Residents ordered to evacuate amid threat of growing wildfire in Washington state, medical facilities sheltering in place
A growing wildfire in eastern Washington state has caused two medical facilities to shelter in place and some residents have been asked to evacuate.
2023-08-19 07:58
Who is John Daniels Jr? Son accused of beating stepmom to death with baseball bat in family townhouse
Irma Daniels, the stepmother, immigrated to the United States in 2011 and later wed John Daniels Sr
2023-08-19 07:54
Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
A California appeals court has revived lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were boys
2023-08-19 07:53
Defence for Idaho murders suspect say they don’t have all the evidence from prosecutors at key hearing
Defence attorneys for Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger have argued that they don’t have all the DNA evidence from prosecutors at a pivotal motions hearing that could delay the highly anticipated trial. Mr Kohberger gave an awkward smile to the court as he returned to the Latah County Courthouse on Friday where six motions from the defence and the prosecution were being argued, including the process of how he was identified as a suspect and his alibi for the night of the murders. The hearing comes just six weeks before Mr Kohberger is set to stand trial for the 13 November 2022 slayings of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin at their home in Moscow. The proceedings began on Friday with Mr Kohberger’s defence team’s motion to compel prosecutors to share additional DNA evidence – specifically the lab results of three unidentified male DNA samples reportedly found at the crime scene. Prosecutors argued that they have provided everything and that they “can’t provide something that doesn’t exist”. “There has to be some level of trust in discovery,” Judge John Judge said. “You are all sworn attorneys.” He ordered the prosecution to reach back out to the lab to ensure there are no other results that the defence does not have. Mr Kohberger, 28, was a graduate student in criminal justice at Washington State University when he was arrested on 30 December at his parents’ home in Pennsylvania. He was then brought back to Idaho where a grand jury indicted him for the murders in May. A DNA sample from trash collected at Mr Kohberger’s family home was used to link him to a knife sheath found at the scene of the murders. Investigators said, “At least 99.9998% of the male population would be expected to be excluded from the possibility of being the suspect’s biological father.” But his defence team, who claim Mr Kohberger was “out driving” at the time of the killings, has argued against the use of forensic genealogy used to identify him and has asked for all the records from the forensic genealogy work. They are also seeking a stay in the trial proceedings arguing that the grand jury should have reached its conclusion “beyond a reasonable doubt” rather than based on probable cause. Prosecutors strongly oppose these motions. Judge John C Judge could grant, deny, or partially approve any parts of these motions. But depending on how he rules, there could be a delay in the 2 October trial date. Read More Bryan Kohberger’s defence seeks to undercut DNA evidence against him in Idaho murders case Bryan Kohberger finally reveals vague alibi for night of Idaho murders Bryan Kohberger asks judge to throw out Idaho murders indictment as prosecutors demand alibi
2023-08-19 07:53
US FDA approves higher dose of Regeneron's eye disease drug Eylea
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a higher dose version of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' drug Eylea for treatment of
2023-08-19 07:50
Who is Devyn Michaels? Las Vegas woman arrested after boyfriend's headless body was found by his mom in Nevada
Devyn Michaels may have been Johnathan Willette's ex-girlfriend as his Facebook profile showed him engaged to someone else
2023-08-19 07:48
Federal judges rule against provisions of GOP-backed voting laws in Georgia and Texas
Federal judges in Georgia and Texas are putting on hold provisions of two controversial laws passed as part of a GOP push to tighten voting regulations
2023-08-19 07:47
Argentina sets grocery price controls for 90 days to tame inflation
BUENOS AIRES Argentina's government announced on Friday a price agreement for supermarkets to limit monthly increases to a
2023-08-19 07:46
Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv
US-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained.
2023-08-19 07:28
Biden stays mum on Justice Dept. decision to name special counsel in Hunter Biden probe
President Joe Biden is keeping mum about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to name a special counsel in the investigation of his son Hunter Biden
2023-08-19 07:26
Appeals court strikes down Utah oil railroad approval, siding with environmentalists
A U.S. Appeals Court has struck down a critical approval for a railroad project that would have allowed oil businesses in eastern Utah to significantly expand fossil fuel production and exports
2023-08-19 07:25
Cat and dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war
How animals' accounts have been bringing Ukrainians hope and even practical advice at a time of war.
2023-08-19 07:21
