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A former Sangamon County deputy, convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey in Illinois, has died in custody. Massey, 36, was killed after reporting a suspected intruder. Grayson, who had been treated for colon cancer, died on Sunday. His death follows a high-profile case that sparked nationwide protests and led to policing reforms.
Pope Leo XIV has opened a four-day visit to France focused on defending the value of human life and meeting abuse survivors. The trip has prompted protests and fresh criticism: survivors and campaigners say the church has not provided timely justice and want transparent trials, while French reparations bodies have awarded hundreds of victims compensation.
Authorities warn residents within a one-mile radius of the BioUrja Renewables facility in Peoria to evacuate after a credible bomb threat. The device has been rendered safe, shelters are set up, and investigators from the FBI and local police are searching for additional threats as the investigation continues.