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South Dakota Deputy Dies After Line-of-Duty Shooting
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Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, 26, died Monday after being shot in the line of duty in Sioux Falls on Friday. Suspect Brandon Oetken faces three counts each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault against law enforcement, and officials and community members have paid tribute to Frank.
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US Stabbing Cases Bring Sentences, Murder Pleas
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— Oct 7, 2026
Two articles report that Pedro Munoz pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2022 fatal stabbing of Marcos Guzman Reyes on a Ventura bike path; he is expected to receive 26 years to life in prison. Separate cases resulted in prison sentences for fatal or serious stabbings in Kansas City and Park Rapids, while a Portland murder defendant pleaded not guilty and claims self-defense.
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Mother’s Boyfriend Convicted in Wichita Toddler Murder
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— Oct 7, 2026
A Wichita jury convicted Bernardo Gonzalez-Mejia of first-degree murder, child abuse and aggravated child endangerment in the 2019 death of 2-year-old Jacob Aviles, who was in his care. Jacob’s mother was also convicted in the case; Gonzalez-Mejia remains in custody pending sentencing.
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Murder Accomplice’s Parole Hearing Set for 2031
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— Oct 6, 2026
Tadaryl Shipp, Christa Pike’s accomplice in the 1995 torture and murder of Colleen Slemmer, is serving life in prison plus 25 years; because he was 17 at the time, he was not eligible for the death penalty. His first parole request was denied in 2025, and his next hearing is scheduled for October 2031.
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
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Baxter Suspect Charged; Spokane Stabbing Suspect Arrested
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A 23-year-old Baxter Springs man, Tramone Howard-Hill, is being held without bond on an attempted first-degree murder charge after a targeted stabbing left the victim with multiple wounds. The victim has improved from critical to stable condition, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Man Charged After Fatal Fenton Road-Rage Shooting
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A road-rage confrontation in Fenton, Missouri, ended with 43-year-old Philip J. Dodson shot and killed; 71-year-old Michael F. Miller was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Investigators say Miller admitted to the shooting, and authorities consider the incident isolated with no ongoing threat to the public as they continue reviewing evidence.
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Women plead guilty, convicted in separate child deaths
World
— Oct 5, 2026
In separate child homicide cases, a Missouri woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and assault for the 2020 death of a 4-year-old girl, while a Colorado jury convicted Samantha Kimberly of first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of her 3-year-old son and abuse of another child. In an unrelated Illinois case, Laura Acree pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in connection with a 2020 murder.
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Exorcist: Martyrs Trailer Puts Johansson’s Son at Risk
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The first trailer for Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist: Martyrs introduces Scarlett Johansson as detective Julie Miller, pulled back into a ritual-murder investigation linked to a satanic killer she helped convict. The film takes a police-procedural approach that gradually points toward supernatural evil and is set for theatrical release March 12, 2027.
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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty in Hiker’s 15-Stab Murder
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— Oct 5, 2026
Zion Teasley pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of hiker Lauren Heike in Phoenix, avoiding the death penalty under a deal that calls for life in prison. Heike’s family supported the plea agreement to avoid the trauma of a trial; authorities have described the attack as apparently random but said their investigation was not concluded.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical altercation that ended with Diddy sustaining a severe head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey around 1 a.m. Saturday to a hospital for treatment. People magazine confirmed he wa
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Teen Charged in Fatal Las Cruces Hit-and-Run
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— Oct 6, 2026
A teenager was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery after allegedly striking and killing another teen with a vehicle at a Las Cruces trailer park. Authorities said the incident followed a dispute, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Former Paramedic Convicted in Wife, Father-in-Law Killings
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A Montgomery County jury convicted Matthew Konen of first-degree murder in his father-in-law’s 2021 death and criminally negligent homicide in his wife’s death. Prosecutors argued financial pressures motivated the killings, while the defense claimed Konen acted in self-defense; he is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13, 2027.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Charlotte Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Park Shooting
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— Oct 7, 2026
Police arrested Morris Crawford in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Ebon Bell at Tryon Hills Park in north Charlotte. Crawford is charged with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm as a felon; police said he confessed and linked the shooting to an argument the night before.
