Takeaways: The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine has a violent history, family and records say

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 3:24 PM

The Immigration and Customs Officer who shot and killed a Colombian driver in Maine this week has a long history of serious psychiatric issues and a violent history with the women in his life, several of his close relatives told The Associated Press.

Threat of dangerous flooding continues in Texas while hard-hit areas launch cleanup efforts

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 2:39 PM

Parts of Texas remain under threat for dangerous flash flooding as cleanup efforts begin in hard-hit areas.

Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan

● NPR • 17 July 2026 • 1:18 PM

The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in response to attacks by militants earlier in the week.