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1 Woman Drives Truck Through Soccer Game In Wichita, Kansas, Killing Two And Injuring 11
A six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed when a pickup truck drove through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday. Police identified the two who died at the scene as Cole Adrian and Nicholas Schafer, both of McPherson. Eleven people were taken to hospitals, as five children, ages five to nine, and five adults suffered injuries ranging from bruises to extremely severe wounds. Police said the driver was a 34-year-old mother from Garden City. No charges had been filed as of yesterday; she was released from custody while authorities awaited tests for alcohol or drugs and a mechanical inspection of the Chevrolet pickup. The city canceled all events at Stryker Sports Complex until further notice.
2 Katie Zacharia Out As White House Press Secretary After Just A Five-Day Tenure
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, according to administration officials and a source familiar with the decision. She started on Monday and held her first briefing the following day. Her brief time in the role drew questions about her background and how she handled reporters. Zacharia had described herself as a lawyer but acknowledged she hadn’t passed the bar exam after law school. President Trump also publicly cast doubt on her ability to do the job before her departure.
3 Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate Suspends Campaign After Arrest
Republican Shawn Oliver has suspended his campaign for Massachusetts lieutenant governor after a suspected drunk driving crash in New Bedford. Police say the 42-year-old’s vehicle struck five parked vehicles and overturned late Saturday. He was treated at a hospital, then arrested on charges including drunk driving, negligent driving and speeding. His running mate, governor candidate Mike Minogue, urged him to stop campaigning after the arrest became public. Oliver announced his decision yesterday, saying the election was too important to be overshadowed by personal matters.