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PeopleHannah Kobayashi Has Been Found a Month After Voluntarily Vanishing into Mexico, Family Says: 'Relieved and Grateful'
"This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family," her sister and mom said of their search, during which time her dad also died by suicide
- People
Luigi Mangione Melts Down Outside Court, Shouts at Guards and Onlookers: 'Insult to the Intelligence of the American People!'
Mangione was arrested Monday, Dec. 9, and accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
- Associated Press
Secretly recorded videos are backbone of corruption trial for longest-serving legislative leader
Hours of secretly recorded videos and phone calls have offered a rare glimpse into how the longest-serving legislative leader in American history operated behind closed doors. As the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stretches into its third month, testimony has covered his multiple alleged schemes, from kickbacks involving the state’s largest utility company to Chinatown developments benefiting his private tax firm. Jurors have heard from a congresswoman, former state legislators and the government’s star witness: a former Chicago alderman who secretly wore a wire.
- The Independent
Elon Musk calls homelessness a ‘lie’ and ‘propaganda’ — and Trump is listening
Trump and his billionaire allies are out of touch with a crisis facing more than 600,000 Americans, advocates tell Alex Woodward
- Associated Press
Man who jumped a desk to attack a Nevada judge in the courtroom is sentenced
A man who was captured on video attacking a judge in a Las Vegas courtroom after vaulting over her bench and desk has been sentenced to decades in prison. Deobra Redden was ordered on Tuesday to serve between 26 and 65 years in a Nevada prison for the attack on Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus, KLAS-TV in Las Vegas reported. Redden, 31, pleaded guilty but mentally ill in September to attempted murder and other charges, ending his trial shortly after Holthus had testified that she feared for her life when Redden vaulted over her 4-foot-high (1.2-meter-high) bench and landed on her.
- CBC
Ontario government employee among 17 arrested in alleged home invasion ring
Police say they have arrested 17 people, including an Ontario government employee, connected with an alleged criminal network that's been planning and perpetrating home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking in the Greater Toronto Area.Deputy Chief Alvaro Almeida announced the results of the year-long investigation Monday at a news conference at police headquarters in Aurora, which included a combined 83 charges laid."We have shown once again our commitment to our community, that when c
- CBC
Suspect in Vancouver sucker-punch incident charged in 2 more random attacks
A man allegedly caught on camera sucker-punching a stranger in Vancouver's downtown last month has been charged with assaulting two more people in random attacks in the previous week.Zachary Tyrell Shettell is now facing three assault charges in relation to a series of incidents that have underscored fears about public safety in Vancouver.According to police, Shettell was arrested last week following the release of a video showing a man being punched in the face and knocked to the ground on Nov.
- The Canadian Press
2 Vietnamese police officials sexually attacked young women on visit to New Zealand, authorities say
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have “no doubt” that two Vietnamese officials sexually attacked two young female servers at a restaurant during a visit to the country, but were unable to charge the men before they returned to Vietnam, police said Thursday.
- The Canadian Press
Labour minister says Ottawa will remain on sideline as postal strike nears four weeks
The federal labour minister says the government will remain on the sidelines as the Canada Post strike nears four weeks.
- PA Media: UK News
Sara Sharif’s stepmother said ‘no comment’ when asked if she loved the girl
Sara Sharif, 10, died after suffering more than 25 broken bones and being bitten, burned and restrained, the Old Bailey heard.
- CBC
Whitecourt man shot to death remembered as 'one-in-a-million guy'
A 44-year-old Whitecourt man who was shot down at his workplace over the weekend is being remembered as a loving family man who was a pillar of the northwestern Alberta community.David Beauchesne, a husband, father and local youth hockey coach, was shot to death on Saturday afternoon at the industrial shop near Whitecourt, where he worked as a foreman. Mathew Charles Jackson — a 43-year-old Whitecourt resident and Beauchesne's one-time colleague — has been charged with second-degree murder.The A
- People
Authorities Determine How Grandma Who Fell into Sinkhole Died While Looking for Pet Cat
The body of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was recovered on Dec. 6, three days after she was first reported missing
- People
How Was Night Stalker Richard Ramirez Caught? All About the Angry Mob That Captured the Serial Killer in 1985
After he failed to steal a car, four men beat and held down serial killer Richard Ramirez until police arrived
- The Canadian Press
A Dutch woman who kept a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria is imprisoned for 10 years
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court has convicted a woman of crimes against humanity for keeping a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria and sentenced her to 10 years in prison.
- People
Man Accused of Murdering His Mother, 70, in 'Gruesome Scene,' Before Killing Neighbor After Leaving Chilling Voicemail
Roger Schweda was arraigned on Monday in connection with the deaths of his mother, Shari Schweda, and their neighbor, Thomas Farnsworth
- People
Bride Tragically Killed Days Before Wedding While Hand-Delivering Invitations to Her Ceremony on Motorbike
The couple had been hand-delivering their wedding invitations just ten days from their wedding, scheduled for Dec. 14
- People
See Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel's Rule-Breaking, 'Whimsical' Christmas Decorations in Their L.A. Home
The 'Property Brothers' star shows off he and his fiancee's holiday-cheer-infused family home in a new video tour
- Hello!
Prince William left amused by little boy's portrait highlighting his beard and hairline
The Prince of Wales was given gifts as he visited the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment for a Christmas lunch
- People
11-Year-Old Girl Who Tried to Save Boy, 12, After He Fell Through Ice in New York Park Dies
The Albany Police Department confirmed that the girl, who fell into an icy lake trying to save her classmate, has died
- HuffPost
McDonald's Where Luigi Mangione Was Arrested Gets Bad Yelp Reviews
After a store employee and a customer helped bring the CEO shooting suspect into custody, some people took to Yelp to express their disapproval.