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

WR Toney arrested, allegedly strangled woman

Kadarius Toney was arrested last week in Georgia on two counts, according to online records.

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The BBC's Defence correspondent breaks down a drastic shift in Washington's position on the war in Ukraine.

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From Blitz to Gladiator II: the Oscar-aiming films that missed this season

This year’s nominations were led by smaller, less expected films like The Brutalist, Anora and Emilia Pérez, which left bigger bets in the cold. While films such as Wicked and Dune: Part Two ...

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Dozens of CFPB Workers Fired in After-Hours Blitz

Some affected employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were notified with an email that addressed them as [EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName], [Job Title], [Division].

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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.

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After fourth-quarter fumble, officials missed a clear blow to the head of Patrick Mahomes

So much for Patrick Mahomes getting all the calls.

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Lyft shares sink nearly 8% on underwhelming fourth-quarter results

Lyft shares shed nearly 8% after the ride-sharing app reported lackluster fourth-quarter results and weak bookings guidance due to rising competition.

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Nearly a ton of cocaine found hidden inside stone crusher

It took forensics police almost a week to extract all the packages stashed inside the crusher's three rollers, officials said.

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Kai Havertz set to miss rest of season with injury in major blow for Arsenal

Arteta left without a recognised centre-forward Martinelli, Saka and Jesus among other forwards out Arsenal’s worst fears have been realised with Kai Havertz set to miss the rest of the season ...

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American teacher released after nearly 4 years in Russian captivity

Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in a Russian prison for nearly four years, was welcomed back to the United States by President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the White House secured his release ...

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Italy arrests 130 people in large-scale raid on Sicilian Mafia

Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks in recent ...

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Musk’s ‘Doge’ guts nearly $1bn in US education department’s research office

Cuts in effect wipe out Institute of Education Sciences, one of the country’s largest funders of education research. Elon Musk and the Trump administration ’s so-called “department of government ...

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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

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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 ...

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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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action and a historic presidential visit

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen years

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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

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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

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Ben Simmons signs with Clippers after contract buyout with Nets

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

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Baltic States decouple from Russian power grid in historic move

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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