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2024


Murdered NJ prosecutor’s office detective Monica Mosley fought back, shot home invader in the chest

Murdered NJ prosecutor’s office detective Monica Mosley fought back, shot home invader in the chest

The New Jersey prosecutor’s office detective murdered during a home invasion had fought back and shot one of her attackers in the chest before dying of her own injuries, authorities said as they charged four people with the “heinous crime.”


Grief-stricken NYC mom laments shooting of 15-year-old son as 5 teens are fatally shot in less than a week

Grief-stricken NYC mom laments shooting of 15-year-old son as 5 teens are fatally shot in less than a week

He didn’t deserve this,” Shanae Sanders recalled of her slain son as her legs rattled and she tapped her fingers on her thigh before cradling her face in her hands.


GĂ©rard Depardieu won’t appear in court in Paris on sexual assault charges

GĂ©rard Depardieu won’t appear in court in Paris on sexual assault charges

Their call came just weeks after national broadcaster France 2 put out a documentary outlining accusations of sexual misconduct by 16 women against Depardieu, and showed the actor making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea.


Daniel Penny needs a subway-riding jury — and he may not get one

Daniel Penny needs a subway-riding jury — and he may not get one

Fair enough, but this disproportionate self-selection of hourly workers out of the jury pool has an unintended consequence, and a unique implication for the Penny trial: It likely removes those who take the subway every day, relative to those who don’t.


Attorney for Menendez brothers’ uncle says DA trying to ‘rewrite history’ in pursuit to free pair

Attorney for Menendez brothers’ uncle says DA trying to ‘rewrite history’ in pursuit to free pair

“Yet, he has waited until days before the November 5 election, 30 points down in the polls with articles coming about how his failed policies have led to additional murders of innocent people, to release his recommendation for resentencing,” Hochman said.


How Iran-Hamas’ deadly alliance was born — in America

How Iran-Hamas’ deadly alliance was born — in America

They have capitalized on their joint ability to sow discord in the Middle East, disrupt attempts at peace, and sabotage potential for compromise, while pursuing the ultimate goal of annihilating Israel and ending what they see as the United States’ influence in the region.


War was never going to end without death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar — may his nihilistic fanaticism die with him

War was never going to end without death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar — may his nihilistic fanaticism die with him

For the past year, Sinwar has been believed to have surrounded himself in the tunnels of Gaza with some of the Israeli hostages stolen from their homes on 10/7.


Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was preparing for death, left advice for terror group — as experts warn the war ‘has just started’

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was preparing for death, left advice for terror group — as experts warn the war ‘has just started’

Regardless of who Hamas’ new leader will be, the terror group is unlikely to agree to a cease-fire as its fighters aim for a long guerrilla war against Israel, Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, DC, told CNN.


Homelessness, drug addiction drive public safety concerns in Vermont’s largest — and lefty — city: ‘I don’t walk at night’

Homelessness, drug addiction drive public safety concerns in Vermont’s largest — and lefty — city: ‘I don’t walk at night’

City leaders say they are actively engaging with the local community and government to provide better access to mental health facilities, public housing, shelters and drug treatment programs, among other solutions.


The true story of how an active serial killer appeared on ‘The Dating Game’

The true story of how an active serial killer appeared on ‘The Dating Game’

Called “Woman of the Hour” and directed by and starring Anna Kendrick, the film should bring renewed attention to the deviant who slayed his many victims during the same decade as Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy’s more infamous rampages.


Dennis Eckersley’s daughter avoids jail after abandoning baby in sub-zero temperatures

Dennis Eckersley’s daughter avoids jail after abandoning baby in sub-zero temperatures

The charges Eckersley was convicted of — falsifying physical evidence, endangering the welfare of a child, and reckless conduct — would normally call for a four-to-eight-year jail term.


Are academics more likely to answer emails from ‘Melissa’ or ‘Rahul’? The answer may not surprise you

Are academics more likely to answer emails from ‘Melissa’ or ‘Rahul’? The answer may not surprise you

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