Top Stories this PM: American arrested in Haitian president's killing; Olympics ban spectators over COVID-19
Good afternoon. Here are the top stories so far today.
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What happened today:
An American is arrested in Haitian president's killing. A U.S. citizen, identified as James Solages, is among the six people who have been nabbed for the early Wednesday killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse at his home, The Washington Post and the Associated Press reported Thursday.
Trump complained about Giuliani's drinking. Trump said his personal lawyer Rudi Giuliani drank too much and often said things that weren't true, a new book says. An appellate division of the New York Supreme Court suspended Giuliani's law license last month, and a Washington, DC, appeals court followed suit on Wednesday.
And the crowd goes wild. Well, not exactly. The Olympics are banning spectators from the games after Tokyo declared a COVID-19 state of emergency, organizers said on Thursday. Cases of COVID-19 have been rising in Japan, with about 20% of its population having been vaccinated against the virus.
A little less magical. Disneyland Paris is retiring its free Fast Pass service, which lets visitors skip ride lines. Fast Passes have historically been free to parkgoers, but starting this summer, the theme park will retire the program and start charging those who wish to have quicker access to its attractions.
"I ask the press for some level of privacy and empathy." After dropping out of the French Open and withdrawing from Wimbledon, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka broke her weeks-long silence with an essay in TIME. She had stepped back after refusing to speak to the press, citing her mental health.
That's all for now. See you tomorrow.