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Michael Jordan Opens Up About Father's Murder and Its Impact on His Family

NBA legend Michael Jordan has spoken publicly about the devastating loss of his father, James Jordan, who was murdered. The tragedy had a profound impact on Jordan personally and on his family as a whole. Jordan described how the loss shattered his family unit. His father's death remains one of the most painful chapters in the basketball icon's life.

Terrorism Trial Begins for Man Who Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie on Stage

Federal prosecutors opened the terrorism trial of the man convicted of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie on Wednesday. Prosecutors alleged that the attacker spent years tracking Rushdie's whereabouts before carrying out the assault. The stabbing took place while Rushdie was on a lecture stage. The trial is being prosecuted at the federal level under terrorism charges.

Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Southern Louisiana, Bringing Winds and Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southern Louisiana, bringing strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall to the US Gulf Coast. Forecasters anticipate the storm will gradually weaken as it moves further inland. Separately, severe weather in other parts of the country triggered tornado sightings and flash flooding. In the eastern Pacific, Hurricane Fausto continues to remain offshore and has not threatened land.