Frat members cleared of major charges in Piazza death
Eight Penn State fraternity members avoid involuntary manslaughter and felony assault charges from the Tim Piazza case. Lesser counts including hazing and furnishing alcohol to minors remain. prosecutors may refile some dismissed counts as 14 of 18 original defendants face at least one offense.
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Obamacare repeal blocked by parliamentarian ruling
Senate parliamentarian limits repeal push to 50 votes through September 30 under budget reconciliation. Republicans must pass a new budget resolution to continue after that date, complicating plans to tackle the tax code alongside health care reform. Bernie Sanders calls ruling a victory for opponents of the rollout.
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San Francisco Sheds Russian Consulate as Closure Moves Forward
Workers haul boxes from Russia's oldest U S consulate in San Francisco amid a Friday closure ordered by Washington. Fire crews investigated black smoke from the chimney while officials inside reportedly burned unidentified items. Russian officials and diplomats face searches and restricted access as tensions rise.
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Peggy Whitson Nears Record Space Stint Landing This Weekend
Peggy Whitson, the most experienced American woman in space, completes a 9 month stay on the International Space Station totaling 665 days across flights. Her 288 day current mission extended by a Soyuz seat, making her the oldest woman in space and the first to command the station twice. She awaits landing after a storm delayed events, with Mission Control staff sheltering at Johnson Space Center.
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McCain Returns to Washington With Warning on Trump Checks
U S Senator John McCain arrives in Washington to press Congress to restrain executive power and prioritize constitutional duties over party lines. He urges lawmakers to act as a check on President Trump, stressing accountability to the American people as he battles brain cancer.
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