Rescuers continue search after one person and dog confirmed dead in boat capsizing in San Francisco Bay

Rescuers searched a massive area for three missing people on Wednesday after a boat carrying 20 family members and friends in a memorial service capsized in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said.

US Coast Guard captain Jared S Toczko said rescuers have cumulatively scoured 950 sq nautical miles (3,260 sq km) and would end rescue efforts after sundown on Wednesday.

Clarence Frazier Jr charged with murder over killing of Drew Hanson and could face death penalty if convicted

A federal agent was fatally shot while trying to help authorities capture a man who failed to show up to his sexual battery trial in Louisiana, according to the US justice department.

Clarence Frazier Jr, 48, was charged with murder in the killing of deputy US marshal Drew Hanson, authorities said. Frazier could face life imprisonment or the death penalty if he is eventually convicted of murdering Hanson.

Rae Walberg of WWL Louisiana, a Guardian reporting partner, contributed

Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other duties

Donald Trump has terminated the remaining members of the independent, federal commission that assists election administration officials nationwide just a few months before the midterm elections, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.

The remaining three commissioners of the four-member bipartisan commission ⁠were forced out on Thursday in different ways. The one Republican appointee resigned and the other ⁠two, Democratic, appointees were notified of their terminations via email from ​the White House presidential personnel office.

Seaplane carrying eight people made ‘hard landing’ and was towed back to dock, according to the fire department

A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities.

The seaplane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” at about noon, according to the New York City fire department. The plane made it upright and was towed back to dock, the department said.

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