Day: September 5, 2023

Pro-life protesters could face up to 10 years in prison: ‘Political witch hunt’

12:36 pm September 5, 2023

Four more defendants facing federal charges over an October 2020 “rescue action” protest at a Washington, D.C.-based abortion clinic will begin trial this week. Jonathan Darnel — one of the nine defendants listed in the 2022 indictment accusing protesters of a felony conspiracy against rights and felony violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic […]

Pennsylvania schools close as law enforcement continues manhunt for escaped killer

12:35 pm September 5, 2023

Two school districts in Pennsylvania are closed Tuesday, as authorities widen the manhunt for a convicted killer who has been on the run for days after escaping a Chester County prison. Danelo Souza Cavalcante, 34, was wearing new clothing and a backpack when he was spotted Monday night on a private trail camera at Longwood […]

India’s lunar rover completes walk on moon’s surface in less than 2 weeks after historic launch

12:18 pm September 5, 2023

India’s moon rover has completed its walk on the lunar surface and been put into sleep mode less than two weeks after its historic landing near the lunar south pole, India’s space mission said. “The rover completes its assignments. It is now safely parked and set into sleep mode,” with daylight on that part of […]

Alex Palou secures IndyCar championship with win at Grand Prix of Portland

12:17 pm September 5, 2023

Chip Ganassi stopped Alex Palou before Sunday’s race at Portland International Raceway and encouraged his driver to use the race to close out the IndyCar championship. Palou told the boss he planned to do it with a walk-off win. And he delivered. Palou is now a two-time IndyCar champion with Ganassi following a dominant run […]

Max Verstappen secures 10th Formula One victory of season

12:08 pm September 5, 2023

Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen secured a record 10th straight win with victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, with a Red Bull one-two on Ferrari’s home track. “That’s a nice stat,” Verstappen said on team radio immediately after the win. Another flawless performance from the two-time defending champion saw Verstappen beat teammate […]