Investigates Threats Hoax

FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks

The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald ...

Hoax bomb threats made to dozens of polling locations in swing states

Hoax bomb threats targeting polling places and election offices briefly disrupted voting in five battleground states, with the FBI saying the threats in four of those states came from Russian email ...

Politics - NBC News - November 6

FBI investigating threats targeting Trump picks

The FBI is investigating several threats apparently made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the type of threats being reported.

Teen 'serial swatter' behind hundreds of hoax threats across U.S. pleads guilty

In one of the most prolific “swatting” cases ever prosecuted, a teenage “serial swatter” pleaded guilty Wednesday to making hoax threats to schools, religious institutions and government officials ...

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte to answer questions over her public threats against President Marcos

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her threats against President Marcos

Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, inviting her to answer investigators’ questions after she publicly threatened to have the president assassinated if ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.

Politics - CBS News - 5 hours ago

Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

It's understood a rumour circulated online that a parade was due to take place on O'Connell Street.

Man charged in bomb hoax at US Embassy in London

A man was charged in connection with last week’s bomb hoax outside the U.S. Embassy in London, authorities from the U.K. said Monday. Daniel Parmenter, 43, was charged and taken into custody ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax

Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".

‘It can lead to chaos’: false claims and hoaxes surge as Spain’s floods recede

People urged to stop flow of misinformation as fire department says it is hindering work to save citizens. Home to more than 120 shops, a cinema and 34 restaurants, the Bonaire shopping centre had ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

TikTok posts share hoax video of Indonesian finance minister 'cash giveaway'

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the conviction against Jussie Smollett for falsely reporting a hate crime to police.

Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court

The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax

Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.

UK authorities charge a man in last week's bomb hoax at the US Embassy

UK authorities say they have charged a 43-year-old man with a bomb hoax near the U.S. Embassy in London last week

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Khanna: Bondi's remarks about investigating investigators 'concerning'

California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said President-elect Trump’s new attorney general pick, Pam Bondi, has said some “concerning” things about investigating the people who investigated Trump’s various ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax

A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 8

Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax

A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime attack hoax overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

The conviction against actor Jussie Smollett in a case that accused him of falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in 2019 has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court over ...

UK authorities charge 43-year-old man in a bomb hoax last week near US Embassy in London

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Olympic medalist suspended in doping investigation

Olympic silver medalist race walker Koki Ikeda of Japan has been provisionally banned for suspected blood doping

Sports - ABC News - November 1

NBA reopening investigation into Lakers' Hayes

The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 incident involving Lakers center Jaxson Hayes after TMZ published a video of it Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are calling on administration officials to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for “predatory practices” they say ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor

ICC announces external probe into chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

FA launches investigation into Coote video

The Football Association launches its own investigation into the video that appears to show Premier League referee David Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

The Investigations Into Matt Gaetz: What to Know

Federal prosecutors scrutinized claims that Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general had sex with an underage girl, but did not charge him. The House Ethics Committee had its own inquiry.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of "forever chemicals" in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Rabbi who went missing in UAE was murdered, Israel says

The Israeli-Moldovan national went missing on Thursday, sparking a joint Mossad and Emirates investigation.

F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

Regulators are demanding information from the company on its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.

Tech - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

Regulators are demanding information from the company on its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.

Business - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

‘No threat to public’ after bomb threats, Pennsylvania governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that there were "multiple bomb threats" at polling locations. Shapiro assured the public that the threats were not credible.

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.

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Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

How to deal with Trump’s tariff threats

Canada, Mexico and China have options to avoid a trade war

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks

Hoax bomb threats made to dozens of polling locations in swing states

FBI investigating threats targeting Trump picks

Teen 'serial swatter' behind hundreds of hoax threats across U.S. pleads guilty

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte to answer questions over her public threats against President Marcos

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her threats against President Marcos

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

Man charged in bomb hoax at US Embassy in London

Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

‘It can lead to chaos’: false claims and hoaxes surge as Spain’s floods recede

TikTok posts share hoax video of Indonesian finance minister 'cash giveaway'

Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax

UK authorities charge a man in last week's bomb hoax at the US Embassy

Khanna: Bondi's remarks about investigating investigators 'concerning'

Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax

Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax

Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime attack hoax overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

UK authorities charge 43-year-old man in a bomb hoax last week near US Embassy in London

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PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

FA launches investigation into Coote video

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Rabbi who went missing in UAE was murdered, Israel says

F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

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