Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence of Christa Pike’s failed execution
NASHVILLE — A Tennessee judge on Wednesday ordered state officials to preserve all evidence related to the failed attempt to execute inmate Christa Pike, who survived two fatal doses of pentobarbital last week and remains hospitalized in Nashville. Gn…
I-5 closure in Portland ends early, lane opening begins Wednesday evening
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon that a construction project that would close southbound Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter would end early. Crews will begin the process of reopening lanes and ramps…
Military ordered to prepare for possible strikes on Iran as Trump mulls timing
The big picture: If major combat operations resume, they are expected to include massive bombardments on Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets, sources said. The resumption of war in the next three to four weeks could influence the midterm…
Spanish pensioner whose deportation sparked nationwide protests has died, union says – BBC News Africa
Spanish pensioner whose deportation sparked nationwide protests has died, union says BBC “Maricarmen”, whose expulsion angered the Spanish, dies at 87 The New York Times The 87-year-old deported woman who triggered Spain’s snap elections has died…
Southbound I-5 will begin reopening Wednesday evening as work on the Rose Quarter project wraps up
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) – The I-5 Rose Neighborhood Improvement Project is completed more than a week ahead of schedule, according to Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials. ODOT made the announcement during a press conference Wednesday.…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face new charges this week – BBC News Africa
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face new charges this week BBC Exclusive: Nicolás Maduro and his wife should face new charges for alleged torture of Americans CNN Nicolás Maduro and his wife are expected to face new charges related to…
FBI concerned about serious risk of suspected Chinese agent fleeing, sources say
The FBI fears suspected Chinese agent arrested at LAX on Sunday could attempt to flee the country if released after her court hearing Wednesday, law enforcement sources told CBS News. Investigators charge California real estate agent Wanying Zhang owns a…
Dad wanted for mother’s fatal push in New York, baby brought flowers to reconcile with domestic violence
The father wanted for allegedly pushing his ex-girlfriend and their 5-month-old daughter from a 15th-floor balcony brought her flowers that day to reconcile after being accused of two domestic violence attacks, sources say. Angel Carrasco, 31, allegedly…
Tropical Storm Isaias Tracker: Map and forecast path of the storm – The Washington Post
Tracking Tropical Storm Isaias: Map and projected path of the storm The Washington Post Tracking Tropical Storm Isaias: interactive storm radar, latest cones, models and satellite WDSU Near-record Atlantic hurricane drought nears end CABLE Tropical Storm…
The 87-year-old woman whose deportation sparked nationwide protests in Spain has died
MADRID — María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime home in Madrid sparked protests across Spain and sparked a political crisis, died Wednesday while hospitalized. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez led the way on…