Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order against Trump; Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested; Streamer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting a riot; Pope holds vigil in Lisbon
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Teen charged with hate-motivated murder of NYC dancer
Police charged a 17-year-old with a hate-motivated murder in the slaying of O’Shae Sibley, a professional dancer who was fatally stabbed after two groups clashed outside a New York City gas station. (Aug. 5)
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2 police officers injured in traffic stop shooting; suspect fatally shot in Orlando
Police say Daton Viel shot two police officers Friday night after being pulled over as part of a homicide investigation.
Kai Cenat will face charges of inciting a riot after chaotic New York giveaway, NYPD says
NYC authorities say they will charge Kai Cenat with inciting a riot after thousands of people gathered in New York’s Union Square park Friday.
NYC officials announce hate crime charge in stabbing death of gay dancer O’Shae Sibley
A teenager was arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime for the stabbing death of gay dancer O’Shae Sibley in New York City.
Why one of the judge’s warnings to Trump stood out, KY’s kindness capital: 5 Things podcast
Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya warned Trump before he left court. What stood out?, World Cup update from Melbourne: 5 Things podcast
Advocates urge furniture industry to comply with new federal safety standards in September
As of Sept. 1, furniture retailers must comply with new federal guidelines to prevent child injury or death in the event of a tip over. Advocates say this is long overdue.
The Mississippi River’s floodplain forests are dying. The race is on to bring them back.
The recent losses to the forest cover worry scientists, especially with climate change making extreme flooding a more frequent threat.
Vermont rebuilds from flood, climate change in mind
Vermont’s latest flooding from July storms is seen by some as the state’s worst natural disaster in 100 years. Gutted businesses in downtown Montpelier are considering where and how to rebuild in an era when extreme weather is occurring more often. (Au…