Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger’s long-shot attempts to have the indictment against him dismissed over lack of evidence and flaws in the grand jury process have been denied – clearing a set of hurdles delaying the trial. Kohberger, 29, is facing four charges of first-degree murder and a burglary …
Read More »Federal appeals court revises test for determining who is American Indian in criminal cases
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Attorneys in federal cases stemming from crimes on American Indian reservations have new guidance on what’s needed to prove a defendant is Indian. Federal authorities have jurisdiction over major crimes on tribal land when the victim, suspect or both are American Indian. A two-part test determines who …
Read More »Snow falls off Boston-area ice rink roof buries 1 man, pummels 4 other people
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Snow falling off a Boston-area ice rink roof buried a man and pummeled four other people Wednesday as they were walking on a path near the rink, police said. The man was partially dug out by his brother and a rink employee before firefighters arrived to free …
Read More »Pentagon asks for $114M to spend on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in 2024
The Department of Defense (DOD) is requesting approximately $114 million to finance its latest round of diversity initiatives. The DOD plans to use the funds for “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” (DEIA) programs in fiscal year 2024. “The FY 2024 President’s Budget request demonstrates the DoD’s commitment to DEIA and …
Read More »Paige Spiranac zeroes in on risqué tagline during Q&A, dishes on relationship with LPGA pros
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac took a cue from one of her followers during a question-and-answer segment on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday. One person asked whether Spiranac thought “people actually look at you for golf info” and noted that they only like her for her “t—s.” Spiranac turned it around …
Read More »Manhunt on for Tennessee quadruple murder suspect who DA says was out on bond for 2024 attempted murder charge
Authorities have revealed that the man accused of killing four people in Tennessee was out on bond when the incident happened, after he was charged with attempted first-degree murder in 2024. A manhunt is underway for 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, who allegedly killedJames M. Wilson, 21, Adrianna Williams, 20, Cortney …
Read More »Missouri teacher on leave over OnlyFans account: 'Knew this day was coming'
A Missouri high school teacher was placed on leave after district officials found out she had an OnlyFans account. Brianna Coppage, 28, is an English teacher at St. Clair High School and told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that she was placed on leave after an interview with two administrators. Coppage …
Read More »Hamas captured American mom, daughter on Israel trip, rabbi says
A mother and daughter from the suburbs of Chicago were taken hostage by Hamas during their trip to Israel to celebrate a Jewish holiday season and a birthday party, according to their rabbi. Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter, Natalie Raanan, traveled to Nahal Oz in Israel, about a mile …
Read More »PLO lawyers: $218 million verdict in Israel bombings should not be boosted to over $1 billion
NEW YORK – Lawyers for Palestinian authorities say victims of terror attacks in Israel more than a decade ago are not entitled to boost a $218 million jury award to more than a billion dollars. Attorneys for the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority filed papers in Manhattan federal …
Read More »Officials: 'Loud explosive device' at California school leaves 18 students with minor injuries
MENIFEE, Calif. – Eighteen students have received minor injuries when they were exposed to a “loud explosive device” at a school in Southern California. Authorities couldn’t provide further information about the blast. Riverside County firefighters were called at 11 a.m. Friday to Ethan Chase Middle School in Menifee, a city …
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