Former Olympian Indicted for Reflecting Pool Vandalism
A former Olympic canoeist has been indicted on felony charges for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The incident drew widespread attention, including remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The suspect was arrested at the scene on the National Mall and now faces multiple felony counts.
The Vatican has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), an ultra-conservative breakaway Catholic group, declaring them in schism after they defied warnings from Pope Leo. The excommunication applies to the group's bishops and priests, and followers have been warned. The SSPX has long opposed modernizing reforms within the Catholic Church.
A week after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes, hope is fading for finding more survivors as anger grows over the government's response. The destruction has been described as catastrophic, with many Venezuelans fearful about the future. Humanitarian needs remain immense as recovery efforts struggle to keep pace.