UPD: Two killed, 15 injured after car plows into pedestrians in Germany's Trier, driver in custody. A car drove into a pedestrian zone in the southwestern German city of Trier on Tuesday, killing two people and seriously injuring 15 others, officials said. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was impounded, Trier Police tweeted. Police and rescue crews were on the scene and authorities told people to avoid the city center. Mayor Wolfram Leibe told the SWR broadcaster that in addition to the two dead, 15 people had suffered serious injuries. No details were immediately available on the cause of the crash, and police didn’t answer their phones or email. Trier is about 200 kilometers west of Frankfurt, near the border with Luxembourg. The city of about 110,000 people is known for its Roman gate, the Porta Nigra, which is near the scene of the crash, and as the birthplace of Karl Marx.

Meanwhile in Lansing, Michigan. Protesters are gathering outside the Michigan Senate office building ahead of this morning’s Oversight Committee Hearing.

Breaking! Chang'e-5 successfully landed on the near side of the moon, China's National Space Administration (CNSA) just announced. First image.

UPD: At least 4 killed, and 30 injured reported now after a car plows through pedestrians in Trier, Germany.

⚠️ WANTED: GOP officials with spine.

Meanwhile in Lansing, Michigan. Trump supporters remain gathered outside the hearing, waving flags in the windows as members of the Senate committee listen to those coming forward with election testimony.

Meanwhile, in Primorye county, Russia.

Unsuccessful robbery, somewhere in Brazil. 🤣

A preliminary magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Tuesday off the coast of Alaska, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 11:22 a.m. ET (7:22 a.m. local time) just south of Unalaska Island, part of the Aleutian Islands off mainland Alaska. The tremor was followed by a second preliminary magnitude 5.7 quake south of the state in the Gulf of Alaska, the USGS reported. There were no immediate reports of damage.

Attacks on law enforcement continue at a disturbing pace:

283 police officers shot this year, 44 of whom were killed

Officers shot is ⬆️ 7% over last year’s historic numbers, ⬆️ 29% from 2018

Violence against our officers MUST be condemned by all... Enough Is Enough

#BlueLivesMatter

San Bernardino Police Depertment is committed to giving back to our community. We invite you to swing by our police station tomorrow and donate a new and unwrapped gift that will definitely benefit some local families in need!