Ohio manhunt, new weight-loss pills, former ‘QAnon Shaman’: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN

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1️⃣ Ohio manhunt

A killer is still on the run a week after shooting a dentist and his wife in their home while the couple’s young children were sleeping. Police hope new video showing a “person of interest” could offer clues that help crack the case.

2️⃣ ‘It’s really sad’

Somalis in Minnesota say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the aftermath of day care fraud allegations. The community prides itself on entrepreneurship, close-knit families and rich culture.

3️⃣ Weight-loss pills

Americans can now take Wegovy as a daily pill instead of a weekly injection. This week’s arrival of the new oral option has sparked lots of questions — here’s what you should know.

4️⃣ The rise of robots

Sports like soccer and boxing have become a testing ground for China’s rapidly growing humanoid industry. The competitions let companies showcase robotic capabilities and explore real-world applications.

5️⃣ The former ‘QAnon Shaman’

Known for his face paint and bison horns at the January 6 Capitol riot, Jacob Chansley became a symbol of conspiracy culture. After serving prison time and being pardoned by President Donald Trump, he explains why he no longer supports him.

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🚔 Smooth move: An Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer used a tactical maneuver to pull over a car whose driver appeared to be slumped over the steering wheel. The man told authorities he was exhausted from working long hours.

Top headlines

• Trump officials told lawmakers that Maduro and his wife hit their heads as they attempted to flee US forces
• DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents
• White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table

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Quiz time

🗳️ George Conway, one of President Trump’s fiercest critics, is running for a US House seat in which state?
A. California
B. Illinois
C. Maryland
D. New York
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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