Top Stories: Denver Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in Drug-Related Incident, Trump Enters Not Guilty Plea in Classified Document Case, and Other Trending News

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal indictment. Cormac McCarthy dies at 89. Denver shooting likely drug-related.

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in Miami federal court to a 37-count indictment. The indictment accuses him of deliberately keeping government documents at his Palm Beach estate that contained highly sensitive defense, weapons, and nuclear information. It also accuses him of obstructing efforts by U.S. authorities to reclaim those documents. This historic case marks the first federal prosecution of a former president and could potentially be a hurdle in Trump's quest for the presidency in the 2024 election. Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf.

This is the second criminal case that Trump is facing as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.

In other news, a Missouri board of education has disciplined a Hazelwood teacher for breaking her contract. The St. Louis Cardinals are facing demise, and according to columnist Hochman, everyone is to blame. Hoffmann projects in Augusta have stalled, and a company has scrapped its helicopter tours. Editorial opinions criticize Hawley and Schmitt for their reckless comments about Trump's indictment. Shania Twain gave a shaky performance in St. Louis, but still managed to please the crowd. A Kirkwood lawyer has been sentenced for faking court orders and judges' signatures, betraying his clients. A shark attack in Egypt resulted in the death of a Russian swimmer, and the incident was caught on video. Emerson is moving its headquarters from Ferguson to Clayton. Silver Dollar City denies claims that an LGBTQ+ tote was barred based on security footage. A man died after eating tainted oysters, prompting a warning from St. Louis County about Fruit Stand & Seafood. Cardinals' John Mozeliak discusses the approaching trade deadline and its impact on the team. Another one-run loss leaves a sour taste in the mouth of Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt. Seniors may receive a tax break under a St. Louis County bill, but the county estimates losses in the millions.

Renowned novelist Cormac McCarthy has passed away at the age of 89. Known for his dense and brittle prose, McCarthy's novels took readers from the southern Appalachians to the desert Southwest. Works such as "The Road," "Blood Meridian," and "All the Pretty Horses" earned him a Pulitzer Prize. McCarthy's writing style was often compared to that of William Faulkner, characterized by its Old Testament themes and rural settings. His stories depicted bleak and violent worlds where the past overwhelmed the present. Through his characters, McCarthy explored the futility of dreams and the tragic nature of falling in love.

In Denver, a shooting occurred downtown during celebrations for the Nuggets' first NBA championship win. Police believe the violence was sparked by a drug deal gone wrong. Ten people were wounded, including one of the two individuals arrested in connection with the shooting. Fortunately, all of the injured are expected to survive. It is believed that five or six of the victims were bystanders not involved in the drug deal. Investigators found five handguns at the scene, but further testing is needed to determine if they were used in the shooting. Additionally, a significant quantity of suspected fentanyl pills and cash were discovered.

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