Terry Zhou
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Ketchikan Devastated by Massive Landslide, Residents Evacuated Amid Fears of Further Slides
In the wake of a devastating landslide that struck the southeastern coastal city of Ketchikan, Alaska, the community is grappling with the aftermath of destruction, loss, and uncertainty. The landslide, which occurred late Sunday afternoon, claimed the life of one resident, left several others injured, and obliterated homes and critical infrastructure, sending shockwaves through this close-knit community. 
In the wake of a devastating landslide that struck the southeastern coastal city of Ketchikan, Alaska, the community is grappling with the aftermath of destruction, loss, and uncertainty. The landslide, which occurred late Sunday afternoon, claimed the life of one resident, left several others injured, and obliterated homes and critical infrastructure, sending shockwaves through this close-knit community. -
Rare Summer Snowfall Hits California Amid Summer Heat Waves and Wildfires
Amid a summer marked by relentless heat waves and wildfires across the United States, an unexpected weather twist unfolded this past weekend in California, with parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains receiving a dusting of snow. The unusual August snowfall, coupled with torrential rains in some areas, provided a brief but striking contrast to the scorching temperatures that have gripped much of the nation. 
Amid a summer marked by relentless heat waves and wildfires across the United States, an unexpected weather twist unfolded this past weekend in California, with parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains receiving a dusting of snow. The unusual August snowfall, coupled with torrential rains in some areas, provided a brief but striking contrast to the scorching temperatures that have gripped much of the nation. -
Manslaughter Investigation Launched After Superyacht Sinking Kills British Tycoon and Six Others
Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation following the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily, an incident that claimed the lives of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others earlier this week. The probe, led by prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio, has raised serious questions about the actions of the yacht's crew and the handling of the vessel, which may have contributed to the fatal disaster. 
Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation following the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily, an incident that claimed the lives of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others earlier this week. The probe, led by prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio, has raised serious questions about the actions of the yacht's crew and the handling of the vessel, which may have contributed to the fatal disaster. -
Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend Blamed for Her Death as Judge Dismisses Key Charges Against Ex-Louisville Officers
A federal judge has dismissed major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers implicated in the death of Breonna Taylor, a case that has drawn national attention and sparked widespread protests. The decision has reignited debates over accountability in law enforcement, particularly in cases involving the deaths of Black individuals. 
A federal judge has dismissed major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers implicated in the death of Breonna Taylor, a case that has drawn national attention and sparked widespread protests. The decision has reignited debates over accountability in law enforcement, particularly in cases involving the deaths of Black individuals. -
Former Deputy Charged with Manslaughter in Shooting of Unarmed Airman Amid Controversy
A former Florida sheriff's deputy, Eddie Duran, has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, marking a rare instance of a law enforcement officer being prosecuted for an on-duty killing in the state. The charges stem from a tragic incident on May 3 in Fort Walton Beach, where Fortson, 23, was shot multiple times by Duran after opening his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground. 
A former Florida sheriff's deputy, Eddie Duran, has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, marking a rare instance of a law enforcement officer being prosecuted for an on-duty killing in the state. The charges stem from a tragic incident on May 3 in Fort Walton Beach, where Fortson, 23, was shot multiple times by Duran after opening his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground. -
Alleged Ringleader and Six Others Arrested in Connection to 2022 Texas Migrant Deaths
The tragic 2022 deaths of 53 migrants in a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas have prompted a series of arrests that now extend beyond U.S. borders, reaching into Central America. In a significant development, Guatemalan authorities announced the arrests of seven individuals accused of participating in the smuggling operation, including the alleged ringleader, Rigoberto Román Miranda Orozco. These arrests are the culmination of years of investigations into what has become the deadliest human smuggling attempt from the U.S.-Mexico border. 
The tragic 2022 deaths of 53 migrants in a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas have prompted a series of arrests that now extend beyond U.S. borders, reaching into Central America. In a significant development, Guatemalan authorities announced the arrests of seven individuals accused of participating in the smuggling operation, including the alleged ringleader, Rigoberto Román Miranda Orozco. These arrests are the culmination of years of investigations into what has become the deadliest human smuggling attempt from the U.S.-Mexico border. -
Chinese Dissident Turned Alleged Spy: U.S. Authorities Arrest New York Man for Espionage
A New York resident has been charged with operating as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that 67-year-old Yuanjun Tang, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested for allegedly spying on Chinese dissidents and pro-democracy activists in the United States at the behest of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). 
A New York resident has been charged with operating as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that 67-year-old Yuanjun Tang, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested for allegedly spying on Chinese dissidents and pro-democracy activists in the United States at the behest of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). -
Fifth Body Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Passengers from Sunken Superyacht
Italian authorities have confirmed the recovery of a fifth body from the wreckage of the superyacht "Bayesian," which sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week during a violent storm. The discovery, announced by Salvatore Cocina, head of Sicily's Civil Protection Agency, comes after days of intensive search efforts and has deepened the tragedy surrounding the sinking, which claimed the lives of several high-profile individuals. 
Italian authorities have confirmed the recovery of a fifth body from the wreckage of the superyacht "Bayesian," which sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week during a violent storm. The discovery, announced by Salvatore Cocina, head of Sicily's Civil Protection Agency, comes after days of intensive search efforts and has deepened the tragedy surrounding the sinking, which claimed the lives of several high-profile individuals. -
Missouri Man Faces Execution Despite New DNA Evidence Suggesting Innocence
As Marcellus Williams approaches his scheduled execution date on September 24, a growing chorus of voices, including those from within the legal system, are raising serious doubts about his guilt. Williams, convicted of the 1998 murder of former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia Gayle, has consistently maintained his innocence. Now, new DNA evidence-unavailable at the time of his trial-casts significant doubt on his conviction, sparking a last-ditch effort to prevent what some argue could be a tragic miscarriage of justice. 
As Marcellus Williams approaches his scheduled execution date on September 24, a growing chorus of voices, including those from within the legal system, are raising serious doubts about his guilt. Williams, convicted of the 1998 murder of former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia Gayle, has consistently maintained his innocence. Now, new DNA evidence-unavailable at the time of his trial-casts significant doubt on his conviction, sparking a last-ditch effort to prevent what some argue could be a tragic miscarriage of justice. -
Maine Mass Shooting Report Unveils Army and Police Failures: Missed Opportunities to Stop Tragic Rampage
In a damning report released nearly ten months after a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, an independent commission revealed significant failures by both the U.S. Army Reserve and local law enforcement that may have contributed to the deadly incident. 
In a damning report released nearly ten months after a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, an independent commission revealed significant failures by both the U.S. Army Reserve and local law enforcement that may have contributed to the deadly incident.
