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Court in tears as John Hunt reads powerful statement to family’s killer
The racing commentator directs his victim statement to the man who murdered his wife and two daughters.BBC News - 2d -
Man who searched killing an "illegal immigrant" online arrested in murder of fiancé
Ty Vaughn, 31, allegedly shot and killed his fiancé hours after searching "is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant."CBS News - 1d -
Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.BBC News - 6h -
Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads
A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.NBC News - 1d -
7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man
Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...NBC News - 1d -
Ukrainian soldier praised for saving life of stabbing victim in Venice
Twenty minutes after arriving on holiday in Italian city, Yanis Tereshchenko drew on experience of war to intervene. A Ukrainian soldier who insists on always carrying a first-aid kit – even while ...The Guardian - 7h -
New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the benchABC News - 6d -
Man allegedly held captive in Connecticut room for decades, set a fire to escape
Authorities in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a woman held her stepson captive for more than two decades until he intentionally started a fire in his room in a desperate bid to escape. Police have ...CBS News - 5h -
N.J. judge allows use of powerful DNA tool in quadruple murder trial
A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use evidence from a powerful and increasingly common DNA tool in the upcoming trial of a man charged in the 2018 murder of four relatives.NBC News - 1d -
Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House
The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.ABC News - 4d -
Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.CBS News - 4d -
Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.CBS News - 2d -
Diego Maradona medics go on trial accused of criminal negligence
Seven health professionals who worked with football legend in days before his death face trial in Argentina. An Argentinian neurosurgeon and six other medical professionals have gone on trial in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York
Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.The New York Times - 3d -
Man who escaped Puerto Rico prison in 1987 is caught in Florida
A man who escaped from a Puerto Rican prison in 1987 has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, where authorities say he had been living under a different name.CBS News - 3d -
7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris courtABC News - Mar. 5 -
Secret Service shoots man near White House
United States Secret Service personnel shot a man near the White House on Sunday following an “armed confrontation with law enforcement,” a spokesperson said in a statement. Secret Service ...The Hill - 4d -
A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested
A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flagABC News - 4d -
Police detail over 20 years of abuse they say captive man suffered from stepmom
A severely emaciated Connecticut man was allegedly forced to urinate in bottles and locked inside for nearly 24 hours a day during two decades of captivity by his stepmother, police said Thursday.NBC News - 5h -
Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death
Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.BBC News - 4d -
Trump buys Tesla to 'make a statement' about Musk backlash
President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration's government ...The Hill - 1d -
At 22, Ben Shelton is youngest American man since 2004 to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells
Ben Shelton has become the youngest American man since Andy Roddick in 2004 to reach the quarterfinals at the BNP Paribas OpenABC News - 18h -
Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...CBS News - 6h -
Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes
Purdue Pharma provided the following statement for 60 Minutes' report Sunday, "The Settlement."CBS News - 3d -
Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House
The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.CBS News - 3d -
Passan: Two major teams, two minor ballparks -- and what it says about the sport
When Opening Day arrives, the A's and Rays will begin life in temporary homes.ESPN - 3d -
Man found with live turtle hidden in his pants at a New Jersey airport
A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the TSA.NBC News - 1d -
Man accused of killing Hadiya Pendleton to stay in jail as he awaits new trial
Micheail Ward's conviction was thrown out, after an appeals court ruled detectives violated his constitutional rights during his interrogation.CBS News - 2d -
The disturbing case of a Tantric yoga guru and his followers
Under the guise of spiritual leadership, Gregorian Bivolaru allegedly exploited hundreds of people through an international network of yoga camps and retreats. Now he’s awaiting trial, accused of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees
Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...NBC News - 3d -
'It's unique' - Chelsea & Man City set for four games in 12 days
Four games, 12 days and three competitions - Chelsea and Manchester City begin a "unique" schedule with Women's League Cup final.BBC News - 7h -
Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial
Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release. South Korea’s impeached conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been released from ...The Guardian - 4d -
New-look Big 12 Tournament set to begin in Kansas City with Houston as the No. 1 seed
Kansas as the No. 6 seed for a second straight year? Cincinnati playing on the opening day as the No. 13 seed? Nobody would have expected that at the start of the season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town
Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...The Guardian - 3d -
Man with a Palestinian flag climbed London’s Big Ben tower and refused to come down
Traffic around the Palace of Westminster in London came to a standstill for much of Saturday as emergency crews tried to reach a man who climbed the Big Ben tower holding a Palestinian flag.NBC News - 4d -
Court stays execution of Texas man days before he was set to die by lethal injection
A Texas appeals court on Tuesday halted the execution of a man who has spent more than 30 years on death row and had been set to die by lethal injection this week.NBC News - 1d -
NL East season preview: Can the Braves bounce back? What should we expect from Juan Soto’s first year with the Mets?
With Opening Day 2025 just around the corner, we begin our MLB division previews with a look at the National League East.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Couple who found migrant on back of motorhome after France trip fined
The pair are given a £1,500 penalty after finding the young man once they arrived home in Essex.BBC News - 3d -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - 4d -
Peru's detained ex-President Castillo transferred to a hospital days after starting hunger strike
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been taken from prison to a hospital days after beginning a hunger strike in protest of his ongoing rebellion trialABC News - 1h
