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The retrial of Alex Murdaugh for the 2021 killings is moving ahead in Lexington County after a judge refused to dismiss the indictments, despite defense claims of misconduct by investigators and potential jury taint. The trial is slated for April 2027, with motions and witnesses expected to shape the proceedings.
President Donald Trump has campaigned in Myrtle Beach to back Darline Graham in South Carolina’s special Republican primary, pressing his influence after the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Trump has publicly endorsed Darline, held a tele‑rally and framed her as a defender of his priorities as voters prepare to choose a nominee for November’s special election.
A slow-moving nor'easter has struck the Mid‑Atlantic and New England since late September, causing heavy rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding from New Jersey to southern New England. Utilities, flights and events have been disrupted, at least one person has died in New York City, and forecasters warn additional high‑tide flooding will persist into Monday and Tuesday.
J Street has formed a Jewish Community Advisory Council to influence U.S. policy toward Israel, drawing on leaders from major Jewish organizations. The move comes amid shifts in American Jewry’s views on Israel and the Gaza war, with concerns about how to balance advocacy and accountability within the community.
A 24-year-old runner died from rhabdomyolysis at the NYC Marathon, joining a string of recent cases. Reports indicate she collapsed near mile 24 after completing her first marathon, with CPR administered and transport to hospital where she died. The cases highlight the risks of exertional rhabdomyolysis even among in‑shape athletes.
Memorial for the Emanuel Nine opens at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, honoring the victims and survivors of the 2015 church shooting. The Fountain of Grace anchors a marble courtyard; a future garden will honor the survivors. Community members describe reflection, healing, and new conversations sparked by the memorial.