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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.Top stories - CBS News - 4 hours ago -
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 - 1 hour ago -
Teen pleads guilty in hundreds of 'swatting' calls: DOJ
A teen has pleaded guilty to placing hundreds of "swatting" calls across the U.S., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. The department said Wednesday that Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, Calif., ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump Cabinet Picks Face Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’
A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials had “acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted.”Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago -
Staff at U.S. Voting Machine Firms Prep for Doxxing, Misinformation and ‘Swatting’
In a highly polarized election season, employees of the companies that record ballot results get ready for intense harassment.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Trump Cabinet picks targets of bomb threats and swatting, spokesperson says
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were the targets of "violent" threats, said Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.Top stories - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
Several Trump picks for top jobs targeted with bomb and 'swatting' threats
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and "swatting" attacks.Politics - NBC News - 8 hours ago -
Trump’s picks for new administration are focus of bomb threats and ‘swatting’
Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik and Matt Gaetz are among those who were either confirmed or reported to be targeted. US politics – live updates Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Several Trump picks are reporting bomb threats, "swatting" calls
Officials are investigating threats made against several of President-elect Donald Trump's appointees. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest news on those impacted.Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
Evening Report — Trump Cabinet picks face bomb, swatting threats
Plus: X gets involved in the Infowars {beacon} Evening Report Wednesday, November 27 © Greg Nash, The Hill Trump Cabinet picks face bomb, swatting threats Several of President-elect Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago -
Several Trump picks for top jobs targeted with bomb and 'swatting' threats
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and "swatting" attacks.Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago -
Passengers injured after land train tips over
Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident
Jason Kelce apologized during ESPN's "Monday Night Football" pregame show for grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Pedestrian dies after road incident in Crossmaglen
When police arrived at the scene in Cullaville Road, they found a man in the road with serious injuries.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Jason Kelce apologizes on ESPN after phone-smashing incident with fan who directed anti-gay slur at brother Travis
"In a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate."Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Police name man killed in Edinburgh bus incident
Michael Leneghan, 74, died after being hit by a bus in the Cowgate on Saturday evening.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Man arrested over knife incident outside Parliament
A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Several Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats and ‘swatting’, FBI confirms – live updates
Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik and Matt Gaetz understood to be among those targeted. Trump’s picks for new administration are focus of bomb threats and ‘swatting’ Leavitt wrote that the ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
2 journalists killed in separate incidents in Mexico within 24 hours
A journalist who covered the violent western Mexico state of Michoacan for a Facebook news page has been shot to deathWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Police declare 'critical incident' over school's historic abuse
Operation Chalk is examining claims of physical and sexual abuse at Kerelaw School between the 1970s and 2000s.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has medical incident at campaign rally
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was treated by paramedics after appearing to become unsteady at a campaign rally for congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson. Her office says she was dehydrated.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Penn State police investigate cellphone incident involving Jason Kelce and a fan
Penn State University police are investigating an altercation between retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and a fan over a cellphone that occurred before the weekend game between the ...Sports - ABC News - November 5 -
The Penn State Police Are Investigating the Jason Kelce Phone-Smashing Incident
A report in the police crime log lists criminal mischief and disorderly conduct as the offenses.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Travis Kelce Defends Brother, Jason, in Phone-Smashing Incident
The incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation, included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with a fan.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
WATCH: Israeli soccer fans suffer 'anti-Semitic attacks' in Amsterdam incident: Officials
At least five people have been hospitalized and 62 others detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Thursday night, authorities said.Top stories - ABC News - November 8