes a foal auction to help manage the pony population on Assateague. Want More Context? 🔎

The arrest of Old Orchard Beach police officer Jon-Luke Evans by ICE has ignited a dispute between the local police and DHS over his immigration status, with ICE asserting he overstayed his visa after entering the U.S. legally. Police Chief Elise Chard contends that DHS had cleared Evans for employment, raising concerns about the reliability of federal verification systems amidst accusations of unlawful hiring. Want More Context? 🔎