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Alleged accomplice accused of helping disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh enters plea deal
A former banker and alleged accomplice of disgraced legal scion, Alex Murdaugh, has agreed to a guilty plea in helping with some of his financial crimes. Court records obtained by WCIV show that Russell Laffitte pleaded guilty to several federal fraud charges last week and will spend five years in…
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Previously deported Brazilian woman charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts child
A Brazilian woman in the United States illegally and charged with sex crimes against a Massachusetts child has been handed over to federal custody, authorities said Monday. Ilma Leandro De Oliveira, 53, was arrested in Falmouth, 70 miles south of Boston, on March 20 by agents with U.S. Immigration and…
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Menendez brothers' aunt hospitalized after DA shares graphic photos in court: 'There was no warning'
An elderly aunt of Lyle and Erik Menendez is in intensive care after prosecutors showed graphic crime scene images during the brothers’ hearing on Friday, according to a spokesperson for the family. The Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition, a family-led initiative advocating for the release of the brothers, is calling…
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Intruder arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota months after killing of CEO Brain Thompson
An intruder was arrested Monday near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnesota, months after the company’s CEO was gunned down in New York City. The unidentified suspect was spotted around 11 a.m. in a parking lot outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate campus in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka, city spokesman Andy Wittenborg told…
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Pennsylvania governor's mansion arson suspect Cody Balmer displays bizarre behavior before court arraignment
The suspect accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend was arraigned on Monday, where he stuck his tongue out at reporters trying to ask him questions. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resident Cody Balmer entered the court on Monday evening. Speaking to Judge Dale Klein, Balmer identified…
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Pennsylvania governor's mansion arson suspect Cody Balmer was out on bail at time of firebombing
The suspect accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion over the weekend was out on bail when he allegedly committed the crime, Fox News has learned. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resident Cody Balmer, 38, made bail and was due in court later this week over a 2023 simple assault…
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ICE, ATF capture fugitive in multinational manhunt wanted for 'brutal murder' in the Caribbean
A fugitive wanted in connection with a murder has been captured by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, after escaping custody twice in the Caribbean. On April 4, Orville Andrew Pernell, a 32-year-old Jamaican citizen, was apprehended by ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms…
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Jeff Bezos takes a tumble while circling Blue Origin capsule carrying fiancée: Watch
Blue Origin founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos was seen taking a tumble in Texas as he walked around the New Shepard space capsule after it returned his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and others to Earth on Monday. The Blue Origin rocket blasted off into space Monday morning…
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Rachel Morin murder: Jury to decide fate of illegal immigrant accused of killing jogger
A Maryland jury on Monday began deliberations in the case against Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, the illegal immigrant accused of raping and murdering Bel Air woman Rachel Morin in August 2023. Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, was jogging along the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel-Air, a quaint community northeast…
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Suspect in custody after overnight fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home
Pennsylvania State Police said during a news conference that a person is in custody regarding the fire set to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Sunday. Police had stated that the arsonist had caused a “significant amount of damage” to Shapiro’s home. Shapiro said during a news…
White House releases results of President Trump’s physical, stating he ‘remains in excellent health’
The White House released the results of President Trump’s annual physical on Sunday, with White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella detailing in a memo that the president remains in “excellent health.” The president underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, which included diagnostic and…
House GOP adopts budget blueprint for President Trump’s agenda
On Thursday, the House adopted a revised budget blueprint for President Trump’s agenda after Republican leaders and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., muscled conservative holdouts who had threatened to sink the measure. Johnson told reporters after the vote: “It’s a good day in the House. I told you not to doubt…
6 killed after tour helicopter plunges into NYC’s Hudson River
Story updated: An executive of the European technology company Siemens, as well as his wife and young children, were identified as those on board the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday, leaving no survivors. Law enforcement sources told ABC News that Agustin Escobar, his…
Wife of Weezer bassist shot by police, arrested for attempted murder after allegedly pointing gun at LAPD
Best-selling author Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by the police in Los Angeles, and later was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at LAPD officers from her front yard. Authorities said that the 51-year-old Lauren (identified by police as…
Four teen suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that left 3 dead and 3 wounded
Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that four teenagers are in custody following a shooting during an illegal gun sale and robbery in northeastern Virginia on Tuesday evening that left three people dead and three others injured. The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office received calls about a shooting just outside of Fredericksburg, in the…
Trump administration freezes $1B in federal funding for Cornell, $790M for Northwestern
The White House confirmed that more than $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University have been frozen while the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at both schools. A Trump administration official said “the money was frozen in connection with several ongoing, credible,…
Stock market slides as U.S. prepares to impose 104% tariff on China
The stock market slid on Tuesday at closing, after a rally that had sent the S&P 500 and Nasdaq up more than 4% earlier in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 320 points – or 0.8%; while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index dropped 2.2%, and the S&P…
