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'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot

An "anti-establishment cult" entered a courtroom having conspired to kidnap a coroner.

The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett

A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police say three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south have been arrested and they believe the victim is still alive

World - ABC News - October 30

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Police in the Philippines said Wednesday that they had arrested three suspects in the kidnapping of an American and that they believe the victim is still alive.

Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog

Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.

How a cult leader 'radicalised' group into coroner kidnap attempt

Mark Christopher's followers saw him as a teacher but a senior detective says he brainwashed them.

Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico

The Mexican Tennis Federation has canceled a junior tournament in the central state of Guanajuato after 10 players, all underage, and a coach, were victims of a “virtual” kidnapping

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Assault, kidnapping charges against South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins dismissed

Ashlyn Watkins was arrested in August after an alleged incident in a student housing center on South Carolina’s campus.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Boy seen in cartel kidnap video among 11 found dead in truck

14-year-old Ángel Barrera Millán was one of 11 people whose dismembered bodies were found on the side of a highway, authorities said.

2 Somali men sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping and imprisonment of U.S. journalist

Two Somali men who prosecutors called pirates were sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday in the 2012 kidnapping of an American journalist who was held hostage for over two years.

Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist

Two Somali men will spend 30 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said Tuesday. In a press release, the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

2 Somali pirates get 30 years for kidnapping U.S. journalist

Michael Scott Moore was kidnapped in Somalia in 2012 and held hostage for nearly three years.

At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo

Local officials in eastern Congo say at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group

World - ABC News - November 16

Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya

Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Made Headlines, Dies at 90

He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Senior Malawi politician accused of plotting to kill president

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Russia Is Accused of Terrorism in Alleged Incendiary-Device Plot

Lithuania said an operation to send explosives by mail shouldn’t go unanswered.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Sneak peek: The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett

All new: A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Four arrested in insurance fraud plot with bizarre twist

Nationwide cases of insurance fraud cost the United States about $40 billion a year, according to the FBI. This week in California, four people were arrested in an alleged insurance fraud plot with ...

Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup

Former President Jair Bolsonaro could face criminal charges over accusations that he was involved in plans to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins returns to team after judge dismisses assault, kidnapping charges

The nation's top-ranked team said Watkins practiced with the Gamecocks Thursday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy

Christmassy slush and gush smothers all attempts at comedy in this bland family film about Santa’s musclebound personal security guard. This profoundly depressing and blandly sentimental Christmas ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

14-year-old boy last seen in kidnap video among 11 found dead in southern Mexico

There have been many horrifying videos posted online amid Mexico's drug cartel violence, but few have been as profoundly shocking as that of a 14-year-old boy kidnapped in late October along with ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Boy says mom 'ran him over,' left him on roadside and falsely reported kidnapping

A woman has been arrested after leaving her son unattended along a road, allowing him to run off in the night following a tantrum and falsely reporting a kidnapping.

Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail

The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he was kidnapped in neighboring Kenya and is being held in a Ugandan military jail

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

2 Missouri teens killed in crash with suspect who had kidnapped baby in car as he fled police

Two teenagers were killed and a third was hospitalized in a car crash over the weekend while authorities pursued a man suspected of kidnapping a baby.

Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing; Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion Saturday he may have been kidnapped as ...

Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped

An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran

World - ABC News - 15 hours ago

How an English extremist with a Hitler tattoo hid in plain sight – and plotted to kill

Callum Parslow’s extreme beliefs were known to police when he stabbed an Eritrean man, but what lay behind his journey from bedroom fanaticism to attempted murder. When neo-Nazi terrorist Callum ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Canada alleges Indian minister behind plot to target Sikh separatists

Parliamentary committee told of Narendra Modi ally’s alleged role in campaign of violence and threats. The Canadian government has publicly alleged that India’s home affairs minister, Amit Shah, ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes

Western officials say two incendiary devices were part of a covert Russian operation targeting cargo or passenger aircraft flying to the U.S. and Canada.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.

A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.

Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Latest in Kidnap Plot

'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot

The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog

How a cult leader 'radicalised' group into coroner kidnap attempt

Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico

Assault, kidnapping charges against South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins dismissed

Boy seen in cartel kidnap video among 11 found dead in truck

2 Somali men sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping and imprisonment of U.S. journalist

Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist

2 Somali pirates get 30 years for kidnapping U.S. journalist

At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo

Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya

Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Made Headlines, Dies at 90

Senior Malawi politician accused of plotting to kill president

Russia Is Accused of Terrorism in Alleged Incendiary-Device Plot

Sneak peek: The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett

Four arrested in insurance fraud plot with bizarre twist

Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins returns to team after judge dismisses assault, kidnapping charges

Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy

14-year-old boy last seen in kidnap video among 11 found dead in southern Mexico

Boy says mom 'ran him over,' left him on roadside and falsely reported kidnapping

Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail

Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail

2 Missouri teens killed in crash with suspect who had kidnapped baby in car as he fled police

Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing; Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped

Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped

How an English extremist with a Hitler tattoo hid in plain sight – and plotted to kill

Canada alleges Indian minister behind plot to target Sikh separatists

Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes

Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.

Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

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