Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman’s residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation, raising ethical concerns. He claimed to face racist opposition. The conversation criticized the overuse of accusations of racism to shut down debate and highlighted the broader issue of corruption in government. The discussion also touched on the importance of investigative journalism and the need for accountability in public office.
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
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