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Menendez brothers’ sentences under review amid new abuse claims
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced that his office will review new evidence suggesting Erik and Lyle Menendez may have been molested. This development could lead to a re-evaluation of their sentences, more than 30 years after they killed their parents. Gascon has not yet made a decision on this new evidence. “None of this information has been…
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Tina Peters sentenced to nine years for election security breach
Tina Peters, the former clerk of Mesa County, Colorado, received a nine-year prison sentence for orchestrating a security breach of the county’s election system. The breach was prompted by unfounded claims of voting fraud. Peters, affiliated with the Republican Party, granted access to the county’s election software to an associate of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a supporter of former President…
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Rolex watch worn on Moon by Edgar Mitchell to be auctioned
A Rolex watch that travelled to the Moon is set to be auctioned, with an anticipated high price. The auction house is featuring the GMT-Master ‘Pepsi’ model, originally owned by the late astronaut Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the Moon. Photos depict the distinguished watch on the Texas-born aviator, who wore it while piloting the Lunar Module…
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Hurricane Helene not sole cause of Asheville’s severe flooding
Hurricane Helene was not the sole cause of the severe flooding that affected Asheville, North Carolina. Experts pointed to several other conditions, including prior rainfall and the area’s topography, which contributed to the deadly flash floods. Helene hit Florida’s Big Bend on 26 September as a Category 4 hurricane, with 140 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge affecting the…
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JD Vance addresses viral camera glances during debate
Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) clarified on Thursday that his viral glance at the camera during his debate with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was not intentional. Vance, 40, was repeatedly seen looking at the CBS News camera while Walz answered questions from the moderators on Tuesday. Social media users compared his actions to Jim Halpert from the TV show “The Office,”…
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Hero dog Gita saves elderly owner after fall in Washington woods
A heroic rescue dog named Gita saved her elderly owner’s life in Washington. After her owner fell and severely injured himself in the woods, Gita led authorities to his location. On 25 September, a deputy found Gita sitting on a road in a remote area of Stevens County. The deputy tried to get Gita into his vehicle but was unsuccessful.…
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Trump raises over $160m in September from small donations
Donald Trump, the former President, raised over $160 million last month, primarily through small-dollar donations, according to his campaign on Wednesday. This brings his total cash on hand to $283 million, just over a month before Election Day. Senior Advisor Brian Hughes highlighted the grassroots support, saying, “President Trump continues to inspire millions of everyday Americans to join his America…
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NYC schools chancellor resigns amid federal investigation
David Banks, the New York City Schools Chancellor, is set to resign from his position in the coming weeks, earlier than initially expected. His retirement announcement on 25 September came shortly after federal agents searched the residence he shares with Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. A source familiar with the situation revealed that the mayor and his team decided that Melissa…
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Politico’s Ryan Lizza on leave amid harassment allegations
Political journalist Ryan Lizza is on leave from Politico following accusations of harassment and blackmail by his former fiancée, New York magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi. Politico announced Tuesday night that Lizza would step aside during an investigation into the allegations, which surfaced in a court filing. According to the filing, Nuzzi, 31, alleges that Lizza, 50, harassed her after their…
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Kentucky judge killed by former sheriff, court video shows
A video showing the killing of a Kentucky judge in his chambers was played during a court hearing for the former sheriff charged with the murder. Prosecutors presented the short video clip during the preliminary hearing for Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines. The footage showed the alleged moments when Stines opened fire on 54-year-old District Judge Kevin Mullins on…
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Nude Trump effigy hung from crane near Las Vegas removed
A 43-foot-tall nude effigy of Donald Trump hung from a construction crane near Las Vegas for less than 48 hours before it was taken down. The statue, placed a mile or two off Interstate 15 and near Love’s Travel Stop, attracted attention on Saturday and Sunday. It stood 27.5 miles from the Trump International Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.…
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Cuomo over nursing home deaths
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding his management of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Families of deceased nursing home residents filed the lawsuit in early 2022, accusing Cuomo’s administration of underreporting fatalities. Cuomo’s spokesperson, Rich Azzopardi, stated, “The debate over COVID in nursing homes has been distorted for…
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Trump’s Detroit campaign targets black voters with local pastors
In Detroit, Donald Trump’s campaign intensified efforts to rally black voters by organising an event in downtown Detroit. Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180Church, who gained attention at the Republican National Convention, hosted the roundtable on Thursday. The initiative sought to channel Republican outreach through trusted black community leaders. Sewell, a lifelong Republican, revealed his political stance publicly when Trump visited…
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Boy’s dog waste business funds kitten adoption
A young boy from Rhode Island has turned his love for animals into a profitable venture, allowing him to adopt a kitten. Luca Aprin, a six-year-old from Warwick, used earnings from his dog waste collection business, “Poopa Scoopa Luca,” to bring home Pebble, a shelter cat. Luca understands the importance of his work, acknowledging that many people dislike cleaning up…
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Country music legend Kris Kristofferson dies at 88
Grammy-winning country music artist and actor Kris Kristofferson has passed away at the age of 88. Kristofferson’s family announced his death on Saturday in a statement on his official Facebook account. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully,” the statement read on Sunday. The family expressed their gratitude for…
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JFK motorcade footage sells for US$137,500 at auction
