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Marcellus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri on Sept. 24 for the 1988 murder of Felicia Gayle, despite concerns citing his potential innocence (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “SQ Lethal Injection Room” by CACorrections. August 3, 2010). 

Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite objections of the victim’s family and prosecutor to spare his life

By Janjabill Tahsin | Oct. 18, 2024

Khaliifah ibn Rayfrod Daniels, also known as Marcellus Williams, was executed by the state of Missouri on Sept. 24 for the 1988 murder of Felicia Gayle, despite concerns citing his potential innocence. Williams died by lethal injection Tuesday evening at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correction Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He was 55 years old. 

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Hurricane Milton’s damage varied across counties in the state (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Hurricane Milton sweeps Patrick Space Force Base at Category 1 strength (8694182)” by U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Contreras. October 10, 2024). 

Florida faces Hurricane Milton’s terror after Helene’s destruction

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Oct. 18, 2024

During the span of 13 days, Florida faced two deadly hurricanes back to back. Both Helene and Milton left irreversible damage to infrastructure and Floridians. Hurricane Milton made landfall on Oct 9. as a Category 3 hurricane after being downgraded from a Category 5. In anticipation of the disaster, Florida officials declared a state of emergency for 5.9 million individuals in 11 counties, according to Al Jazeera. 

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The high winds, storm surge and torrential rain made Helene the deadliest hurricane to make landfall on the mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Devastation in Asheville after Hurricane Helene” by Bill McMannis September 27, 2024).

Hurricane Helene causes catastrophic damage in southeastern U.S.

By Gauri Patel | Oct. 12, 2024

Hurricane Helene brought life-threatening flooding to parts of the southeastern United States on Sep. 27, killing hundreds of people and leaving many more missing. The high winds, storm surge and torrential rain made Helene the deadliest hurricane to make landfall on the mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to The Associated Press. 

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Donald Trump was the target of another attempt at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sep. 15 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Martin County Sheriff's Office meets up with former president Donald Trump” by Martin County Sheriff's Office. September 17, 2024).

Trump undeterred after second apparent assassination attempt

By Janjabill Tahsin | Oct. 7, 2024

Just two months after former President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he sustained a bullet wound to his upper right ear, the Republican presidential nominee was almost the target of another attempt at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sep. 15, as reported by the BBC.

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New Jersey State Police underwent departmental restructuring on Sept. 24 in light of reports of gender and racial discrimination and biases within the agency’s hiring processes (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Police vehicle of NJ State Police” by Curlyrnd. February 2, 2022). 

NJ State Police restructures amid investigative findings of discrimination

By Leah Cruz | Oct. 7, 2024

New Jersey State Police underwent departmental restructuring on Sept. 24 in light of reports of gender and racial discrimination and biases within the agency’s hiring processes. N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin has taken control of the N.J. State Police human resources department as well as its equal employment division in an effort to combat several findings of unfair and biased practices.

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Six candidates are seeking New Jersey’s vacant Senate seat, while 24 candidates seek a spot in all 12 House seats (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “New Jersey Presidential Election Results 2024” by ZackCarns. September 28, 2024). 

Meet the New Jersey Senate and House of Representative candidates

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Oct. 3, 2024

The 2024 United States Senate and House of Representatives elections are scheduled for Nov. 5. Out of the 100 seats in the Senate, 34 are open, and one seat is open for special election. Across the U.S., Democrats hold 19 seats while Republicans hold 10 and four seats are held by independents, according to Ballotpedia. Six candidates are seeking New Jersey’s vacant Senate seat, while 24 candidates seek a spot in all 12 House seats. 

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This guide provides an overview on how to vote and the various options available to make sure each vote counts (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Voter Registration (39598250330)” by Fabrice Florin. April 2, 2018). 

A guide to voting in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania

By Gauri Patel | Oct. 3, 2024

With the presidential election approaching on Nov. 5, it is essential for voters in New Jersey and nearby states, especially college students, to be prepared, whether they are voting by mail, taking advantage of early voting or heading to the polls on Election Day. This guide provides an overview on how to vote and the various options available to make sure each vote counts. 

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Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz faced off during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1, marking the first VP debate for the 2024 election (Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Senator Vance official portrait. 118th Congress” by United States Congress. January 3, 2023. “Tim Walz by Gage Skidmore” by Gage Skidmore. August 9, 2024). 

Recap of the 2024 vice presidential debate

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Oct. 3, 2024

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz faced off during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1, marking the first and only VP debate for the 2024 election season. Hosted by CBS News, the debate was moderated by Norah O'Donnell, the anchor and managing editor for “CBS Evening News,” and Margaret Brennan, the moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent for “Face the Nation.” 

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The small town of Springfield has received countless bomb threats, approximately 33 different kinds of threats, by email or by phone (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Downtown Springfield, Ohio 2021” by David Wilson. October 9, 2021). 

Trump campaign stirs fear about Haitian migrants through Springfield misinformation

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Sep. 24, 2024

During the Sep. 10 presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, while discussing immigration, Trump said, “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs. The people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating, they’re eating, the pets of the people that live there. And this is what’s happening in this country.” 67 Million Americans watched as Trump made this unexpected remark, launching the town of Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight. 

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Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms in 2024, struck near Haiphong, Vietnam, and triggered flash floods and landslides, caused damage to bridges and uprooted trees, affecting many areas (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Typhoon yagi before-after 3” by Anna Frodesiak. September 7, 2024).

Devastating Typhoon Yagi leaves hundreds dead as thousands flee to safety in Vietnam

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Sep. 18, 2024

Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms of 2024, struck near Haiphong, Vietnam, on Sept. 7 around 1:45 p.m., according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, or IFRC. The typhoon's intensity was reported to be near that of a category 4 hurricane; no storm has ever hit Vietnam with such force, according to the New York Times.  

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U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on a temporary government funding bill amid opposition from members of his own party (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Speaker Mike Johnson, unofficial portrait” by Office of Speaker Mike Johnson. October 25, 2023). 

Speaker Johnson delays vote on government funding bill amid opposition

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 17, 2024

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on a temporary government funding bill amid opposition from members of his own party, according to The Associated Press. The measure would have kept federal agencies and programs operating through March 28 and averted a partial government shutdown just weeks before the presidential election. 

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On Aug. 30, the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, suspended X, formerly Twitter, amid an ongoing feud with Elon Musk (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Screen of X (Twitter)” by Twitter. January 2, 2024). 

Brazil bans X after judge feuds with Elon Musk

By Brinda Patel | Sep. 17, 2024

On Aug. 30, the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, suspended X, formerly Twitter, amid an ongoing feud with Elon Musk. The ban comes after numerous concerns over misinformation and exploitation of democratic integrity on X. The ban became official after X failed to appoint a new legal representative before the court-mandated deadline. 

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