A federal judge sentenced a Las Vegas mother to life in prison on Tuesday after she pleaded guilty to drowning both of her children in bathtubs in 2021. Jovan Trevino, 38, apologized for her actions before the sentencing, saying she …

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An alleged sextortion plot targeting Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens backfired after the Chinese climate activist accused of blackmailing him discovered she’d contracted an STD and demanded more money, according to court documents. Prosecutors allege Changli “Sophia” Luo demanded as …

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A Las Vegas man has been charged with double murder after he allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife and her new husband at their shared workplace on Tuesday. Police say Alejandro Estrada, 43, entered the Smith’s grocery store where the …

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The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted in March 2023 of double homicide of his wife and son. The court ordered a new trial, saying that Mary Rebecca “Becky” Hill, …

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A California mayor accused of acting as a Chinese agent is putting a new spotlight on concerns about foreign influence inside the United States. The case adds to a growing list of incidents, from Congress to campuses to local government, …

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1. Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks 2. Minnesota fraud issues go from bad to worse 3. Manufacturer fleeing Dem-run state after nearly 50 years OATH UNDER FIRE — Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie investigation learns fate from board …

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A Democratic Boston city councilor slammed what he views as “soft-on-crime” policies that allowed the man who allegedly opened fire in nearby Cambridge on Monday to walk free after previously serving a short amount of time for violent offenses. Tyler …

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A move to oust Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos failed during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday night, though the board voted to refer perjury allegations to the state attorney general’s office as Nanos’ past record and handling of …

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