Stories from United States

Thirteen members of the Metropolitan Police Department were placed on administrative leave, according to interim police chief Jeffrey Carroll.

It can take four to six months to train new TSA hires before they can be deployed to airports in Indiana. Consequently, new agents likely cannot be staffed in time for the FIFA World Cup and America 250 events later this summer.

Andrew Plemons was sentenced to two years of probation following a 2023 incident. Plemons shot and wounded two men while on duty, according to the report. He pleaded guilty to the charge of reckless endangerment.

Some manufacturers outside the United States have stopped or slowed orders of raw materials from the US due to tariff impacts. Some companies indicated they do not intend to share the burden of these trade-related costs. The European Union is urging the United States to reinstate original tariff arrangements and restore previous trade agreements. The reports suggest that companies are avoiding global tariff-related risks. The situation suggests that non-US manufacturers are reducing their reliance on US-sourced materials. Industry insiders specializing in customs consulting suggest this is a response to the U.S. is not adhering to a trade agreement reached last summer. Rising gasoline and airfare prices are also making travel more expensive, causing caution among fans planning to attend events.

The U.S. An LAUSD spokesperson stated that individuals being investigated for sexual misconduct are removed from the classroom while the case is being investigated. The investigation's focus is not specified. Attorney Morgan Stewart is representing the accusers in the matter. The investigation could lead to a federal directive to withhold funding from the school district. An investigation is examining the Los Angeles Unified School District's policy regarding teachers accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships with students. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Ritchie stated the district appears to prioritize the continued employment of sexual predators over student safety. A district spokesperson released a statement denying the claim and cited confusion regarding the reassignment protocol.

The CEO of cinema operator AMC Entertainment stated that the office is back.

Ridgland Farms agreed to surrender its breeding license to avoid prosecution following an investigation into animal abuse. A special prosecutor found the facility performed procedures on Beagles bred for biomedical research that constituted abuse.

Police in New York arrested 28-year-old Casey Classen of the Bronx for allegedly stealing the identity of a 16-year-old girl. Classen reportedly used the student's identity to enroll at Westchester Square Academy on Tremont Avenue.

State Republicans in Indiana who did not support President Trump's plan to redraw the state's congressional map were defeated. The vote concerned the state's congressional map. The outcome of this vote will impact future electoral districts.

Biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from Ohio's former health director. The race is for the Ohio governor's office, with Republicans seeking to retain control. The political contest is heating up as candidates vie for the position.