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The Biden administration "categorically" condemns the reported plot against US-Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad in the United States, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been criminally charged with willful neglect of duty. The charges come in connection with the Flint water crisis. Former Michigan health director Nick Lyons is another official also expected to face charges. The Flint water crisis started in 2014, when the city decided to switch to a new water supply to save costs. Business Insider reports the water supply the city moved to use, however, was contaminated with lead and other toxins.
The state of Michigan has banned the open carry of guns within "100 feet of a polling place on election day. The ban also extends to clerk's offices and absent voter counting board on Election Day. Business Insider reports that election inspectors will post signage that indicates the notice of a ban on open carrying firearms. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the presence of firearms may cause disruption, fear, or intimidation. The directive comes days after federal prosecutors charged multiple men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
A 50-year-old man is charged with murder in connection with a fatal car crash in Michigan that left five cyclists dead. Linda So reports.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder replenishes his supply of tap water from Flint, in hopes of reassuring residents that the water is no longer contaminated with harmful chemicals. Diane Hodges reports.