US news summaries — Page 17
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Parents sue daycare, alleging former teacher urged her son to attack their 4-year-old
Heather and Richard Harris seek $1 million from Arka Risinger Educators, alleging a former teacher encouraged her son to attack their 4-year-old, who was kicked and hit by another child. The suit also alleges she shook him and caused him to fall. -
Nolan Wells’ mother tells NBC: He was a teenager, not a man
Christine Wells-Wonsley corrected an NBC News interviewer who called her 18-year-old son Nolan a “man,” saying he was a teenager, after a Mississippi grand jury declined to bring criminal charges in his death; the family says it still has no answers. -
Organizers estimate over 100 arrests at New York protest over Netanyahu’s UN speech
Actor Hannah Einbinder and New York City council members Chi Ossé and Tiffany Cabán were arrested at Thursday’s New York protest as Netanyahu addressed the UN; organizers estimated more than 100 arrests, a figure the NYPD had not confirmed. Dozens of UN delegates also walked out. -
SPUR projects Bay Area bottleneck delays could double if transit measures fail
A SPUR report says delays at major Bay Area highway bottlenecks could double if voters reject two transit-funding measures in November and BART, Caltrain, Muni and AC Transit cut service. It estimates I-680 drivers could face 15–20 extra minutes. -
Amnesty cites alleged abuses in call to abolish ICE
Amnesty International called Thursday for ICE’s abolition, citing alleged abuses including fatal shootings and detainees denied lawyers. Its 168-page report says up to 100 people were held for up to two weeks in cells meant for 12; some conditions may amount to torture. -
The ‘Blacksonian’ marks 10 years after welcoming about 14 million visitors
The National Museum of African American History and Culture turned 10 on Sept. 24 after welcoming about 14 million visitors since 2016. Deputy director Michelle Commander says it feels like home to many; the four-day “The Reunion” is themed “Welcome Home: Our Legacy Continues.” -
Nolan Wells’ Snapchat messages were deleted before his parents got his phone
Analysis found Snapchat messages between Nolan Wells and friends were deleted from his phone after he last used it and before his parents received it, digital forensic expert Andrew Garrett said. He could not determine why; a grand jury declined to recommend charges. -
Elizabeth Holmes reportedly headed to Austin transitional center in August 2027
Elizabeth Holmes is reportedly set to move from a minimum-security prison in Bryan, Texas, to an Austin transitional center in August 2027. ABC News reported the plan; The New York Times and NBC News confirmed it. Bureau of Prisons records list her release for February 2030. -
Holdout juror prepares bar complaint against Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer
Michael Peguy Desronvil, the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s case, plans a bar complaint against her lawyer Kevin Reddington, TMZ reports. His side says he believes Reddington publicly identified and targeted him after the mistrial; Reddington’s camp declined comment. -
Corie Walsh pleads not guilty in son's death as defense seeks hospital release
Illinois mother Corie Walsh, 40, pleaded not guilty Thursday in the case over her 2-year-old son Barrett’s death. She is accused of strangling him Sept. 1; prosecutors also say she plotted to poison her husband. Her defense seeks release to a hospital for psychiatric treatment. -
Federal authorities reportedly investigate Epstein’s lawyer and accountant
Federal investigators are reportedly probing Epstein’s lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, but no agency has confirmed it. A source told CNN investigators are interviewing potential witnesses and seeking Epstein-related records. -
DOJ notice lists Elizabeth Holmes' Texas halfway-house transfer for August 2027
A Justice Department victim-notification system lists Elizabeth Holmes for transfer to the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2027. Her reported federal-prison release date is Feb. 22, 2030, though how long she would stay at the halfway house is unclear. -
Holmes’ planned halfway-house move draws criticism from early Theranos investor
Early Theranos investor Alan Eisenman criticized Elizabeth Holmes’ planned move from prison to a halfway house next year. He and his wife invested about $1.2 million; Holmes owes them nearly $150,000 in restitution, and Eisenman says they have received nothing. -
A Texas court rejects innocence finding, leaving Melissa Lucio on death row
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday rejected a 2024 trial-court finding that Melissa Lucio was actually innocent of capital murder in her 2-year-old daughter’s death, leaving her on death row after 18 years. Her lawyers said they will appeal in federal court. -
Texas rule sets school-event plans above 250 and officer staffing for larger crowds
