Day: August 23, 2023

Man accused of fatal shooting at Nevada church declared incompetent for third time

10:53 pm August 23, 2023

For the third time in three years, a 53-year-old man accused of fatally shooting one man and injuring another at a rural Nevada church in 2018 has been found incompetent to stand trial and ordered to remain in custody at a psychiatric hospital. John O’Connor of Fallon has been in custody at the mental facility […]

Raging wildfires sweep Louisiana amid intense heatwave and drought conditions, threatening communities

10:52 pm August 23, 2023

Hundreds of wildfires are burning in Louisiana, as triple-digit temperatures continue to scorch parts of the state and there is little chance of relief because of the lack of rain. While many of the fires are small, one grew “tremendously” overnight in West Louisiana leading to evacuation orders and burning more than 10,000 acres of […]

DNC surrogate ripped for claiming Democrat-run cities prove US not in decline: ‘Is this a joke?’

10:16 pm August 23, 2023

A Democratic National Committee surrogate in Milwaukee ahead of the GOP debate was blasted on social media after disputing the notion that America is in “decline” under President Biden by pointing to the success of Democrat-run cities. “I would suggest that anybody who thinks that this country is in decline — come to cities!” Satya […]

Colts set trade deadline for Jonathan Taylor as star running back wants out of Indy: report

10:05 pm August 23, 2023

The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly set a deadline for All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor to find a trade suitor. Taylor, who was given permission to seek a trade as he remains disgruntled about his contract situation, has until Tuesday to find a new team, according to multiple reports. There have been six teams that inquired […]

Idaho student murders: Kohberger waives right to speedy trial, delaying start of trial

10:05 pm August 23, 2023

Bryan Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial during a Wednesday afternoon court hearing, delaying the start date of the trial which was originally scheduled for Oct. 2. His lawyer, Anne Taylor, requested the Wednesday hearing last week, according to the Idaho Statesman. Five people lived at the King Road residence in Moscow, Idaho, […]