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration’s firing of 16,000 probationary federal employees across six agencies and departments to go forward. The high court’s 7-2 decision blocks a ruling from a lower court judge that required the government to temporarily reinstate more than 16,000 probationary employees (per CNN). In…
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Rory McIlroy completes grand slam after winning first Masters Tournament
Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a ‘sudden-death’ playoff round to win his first green jacket at the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland overcame a shaky start in the final round to become only the sixth golfer to complete the career…
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups agrees to multi-year contract extension
The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Sunday that head coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The move comes six days after the Trail Blazers reached a multi-year extension with general manager Joe Cronin, who took over as GM after Neil Olshey was dismissed @six months after…
2025 Masters: Justin Rose takes early lead, Scottie Scheffler closely behind in first round
The 89th playing of the Masters began on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, which kicked-off with the annual ceremonial tee shot from Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson. As the quest for the iconic green jacket began, England veteran Justin Rose took an early lead finished…
Indianapolis Colts release kicker Matt Gay after two seasons
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday that they have released kicker Matt Gay after two seasons with the team. The Colts save $2.75 million against the salary cap with the move, which also results in a $4 million dead money charge for the team. Gay’s release makes Spencer Shrader the…
Georgia basketball freshman Asa Newell declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft
Georgia freshman Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA draft, per his agents at Excel Sports Management. Asa’s father Justin Newell also confirmed the with the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday that Newell is turning pro after one college season. The Georgia basketball freshman arrived from Montverde (Fla.) Academy as one of…
Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells shares update after suffering fall, broken wrist vs. Hornets
Memphis Grizzlies starting guard Jaylen Wells shared an update on his injuries after taking a hard fall during Tuesday’s 124-100 victory against the Charlotte Hornets. The incident took place in the second quarter after Wells caught an outlet pass from Ja Morant and was driving towards the basket; as he…
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles to join TCU after pulling out of WNBA Draft
Sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday that Notre Dame star guard Olivia Miles has committed to TCU for the 2025-26 season. TCU went 34-4 this season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament and were the ones to end Notre Dame’s season. Miles — the projected No.…
Tennis legend Billie Jean King becomes first female athlete to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Tennis legend Billie Jean King made history by becoming the first female athlete to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the new sports entertainment category. King’s star was the 2,807th to be dedicated on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King wrote in a social media post:…
Florida rallies to defeat Houston, wins third NCAA basketball championship
Florida overcame a 12-point second-half deficit and won its third national championship, defeating Houston 65-63 on Monday night. Florida’s Will Richard had 18 points, and Walter Clayton Jr. finished with 11 points, with seven assists, five rebounds and the title-sealing defensive closeout with seconds remaining; he shared after the game:…
Entertainment Headlines
See Penn Badgley in the Season 5 preview of Netflix’s ‘You’
Netflix is teasing the Season 5 of You, which premieres on the streaming service April 24 — which will also be the show’s final season. In the preview for Season 5 of You, viewers hear the voice of Penn Badgley’s character, Joe, seemingly addressing his wife, Kate (portrayed by Charlotte…
Kate Hudson’s ‘Running Point’ to return for Season 2 on Netflix
Just weeks after its debut, Netflix has renewed Kate Hudson’s sports comedy, “Running Point” for Season 2. The streamer made the announcement on Netflix’s official X account, in which series star Hudson said, “A good basketball team owner knows when to listen to the fans. So we hear you, and…
Netflix cancels ‘The Recruit’ after two seasons
Netflix has canceled its spy adventure The Recruit after two seasons. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news. Season 2 only consisted of six episodes, rather than eight in its first season. Created by Alexi Hawley, The Recruit starred Noah Centineo, Laura Haddock, Colton Dunn and Aarti Mann,…
See Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the trailer for ‘Materialists’
Celine Song’s upcoming rom-com Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, will arrive in theaters June 13, and now A24 has released the first trailer for the film. Written, directed and produced by Song, Materialists is a romantic comedy that follows a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker…
‘The Last of Us’ renewed for third season ahead of Season 2 premiere
Warner Bros. announced Wednesday that HBO Max’s The Last of Us has been renewed for Season 3, ahead of Season 2’s premiere this Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT. The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie, takes its inspiration from the video game franchise.…
Zendaya to play Ronnie Spector in biopic directed by Barry Jenkins
Zendaya has signed on to portray legendary singer Ronnie Spector in the upcoming biopic ‘Be My Baby’, helmed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins for A24. Zendaya, who has been attached to the project since 2020, will portray the ’60s music icon in the biographical drama. Before Spector passed away in…
See Rami Malek in the trailer for ‘The Amateur’
Rami Malek plays a CIA code-breaker on a quest for revenge against the terrorists who killed his wife in the official trailer for The Amateur. The film’s official poster was revealed on social media with the caption: “Tickets are now on sale for #TheAmateur, starring Academy Award® winner Rami Malek…
Lizzo to play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in new Amazon MGM Studios biopic ‘Rosetta’
Deadline reports that Lizzo will play trailblazing gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming biopic from Amazon MGM Studios, titled “Rosetta”. “Rosetta” — from writers Natalie Chaidez (“The Flight Attendant”) and Kwynn Perry (“Tigerbelles”) — will tell the story of how Tharpe became known as the ‘Godmother of Rock…
‘Stranger Things’ star Sadie Sink joins Tom Holland for ‘Spider-Man 4’
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink will join Tom Holland in the fourth ‘Spider-Man’ film, set a theatrical release for July 31, 2026. Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is helming the film, that is currently untitled. Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna penned the…