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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Multiple teens arrested after DC police enforce curfew for Memorial Day Weekend
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Multiple teenagers were arrested Friday after D.C. police increased their presence for Memorial Day Weekend. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) states that two teens were arrested in the Navy Yard area, with one being charged with possession of a high-capacity feeding device and the other charged with public consumption of marijuana. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Youth curfew goes into place at DC's Wharf over Memorial Day Weekend Police also responded around 1 a.m. to a group of teens acting 'disorderly' along the U Street corridor, resulting in six teens being stopped for violating curfew. Within the group, two teens were arrested for carrying a pistol without a license. Police say the group quickly dispersed after police's response. 'We hope our residents and visitors take the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend in our city. Our officers will be out and highly visible,' said Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith. 'I want to thank our officers for their continued dedication and the work they're doing throughout this holiday weekend.' MPD reminds the public to report any suspicious activity by calling police at (202) 727-9099 or texting the tip line at 50411. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Afternoon Update: two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in US; Coalition tries to mend split; and a ruinous relationship with an undercover cop
Good afternoon. Two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead near a Washington DC Jewish museum. A suspect is in custody, after being apprehended by security staff while entering the museum. He was not on any security watchlists, and there were no heightened security threats before the shooting, officials said. Police chief Pamela A Smith said when the suspect was taken into custody, he began chanting 'free, free Palestine'. Follow live updates here. Sussan Ley and David Littleproud signal Coalition reunification possible amid renewed talks NSW floods: second person dead and 'grave fears' for two still missing as crisis worsens 'Shroud of secrecy' over investigation into Bruce Lehrmann rape accusations, lawyer tells court Trump falsely claims Australia being 'inundated' by white South Africans fleeing 'genocide' Khaled Sabsabi says 'common sense has prevailed' after Monash University allows exhibition to go ahead After two thumping election losses, the Liberal party has a lot of soul-searching to do if it wants to win back voters, especially in Chinese Australian communities. In its post-2022 election review, the party admitted more work needed to be done to win votes with Chinese Australians after electorates with significant communities all voted against the Liberal party at a higher rate than others. Bertin Huynh, a Guardian Australia multimedia journalist and producer, looks at why the drubbing repeated in 2025. 'Mate, I'm a winner.' Despite being under pressure to retain his job, Tottenham's Australian coach Ange Postecoglou insisted he is a 'winner' who wants to keep building after the Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to claim the Europa League, the club's first piece of silverware since 2008. As Martin Pegan writes, Postecoglou stuck to his words from last year that 'I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year'. A coronial inquest examining the fatal stabbing of six people by Joel Cauchi at Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024 heard from a panel of psychiatrists who provided expert opinions on Cauchi's treatment. Sign up to Afternoon Update Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion The court heard that clozapine – which can have severe side-effects – was generally considered a lifelong medication for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia due to a high relapse rate of 77% after one year and 90% after two years for those who stopped taking it. Spies, lies and betrayal: my ruinous relationship with an undercover cop The first partner Kate Wilson had ever moved in with, a partner she had dated for 16 months, and friends for years after, turned out to be an undercover police officer who was spying on her. Today's starter word is: TEG. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. If you would like to receive this Afternoon Update to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here, or start your day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know with our Morning Mail newsletter. You can follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland.
Sky News AU
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Jewish Museum shooting suspect identified by police after two people killed in harrowing Washington DC attack
The suspect who allegedly carried out an attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC that left two people dead has been identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago. On Wednesday local time, police received multiple calls shortly after 9pm about a shooting in the area of Third Street NW and F Street NW in Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male and female unconscious and not breathing at the scene. The pair ultimately succumbed to their injuries and rescue crews were unable to revive them. Initial investigations indicate the victims were leaving an event at the museum at the time. Police said during a press conference they believe the crime was committed by a single suspect, Chicago man Elias Rodriguez, and he is now in custody. The suspect is understood to have been pacing "back and forth" outside the museum, before he opened fire on a group of four people, where he struck the two people who were killed. He entered the museum after the shooting, where he was detained by event security. Police chief Pamela A Smith said the suspect "implied" he committed the crime. When he was in handcuffs, he shouted "free, free Palestine" and also told officers where he discarded the weapon, which has since been retrieved. The Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation with the help of the FBI. The FBI said it would be looking into ties to "potential terrorism" or "motivation based on a bias-based or hate crime". Israeli ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said the two people who were killed were a couple, and that the man was planning to propose to his partner. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the attack was a "despicable act of hatred, of antisemitism". "Our hearts are with the loved ones of those murdered and our immediate prayers are with the injured. I send my full support to the Ambassador and all the embassy staff," he said. US President Donald Trump commented on the incident in a post on Truth Social. "These horrible DC killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA," he said. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said there is no ongoing threat to the community. Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, said an event was taking place at the museum and the deadly shooting was a "depraved act of anti-Semitic(sic) terrorism" in a statement posted to X late Wednesday night. "Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives – everywhere in the world," he wrote.
