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Colombia Quake Search, ICE Gloves Controversy, and Reiner Murder Indictment Top Today's News
Five major news stories are breaking across the U.S. and beyond on Wednesday evening. A deadly earthquake in Colombia is testing that country's new government. ICE's plan to arm officers with electric shock gloves is drawing sharp backlash. And a Los Angeles grand jury has indicted the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner on murder charges, according to AP News.
In Minnesota, a man suspected of killing his wife and daughter at a daycare is now tied to a second attack. And White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down to be with her young family, AP News reported.
Colombia Earthquake Rescue Becomes a Race Against Time
Rescuers in Colombia are running out of time to find survivors after a powerful earthquake struck the country. The search is getting harder by the hour. Colombia's new government is under heavy pressure to coordinate the response quickly, according to AP News.
The longer survivors are trapped, the lower their chances of making it out alive. Officials and rescue teams are working around the clock. No updated death toll was immediately available, but the quake has strained both emergency crews and the country's newly installed leadership, AP News reported.
ICE Electric Shock Gloves Draw Bipartisan Outrage
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency — known as ICE — wants to give its officers electric shock gloves. Critics say the gloves can deliver painful jolts and are not needed. Democrats and civil rights groups are calling the plan cruel and unnecessary, according to AP News.
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a direct warning. She said officers who misuse the gloves could face criminal and civil consequences. Her warning signals that states may push back hard if the plan moves forward, AP News reported.
Rob Reiner's Son Indicted for Murder of His Own Parents
A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges. Prosecutors say he killed his parents — acclaimed Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Nick Reiner is eligible for the death penalty if convicted, according to AP News.
Rob Reiner is widely known for directing films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men." The case has shocked the entertainment world. No motive was immediately made public by prosecutors, AP News reported.
Minnesota Daycare Killer Tied to Second Deadly Attack
Minnesota police say a man who killed his wife and daughter at a daycare center is also suspected in a second killing. The alleged second victim is a 78-year-old relative. The two attacks appear to be separate incidents, according to AP News.
Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is leaving the Trump administration. She said she wants to spend more time with her young family. Leavitt has been one of the most visible faces of the administration since President Trump returned to office, AP News reported.
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