A court hearing was held Friday to determine whether several Antioch police officers who traded racist text messages violated a state law aimed at combating racism in the criminal justice system. (July 21) (AP Video/Terry Chea)
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Crane damages New York’s Brooklyn Bridge while passing under; no major damage sustained
A crane on a barge ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday morning, splitting a steel beam on the New York City landmark.
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Climate activists try to block tree removal in Seattle
Climate activists in Seattle are taking residence in shifts on an old thick cedar tree to protest its removal. They’re trying to save a tree they say could be 200 years old. (July 21)(AP Video: Manuel Valdes)
Chaos continues in Guatemala elections
Agents and police in Guatemala have raided the offices of the Seed Movement of presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoing in the progressive party’s formation. (July 21) (AP video: Santiago Billy)
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North Dakota AG: Fargo shooter searched for ‘crowds’
Authorities say Fargo gunman who shot three police officers, and a civilian, killing one of the officers before an officer killed him, searched the internet for terms including “explosive ammo” and “kill fast,” as well as for crowded area events. (July…
Greek wildfire victim returns to find home in ruins
A Greek resident returned to her home on Thursday to discover vast damage due to wildfires. (July 21) (AP Video: Srdjan Nedeljkovic)
18-year-old Nebraska woman sentenced to 90 days in jail for burning, burying aborted fetus
An 18-year-old Nebraska woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail for burning and burying her aborted fetus in 2022 with the help of her mother.
Aerial footage shows extent of Ohio storm damage
Homeowners in Lake County, Ohio are assessing the damage to their roofs, windows and cars after storms in the area on Thursday. (July 21)
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Here’s the latest for Friday, July 21: Tony Bennett dies at age 96; Michael Cohen settles suit with Trump Organization; Biden touts AI safeguards; Protests against Israeli judiciary changes.