Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"

Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra

Scores of people suspected of being affiliated with the resurgent mob were arrested Tuesday during overnight raids in Palermo and the surrounding area.

The New York Times - 1h

Dancehall artist Kiprich arrested over lyrics police say endorse gang violence

Police in Jamaica have arrested a dancehall artist accused of recording and playing a song they say promotes criminal activity

ABC News - 4h

Police in Sicily arrest almost 150 people in mafia crackdown

More than 1,200 officers involved in dawn raids in and around Palermo, reportedly biggest operation against Cosa Nostra since 1984. Italian police have arrested almost 150 people in a significant ...

The Guardian - 4h

Italy carries out biggest crackdown against Sicilian mafia in decades

Premier Giorgia Meloni hails ‘hard blow’ to Cosa Nostra as freed bosses move to revive crime group’s fortunes

Financial Times - 5h

Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield.

BBC News - 7h

WATCH: Thieves begin targeting eggs

The bird flu outbreak has sent the price of eggs to record highs, leading to egg thefts in Seattle and Pennsylvania.

ABC News - 1d

Off-duty corrections officer killed in targeted attack, police say

Officials said Deputy Basil Powell was "targeted and ambushed while returning home."

CBS News - 5h

Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily

More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo.

BBC News - 7h

Off-duty corrections officer killed in 'targeted' attack: Police

An off-duty corrections officer in Florida was shot and killed in a “targeted attack,” according to police.

ABC News - 9h

Mavericks' Daniel Gafford suffers knee injury, ruled out in team's latest blow following Luka Doncic trade

All four Mavericks centers are currently hurt, including Anthony Davis

CBS Sports - 14h

Mavericks lose Daniel Gafford to knee injury early in loss to Kings in latest blow since Luka Dončić trade

The Mavericks' top four big men, including new star Anthony Davis, are now all dealing with injuries.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Clippers bolster their depth by signing former Nets guard Ben Simmons

The Clippers added the athletic 6-foot-10 guard, who when not injured is an excellent defender and creator, although he lacks scoring touch from deep.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of nearly $100bn for OpenAI

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and co-founder, responded that he would not accept and offered to buy X instead. Elon Musk escalated his feud with OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday. The ...

The Guardian - 22h

Suspect arrested in 1998 murder featured on Toronto police podcast

Investigators developed a male DNA profile from the evidence but there were no matches in 1998.

CBS News - 22h

Russians Erect Mesh Net ‘Tunnel’ Over A Mile Long To Counter Ukrainian FPV Drones

Yahoo News - 1d

Israeli police raid Jerusalem bookshops and arrest Palestinian owners

Raid on Educational Bookshop branches described by rights groups as part of harassment campaign against Palestinian intellectuals. . Israeli police have raided a leading Palestinian-owned bookshop ...

The Guardian - 1d

Bartender arrested over couple's deaths linked to tainted alcohol

Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered by staff dead on a bed in a first-floor room and her fiance, Els Arno Quinton, 36, was found dead on a bed in another room, the BBC reported.

CBS News - 1d

Hundreds arrested in illegal worker raids on nail bars, car washes and restaurants

Nail bars and takeaways were targeted in the raids ahead of an immigration bill being debated by MPs.

BBC News - 1d

Man arrested after suspected knife attack in north Dublin

He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.

BBC News - 2d

2 mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants found in southeastern Libya

Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert in the latest tragedy involving people seeking to reach Europe through the ...

ABC News - 2d

Nine police officers injured in Londonderry and Strabane

Officers were reportedly head-butted and kicked, with blood also being spat at them.

BBC News - 2d

Target Sued for Defrauding Shareholders on DEI

The retailer was hit with lawsuit alleging it misled investors about DEI initiative risks, which led to consumer boycotts and diving stocks.

Inc. - 2d

Anthony Davis downplays injury that dampened historic Mavericks debut: 'It's nothing serious'

Davis was ruled out toward the end of the third quarter of Dallas' win over Houston

CBS Sports - 2d

Ben Simmons waived after former No 1 pick and Brooklyn Nets agree to buyout

Faded three-time All-Star waived, ending Nets career ESPN reports Simmons could sign with Cavs or Clippers Ben Simmons was waived by the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday after the team agreed to a ...

The Guardian - 2d

2 arrested in brutal stabbing death of Fort Campbell soldier

U.S. Army soldier Katia Dueñas Aguilar was stabbed nearly 70 times last year in her home in Tennessee.

CBS News - 2d

Ben Simmons to sign with Clippers, per report, after agreeing to buyout with Nets

Simmons will head to Los Angeles to team up with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden

CBS Sports - 3d

Ben Simmons signs with Clippers after contract buyout with Nets

Simmons was released by the Nets following the NBA trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Baltic States decouple from Russian power grid in historic move

Yahoo News - 3d

Georgia police officer killed responding to pickleball club; suspect arrested

The Roswell police officer responded to a report of a suspicious person in the parking lot of a pickleball club when he was shot.

CBS News - 3d

Home prices up in nearly 90 percent of cities at end of 2024

Some of the biggest year-over-year median price bumps were in the Midwest.

The Hill - 3d

Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid

More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.

BBC News - 3d

Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead lead in the Phoenix Open

ABC News - 3d

Heat held to 9 points in fourth quarter of first game since trading Butler and lose 102-86 to Nets

Cam Johnson scored 18 points, D’Angelo Russell had 17 and the Brooklyn Nets limited Miami to nine points in the fourth quarter of its first game since trading Jimmy Butler, beating the Heat 102-86

ABC News - 3d

Woman Arrested in Connection With Super Bowl Reporter’s Death

Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, was found dead in a hotel room near New Orleans. A woman he was last seen with has been charged with stealing his credit card and phone.

The New York Times - 3d

Mort Künstler, Renowned Painter of Epic Historical Scenes, Dies at 97

His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.

The New York Times - 4d

Death of Telemundo reporter covering Super Bowl LIX leads to woman’s arrest

Police arrest woman caught fraudulently using Adan Manzano’s credit card after being seen leaving Louisiana hotel room where his body was found. A woman who has previously been accused of drugging ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ben Simmons reportedly finalizing contract buyout with the Nets; Cavaliers, Clippers and Rockets interested

The three-time All-Star is expected to meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers beginning on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Local bookstores, dealt another blow by L.A. fires, become 'community touchstones'

Local bookstores have become tiny beacons of light, drawing Angelenos seeking solace and consolation following the L.A. fires.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"

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