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2d ago

Minnesota gubernatorial candidate suspends campaign after daughter is fatally stabbed

Police allege Jeff Johnson's son-in-law is responsible for his 22-year-old daughter's killing.
A St. Cloud Police vehicle.
A St. Cloud Police vehicle.
2d ago

Pitt women's basketball coach told team it made him want to kill himself, lawsuit alleges

A university spokesperson said the allegations of emotional abuse against head coach Tory Verdi and of the school's indifference "are without merit and will be vigorously defended.”
The Cathedral of Learning towers.
The Cathedral of Learning towers.

Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

Instagram’s parent company, Meta, and Google’s YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s
Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s
6d ago

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials

The verdict came after a trial that featured testimony from MLB officials. His lawyer said they plan to work to clear the athlete's name.
Yasiel Puig
Yasiel Puig
6d ago

Luigi Mangione will face state trial in New York on June 8

A New York judge on Friday said. Mangione's trial will start in June, despite his attorneys pleading to push back the date as his federal trial begins in April.
Luigi Mangione.
Luigi Mangione.
7d ago

Top NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna arrested on assault charges

McKenna allegedly punched a victim in the face and broke his jaw. He was released on bail after he was arraigned Wednesday.
Bronze Medal Game, Game 28 Canada vs Finland - 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship
Bronze Medal Game, Game 28 Canada vs Finland - 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship
8d ago

Bill Gates, mentioned in Epstein files, says he was 'foolish'

Emails from 2013 show the late sex offender appearing to suggest that Gates was having an extramarital affair and seeking illicit drugs.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates
9d ago

Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates 'has to answer' for being in the Epstein files

The Microsoft co-founder is among several of the world's richest and most prominent men mentioned in the Epstein files released last week.
Melinda Gates during an interview in 2025.
Melinda Gates during an interview in 2025.
10d ago

Brendan Banfield found guilty of killing his wife and a stranger in 'au pair' double murder

Prosecutors said the former IRS agent conspired with Juliana Peres Magalhaes to murder Christina Banfield and frame the second victim, Joe Ryan.
Brendan Banfield
Brendan Banfield
10d ago

3 fraternity members arrested after student's alleged hazing death at Arizona college

An 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student was found unresponsive the morning after a Delta Tau Delta fraternity rush event, police said.
Students walk through campus down a street
Students walk through campus down a street
13d ago

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty after judge nixes two federal counts

The judge dismissed two of the four federal counts, including murder through use of a firearm, which carried a potential death sentence.
Luigi Mangione sits on court
Luigi Mangione sits on court