As the fighting continues in Lebanon, rescue workers risk their lives to help civilians. Hussein Fakih, who leads a team of Lebanese government rescue workers, claims they are being deliberately targeted. The Israel Defense Forces said it operates according to strict international law and makes vast efforts not to hit civilians. Meanwhile, Israel announced it’s killed Hezbollah successor in Lebanon. Source
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McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers linked to deadly E. Coli outbreak, CDC says
McDonald’s is pulling its Quarter Pounder burgers from some U.S. locations after the CDC said nearly 50 E.coli cases, resulting in at least one death, were linked to the burger. More than half of the infections in the outbreak were reported in Colorado. Source
Appeals court upholds freeing of woman wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a lower court was right when it decided to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who spent 43 years behind bars for a killing her lawyers argue was committed by a discredited police officer. Source
American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. Source
19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel’s co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the U.S. Source
Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes
A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Source
Suspect arrested after well-known priest shot dead following Mass
Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said. Source
Suit against Roman Polanski over alleged rape of minor in 1973 settled
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old. Source
Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport. Source
Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as “El Toro,” has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series titles and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders in nearly every pitching category. Source