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FACT FOCUS: No head trauma or suspicious circumstances in drowning of Obamas’ chef, police say FACT FOCUS: No head trauma or suspicious circumstances in drowning of Obamas’ chef, police say 07/26/2023 06:47pm • The drowning death of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef on Martha’s Vineyard this week is sparking a frenzy of false claims on social media, as users share conspiracy theories and baseless speculation about what happened. Many are suggesting, without evidence, that Tafari Campbell di Union Pacific hires CEO favored by hedge fund as profit falls 15% last quarter on weakening demand Union Pacific hires CEO favored by hedge fund as profit falls 15% last quarter on weakening demand 07/26/2023 06:32pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific has hired the CEO candidate favored by a hedge fund that's been pressuring the railroad to improve amid disappointing results driven by weakening consumer demand and higher labor costs. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said its former chief operating officer Jim Florida State has a chance to return to elite status. The program's history offers examples how 07/26/2023 06:14pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Florida State pass rusher Jared Verse remembers watching the game film closely, studying moves and absorbing every possible lesson. So too does star quarterback Jordan Travis, recalling those gatherings in the team meeting room. But this wasn’t about scouting an opponent a Apologetic Vikings rookie Addison starts with plenty to prove after speeding citation 07/26/2023 06:09pm • EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jordan Addison already faced a steep challenge for his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings, carrying the expectations of a first-round pick into a complex offense after an injury kept the wide receiver off the field for most of the spring practices. Then he got pulled over Buckeyes star WR Marvin Harrison Jr. yearns for chance to thrive on father's stage Buckeyes star WR Marvin Harrison Jr. yearns for chance to thrive on father's stage 07/26/2023 06:07pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr. dressed appropriately for Big Ten media days as he stepped out under the bright lights inside Lucas Oil Stadium, where his father shined as a wide receiver with the Indianapolis Colts on his way to the Hall of Fame. The Ohio State star’s tie and sneaker Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver 07/26/2023 05:49pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A police officer in rural Ohio was fired Wednesday after he released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver despite state troopers telling him to hold the K9 back. The Circleville Police Department said Ryan Speakman “did not meet the standards and expectations we ho African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine 07/26/2023 05:01pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Some African leaders arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as he seeks allies amid the fighting in Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Western powers of “outrageous” efforts to pressure other African heads of state not to attend. Putin has bi Jason Aldean’s ‘Small Town’ video edited to remove Atlanta protest footage Jason Aldean’s ‘Small Town’ video edited to remove Atlanta protest footage 07/26/2023 04:18pm • (CNN) — A music video for a controversial Jason Aldean song that has received both backlash and support has been shortened by a few seconds, removing apparent television footage of a protest in Atlanta, Georgia. The original video shows Aldean singing “Got a gun that my granddad gave me/They Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governor 07/26/2023 03:45pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy, which aims to “convert” LGBTQ+ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations, is now banned for minors in Michigan under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Michiga NYC plans to set up a shelter for 1,000 migrants in the parking lot of a psychiatric hospital 07/26/2023 03:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will set up a shelter for up to 1,000 migrants in the parking lot of a state psychiatric hospital as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in the city weekly, officials said Wednesday. The new emergency relief center at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Hospital in t Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday 07/26/2023 02:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains ele Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least 6 dead and displaces thousands in the northern Philippines Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least 6 dead and displaces thousands in the northern Philippines 07/26/2023 01:32pm • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Doksuri lashed northern Philippine provinces with ferocious wind and rain Wednesday, leaving at least six people dead and displacing thousands of others as it blew roofs off houses, flooded low-lying villages and triggered dozens of landslides, officials said. On Store owner charged with murder in Black teen's killing fights warrant over business records 07/26/2023 01:25pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A lawyer for a store owner in South Carolina facing a murder charge after police said he chased and shot a Black 14-year-old who he had falsely accused of stealing water has asked a judge to stop a search warrant for his business records. Cyrus Carmack-Belton was fatally shot A freighter carrying nearly 3,000 cars catches fire in the North Sea and a crew member is killed A freighter carrying nearly 3,000 cars catches fire in the North Sea and a crew member is killed 07/26/2023 12:33pm • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A fire on a freight ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars was burning out of control Wednesday in the North Sea, killing one crew member and injuring others, the Dutch coast guard said. The agency said it was working to save the vessel from sinking close to an important ha DC region on track for 3-day heat wave DC region on track for 3-day heat wave 07/26/2023 11:11am • The next three days in the D.C. area are expected to be dangerously hot, with temperatures feeling well into the triple digits. Here's what you need to know. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday, as the heat index is expected to be in the 100s. "Heat and humidit
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