44 m. ago Georgia deputy who fatally shot exonerated man during traffic stop won't be charged

District Attorney Keith Higgins announced, following the GBI's findings, they will not seek criminal charges against a Georgia sheriff’s deputy involved in a 2023 fatal shooting.

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2 h. ago Democrat judge sets bond for second man accused in Texas deputy's murder after first suspect posts bail

Judge Hilary Unger set bond at $3 million for Ronnie Palmer, who is charged with capital murder and aggravated assault in the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda.

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5 h. ago No signs of forced entry or a carbon monoxide leak in Gene Hackman's death

Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside a New Mexico home, as well as a dog. The door to the home was open when a maintenance worker discovered their bodies, an affidavit says.

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7 h. ago Alaska State Troopers seek public’s help as they investigate 2020 killing of Kotzebue woman

Alaska State Troopers seek public’s help as they investigate 2020 killing of Kotzebue woman  Anchorage Daily News

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8 h. ago FBI investigating Trump EPA claims of fraud in $20B Biden grant fund

FBI investigating Trump EPA claims of fraud in $20B Biden grant fund  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Bird flu confirmed in Washington cats amid contaminated pet food investigation

Bird flu confirmed in Washington cats amid contaminated pet food investigation  KOIN.com

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9 h. ago Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires  ABC News

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9 h. ago Bruins’ Trent Frederic ‘week to week,’ Wahlstrom placed on waivers

Frederic's injury status could hinder his trade value before the deadline. The post Bruins’ Trent Frederic ‘week to week,’ Wahlstrom placed on waivers appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago UN probe reveals the deaths of children in Bangladesh's response to protests last year

A UN investigation into year's deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh found that up to 13% of the victims were children, with most deaths likely caused by security forces.

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10 h. ago Insurance CEO's home riddled with bullets; gunman remains on the run

A gunman shot up the home of SAIF CEO Chip Terhune outside Portland, Oregon, and the shooter remains on the loose, according to authorities.

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10 h. ago Greek government under harsh scrutiny two years after deadly train crash

Mass protests are expected to bring parts of Greece to a standstill on Friday — the two-year anniversary of the country's deadliest railway disaster.

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12 h. ago Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88

When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.

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12 h. ago Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead; authorities haven't ruled out foul play

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being.

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12 h. ago 2 years after Greece's deadliest train crash, victims and families await answers

On Feb. 28, 2023, a passenger train and freight train collided, leaving 57 dead. New evidence suggests many may not have been killed by the crash itself, but by a fire that followed.

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12 h. ago New details emerge in deaths of 3 Revere women found dead in Belize

All of them died from acute pulmonary edemas — a buildup of fluid in the lungs — though it remains unclear what caused that fluid. The post New details emerge in deaths of 3 Revere women found dead in Belize appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago Meta fires around 20 employees for leaking confidential information

Meta has fired “roughly” 20 employees for leaking confidential information, The Verge reports. “We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against our policies to leak internal information, no matter the intent,” Meta told the publication. “We recently conducted an investigation that resulted in roughly 20 employees […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 h. ago Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.

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13 h. ago PGA's Jake Knapp joins historic company with 59 at famed tournament

PGA Tour player Jake Knapp joined an elite company on Thursday, shooting a 59 at the first round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday.

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13 h. ago Department of Education launches 'EndDEI' portal for parents, students, teachers to report discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education launched an online portal allowing parents to report what’s been going on in classrooms, the latest move of the Trump administration's crackdown on DEI.

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13 h. ago WATCH: Body camera shows deputy rescuing baby from burning apartment 

A Barrow County Sheriff's deputy, along with a Winder Police officer in Georgia, rescued the baby trapped in a burning apartment.

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