The U.S. Capitol Police said he was taken into custody “without incident.” Source
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U.S. Capitol Police say bomb threat suspect surrenders
U.S. Capitol Police say a man who claimed to have a bomb in his pickup truck outside the Capitol building and Library of Congress has surrendered after a standoff that lasted several hours. Watch the briefing from U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. Source
Observations From Thursday’s Titans Practice vs the Buccaneers
The Titans practiced against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday in Tampa, Florida. Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt takes a look at what stood out against the defending Super Bowl champs. Source
Feds double down in Facebook monopoly case
The Federal Trade Commission is doubling down on accusations the social media giant illegally squashes tech rivals. Source
New “Jeopardy!” host under fire for insensitive comments
According to a review of his podcast, Richards used several insensitive terms and slurs, including derogatory terms for little people and those with an intellectual disability and calling women fat. He also has made insensitive remarks about Jewish people. Source
Unemployment benefits will expire September 6, Yellen and Walsh say
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in a letter that President Joe Biden wants Congress to include unemployment reform in the budget reconciliation process. Source
Police investigating “active bomb threat” near Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Police said the investigation is ongoing and urged people to stay away from the area. Source
U.S. forces and Haitians team up for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti as death toll climbs
After Saturday’s earthquake, some Haitians are working to feed their displaced neighbors, many of whom haven’t had a hot meal in days. Meanwhile, U.S. medical personnel are pouring into the country to aid with rescue and recovery as victims continue to overwhelm the nation’s hospitals. Vlad Duthiers reports. Source
Garth Brooks cancels tour dates because of COVID Delta surge
“Now, watching this new wave, I realize we are still in the fight and I must do my part,” Brooks said. Source
Judge rejects charges for Hawaii officers in teen’s fatal shooting
A judge agreed with the defense that the officers who fired into the teen’s car were in danger when the vehicle started to move. Source