South Florida crypto kingpin pleads guilty in alleged $245M theft conspiracy
A South Florida man at the center of a $245 million cryptocurrency theft scheme pleaded guilty after prosecutors said the operation fueled a life of luxury.
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Mother accused of killing son on autism spectrum in their NYC home
A New York mother was accused of killing her 25-year-old son, who was found with deadly wounds inside the family’s home, authorities said.
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Man dies after falling into father's grave following friend's funeral: reports
A Brazilian man was reportedly killed when a concrete structure above his father's grave collapsed after he went to a friend's funeral at the same cemetery.Adil...
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‘Yellowstone’ star Forrie J. Smith shares personal story ahead of Ben Richey Celebrity Rodeo in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A little grit, a helping hand and someone who believes in you can make all the difference. It's a message “Yellowstone” actor Forrie J. Smith knows firsthand. Smith, best known for portraying Lloyd Pierce on the hit television series “Yellowstone,” is...
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31-year-old Kentucky woman accused of committing incest, sodomizing child: reports
A 31-year-old Kentucky woman was accused of sexually abusing a child, with charges including first-degree sodomy and incest, according to reports.
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Registered sex offender tried to enroll at high school by posing as teenage girl: reports
A registered sex offender from Oregon was reportedly accused of trying to enroll at a Minnesota high school by posing as a homeless 17-year-old girl.
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France deploys 70,000 police, elite units to head off protests, riots
France flooded the streets with security forces Saturday as protesters returned to cities nationwide, and officials moved aggressively.
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Pres. Trump expected to vote in person in Palm Beach after casting mail ballot in March
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to vote early in person in Palm Beach County on Saturday, according to a White House official,...
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New World Screwworm | Flesh-eating parasite detected in US wildlife for first time: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detection of New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife, identifying the parasite in an elk harvested in Texas....
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Iranian assassination plots targeting American officials are in 'advanced stages': reports
Iran has "substantially increased" efforts to target U.S. diplomats abroad, with lethal plots believed to be in "advanced stages" in the Middle East.
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'Eat grandma' | Bill Maher explains why he thinks young Americans want socialism
Comedian Bill Maher argued that younger Americans are drawn to socialism partly because they resent the government benefits available to senior citizens....
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'Fake News': Trump denies plan to remove White House press room, calls suggestion 'stupid'
Trump said there are no plans to remove the White House press briefing room and restore the swimming pool that once occupied the space beneath it.
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DPS Trooper shot in San Angelo; suspects in custody
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was shot and seriously injured Friday afternoon.