Effective Sept. 23, a Texas Education Agency rule requires schools to prepare site-specific security and medical plans for extracurricular events expected to draw over 250 people; events with more than 1,000 attendees require at least one uniformed peace officer per 1,000. -
Alabama woman arrested in Louisiana firm's $40,000 invoice investigation
Pamela Spracklen Smith was arrested in connection with a $40,000 loss at Louisiana's Montgomery Tank. Investigators say the firm paid a vendor's invoice before learning the vendor's email was compromised; KALB reports she faces four felony counts. -
Flynn’s former lover recounts his texts about killing his wife at murder trial
Alleigha Botner testified in Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, reading excerpts from 34 books containing 107,000 messages exchanged during their affair. Prosecutors say Flynn’s texts about killing his wife, Ashley, show motive; he has pleaded not guilty to murder. -
After Weinstein’s 15-year sentence, attorney praises Mimi Haley’s courage
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting Miriam “Mimi” Haley, who testified at two trials after his original New York conviction was overturned. Haley’s attorney, Gloria Allred, praised her courage in an interview with Newsmax. -
A Lehigh Acres wastewater plant leak sent about 2,000 gallons of chlorine onto land
Officials said about 2,000 gallons of liquid chlorine spilled onto nearby ground at Lee County's Lehigh Acres wastewater plant on Sept. 18, without reaching drains or waterways. Possible effects on soil and the shallow aquifer remain unclear. -
After New York City releases 170,000 9/11 air-quality documents, Giuliani denies cover-up claims
Rudy Giuliani denied hiding 9/11 toxic-air evidence, saying his administration “posted everything.” Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration released 170,000 air-quality documents; Giuliani said he was told more was known about 10 months after leaving office. -
Australia’s Fair Work Commission sets rules for AI-assisted filings
Australia’s Fair Work Commission will require disclosure of AI use and checks of AI-assisted documents from Oct. 20. About 40% of surveyed applicants in dismissal matters said AI helped prepare or manage cases; the tribunal warns it can invent legal citations. -
Corie Walsh pleads not guilty to three murder charges in son's death
Corie Walsh, 40, pleaded not guilty Thursday to three murder charges in the Sept. 1 death of her 2-year-old son Barrett in Frankfort, Illinois. Her husband, mother and other relatives attended the hearing; her lawyer said the family supports her. -
Butter & Crumble ends North Beach cake-shop lease over permit, zoning hurdles
Butter & Crumble owner Sophie Smith ended the lease for her planned North Beach cake shop at 301 Union St. She said permit, fire-safety and zoning hurdles could make opening cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and take years; she is seeking another site. -
Jennifer Prudencio sentenced to 4–6 years after son’s death
Jennifer Prudencio received 4–6 years in prison and three years’ probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter and three counts of reckless endangerment in her 3-year-old son Yael’s 2024 death. Prosecutors said she left the vomiting, pale toddler with siblings aged 7 and 8. -
Xi says Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will reach Zoo Atlanta within days
Chinese President Xi Jinping said giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will arrive at Zoo Atlanta “in a few days,” announcing the move during a Sept. 24 White House meeting with President Donald Trump; the zoo has not shared an exact transport date. -
Darrell Long found guilty of attempted first-degree murder in ex-wife attack
Darrell Long, 63, was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder and other charges after shooting his ex-wife, Dawn, five times at her Lebanon County home in March 2025. The prosecutor said she believes he attacked her after she filed for child support. -
Tennessee funeral home owner arrested after 52-count indictment
Chad Mundy, owner of a Jamestown, Tennessee, funeral home, was arrested Sept. 23 after a grand jury indicted him on 52 counts, including insurance fraud, theft and abuse of a corpse. TBI cited evidence of fraudulent burial-policy claims and mishandled remains. -
San Jose suspect Marcelino Castro faces two murder charges; DA warns more bodies may be found
Marcelino Castro, 28, faces two murder charges after telling authorities he killed someone and leading police to two male bodies near San Jose’s Guadalupe River. A deputy district attorney says more bodies may be found; neither victim has been identified. -
James Copenhaver, one of three shot at Trump’s Butler rally, dies at 76
James Copenhaver, one of three attendees shot at Donald Trump’s July 13, 2024, campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at 76, the House Republican Conference announced Sept. 24. He was shot twice and suffered serious injuries.
