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Uncovering unusual and surprising crimes in England
As three men are convicted for stealing a gold toilet, the BBC unearths other unusual crimes.BBC News - 4d -
Restore America's crime-plagued capital
Washington, D.C. has one of the highest murder rates in the developed world, and has seen a recent increase in crime, including a stabbing at Safeway and a knife-brandishing hooligan terrorizing ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Supreme Court rules against New York crime family associate over ‘crimes of violence’
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that crimes committed through inaction can still be violent, rejecting a New York crime family associate’s claim that his conviction in a foiled murder-for-hire ...The Hill - 4d -
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa
The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".BBC News - 6d -
Dias makes CITC surprise!
Manchester City’s Ruben Dias made a surprise appearance at a City in the Community session this week, ahead of Saturday's matchday takeover for City's Premier League clash with Brighton.City ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
'Happy Face' looks at ripple effects of true crime
The new Paramount+ series “Happy Face” has all the elements of a gripping true-crime yarn: A serial killer, his estranged daughter, a race to get an innocent man off death rowABC News - 6d -
NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies
While crime remains rare in the New York City subway, a surge in unpredictable attacks, not motivated by theft, signals a worrisome shift.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
London expands CCTV network in ‘tech race against crime’
Councils rush to tool up with AI cameras as police grapple with surge in street crimeFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
What we know about Trump's unusual visit to the Justice Department
President Trump will visit the Justice Department and will be the first president to do so since former President Barack Obama's public appearance in 2015. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Commanders quarterback earned an unusual bonus for one play in 2024
Washington Commanders QB Jeff Driskel served as the third-string quarterback last season. He played one snap and received a bonus.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
It's not just you, March Madness has been unusually chalky (so far)
This is the first time since 2017 no seed lower than a 12 has advanced to the second roundYahoo Sports - 3d -
Robert De Niro on playing a crime boss in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, "The Alto Knights," where he plays two rival crime bosses.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Yasuke Commits "Hate Crime To Parkour" In Assassin's Creed Shadows, Say Experts
Apparently it's possible to be guilty of a "hate crime to parkour." Unfortunately for Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke, he is culpable in this department, according to a couple of ...GameSpot - Mar. 18 -
AI is turbocharging organized crime, E.U. police agency warns
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The European Union’s law enforcement agency cautioned Tuesday that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
More law enforcement agencies stop reselling guns to prevent use in crimes
The shift comes after an investigation by The Trace, CBS News, and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting linked former police guns to crimes.CBS News - 6d -
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.CBS News - 2d -
Serial bank robber — who dabbles as a crime novelist — allegedly strikes again
A serial bank robber — who dabbles as a fictional crime author and has an affinity for luxury wheels — allegedly knocked off two more financial institutions near Detroit, a year after being ...NBC News - 6d -
Lions spring surprise by turning to Scotland coach
Lions head coach Andy Farrell has made a surprise move by bringing Scotland’s John Dalziel on board as forwards coach, Telegraph Sport can reveal.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Roma surprised by Mile Svilar’s wage demands
Serie A side Roma are trying to hand goalkeeper Mile Svilar a new contract but they have been left surprised by his wage demands.Daniele Longo has reported about the situation, revealing that ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired
The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Most likely upsets in women's March Madness? Bracket predictions for surprise teams
The women's NCAA Tournament is here. Here's a prediction at which teams could surprise the field with first-round March Madness upsets:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley plays host and surprises students at a Philadelphia Applebee's
Philadelphia Eagles star running back gave back to the community by surprising a group of young students during a trip to a local Applebee'sYahoo Sports - 1d -
12-year-old accused of hate crime after 2 Muslim students attacked at Connecticut school
A 12-year-old Connecticut student who police say assaulted two of her Muslim classmates has been accused of a hate crime in the attack.NBC News - 4d -
Online Harm Groups Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online gangs are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.The New York Times - 23h -
WATCH: Boy gets tricked into emotional dirt bike surprise
Case Stevens wanted a dirt bike for two years. His family got him a toy bike before wheeling in the real surprise behind his back.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Sjogran surprises CITC Emerging Talent session with Etihad tickets
Women’s Director of Football Therese Sjogran surprised players at a City in the Community’s Emerging Talent session with tickets to Sunday’s WSL clash with Chelsea.City host the Londoners at the...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
5 most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years
PrimePutt compiled a ranking of the five most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years using data from Sports Odds History.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kosovo's war crime-charged ex-president briefly released to visit his ill father
Kosovo’s ex-President Hashim Thaci, who is facing war crime charges, has been briefly released from a European Union-backed court to visit his ill fatherABC News - Mar. 13 -
Happy Face review – Dennis Quaid is a grinning caricature in this shoddy, half-baked crime drama
This (sort of) true-crime series about a real-life serial killer’s daughter is deeply disappointing TV – even before you factor in the terrible script and flat acting. Perhaps, like politicians’ ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Surprised, but definitely thankful’: Chicago White Sox name Sean Burke as their opening-day starting pitcher
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Sean Burke was “pleasantly surprised.” Burke got called into manager Will Venable’s office just before Sunday’s morning stretch and learned he would be the opening-day starter for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Reunited in LA! When Paul Pogba surprised Olivier Giroud 😎
There is no news yet on where Paul Pogba might end up playing following the conclusion of his ban. But the former Manchester United and Juventus man didn't seem overly concerned when he surprised ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Barcelona star names surprise teammate as ‘best player’ he has played with
Barcelona star Fermín López has this week pointed towards a somewhat surprising fellow member of Hansi Flick’s squad as the very best player whom he has ever lined out alongside.The player in ques...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
WATCH: Family surprises dad with puppy after he loses his mom
Thomas Kelly's family wanted to bring some cheer back into his life after his mom died a few months ago and decided a puppy would be the perfect way to surprise him.ABC News - 17h -
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
The race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprisesABC News - Mar. 12 -
2025 Players Championship picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Players Championship 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Ed Sheeran held a surprise performance at an Irish pub in Boston on St. Patrick's Day
Music superstar Ed Sheeran held a surprise performance at an Irish pub in Boston on Monday.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
2025 Valspar Championship picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Valspar Championship 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 6d -
2025 Masters picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from advanced golf model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the 2025 Masters 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 23h -
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested over accusations of crimes against humanity
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested after the International Criminal Court accused the 79-year-old of crimes against humanity for his administration's deadly "war on ...CBS News - Mar. 11