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Family Seeks Answers After Camden Man Is Found Dead
The medical examiner ruled Haas’s death a homicide, saying he died from blunt trauma to the torso. Family members are now seeking answers in the Camden death investigation.
Miriam Adelson Gives Republicans $40 Million for House and Senate Races
Miriam Adelson has given $40 million to Republican House and Senate super PACs, adding to the party’s campaign funds as it tries to keep control of both chambers.
Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Held Anticompetitive Monopoly Over Major Concert Venues
A jury has found that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary held a harmful monopoly over major concert venues. The verdict adds fresh legal pressure to a company that already seems to own enough of the live music business to keep everyone else in the waiting room.
House Democrats file six impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors over the Iran attack without congressional authorization, deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats, and sharing classified information on Signal.
Britain Warns of Food Shortages if Iran Conflict Disrupts Key Shipping Route
Britain has carried out secret emergency planning for possible food and supply shortages if the Iran conflict closes the Strait of Hormuz for an extended period. Officials say carbon dioxide supplies could be hit badly, which would disrupt meat processing, food storage, brewing and some healthcare services, though they say widespread shortages are not expected. The government has already restarted one plant to boost CO2 supply and is preparing possible emergency powers if the situation worsens.
Kristi Noem’s Old Leadership PAC Still Holds Nearly $1.1 Million
A new Federal Election Commission filing shows Kristi Noem’s old leadership PAC still has nearly $1.1 million on hand. The disclosure comes as Noem faces congressional and legal scrutiny over her handling of Homeland Security funds, with some Democrats accusing her of fraud.
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Is Reported to Have Praised Hamas Tactics
Jewish Insider reports that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly praised the tactics used in a 2014 Hamas raid into Israel that killed at least five Israeli soldiers. In a comment about graphic video from the attack, Platner called it a “damn fine looking and successful raid” and said he had little problem with killing an enemy combatant if capture failed.
Bayern and Real Madrid produce a seven-goal Champions League thriller with two red cards
Bayern and Real Madrid played out a chaotic Champions League knockout tie featuring seven goals, two red cards, and the fastest strike of this season’s competition. The 15-time winners were eliminated in anger, and European club football once again found a dramatic way to remind everyone why the knockout rounds are not meant for calm people.
Trump Administration Wants Automakers to Help Produce Weapons
The Trump administration is pushing automakers and other American manufacturers to take on a larger role in weapons production, according to the Wall Street Journal. The idea echoes the World War II-era model of converting industrial capacity for military use.
South Korea’s Import Prices Jump 16.1% in March, Biggest Rise in 28 Years
South Korea’s import prices rose 16.1% in March from the previous month, according to the Bank of Korea. That was the sharpest monthly increase in more than 28 years.
Sotomayor Publicly Apologizes to Kavanaugh
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after saying last week that he likely did not know any blue-collar workers because of his privileged upbringing. A rare moment of civility on the Supreme Court, which is apparently still capable of one.
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