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The Senate killed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The NBA banned a player for life for sports betting violations. And famously dry Dubai is swamped after getting two years of rain in 24 hours. |
👋 Hey there! Laura Davis here. It's time for Wednesday's news. |
Impeachment articles against Mayorkas rejected |
The Senate on Wednesday voted to declare both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas unconstitutional, killing the charges against the top Biden administration official before a formal trial could begin. |
The votes: The Senate rejected the article accusing Mayorkas of violating the Constitution by "willfully and systemically" refusing to enforce border security laws on a 51-48 vote, then dropped the second charge of "breach of public trust" in a 51-49 vote. |
The argument: Democrats, along with some Republicans and constitutional law experts, panned the GOP-led effort as a remarkable misuse of impeachment powers that could have undermined America's system of checks and balances. Nevertheless, Senate Republicans argued it was a major mistake to dismiss the trial before it even began. 👉 Here's everything we know now. |
NBA player gets lifetime ban for gambling violations |
The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after a league investigation found he bet on NBA games and broke other gambling rules. |
Among the significant findings of the NBA's investigations: "Porter disclosed confidential information about his own health status" to bettors, and he "limited his own game participation to influence the outcome of one or more bets on his performance in at least one Raptors game." 🔎 What else was found. | Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA for violations of the league's sports betting rules. Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports |
Dubai inundated with rain |
Residents in the United Arab Emirates were issued a stay-at-home advisory after the typically dry country received two years' worth of rain in 24 hours, causing flooding, shutting down one of the world's busiest airports and resulting in at least one death. Neighboring Oman also endured a deadly round of flooding this week, which has killed 19 people in that nation as of Wednesday. |
A deluge of rain: In a typical year, Dubai sees an average of 3.73 inches of rain. On Tuesday, a torrential downpour brought 5.59 inches of rainfall and brought the city to a standstill. 🌧️ What we know about the downpours. | Vehicles are stranded on a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai early on April 17, 2024. GIUSEPPE CACACE, AFP via Getty Images |
Netanyahu: Israel 'will make our own decisions' on Iran response |
Western leaders have announced plans to impose new sanctions against Iran after the country's first direct attack on Israel in decades with hopes to both penalize Iran and limit the force and scope of Israel's retaliation as fears grow over a wider regional conflict. |
What they're saying: During a visit to Israel, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that while Israel has clearly decided to retaliate against Iran, he and other diplomatic leaders hope Israel shows restraint. He added that, through sanctions, Iran "needs to be given an unequivocal message" by the G7. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he appreciates the support and advice but Israel alone will decide how to protect itself and how to respond. 👉 Here's the latest on the conflict. | | | | From Simone Biles to Katie Ledecky, here's an early look at Team USA for the 2024 Olympics and when trials are for other events. | | | |  | An Oregon city without a shelter says unhoused people need to be kicked out of its parks. The Supreme Court will decide if that's constitutional. | | | | The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued a ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines. | | | | Biden will announce to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh that he's calling for hikes in Chinese steel and aluminum under Section 301. | | | | State Representative Kevin Boyle, a Democrat, who represents Pennsylvania District 172, allegedly violated a restraining order. | | | | Melissa Gilbert and the cast of "Little House on the Prairie" reunite 50 years after the premiere of the TV show. See photos from then and now. | | | | The former president faces trial on charges of breaking state business record laws with a secret payout to an adult film actress. | | | | Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and Nebraska coach Matt Rhule have completely different approaches to recruiting. Can both be right? | | | | A case currently moving through California courts could create federal regulations or bans on fluoridated drinking water, as some exert local control. | | | | Two vultures in Connecticut who they believed to be dying were actually drunk. Officials say this likely happened when the pair went dumpster diving. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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