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05-09-2023
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein to return to Capitol Hill after 3-month absence
The California Democrat will be back in the Senate on Tuesday after recovering from a case of shingles at home.
U.S. dismantles global network of Russian cyber espionage
The U.S. Justice Department has announced the dismantling of a Russian state security service's global network of computers infected with malware used to steal secrets from the U.S. and NATO allies. The Turla group used the malware called Snake to target NATO member states, financial sectors, journalists, and other targets of the Russian government for almost 20 years. However, the FBI recently neutralized the malware with its tool called PERSEUS.
Fort Hood renamed to honor first Latino four-star general, Gen. Richard Cavazos
Fort Hood, the U.S. Army base in Texas, has officially been renamed to Fort Cavazos in honour of the first Latino four-star general in the Army, Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos. The general retired from service in 1984 after 33 years of service, and died in 2017. The rename of the Army installation is part of a push to rename bases that honor Confederate leaders or soldiers.
Woman detained in connection with shooting of two NYU students in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican police have detained a female suspect after two NYU MBA students were caught in an unrelated altercation and died in the crossfire. The university is offering support and counseling, while a GoFundMe has been set up to help the victims' families.
Justice Department leaders honor fallen federal corrections officers during National Correctional Officers Week
Leaders from the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons gathered to honor fallen federal correctional officers during National Correctional Officers Week. The officers and corrections professionals are honored for their service and sacrifice from both federal and state prisons, more than two-dozen of whom have died in the line of duty. Bureau of Prisons Director Collete Peters highlighted the officers who had been lost and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco praised the public servants that make up the Bureau of Prisons and risk their lives to ensure the safety of the American public.
Partial settlement reached in lawsuit over Alec Baldwin shooting
Cherlyn Schaefer reached a partial settlement with Sarah Zachry, the prop master on the set of Rust, for emotional distress after the shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins. Other defendants, including Alec Baldwin, are still facing litigation.
Gunfire exchanged in Illinois after altercation with stranded motorist
An altercation between police and stranded motorist Brandon L. Griffin resulted in gunfire being exchanged. Griffin was pronounced dead on scene and an officer was shot and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident happened along Interstate 64 in Illinois and closed the eastbound lanes for over three hours. State police are investigating the case.
Actor Majors in court on rewritten misdemeanor assault charge
Actor Majors appeared in court via video regarding a misdemeanor assault charge that has been rewritten to reflect the perspective of his 30-year-old accuser. Majors did not enter a plea and still faces other misdemeanor charges. His lawyer alleges that the woman is lying and that there is video evidence to prove it. Majors is accused of assaulting the woman and faces a possible warrant for his arrest if he does not show up to his follow up hearing on June 13.
Minnesota dedicates highway to Prince
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill that renames Minnesota Highway 5 to the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway, drawing widespread attention from the late artist's loyal fans and admirers worldwide. The new highway covers the stretch of road in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie suburbs, while Prince lived and recorded at Paisley Park, where he died in 2016. The dedication is seen as a small recognition to Prince by Minnesotans and a gift to the state he called home.
Joe Kapp, quarterback who played a punishing style, dies at 82
Joe Kapp, the hard-nosed quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to a Super Bowl appearance in 1969, has died at 82. Kapp suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last 15 years. His family plans to send his brain to UC San Francisco researchers for study of the potential connection between his dementia and hits he took to the head with his punishing playing style. Kapp is the only quarterback to lead his team to a Rose Bowl, Grey Cup and Super Bowl. He still holds a share of the NFL single-game record with seven touchdown passes, in a 1969 win over Baltimore.