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2025-06-13

Sprawling new Waltham park brings parking concerns to neighborhood

What to KnowKaren Read is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence and leaving the sceneShe is accused of striking John O’Keefe, her Boston police officer boyfriend, with her SUV in 2022 and leaving him to die alone in the snow outside of a house party in Canton, MassachusettsHer defense team has said she is the victim of a vast police conspiracy and that O’Keefe was fatally beaten by another law enforcement officer at the partyClosing arguments were made Friday morning, and the jury began deliberating in the afternoonFor legal analysis, watch “Canton Confidential” below.The jury is now deliberating the charges against Karen Read after hearing closing arguments Friday morning and receiving detailed instructions on how they’ll deliberate.Court got underway around 8:45 a.m., and after a series of sidebars, closing arguments began around 9:45 with defense attorney Alan Jackson. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan was up for the commonwealth around 11:15 a.m.Each side had 75 minutes to make their final case. After lunch, Judge Beverly Cannone gave jury instructions and sent the jurors off to begin their deliberations. She tapped the juror in seat No. 1 as the foreperson.The jury was sent home just before 4:30 p.m., without reaching a verdict after having the case for about two hours. Read is accused of hitting John O’Keefe, her Boston police officer boyfriend, with her SUV in 2022 and leaving him to die alone in the snow outside of a house party at 34 Fairview Road in Canton, Massachusetts. Her defense team has said she was a victim of a vast police conspiracy and that O’Keefe was fatally beaten by another law enforcement officer at the party. A mistrial was declared last year after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.Here’s how the day played out in court:More about the Karen Read trialKaren Read14 hours agoClosing arguments in Karen Read trial this morning, jurors should get case after lunchKaren ReadJun 12Recap: Karen Read lawyers lay the ground for Friday's closing argumentsCrime and CourtsJun 12Karen Read closing argument preview, analysis as strategy comes to light

2025-06-13

Helicopters drop food for wallabies in Australia

Rescue work continues in Australia, including a new effort to protect a group of endangered wallabies, related to kangaroos. Helicopters dropped thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes in a national park where fires have burned the wallabies' natural food sources. Officials say they'll continue the food drops until they're sure the animals can find their own food and drink.

2025-06-13

Juvenile arrested in connection with double murder in Maine

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a double murder in central Maine earlier this week.Maine State Police said they responded to a residence on Windsor Road in Chelsea shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they found two men dead.Detectives and evidence response technicians with the Major Crimes Unit responded to investigate and process the scene.Two men’s bodies were taken to the chief medical examiner’s office in Augusta, where autopsies will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of their deaths.State police said a juvenile male was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He was taken into custody and transported to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.The investigation remains ongoing, according to state police, and no additional information is being released at this time.More Maine storiesMaine18 hours agoMaine woman charged in sister's shooting deathMaineJun 9Investigation underway after fire damages historic home in Maine

2025-06-13

Hangover museum opens in Croatia

For anyone who's ever had "one of those nights," your boozy behavior has inspired a new museum in Croatia dedicated exclusively to hangovers. Roxana Saberi reports.

2025-06-13

Truck bomb kills at least 76 in Somalia's capital

A truck bomb killed at least 76 people and injured at least 50 others in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. The blast happened at a busy security checkpoint during the morning rush hour, sending a plume of thick black smoke across the city. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, although a group with ties to al-Qaeda often carries out such attacks. A government spokesman called the blast one of the deadliest in Mogadishu in recent memory.

2025-06-13

Consultant on trial for AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden says he has no regrets

A political consultant told a New Hampshire jury Wednesday that he doesn’t regret sending voters robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic former President Joe Biden and that he’s confident he didn’t break the law.Steven Kramer, 56, of New Orleans, has long admitted to orchestrating a message sent to thousands of voters two days before New Hampshire’s Jan. 23, 2024, presidential primary. Recipients heard an AI-generated voice similar to the Democratic president’s that used his catchphrase “What a bunch of malarkey” and, as prosecutors allege, suggested that voting in the primary would preclude voters from casting ballots in November.“It’s important that you save your vote for the November election,” voters were told. “Your votes make a difference in November, not this Tuesday.”Kramer, who faces decades in prison if convicted of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate, said his goal was to send a wake-up call about the potential dangers of AI when he paid a New Orleans magician $150 to create the recording. He was getting frequent calls from people using AI in campaigns, and, worried about the lack of regulations, made it his New Year’s resolution to take action.“This is going to be my one good deed this year,” he recalled while testifying in Belknap County Superior Court.He said his goal wasn’t to influence an election, because he didn’t consider the primary a real election. At Biden’s request, the Democratic National Committee dislodged New Hampshire from its traditional early spot in the 2024 nominating calendar but later dropped its threat not to seat the state’s national convention delegates. Biden did not put his name on the ballot or campaign there but won as a write-in.Kramer, who owns a firm specializing in get-out-the-vote projects, argued that the primary was a meaningless straw poll unsanctioned by the DNC. At the time the calls went out, voters were disenfranchised, he said.Asked by his attorney, Tom Reid, whether he did anything illegal, Kramer said, “I’m positive I did not.” Later, he said he had no regrets and that his actions likely spurred AI regulations in multiple states.Kramer, who will be questioned by prosecutors Thursday, also faces a $6 million fine by the Federal Communications Commission but told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he won’t pay it. Lingo Telecom, the company that transmitted the calls, agreed to pay $1 million in a settlement in August.The robocalls appeared to come from a former New Hampshire Democratic Party chair, Kathy Sullivan, and told voters to call her number to be removed from the call list. On the witness stand earlier Wednesday, Sullivan said she was confused and then outraged after speaking to one of the recipients and later hearing the message.“I hung up the phone and said, ‘There is something really crazy going on,’” she said. “Someone is trying to suppress the vote for Biden. I can’t believe this is happening.”Months later, she got a call from Kramer in which he said he used her number because he knew she would contact law enforcement and the media. He also described his motive — highlighting AI’s potential dangers — but she didn’t believe him, she testified.“My sense was he was trying to convince me that he’d done this defensible, good thing,” she said. “I’m listening to this thinking to myself, ‘What does he thing I am, stupid?’ He tried to suppress the vote.”

