Now, here's Thursday's news. |
Trump returns to D.C. for third indictment that convulses 2024 presidential race |
Donald Trump never thought he would return to Washington like this. Under indictment. The former president and Republican presidential front-runner lands back in the nation's capital on Thursday – not to go the White House, but to a federal courthouse to plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal the 2020 election from President Joe Biden. Trump, now facing his third criminal case, has denied wrongdoing and denounced the indictment as an attempt to derail his 2024 presidential candidacy. Read more |
| • | Trump behind bars? If prosecutors have their way, Trump will be on trial in three and perhaps four venues next year – while he is seeking to be the first former president to reclaim the White House in more than 130 years. | | • | Trump the front-runner: Trump enters his third plea while in a commanding position to again win the Republican presidential nomination. | | • | From Watergate to Oliver North: Opened in 1952, the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse has seen more than its share of big cases, from the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon to the Microsoft antitrust lawsuit. |
| Scenes from Washington the day after former President Donald Trump was indicted on four charges in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in relation to interference in 2020 election. Jack Gruber, Jack Gruber-USA TODAY |
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Shooter in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre to be sentenced to death |
The man who gunned down 11 worshippers at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, will be sentenced to death. Robert Bowers, 50, was found guilty on 63 criminal counts in June, including 11 counts each of obstruction of free exercise of religion resulting in death and hate crimes resulting in death. A judge will formally impose the sentence after a federal jury made the death sentence recommendation Wednesday. Bowers was found eligible for the death penalty July 13, when jurors decided that he intended to kill, substantial planning went into the attack, and he targeted the vulnerable. Read more |
Over 80% of global population endured climate-change-driven heat in July, report says |
The intense heat wave that scorched portions of the planet in July had "the fingerprints of climate change" all over it, according to a new report prepared by Climate Central, an independent science communication group. According to the report, more than 6.5 billion people – that's 81% of the global population – experienced climate change-attributed heat in July 2023. "Human-caused climate change influenced July temperatures for the vast majority of humanity," said Climate Central vice president for science Andrew Pershing. The heat had major impacts on people's health, the environment and economies around the globe, the United Nations' weather agency said last month. Read more |
Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port that is key to grain exports |
Russian drones on Wednesday hit a Ukrainian port city along the border with Romania, causing significant damage and a huge fire at facilities that are key to grain exports. The attacks followed the end of a deal with Russia that had allowed Ukrainian grain shipments to world markets from the Black Sea port of Odesa. Since scrapping the deal, Russia has hammered the country's ports with strikes. In the past two weeks, dozens of drones and missile attacks have targeted the port of Odesa and the region's river ports, which are being used as alternative routes. Read more |
Lollapalooza: Billie Eilish, other stars to appear on Lollapalooza live stream |
Lollapalooza kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday in Chicago. You don't have to get a ticket or stand in line to catch the music festival – Hulu is streaming Lollapalooza to your TV and smart devices. The streaming service has two channels of live performances starting Thursday afternoon, with Billie Eilish as the opening night headliner. The music keeps playing until Sunday night. Note: There's some potential rain and storms in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service. But no worries for the at-home attendee. Read more | Carly Rae Jepsen performs at the IHG Hotels & Resorts®, An Official Lollapalooza Pre-Party at Boleo Rooftop at Kimpton Gray Hotel on August 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Daniel Boczarski, Getty Images for IHG Hotels & Re |
Photo of the day: Messi Mania rolls on as Inter Miami wins again |
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi netted another two goals on Wednesday night, as his team notched a 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC in the Leagues Cup round of 32. Messi now has five goals in three games for Inter Miami, with the team winning all those matchups. With the win on Wednesday, Inter Miami and Messi advanced to face FC Dallas in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup on Sunday. Read more | Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates with Josef MartÃnez #17 after scoring a goal in the second half during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hector Vivas, Getty Images |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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