3 bodies discovered in Baja California during search for missing surfers
Mexican authorities discovered three bodies in Santo Tomas, Baja California, on Friday, during an ongoing search for a group of surfers who went missing.
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CBCCalgary lawyer resigns from firm after sending 'disturbing' and 'misogynistic' email
WARNING: This article contains graphic content, including sexualized and vulgar language.A Calgary lawyer has resigned after sending an email described by his firm as "deeply disturbing" in which he twice refers to women as "a person with a vagina" and repeatedly mocks transgender people.Rob Rakochey, who was awarded a King's counsel (KC) title in March in recognition of his contributions to the legal community, resigned this week from his partnership at Field Law, the firm confirmed Thursday.A
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They’ve been stuck for 7 weeks on the ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge. This is what life is like for the Dali crew
It could be weeks or even months before crew members can leave, due to complications beyond their control. Here’s why they’re still confined – and how they’re coping
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3 teen girls expected to plead guilty in swarming death of Kenneth Lee in Toronto, court hears
Three teenage girls are expected to plead guilty in the swarming death of Kenneth Lee near Union Station in December 2022, court heard Friday.The girls, aged 13, 13, and 14, appeared in provincial court in Toronto.Three other girls, aged 15, 16, and 16, are expected to plead not guilty, court heard. Eight teenage girls were initially charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lee's death. They range in age from 13 to 16 years old. Lee, 59, was pronounced dead in hospital on Dec. 18, af
- People
Okla. Mom Texted Son that Dinner Was Ready. Minutes Later, He Allegedly Killed Her, Father and Sister: Police
Jacob Mayhugh, 22, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder
- People
He Was Kidnapped as a Teenager 26 Years Ago. He'd Been Within Sight of His Family's Home the Whole Time: Reports
Omar Bin Omran, now 45, was hidden underneath a haystack in his neighbor's home when he was rescued, according to Algerian media reports
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She couldn't call, so human-trafficking victim texted 911 — and saved herself, officials say
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said a teenager began texting 911 with 'pleas for help' around 3 a.m. on May 9.
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US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
PHOENIX (AP) — Blas Sanchez was nearing the end of a 20-year stretch in an Arizona prison when he was leased out to work at Hickman’s Family Farms, which sells eggs that have ended up in the supply chains of huge companies like McDonald’s, Target and Albertsons. While assigned to a machine that churns chicken droppings into compost, his right leg got pulled into a chute with a large spiraling augur. “I could hear ‘crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch,’” Sanchez said. “I couldn’t feel anything, but I c
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Los Angeles County Explains Why It Won’t Prosecute Diddy Despite Video
REUTERSThe Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has revealed why it won’t be prosecuting Diddy after horrific footage showed him brutally attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a hotel.The office said in an Instagram post that because the alleged attack happened on March 5, 2016, the window to prosecute has lapsed. California’s statute of limitations for simple assault is one year, while aggravated assault is three years. “We are aware of the video that has been circulating online all
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Man who sought revenge for a stolen phone pleads guilty to fire that killed a Senegalese family of 5
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man pleaded guilty Friday to a house fire that killed five members of a Senegalese family in 2020 in a case of misplaced revenge caused by mistakenly tracking his stolen iPhone to the home. Kevin Bui pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder. A plea deal reached between the defendant and prosecutors proposes a sentence of up to 60 years in prison -- 30 years for each count. The maximum penalty for each count of second-degree murder is 48 years and a $1 million
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"It Shouldn't Come Out Of Anyone's Mouth": AAPI Folks Are Revealing The Outrageous Microaggressions They've Experienced IRL, And I'm Seething
"The next day, a manager incredulously asked me, 'Why didn't you tell us you're Filipino? We need more diversity points for our store!' I didn't work there for much longer."
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Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. A photo of 22-year-old Louk's twisted body in the back of a pickup truck ricocheted around the world and brought to light the scale of the militants’ attack on communities in southern Israel. The military identified the other two bodies as those of a 28-year-old woman, Amit Buskila, and a 56-year-old man, It
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Accused serial rapist Richard Mantha in hospital after suffering stroke
Accused serial rapist Richard Mantha has suffered a serious stroke while in custody awaiting the continuation of his sexual assault trial, CBC News has learned. Mantha, 60, faces 20 charges in connection with allegations he drugged and raped women predominantly from Calgary's sex trade. His trial is set to resume in November after he fired his lawyers mid-trial back in January.Mantha suffered the stroke last week, according to a source who says he remains in hospital.Defence lawyer Marc Crerar c
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Ex-wife of Winnipeg serial killer recounts violence, sex assaults, bizarre behaviour
WINNIPEG — A former wife of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki testified Thursday about their violent marriage and how it seemed like he had multiple personalities. The woman said she met Skibicki at Siloam Mission, a Winnipeg homeless shelter, when she was struggling with drug addiction in February 2018. Skibicki was with two other men, she said, and the group invited her back to Skibicki's home. "He said he really likes this one ... referring to me," said the 44-year-old Métis woman, who a
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Canada Post suspends mail delivery, citing 'unsafe conditions' on a block of 20th Street West
Canada Post is suspending its mail delivery to businesses in the 1500 block of 20th Street West in Saskatoon due to "unsafe conditions."It issued a notice on May 13, citing the need for a "delivery safety assessment." The notice said it wanted to ensure the safety of customers and delivery staff."Starting immediately, and for the duration of the assessment, please pick up your mail and parcel deliveries," the notice read.The mail carrier has not specified what the issues are.Among those who rece
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Trump uses CNN commentator to argue he should be found not guilty
Former President Trump on Thursday pointed to recent remarks from a CNN legal analyst to bolster his argument that he should not be found guilty in his hush money trial in New York. Trump, speaking with reporters following a day in court, listed off a series of news outlets and their respective analysts who have…
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2-year-old boy found in makeshift cage, covered in fecal matter; mother arrested
New York troopers arrested a 24-year-old woman after they said her son was found living in deplorable conditions with broken ribs and bruising on his body.
- People
Woman Allegedly Blamed Girl, 15, for Being Sexually Abused, Then Tortured Her and Lit Her on Fire: Police
Latonya Harris and her boyfriend are facing several charges including attempted murder
- People
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Alleged Drug Mule Brendan Paul Will Avoid Jail Time as He Accepts Plea Deal
Paul was charged with felony cocaine possession last month
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Wash. Dad Allegedly Shot 9-Month-Old Son in Head at Point Blank Range as He Slept
Dion Lamont Montgomery allegedly told police he was using PCP when he shot his baby boy, court records show
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'Clapping': Babysitter Claimed Girl, 5, Fell Down Stairs. Then Police Learned How She Really Died
Cheri Marler, 53, was convicted on May 10 of murdering and abusing Annabelle Noles, who was killed in Nov. 2022