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Pentagon Plans First Military Execution Since 1961
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Debate over what it means to be “pro-life” spans disputes over whether women who obtain abortions should face prosecution, how Catholic voters should weigh abortion and other issues, and whether opposition to abortion ignores broader social costs. One Catholic writer argues that the Trump administration’s support for executing and potentially livestreaming a convicted mass murderer undermines the GOP’s claim to the pro-life label, while other writers defend or criticize pro-life positions on abortion and voting.
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Teasley Pleads Guilty in Phoenix Murder, Avoids Death
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— Oct 2, 2026
Zion Teasley pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Lauren Heike, who was stabbed 15 times on a north Phoenix hiking trail; DNA and other forensic evidence linked him to the crime. The plea removes the possibility of a death sentence, with Teasley set to receive life in prison and also pleading guilty in a separate child sexual exploitation case.
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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers
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Texarkana Woman Charged in Fatal Apartment Stabbing
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— Oct 5, 2026
Kimberly Rankins, 38, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after Telem Fairchild, 29, was found dead with a stab wound outside the Ozan Gardens apartments in Texarkana, Arkansas. Police say the two had been involved in a physical altercation the night before; Rankins is being held on a $750,000 bond, and the case remains under investigation.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Chicago Woman Charged in 7-Year-Old’s Fatal Stabbing
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— Oct 4, 2026
A 48-year-old woman, Shavon Gayden, has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she fatally stabbed 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon on a South Side Chicago sidewalk; bystanders detained Gayden, and the motive remains unclear. Court records cited in local reporting show Gayden had prior battery cases and an outstanding felony warrant.
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Kentucky babysitter charged with murder after baby found dead in couch
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— Sep 18, 2026
Investigations into babysitter-related deaths across Kentucky and North Carolina reveal alleged abuse and deception, with Elijah Mayes charged with murder after an 11-month-old, Grayson Walton, was found dead inside a couch in Kentucky and authorities saying he fabricates an alibi. In North Carolina, Shidae Sellers faces first-degree murder charges after a 7-month-old, Julien Grayson, died from severe head injuries reportedly sustained while in her care.
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Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming
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— Sep 17, 2026
A Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.
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Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Charged With Murdering Wife
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— Feb 3, 2026
William Stevenson, the ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, was arrested and charged on Tuesday with murdering his wife, Linda. Stevenson was facing a first-degree murder charge in Delaware several weeks after…
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Authorities arrested a Chinese national studying at a U.S. university after she allegedly poisoned a rival classmate’s cup of tea and then attempted to flee the country.
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$10 Million Lottery Winner Convicted of Murder
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— May 31, 2022
After winning a $10 million lottery prize in 2017, a North Carolina man has been convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. According to the News & Observer, a jury convicted Michael Todd Hill of first-degree murder…
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Paramedics Charged with First-Degree Murder After Patient Dies at Hospital
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— Jan 15, 2023
Two emergency medical services workers face first-degree murder charges for the December death of a patient they transported to a hospital. Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley face charges over the Dec. 18 death of Earl…
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Girl, 9, Eaten Alive by Lice – Mom, Grandma Charged with 1st-Degree Murder
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— Jun 12, 2022
Two Arizona women who were at first charged with child abuse have now been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 9-year-old girl. The girl, who was not identified, died on March 22…
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New Year’s Lie Ends in Murder Conviction For Brian Walshe
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— Dec 15, 2025
What was first reported as a mysterious New Year’s Day disappearance has now been formally labeled a murder, as a Massachusetts jury delivered a decisive verdict against the man at the center of the case. According to…
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Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Is Receiving Love Letters in Prison
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— Apr 5, 2023
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh appears to be receiving support from admirers. Fox News shared letters Murdaugh received from admirers that were first obtained by FitsNews. “I know you don’t know me but it’s on my…
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California’s High-Price Petroleum Virus May Spread Across The West, Analyst Says
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 2h
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