Today in History for July 20th
Nation
Third night of Russian strikes in Ukraine
Third night of Russian strikes in Ukraine
Florida family on trial for conspiracy: ‘Con men’ sold bleach cure for COVID, feds say
The FDA went undercover to investigate the Grenon family. Now they are on trial for conspiracy for promoting a bleach solution as medicine.
Most violent crime is declining in the US after COVID-19 surge, while car thefts soar.
Most violent crimes are declining in American cities but remain at elevated levels compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report finds.
Shooting shakes Auckland ahead of World Cup kick-off
Shooting shakes Auckland ahead of World Cup kick-off
Major League Cricket looks for foothold in U.S.
Major league cricket has debuted in Texas, with six teams representing some major U.S. cities. It’s being welcomed by fans who left their beloved game behind when they moved to America. (July 20) (AP Video: Kendria LeFleur)
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11-year-old boy catches piranha-like fish in Oklahoma pond: ‘An unusual bite’
An Oklahoma boy reeled in a pacu, a South American fish closely related to piranha, while fishing in a neighborhood pond over the weekend.
Memorial for US soldier killed in Bakhmut
A farewell ceremony was held on Wednesday for a former U.S. Special Forces soldier who trained Kyiv’s fighters and died in the eastern city of Bakhmut. Nicholas Maimer was killed in the devastated city that collapsed under artillery fire. (Jul 19) (AP …
Police arrest suspect in Dallas, Texas, murders; man is latest alleged U.S. serial killer
Police arrested a serial murder suspect Wednesday after three women were found dead in southwest Texas.
After California woman lying in grass killed by lawnmower, advocates, family question police
After Christine Chavez was run over and killed by a pull-behind lawn mower, her family is asking how the operator didn’t see or feel her.