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A Georgia community is remembering those killed in the shooting at Apalachee High School. Hunter Biden avoids a trial after pleading guilty to federal tax charges. And a historian with a strong track record for predicting presidential races has made his guess for November's election. |
👋 Hi, it's Julius, tagging in for Laura today. |
A Georgia community mourns |
A Georgia community is mourning the loss of the two students and two teachers who were killed Wednesday in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. Here's what we know about the victims. |
Mason Schermerhorn: Friends described the 14-year-old as a sweet soul taken in a senseless act. "He always had an upbeat attitude about everything," Doug Kilburn, who has known Schermerhorn's mother for a decade, told The New York Times. |
Christian Angulo: Angulo, 14, was a freshman at Apalachee High School, WAGA-TV reported. His older sister, Lisette, remembered him as "very sweet and so caring," according to a GoFundMe page for Angulo's funeral services. |
Richard Aspinwall: Aspinwall, 39, taught math at Apalachee High School and was the school football team's defensive coordinator. "He was a great dad, man, and a great father," head coach Mike Hancock said. |
Christina Irimie: The 53-year-old Irimie was a math teacher at Apalachee High School and an active member of the local Romanian Orthodox community. "We are all mourning for her," said Nicolae Clempus, the pastor of Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church. | People attend a vigil at Jug Tavern Park following a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday. Elijah Nouvelage, REUTERS |
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges, avoids trial |
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty Thursday to nine federal tax charges he faced, avoiding a trial as jury selection was scheduled to begin. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi set sentencing for Dec. 16. Scarsi had balked at an earlier offer from Biden to plead guilty under what is called an Alford plea, which is when a defendant accepts sentencing by acknowledging the prosecution has enough evidence to convict him, even if he doesn't admit wrongdoing. But ultimately Biden pleaded guilty to three felonies and six misdemeanors, on charges he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019. 👉 Read more about Biden's plea. |
A presidential prediction 🔮 |
Who's moving into the White House in January? According to the historian who correctly predicted the outcome of 9 out of the 10 most recent presidential elections it will be – drumroll, please – Kamala Harris. Allan Lichtman said in a video, first reported by The New York Times, that he based his prediction on thirteen keys or "big picture true false questions that tap into the strength and performance of the White House Party." 🗳 Learn more about Lichtman's prediction method. |
The NFL regular season is finally here! 🏈 |
Are you ready for some football? I sure am! The NFL regular season kicks off Thursday when the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens. The matchup features a marquee quarterback battle with reigning league MVP Lamar Jackson leading the Ravens against Patrick Mahomes and a high-powered Chiefs offense. The Ravens will look to Jackson to reverse their fortunes against the Chiefs, a team they've lost five of their last six matchups against. 👉 Here's all you need to know about the NFL's season opener. | Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the Chiefs' win over the Baltimore Ravens in last season's AFC Championship game. The two teams meet again in the NFL season opener on Thursday. Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports | | | | A federal judge heard the start of arguments about whether Donald Trump is immune from charges, but legal disputes will prevent trial before election. | | | | A lull in activity, despite predictions for a hyperactive season, has surprised and puzzled scientists who author seasonal outlooks. | | | | Rapper Rich Homie Quan, best known for his 2013 breakout hit "Type of Way," died Thursday at an Atlanta hospital, according to reports. | | | | A photo of distant relatives of the Democratic VP nominee is not the only example of times family has broken off from famous politicians. | | | | The Department of Transportation is investigating if major airline frequent flyer programs use deceptive valuation practices against their customers. | | | | The reason for the detainment is unclear, but the situation did arise amid ongoing turmoil between Washington and Caracas. | | | | An empty Boeing Starliner is prepared to return to Earth on Friday, leaving behind its crew to spend another five months in orbit. | | | | Even though fewer teens are vaping, more are using nicotine pouches, which are sold under brands such as Zyn and Rogue. | | | | Putting less food in a grocery-store jar or box is not new, but American consumers are paying closer attention. | | | | Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga attended the "Joker: Folie a Deux" premiere in Venice, Italy. | | | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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