Gunman shot dead as he fired at police in the aisles of Walmart store in Indiana
‘When officers went in, they were trying to locate the suspect and he was all over the store. He would shoot at officers and move’
Day: January 20, 2023
Colorado officials head to court in Elijah McClain’s death
A group of police officers and paramedics are scheduled Friday to enter pleas in Colorado court to charges in the death of a 23-year-old Black man who was forcibly restrained and injected with a powerful sedative.
Historic Black churches receive $4M in preservation grants
Administrators of a trust fund established to preserve historic Black churches in the United States have revealed the first 35 houses of worship that will receive financial grants totaling $4 million.
Amazon’s drone delivery unit hit with layoffs just as 10-year-old project finally launches
A decade ago, Jeff Bezos touted Amazon’s future in drone delivery, but the program has been beset with challenges and now faces job cuts.
Jamaica under scrutiny for fraud scandal that hit Usain Bolt
An investigation into a private investment firm in Jamaica where $12.7 million belonging to sprinter Usain Bolt has gone missing has sparked criticism over how the government has handled the case.
Drone attack hits US-led coalition base in southern Syria
The attack on al-Tanf, where US troops are based, injures two allied Syrian opposition fighters, the coalition says.
Biden marks Roe v Wade anniversary with vow to protect women as abortion foes march on Congress
The Biden administration is holding multiple events across the US to mark the anniversary of Roe v Wade