A recently surfaced home video capturing former President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade en route to a Dallas hospital on November 22, 1963, after he was fatally shot, fetched US$137,500 at auction on Saturday. An anonymous buyer purchased the film at an auction in Boston, Massachusetts. The film was offered by RR Auction, according to reports. Bobby Livingston, the auction house’s…
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Texas agents capture two Tren de Aragua gang members
Homeland Security agents in Texas captured two Venezuelan nationals, identified as members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, known for its violent activities across the United States. On Friday, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Antonio revealed that special agents had arrested the two individuals in San Antonio on September 19, during an operation targeting the notorious gang. The agency…
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SpaceX launches falcon rocket to rescue stranded astronauts
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with two crew members to deliver the Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission aims to bring back astronauts stranded by Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule next year. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were launched on the Starliner in June. The capsule faced thruster problems and…
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DoJ sues Alabama over voter roll purge before election
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a lawsuit against Alabama and its chief election official for allegedly removing voters from the election rolls too close to the November election. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen revealed last month that 3,251 individuals with previously issued noncitizen identification numbers had their voter registrations inactivated. The National Voter Registration Act bars the…
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China warns against escalating Ukraine conflict at UNGA
Three days before China’s government marks its 75th anniversary, the country’s foreign minister cautioned global leaders against escalating the conflict in Ukraine. On Saturday, he reiterated China’s dedication to shuttle diplomacy to help resolve the war. “The top priority is to commit to no expansion of the battlefield… China is committed to playing a constructive role,” Wang Yi stated. He…
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Benghazi attack orchestrator resentenced to 28 years
Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the orchestrator behind the 2012 lethal attack on a U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was resentenced to 28 years in prison on Thursday. Despite federal prosecutors’ appeals for a 60-year sentence, citing the original 22-year term as “unreasonably low,” the court settled on 28 years. In 2017, Khatallah was found guilty of four charges, including providing material…
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Florida, and the Carolinas obliterated by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States as a Category 4 storm on Thursday, resulting in widespread devastation. The powerful hurricane caused the deaths of at least 40 people and left over 4.8 million homes without power across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. When Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, it brought intense winds of 225 kilometres per…
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Rogan warns Harris-Walz victory threatens free speech
Joe Rogan issued a stark warning regarding free speech if Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, succeed in the November election, stating that the Democratic ticket threatens the First Amendment. During a discussion with former Navy SEAL and ex-CIA contractor Shawn Ryan on his podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ released Thursday, Rogan expressed concerns over increasing…
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Arkansas parents arrested for selling baby for US$1,000 and beer
A couple from Arkansas was detained after allegedly attempting to sell their two-month-old baby for US$1,000 and a six-pack of beer at a campground. Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, face felony charges for endangering the welfare of a minor and trying to accept compensation for relinquishing a minor. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the…
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Trump predicted NYC Mayor Adams’ indictment within a year
Former President Trump claimed he had predicted that New York City Mayor Eric Adams would face an indictment within a year and stressed the need for an honest Justice Department. Trump addressed reporters inside Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday afternoon, answering questions on various topics including the Ukraine conflict, Iran, and Adams’ recent indictment. A Manhattan grand…
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Man sentenced to life for NYC antiques dealer’s murder
Alex Ray Scott, 28, was sentenced to 22 years-to-life in prison on Thursday for the murder of New York City antiques dealer Kenneth Savinski. This sentencing comes months after Scott received a separate sentence in Oklahoma for another killing involving decapitation. Scott, who began transitioning into a woman while in jail, was convicted of murdering 64-year-old Savinski in January 2020.…
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Bronx fruit vendor fatally attacked with baseball bat
The widow of a Bronx fruit vendor who was fatally attacked with a baseball bat earlier this month has called the incident an “injustice.” In an exclusive interview, Maciel Vasquez described her late husband, Leslie Sanchez, 56, as an honest and diligent man who kept to himself. Sanchez was attacked on East Fordham Road near the Grand Concourse in Morris…
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Shipbuilder alerts DOJ to faulty welds on navy vessels
Newport News Shipbuilding has informed the Department of Justice about potentially deliberate faulty welds on non-critical parts of active submarines and aircraft carriers. This information came to light through a report on Thursday. Internal quality checks at the shipbuilding company identified the substandard welds, with preliminary findings suggesting intentional errors. A statement from the company outlined their immediate response: “After…
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Alan Eugene Miller executed with nitrogen gas in Alabama
Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was executed using nitrogen gas at a prison in southern Alabama on Thursday. Convicted of killing three men in 1999, Miller was pronounced dead at 6:38 p.m. local time. He exhibited shaking and trembling on the gurney for about two minutes, followed by gasping breaths for six minutes. Miller’s victims were Lee Holdbrooks, Christopher Scott Yancy,…
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Nasa and Boeing dispute involvement in Titan submersible development
Stockton Rush, the co-founder and CEO of OceanGate, claimed that NASA and aerospace manufacturers helped develop the carbon fibre hull of the Titan submersible. However, a NASA official stated the agency had minimal involvement. A Boeing official also noted that the aerospace manufacturer’s advice was disregarded. Justin Jackson, a NASA materials engineer, explained that the agency planned to assist in…
