ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours. The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon. An immigration attorney identified him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, didn’t immediately respond to requests for details. Austin police officers were not involved in the shooting. The city's mayor, Kirk Watson, said he wants local police involved in the investigation to provide what he called “clear, third-party eyes” in the process.
Early results show Russia's main Kremlin party dominating tightly controlled parliamentary vote
Early results from Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, released by the country’s election commission, show the main Kremlin party dominating the vote. The tightly controlled balloting was virtually devoid of opposition to President Vladimir Putin’s policies and all but certain to cement the Kremlin’s dominance. With some 58% of the precincts counted, United Russia had nearly 58% of the vote for the 225 deputies apportioned by party lists, according to the Central Election Commission. Another 225 lawmakers will be chosen in single-seat races, and United Russia also was poised to win most of those.
Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections including a historic defeat for his party. Projections Sunday night showed that Merz's Christian Democratic Union received just 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. That's the CDU's lowest result since World War II. The anti-migration Alternative for Germany or Afd party made significant gains. Merz acknowledged the result as a “disaster.” But he vowed to continue with potentially painful economic reforms. He emphasized the need for backbone and patience. Merz's authority was already weakened by a previous defeat to AfD in Saxony-Anhalt. Calls for his replacement have emerged. But he remains determined to finish his term.
Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
Patrick Clancy gave his first televised interview on "60 Minutes" on CBS News. The interview that aired Sunday follows a mistrial in the Massachusetts murder case against his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, for killing their three children. Patrick Clancy discussed his grief and addressed social media conspiracy theories linking him to the deaths. His new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, also joined him. Earlier this month, 11 of 12 jurors were ready to clear Lindsay of criminal responsibility in the 2023 deaths, believing she suffered from postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors have not decided whether to retry the case.
18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the U.S. It marked the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Reding Quiñones said Sunday that the suspects will face trial in Florida. Quiñones didn't identify the suspects. But those who remain in Haiti awaiting trial include more than a dozen Colombian soldiers and a former Haitian government official. Quiñones said that 30 people have been indicted in Moïse’s killing. FBI Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles noted that there were multiple arrests in the U.S. and abroad on Sunday.
Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. Trump said in a social media post Sunday about the arch that he was acting at the “strong request” of the military. The Pentagon says it had no information beyond the president’s statement. Meanwhile, a lawyer for a group of people suing over the project says the arch hasn't won congressional approval and shouldn't be allowed to move ahead without it.
Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly. The meeting is set for Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence. Mamdani's communications director says they'll discuss issues affecting the city. The White House has also confirmed the meeting. Mamdani is a democratic socialist and has often been a political foil for Republicans. But Trump has shown warmth toward Mamdani, even after calling Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic" during the mayor's campaign. Their previous meetings have been cordial.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
CAIRO (AP) — A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war. In an Associated Press interview Sunday, he also said the Houthis told the Trump administration that they won’t attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Mohamed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis’ political bureau, says the U.S. contacted the rebels via Oman to inquire about their intentions. He said the Houthis are not targeting the U.S. or other nations, only neighboring Saudi Arabia, which has backed Yemen's internationally recognized government. The Houthis are claiming they can fight a war on multiple fronts.
Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25 with win over LSU, Tigers slip to No. 10, SEC has 10 teams ranked
Mississippi has moved into the top five of the AP Top 25 college football poll with its win over LSU. The Tigers remain in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State joined the rankings, giving the SEC 10 teams in the latest poll. The Rebels jumped to No. 4 after defeating LSU 32-24. LSU slipped to No. 10. Texas holds the top spot for the second week, followed by Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and Indiana. Louisville made the biggest gain, rising to No. 16. Texas A&M fell to No. 23 after losing to Kentucky.
Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols. The Instagram ad featured K-pop singer Karina holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers. Critics say a white triangular image created by lighting on Karina's skirt resembled a Ku Klux Klan hood, and she held the sneakers in a way that looked like the dangling feet of a lynching victim. Converse, owned by Nike, apologized in a statement, saying it understands why the image was upsetting and promising to do better. Some online commenters defended Converse, saying they believed the ad's imagery wasn't intentional. Converse declined to provide further details about the ad on Sunday.
