US news summaries — Page 15
Essential facts and source links for recent us stories.
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Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s lawyer challenges probe request
After a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case, her lawyer Kevin Reddington asked a judge to investigate holdout juror Michael Desronvil’s possible phone use during deliberations. Desronvil’s lawyer called it an attack on the justice system, saying Reddington was a “sore loser.” -
FDA puts recalled Walmart lemon Alfredo pasta in its highest-risk class
The FDA has classified Walmart’s recalled bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine as Class I, its most serious recall category, over possible Listeria contamination. No illnesses had been reported when the September 15 recall was announced. -
Nolan Wells’s family seeks autopsy report and grand jury files
Lawyers for Nolan Wells’s family are seeking public release of the 18-year-old’s official autopsy report and grand jury materials after a forensic review of his phone and state autopsy results. A grand jury recently found no evidence of criminal conduct in his death. -
Some UK universities advise graduates to consider benefits as courses end
Several British universities advise students to consider Universal Credit as courses end if paid work has not begun. King's College London's blog says graduates may claim even if living at home or with a job lined up, but KCL says its guidance is for those without enough income. -
Detroit police investigate claim Kimberly Moore was cremated before funeral
Detroit police are investigating after Kimberly Moore’s family said they were told Hutchinson Funeral Home had cremated the 61-year-old before her planned funeral, then showed them another woman in Moore’s clothes and wig. The home apologized and opened an internal review. -
Songs apparently generated with AI for Alleigha Botner played at Caleb Flynn’s murder trial
At Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, an investigator said apparently AI-generated songs on his phone were tied to Alleigha Botner; one was played in court. Botner said lyrics referred to their secret meetings and first texts. Flynn has pleaded not guilty to killing Ashley Flynn. -
Pittsburgh pediatrician Idris Evans killed in Edgewood stabbing; wife critically injured
Pittsburgh pediatrician Idris Evans was killed and his wife critically injured in a stabbing during a break-in at their Edgewood home early Thursday, authorities said. Their children, 8 and 12, fled to a neighbor; suspect Elijah Hemingway, 32, faces homicide and other charges. -
Leo XIV's four-day France visit spotlights human dignity, peace and AI
Pope Leo XIV is due in France for a four-day visit to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, promoting human dignity, peace and reflection on artificial intelligence. The trip comes as the Catholic Church has lost influence in French ethical debates. -
Michigan retailers' group urges two-year move away from store bottle and can returns
Michigan’s Midwest Independent Retailers Association is urging a two-year phaseout of the current store-based bottle and can return system while the state develops a replacement. It cites sanitation concerns and retailers’ labor, equipment and storage costs. -
After three churches merged, ResoundingJoy marks a year of local service
ResoundingJoy Church in Colerain Township marks its first anniversary after three congregations merged. It offers neighbors non-food and clothing assistance, music training for young people and is starting work with local high schools to involve students. -
Esquel-linked Vietnam factories sent at least $5 million in cotton goods to the U.S.
