Ex-cop on trial for murder claims self defense in St Louis
In a high profile case former St Louis officer Jason Stockley, 36, faces a first degree murder trial for the 2011 shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith. Prosecutors allege he planted a gun in Smiths car to justify the fatal shot. defense maintains Stockley acted to protect himself. The trial, to be decided by a judge, hinges on the unloaded revolver found in Smiths Buick and surrounding evidence.
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Wray confirmed FBI director in Senate vote
The Senate approved Christopher Wray 92 to 5 to lead the FBI, filling the post left after James Comey was fired by Trump. Wray pledged independence, declined loyalty oaths, and defended Mueller while avoiding comments on the Russia probe. He and Comey previously worked in the Justice Department during the Bush era.
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Maduro rules Venezuela as raids seize two opposition leaders
Masked SEBIN agents seized Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma from their homes in predawn raids. The pair were allegedly violating house arrest as Maduro’s government pushes a new all-powerful constituent assembly. Lopez and Ledezma were later reported back in military custody.
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Illinois governor vetoes school funding overhaul
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed parts of a school funding reform, removing Chicago Public Schools pensions and a block grant. The move risks delaying state money for the start of the school year as the bill returns to a divided Legislature needing votes to override or enact changes.
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Sully Sullenberger weighs in on privatized air traffic control
Retired Captain Chesley Sullenberger speaks against privatizing US air traffic control as Congress debates a reform bill. He argues the plan benefits airlines over the public while noting the FAA has improved safety in eight years. GOP leaders delay vote after August recess amid strong opposition.
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