NewsNation Articles: October 18, 2021

Texas lawmakers pass new congressional maps bolstering GOP Radio: LA County wants Vanessa Bryant, others to undergo psych exam before lawsuit goes to trial Radio: Gabby Petito’s family said they want ‘vengeance and justice’ Radio: Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says Former fugitive who spent 2 years on the run believes Brian Laundrie is ‘very paranoid’ Jury selection begins in Ahmaud Arbery death trial; hiker mistaken for Brian Laundrie Chicago police lag in reporting vaccine status in city fight Watch: Florida man jumps into river during police chase Bottle shock: Wine shortage could result from supply chain issue, winery exec says Mixing vaccine brands should be safe, former COVID testing chief says Vaccine mandates and labor, Joe Manchin upsetting Democrats and wine bottle shortages Train riders held up phones as woman was raped, police say Police unions pushing back on COVID-19 vaccination status, Colin Powell’s death and the possible repercussions of Laundrie’s flight ‘Superhero’ 4-year-old falls off 70-foot cliff in Kentucky, survives Biden’s dilemma: Satisfying Manchin, president risks losing other Dems With tap water contaminated, Benton Harbor runs out of bottled water a few hours into distribution New video shows Christina Nance got into Alabama police van days before her death Texans can now email the state to report alleged election code violations Trump files lawsuit to block release of Jan. 6 documents Thousands protest California student vaccine mandate Trump questioned in lawsuit over 2015 protester crackdown Judge agrees to delay in sentencing for Gaetz friend Former Chicago college student convicted of terrorism charge Slain woman’s family questions actions of sheriff’s office Derek Chauvin hires lawyer to represent him on appeal Vote expected on removal of Jefferson statue in New York City Hall Apple unveils two new MacBooks, AirPods and a $5 music streaming service DC suspends most of its Metro trains over safety issue Nashville man recovering after converted electric car explodes on interstate Robert Durst remains hospitalized, on ventilator with COVID-19 Chicago chief: Unvaccinated cops risk retirement benefits; union pushes back Texas abortion debate: Biden team asks Supreme Court to pause law Kobe Bryant crash: LA County wants Vanessa Bryant, others to undergo psych exam before lawsuit goes to trial Banfield: What are the penalties for harboring a fugitive like Brian Laundrie? Disney delays several Marvel films, including Dr. Strange 2, Black Panther sequel ‘The Office’ Experience makes its US debut: See inside UK Parliament honors lawmaker slain at constituents’ meeting Removed Robert E. Lee statue now on display at Texas resort Gabby Petito case: Parents say they want ‘vengeance and justice’ in Brian Laundrie search Chip shortage leaves car deals in short supply Minnesota nurse strike closes ER, urgent care clinic facilities Supply chain issues could stretch into 2022, Buttigieg warns Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says Ahmaud Arbery trial: Jury selection underway in shooting death case US, Haiti seek release of 17 missionaries snatched by gang Coast Guard: Shipwreck found in the Atlantic is storied cutter Bear Each state’s favorite hot sauce revealed in new study Biden faces crunch time, critical next 2 weeks for agenda October 18: Haitian gang blamed for kidnapping missionaries. Chicago Sky takes WNBA title. Protesters attempt to disrupt flame lighting over China’s hosting of 2022 Winter Games International police bust seizes cocaine worth $232 million on yacht in the Atlantic Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping events: Take a look at what’s on sale