Vance Boelter, the man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning, is now in custody. He now faces charges of murder and attempted murder. Law enforcement officials said Boelter, 57, was taken into custody after being located in the woods near …
Read More »Melissa Hortman, Minnesota lawmaker killed in targeted shootings, is remembered as devoted public servant
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark are being mourned after being fatally shot at their home overnight Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in a shooting at their home. Gov. Tim Walz called the attacks “politically motivated.” The Hortmans were shot and killed …
Read More »Plainfield, Illinois, landlord convicted of all charges in hate crime murder of 6
A Will County jury has convicted a Plainfield, Illinois, landlord on all counts in the hate crime murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, and the stabbing of the boy’s mother. Jurors deliberated little more than an hour before convicting Joseph Czuba of one count of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, …
Read More »Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Harrisburg mom on TikTok is raising awareness about lung cancer by sharing her journey to empower others. “People really responded to me sharing what I was going through, what it felt like,” Stephanie Williams said. Williams is sharing her lung cancer journey on TikTok. She’s a part …
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MIAMI — A Miami professional athlete and fitness influencer faces multiple charges of sexual cyberharassment and resisting an arrest after she allegedly hacked her ex-boyfriend’s computer to leak another woman’s nude photos. Stefanie Cohen Magarici, 32, was arrested on Tuesday. She is better known as Stefi Cohen on social media, …
Read More »Former “General Hospital” star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown LA, family says
Actor Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on the ABC daytime soap opera “General Hospital,” was killed in downtown Los Angeles, his brother has confirmed. Wactor’s brother, Grant, said Johnny was the victim of a fatal shooting on Saturday. Overnight Saturday, the LAPD says they received call of a shooting …
Read More »Theft of ruby slippers from “Wizard of Oz” was reformed mobster’s “one last score,” court memo says
MINNEAPOLIS — The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels …
Read More »What is ketamine? A doctor explains the drug involved in Matthew Perry’s death
Nearly a year later, the mystery surrounding actor Matthew Perry’s death was pulled back when federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against five people including a doctor, alleged dealer, assistant and another person linked to his death. Perry, 54, was found unresponsive and floating face-down in his jacuzzi on Oct. 28, according …
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