The Delta State University shooting suspect takes his own life. North Korea threatens to nuke us again. And kids are getting drunk on hand sanitizer.
It’s Tuesday and here are the 5 things to know for your New Day
CAMPUS SHOOTING
Manhunt ends, suspect dead: When police closed in on Shannon Lamb late last night, he he ran into the woods and took his own life, authorities said. Lamb was wanted in the death of Delta State University professor Ethan Schmidt and the shooting death of Amy Prentiss, who was found dead at a home in Gautier, a coastal city about 300 miles south of the university. Police have had little to say about the motive in the killings.
NORTH KOREA NUKES
More threats: Hardly a week seems to go by without North Korea promising to wipe some nation off the face of the earth. This time around North Korea says it is ready to use nuclear weapons against the United States and other foes if they pursue “their reckless hostile policy” toward Kim Jong Un’s regime. Certainly, it’s not a threat you take lightly, but doubts remain over whether it has the missile technology to target the U.S. mainland.
KIM DAVIS
Taking a stand: Kim Davis is back at work, but she’s not issuing marriage licenses. Her deputies continue to do that, but now the licenses say “pursuant to federal court order.” One thing they don’t include is Davis’ name or Rowan County, Kentucky, where they’re being issued. Davis says she can’t endorse the licenses and at the same time remain true to her faith in opposing same-sex marriage.
THE PLAGUE
Latest case: Another American has bubonic plague. The latest case showed up in Michigan and is one of 14 reported this year across the United States. The current annual U.S. tally is double the recent average. Typically, plague cases show up in Western states. Health officials in Michigan say the person who came down with the plague recently returned from Colorado and an area with reported plague activity.
HAND SANITIZER
Clean hands, but wasted: Elementary school kids are getting drunk on hand sanitizer. The number of cases is up nearly 400% in the last five years. More than 16,000 cases were reported last year. Apparently kids like the smell of it and want to give it a taste, There’s one big problem: hand sanitizer is up to 95% alcohol so it doesn’t take much to get kids drunk. Beer and wine top out at 12%. Health officials are suggesting hand sanitizer been kept out of the reach of children or nonalcohol-based products be used.