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Attorneys press California court to give Nick Reiner access to trust fund

Attorneys for Nick Reiner on Monday urged a judge to allow him to use his $1.5 million trust fund to pay for his defense against charges that he killed

Attorneys press California court to give Nick Reiner access to trust fund
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Human remains discovered miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home not connected to case so far, sheriff’s department says

Human remains discovered miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home not connected to case so far, sheriff’s department says

Human remains discovered miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home not connected to case so far, sheriff’s department says
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Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building

A U.S. judge has blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington

Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
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ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration

President Donald Trump says vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial

Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
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Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed indefinitely

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight
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Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'

Lawyers have given opening statements in Florida in the trial of a man charged with arranging the murder of a Microsoft design manager

Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'
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Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial effectively postponed

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial effectively postponed

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial effectively postponed
Crime|Education|Europe|World

'Rest in Power': Thousands gather in London for vigil honouring academic Arday

Thousands attended a vigil in central London on Monday for Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge sociology professor who was found dead on Friday

'Rest in Power': Thousands gather in London for vigil honouring academic Arday
Business|Crime

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial is postponed after federal guilty plea

Luigi Mangione's trial on New York state murder and weapons charges over the 2024 killing of a health insurance CEO was postponed on Monday

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial is postponed after federal guilty plea
Crime|Health|US

Family says Massachusetts mother who killed children struggled with mental illness

The mother and sister of Lindsay Clancy testified on Monday that the Massachusetts woman had mental health struggles and professed to thoughts of harming herself and

Family says Massachusetts mother who killed children struggled with mental illness
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege

He watched from thousands of miles away on a

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Los Angeles gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury

A former street gang leader orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in retribution for the beating of his nephew, a

Los Angeles gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park
Crime|Political

Democratic congressman under investigation by House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic congressman under investigation by House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic congressman under investigation by House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations
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Mom and sister testify about Lindsay Clancy's declining mental state before she killed her children

The defense has begun calling witnesses in the trial of Lindsay Clancy

Mom and sister testify about Lindsay Clancy's declining mental state before she killed her children
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Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
Crime|Economy|Technology

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons

The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
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Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial

Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial
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Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine

A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election

Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
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US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case

Rebuffing President Donald Trump for a second time, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear his appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of E.

US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
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Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent

A senior member of Russia's liberal Yabloko party was sentenced on Monday to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for condemning the war in Ukraine,

Russia jails anti-war politician for 11 years in further clampdown on dissent
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US civil rights group joins team seeking answers in death of Black teen Nolan Wells

The NAACP announced on Monday it had joined the legal team representing the family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen whose body

US civil rights group joins team seeking answers in death of Black teen Nolan Wells
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Woodland pharmacy says storefront was smashed and painted with anti-gay slur

Woodland pharmacy says storefront was smashed and painted with anti-gay slur

Woodland pharmacy says storefront was smashed and painted with anti-gay slur
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

Wildfire near Anadarko forces evacuations and threatens homes

Wildfire near Anadarko forces evacuations and threatens homes

Wildfire near Anadarko forces evacuations and threatens homes
Crime|Environment|US

'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two

'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two

'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two
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‘He’s needed and missed’: Alabaster prays for beloved missing man's return during search efforts

‘He’s needed and missed’: Alabaster prays for beloved missing man's return during search efforts

‘He’s needed and missed’: Alabaster prays for beloved missing man's return during search efforts
Crime|Economy|Political

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy

President Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy
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Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week

Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year

Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
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Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections

Zambian police arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections last week, accusing them of posing a threat to state security, the government

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections
Arts|Crime|Food|World

In Bangkok's gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark

Loaves of sourdough bread now fill the display window of Suchart and Friends Gun, a firearms shop-turned-bakery in Bangkok's

In Bangkok's gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark
Crime|Entertainment|US

Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

The Supreme Court has again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a $5 million jury verdict in favor of writer E

Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Crime|World

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly exchanged messages with an impostor posing as U.S. President Donald Trump's chief of staff

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali troops push militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting

Somali federal troops drove opposition forces out of one of the country's biggest cities, Baidoa, on Monday, following heavy clashes that left many people dead, residents

Somali troops push militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting
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US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports

U.S. federal prosecutors looking into billionaire Mark Walter's empire are focused on four businesses that served as intermediaries between insurance companies he controlled, the

US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|World

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Egypt?

Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas chief who met U.S. envoy Jared Kushner,

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Egypt?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff
Crime|Election|US

In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map

In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bethel Park police seek suspect after kittens thrown from car: "It was horrific"

Bethel Park police seek suspect after kittens thrown from car: "It was horrific"

Bethel Park police seek suspect after kittens thrown from car: "It was horrific"
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.
Business|Crime|Lifestyle

A Microsoft exec was gunned down in the middle of the road. Prosecutors say it was an elaborate plot

A Microsoft exec was gunned down in the middle of the road. Prosecutors say it was an elaborate plot

A Microsoft exec was gunned down in the middle of the road. Prosecutors say it was an elaborate plot
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally
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Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show

Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that were used as evidence to bring

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show
Americas|Crime|World

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America

The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
Crime|Education|Opinion|World

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41