A powerful bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest and northern California, causing one death, a small number of injuries, power outages for 500,000, a few school closures, and many downed trees. The victim was a woman in her 50s who died after a tree fell onto a homeless encampment north of Seattle. (UPI)
Campbell Soup Co. shareholders have approved changing the company’s name to Campbell’s Co., reflecting its diverse portfolio beyond soup. CEO Mark Clouse emphasized the importance of retaining the iconic brand, assuring that the famous Campbell’s soup label will remain unchanged despite the new corporate name. (AP)
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two young sons 30 years ago by rolling her car into a lake, was denied parole. Her ex-husband, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials opposed her release in her first parole hearing in South Carolina, where parole is rarely granted on first appearances or in high-profile cases. (CBS News)
Louisiana’s plan to have the Ten Commandments displayed in public school classrooms is on hold after a federal appeals court rejected the state’s request. The court upheld a previous ruling deeming the law unconstitutional, extending litigation over the separation of religion and public education. (AP)
Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is going up for auction. The ball, hit by the Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman to secure a win against the New York Yankees, is expected to fetch a high price, with auctioneers estimating its value to be in the seven figures. (ABC News)
