Texas mom's killer received text before murder: "I hope you handle it"

After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard ...

30 years after Vegas mom's murder, police find alleged killer

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said DNA testing helped identify Melonie White's alleged killer 30 years after her death.

Investigators untangle twisted campaign of terror before Texas mom's slaying

Texas mother Alyssa Burkett was killed in front of her co-workers in broad daylight on the morning of Oct. 2, 2020. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on the brutal murder of Burkett ...

Microchipped dog helps police identify murdered owner's killer

A loyal dog that refused to leave his dead owner's side helped solve the case of her murder by allowing detectives to identify her body, prosecutors said.

Montana Camper Offered His Killer a Beer Before He Was Murdered, Police Say

DNA from a beer can helped lead the authorities to an arrest in the killing of Dustin Kjersem, whose death was originally reported as a possible bear attack, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge

Members of the Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ communities are now receiving emails saying they have been selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.

Brianna killer's move to same school was handled properly, rules coroner

A coroner finds schools could not have foreseen that moving Scarlett Jenkinson would lead to murder.

Husband of missing San Antonio mom is charged with her murder

The husband of a San Antonio woman who has been missing for a month has been charged with murder.

Idaho murders suspect "deserves to die," victim's mom says after hearing

Bryan Kohberger is accused of the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.

Can I fix it? Yes you can! Don’t throw away these household items before trying to repair them

From household electrical appliances to timber furniture and a family fairy floss machine – so much can be saved from landfill . Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

I Replied Stop to a Political Text Message. I Got 100 More.

Our columnist tried to cut off unwanted texts, and a barrage followed. Here’s how she ultimately banished them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Audio Reveals Walmart Staffer Was Locked in Oven Before Mom Found Body

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Penalty 'momentum killer' for title hopes - Norris

Lando Norris says the decision to penalise him for a passing move on Max Verstappen in the United States Grand Prix was a “momentum killer” for his championship hopes.

Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom

What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who ...

As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now

I've covered four presidential campaigns, but this one is my first as a mom. This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.

Serial killer Rodney Alcala's trail of murder

Police say a photographer and one-time contestant on "The Dating Game" was also a chameleon and a serial killer —perhaps the deadliest in U.S. history.

Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling ...

Democrats hope for Texas upset in Allred-Cruz race

Rep. Colin Allred (D) is homing in on suburban voters to pull him over the finish line with a week to go in Texas’s increasingly tight Senate race. Polls have shown Allred closing the gap with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'

Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win

FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation. Just hours after Donald Trump’s election win on Tuesday, Black people across the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?

“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

Famous alleged serial killer ID'd as suspect in 1979 cold case murder

Suspected 1970s serial killer Bruce Lindahl has now been identified as the culprit in a 1979 cold case murder in Illinois, authorities announced Wednesday.

Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large

Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.

After woman's murder, detectives learn killer was "only half the story"

After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a suspect. Investigators would eventually discover a twisted murder plot they ...

Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer

Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.

This retirement expert saved her mom $1,200 on Medicare drugs — and she’s got advice for you, too

It took many frustrating years for Marcia Mantell to convince her mom to let her help.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Texas woman who drives strangers in need receives new car

Lyn Story, a Fort Worth retiree who provides free rides to neighbors in need, received a new car from Philadelphia car dealer David Kelleher who was inspired by her dedication.

Why you should invest in gold before 2025

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say.

Tracking the hours before a young woman became a murder victim

Alex Pennig, 32, was shot dead in her St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment. Detectives used surveillance footage to piece together her final moments.

Brad Simpson charged with murder, a month after wife goes missing in Texas

Suzanne Simpson went missing in San Antonio on Oct. 6 and has not been found.

How investigators solved beloved Texas teacher's 1995 murder

The 1995 murder of beloved teacher Mary Catherine Edwards has always haunted the city of Beaumont, Texas. This week's "48 Hours" has the remarkable story of how a husband and wife detective team ...

Judge calls for Texas death row woman’s murder conviction to be overturned

Arturo Nelson finds Melissa Lucio, convicted of killing two-year-old daughter, is ‘actually innocent of capital murder’. Efforts to free Melissa Lucio , a Texas woman whose execution was delayed ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Ask Shrimsley: Can I call you Rob?

Barely a week goes by without someone deciding it’s friendly to shorten my name. This is a basic misjudgment

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Robert Roberson not testifying before Texas House committee after halted execution

Texas lawmakers did not hear testimony from Robert Roberson Monday. The death row inmate was expected to testify at a Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hearing just days after his ...

Largest local Texas Teamsters union endorses Harris before her rally

Texas’ largest Teamsters union, Local 988, endorsed Vice President Harris before her rally in Houston on Friday. In a letter first obtained by The Hill, the union, which is based in Houston, said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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