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Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a civil verdict against him related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations, which could impact a larger judgment and involves complex legal considerations including evidence and presidential immunity. The Court's decision is expected early next year.
A truck carrying 250 million honeybees overturned near the US-Canada border in Washington, causing the bees to escape and swarm, leading to a rescue effort by local authorities and beekeepers to recover and secure the bees, highlighting the importance and fragility of bee populations.
A school bus carrying 19 middle school students overturned in Howard County, Maryland, with four students hospitalized, ranging in age from 11 to 14, but reported to be "not in serious condition." The driver, 30, was not injured, and no other vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with police looking into whether speed was a factor. All other students have been reunited with their families, with some receiving treatment at the scene.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, is seeking to overturn his federal civil rights conviction by presenting new evidence that he claims shows he did not cause Floyd's death. Chauvin alleges that a Kansas pathologist, whom he had been in contact with, believes Floyd died from complications of a rare tumor, not Chauvin's actions. He is requesting a new trial or a hearing to present this evidence. Chauvin is currently serving a 21-year sentence and has previously been denied a rehearing by a federal appeals court. He is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his appeal of his state court murder conviction.
A tourist boat carrying at least 20 people capsized in strong winds on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, leaving one person dead and three missing. The boat had been hired by tourists to celebrate a birthday when it overturned on Sunday evening. Rescue divers and a helicopter have been deployed to search for the missing people. The area has seen poor weather over the last day, with Italy's meteorological service issuing thunderstorm warnings.