Three Vietnam garment makers tied to Esquel exported at least $5 million in cotton goods to the U.S. after Esquel’s November 2024 blacklisting over alleged Xinjiang forced-labor links. Reuters couldn’t confirm whether the goods used cotton from Esquel or Xinjiang. -
Chinese imagery aids Iran’s targeting of US bases and Strait of Hormuz shipping, sources say
Four sources told CNN that US intelligence assessments say Chinese satellite imagery has helped Iran improve targeting of US bases and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say it enabled a precise July strike on a Jordan base that killed three US service members. -
Federal sources say UMass Dartmouth murder suspect overstayed visa, got deferred action
Chukwunonso Eze is charged with murder in the stabbing death of UMass Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine. Federal sources told Fox News he entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2015, overstayed after two extensions and received deferred action in 2022 and 2025. -
Two AePi leaders charged after police find 30-plus men covered in condiments
Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane, president and vice president of UW–Madison’s AePi chapter, were arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct. Police said over 30 men were found covered in food and condiments at the house on Sept. 23. -
Some Starbucks workers expect to drop health coverage as premiums rise
A Guardian survey of more than 130 Starbucks workers at union and nonunion stores found premiums set to rise from Oct. 1, with some nearly doubling. Several said they expect to drop coverage; baristas described trade-offs with household bills and medication. -
Idris Evans killed in Edgewood stabbing; wife remains in critical condition
Dr. Idris Evans, a Pittsburgh pediatric critical care physician, was killed and his wife critically injured in a stabbing at their Edgewood home shortly after midnight Thursday. Elijah Hemingway, 32, was arrested and faces homicide and other charges. -
Lawyer says Aminata Seck has had seizures and is hospitalized in ICE custody
Kentucky State player Aminata Seck remains in ICE custody; her lawyer says she has experienced seizures and is hospitalized. DHS says she missed an immigration hearing and had a final removal order last year; her lawyer says she was unaware of the proceedings and order. -
Amtrak fire near Baltimore leads to 25 evacuations and two minor injuries
An Amtrak train fire near Baltimore on Sept. 24 left two people with minor injuries and prompted 25 evacuations. The 189-passenger train resumed its journey after the blaze was extinguished; Amtrak warned of possible delays between Washington and Philadelphia. -
Nolan Wells DA challenges Ben Crump’s claim of deleted phone data
Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath disputed Ben Crump’s claim that messages were deleted from Nolan Wells’ phone, saying the cited Snapchat activity involved other users, not access to Wells’ device. She said Crump’s team had not provided contrary evidence. -
French bulldog Cassie dies after defending owners in a Northern California bear attack
French bulldog Cassie died from injuries Sept. 21 after defending Jeff and Mallory Wilson in a Sept. 19 bear attack in rural Northern California. Mallory said she believes Cassie's actions helped save their lives; both owners were injured. -
Skye Polk says Texas Walgreens pharmacist refused her second shingles dose, citing age
Skye Polk says a Texas Walgreens pharmacist refused her second shingles-vaccine dose over her age, despite her citing a rheumatologist’s prescription and immunosuppressive lupus treatment. She says she got a new prescription and plans to file a complaint. -
Dr. Idris Evans killed in Edgewood stabbing; wife critically injured
Dr. Idris Evans, 46, was killed and his wife critically injured in a stabbing at their Edgewood, Pennsylvania, home early Thursday, police said. Police identified Elijah Hemingway, 32, as the suspect; he faces criminal homicide and burglary charges. -
Roger Bradford faces first-degree murder charge in Lisa Bradford's death
Lisa Bradford, 54, was found shot dead at her Aldie, Virginia, home Tuesday. Her husband, Roger Bradford, 60, was charged with first-degree murder and using a firearm during a felony; he was arrested in Pennsylvania after a three-state manhunt and awaits extradition. -
Matthew Ammel charged over alleged $200,000 damage to Sinema’s Arizona home
Matthew Ammel, Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard, was charged with aggravated criminal damage over alleged damage to her Arizona home and released with an ankle monitor. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said he allegedly caused $200,000 in damage. -
Trump mourns Jim Copenhaver, who died from 2024 Butler shooting injuries
Jim Copenhaver, one of two spectators wounded in the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday at 76 from complications stemming from his injuries, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said. Trump mourned him Thursday. -
4-year-old Jayde Wooten dies after father finds her in water-filled trash can
Four-year-old Jayde Wooten died after her father said he found her upside down in a bathroom trash can filled with water and fish. Neighbors attempted CPR, and she was pronounced dead at a medical facility. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating. -
Lawmakers say just 8 of 160 Texas utilities in fire-prone areas filed plans
Texas lawmakers said at a House hearing that only 8 of 160 utilities in fire-prone areas had filed required wildfire plans. Four more gave filing dates, 135 said they were preparing plans and 13 had not formally communicated plans as of Sept. 21, ahead of January deadlines. -
Palm Beach County pauses 50-MW-plus data center applications for up to a year
Palm Beach County commissioners voted 6-0 Thursday to stop accepting applications for new data centers with peak loads of at least 50 megawatts in unincorporated areas, for up to a year. The pause does not undo Project Tango’s existing approval. -
After her scheduled 2027 Texas transfer, Elizabeth Holmes can leave for approved work
Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to move to the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2027, while remaining in federal custody. A DOJ source says she will be able to leave for work once her job is approved and return under supervision.
