News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Breaking News: A federal judge limited Donald Trump’s ability to publicly comment on Jan. 6 evidence, and warned him against attempts to intimidate witnesses or prejudice potential jurors. https://t.co/ws5AYt4qVI pic.twitter.com/1DoMemH04v
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 11, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he’s appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said Friday he was naming as the special counsel David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware. pic.twitter.com/Vyn9rV7MCc
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 11, 2023
LATEST: At least 55 dead in Maui wildfires
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 11, 2023
• 6 fires still burning in Maui and the Big Island
• Lahaina fire now 80% contained; many historic landmarks are lost
• Hawaii governor says fires are likely the largest natural disaster in state historyhttps://t.co/RNm7ydsTyv pic.twitter.com/uFG5By1Bl8
Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree appears to have been badly singed by the fires that devastated the west coast of Maui. Though county officials said the roots may still be healthy, it's unclear whether the town’s cherished landmark will survive. https://t.co/nl6ERP5LAd pic.twitter.com/vp8cFbYHOb
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 11, 2023
Ukrainian President Zelensky says all officials in charge of regional military recruitment offices are dismissed amid corruption scandal https://t.co/rRSMVAsZAV
— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2023
BREAKING: The Illinois State Supreme Court rules that a strict assault weapons ban passed after the Highland Park shooting is constitutional. https://t.co/uZEUqEJa8a
— ABC News (@ABC) August 11, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis removed Monique Worrell, the top prosecutor in Central Florida, from elected office — taking a policy-focused approach to her removal instead of focusing on far-right cultural issues. https://t.co/vjlMZua0DG
— Axios (@axios) August 11, 2023
DEVELOPING: A 3-year-old died while en route to the Chicago area aboard a bus of asylum-seekers, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. https://t.co/VRE7HFjMC7
— ABC News (@ABC) August 11, 2023
Police in Alabama said a fourth person has been arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge in connection with a riverside brawl that drew national attention.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 11, 2023
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A teenager has pleaded not guilty to nine counts in the stabbing death of a dancer who was vogueing at a Brooklyn gas station, according to court records and his attorney https://t.co/K0qr66f1ZJ
— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2023
A teenager says her supervisor at Chick-fil-A sent her home for having an “unnatural” hair color: Blond. https://t.co/GmyGXomKs9
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 11, 2023
The Perseids — one of the most highly anticipated meteor showers — are roaming the night skies once again and they're set to peak this weekend. https://t.co/r0NRAf0RwX
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 11, 2023