2025-06-13

Plane crashes after takeoff in Kazakhstan, leaving many dead or injured

A plane carrying 98 people crashed today shortly after takeoff in Kazakhstan. At least a dozen people were killed and more than 50 others were rushed to hospitals. Roxana Saberi reports.

2025-06-13

Plane crashes in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12

At least 12 people were killed in a plane crash in the central Asian country of Kazakhstan. The aircraft, which had 93 passengers and five crew members onboard, slammed into a two-story building shortly after takeoff. The flight was traveling from Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, to the country's capital. Roxana Saberi reports.

2025-06-13

Newsom says Trump is not a 'king or monarch' after judge's National Guard order

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Trump during a press conference saying he is not a "king or monarch and should not act like one." The conference was in response to a federal judge blocking the Trump administrations order to deploy the National Guard to the state.

2025-06-13

Astronaut Christina Koch set to break record for longest spaceflight by a woman

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is about to make history for the second time this year. Saturday will be her 289th consecutive day in space, breaking Peggy Whitson’s old record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. Koch joins "CBS This Morning" from the International Space Station to talk about this milestone and others.

2025-06-13

Israel Says It Strikes Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions

"We are at a decisive moment in Israel's history," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded video message.

2025-06-13

Israel hits the ‘heart’ of Iran’s nuclear program in Natanz facility strike

Netanyahu reveals Israel struck the heart of Iran's nuclear program, targeting the Natanz facility and nuclear scientists working on Iran's weapons development

2025-06-13

"Protests fall far short of rebellion": Judge blocks Trump from deploying National Guard in L.A.

Judge Charles Breyer said that "the founders" intended control of the National Guard to stay with the states

2025-06-13

Typhoon Phanfone kills 20 in Philippines as death toll rises

In the Philippines, the death toll is rising following a devastating typhoon. It struck on Christmas Eve killing at least 20 people. Thousands more were left homeless. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

2025-06-13

U.S. flies spy planes amid escalating tensions with North Korea: report

A new report suggests the U.S. may be flying spy planes over the Korean peninsula because of rising tensions with North Korea. Kim Jong Un's regime had hinted for days about a "Christmas Gift" if the U.S. did not ease sanctions before the end of the year. Barry Petersen reports.

2025-06-13

China and Hong Kong national security authorities launch 1st publicly known joint operation

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. The police’s statement on late Thursday did not disclose the identity of the six people suspected [...]

2025-06-13

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2025-06-13

Royal family celebrates Christmas after "bumpy" year

The royal family in Britain stuck to tradition on Christmas at church, although there were some notable family member absences. The monarch also gave her annual Christmas message to the commonwealth. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

2025-06-12

Kim Jong-un caught building new nuclear bomb facility to boost North Korea's warheads

Series of satellite images showed the country's main Yongbyon nuclear complex was expanding

2025-06-12

O'Connor: C's still best-positioned team in East for next three years

A runway is closed at Logan International Airport after a plane rolled off the pavement onto grass when it landed in Boston on Thursday.The Federal Aviation Administration said JetBlue flight 312 from Chicago was turning off the runway when the incident occurred just before noon. Massport said no one was hurt.Passengers were bussed back to the terminal and the plane will be assessed for any issues. The FAA will investigate.Runway 33-L is closed while officials investigate. The FAA reported a ground stop at the airport, but that was resolved as of 1 p.m.A JetBlue spokesperson confirmed that all customers were safely deplaned and bussed to the terminal.“Safety is JetBlue’s top priority. We will conduct a full investigation of the incident and will work closely with the relevant authorities to understand the cause,” a spokesperson wrote in an email.Officials have not said what may have caused the incident. The noon weather observation recorded peak wind gusts at 36 mph – strong enough to impact takeoff or landing, though direction and the size of the aircraft also factor.No other details were immediately available. More on Logan AirportBoston Business JournalMay 25These are the new international summer flights from LoganTravelMay 16Plane passengers are concerned about air travel safety. Here's some perspective.

2025-06-12

Soldiers screened for appearance and politics ahead of Trump visit

Trump's partisan comments received cheers or jeers from the crowd, an expression of political views in uniform that would typically result in a reprimand.

2025-06-12

Man convicted of posing as flight attendant to score over 120 free flights

A man who posed as a flight attendant on four different airlines scammed 120 free flights over the course of years, the U.S.

2025-06-12

Air India Plane Crash: Reactions From Across the World

(Reuters) – More than 200 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities said. Here’s what world leaders have said so far: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, On X: “The tragedy in Ahmedabad [...]The post Air India Plane Crash: Reactions From Across the World appeared first on GV Wire.

2025-06-12

‘Minecraft,’ ‘Clash of Clans,’ ‘Magic the Gathering’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ Series Teased at Netflix Annecy Studio Focus

Having pitched its high-profile animated titles to a packed Bonliue in Annecy on Wednesday, Netflix shifted over to Annecy’s Imperial Palace for a studio focus panel where the streamer teased its upcoming animation slate, including early looks at new shows from the “Minecraft,” “Clash of Clans,” Magic the Gathering” and “Ghostbusters” franchises, as well as [...]

2025-06-12

These are the deadliest plane crashes in the last 25 years

Here is a list of the deadliest plane disasters in the 21st century, excluding the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

2025-06-12

Expert spots terrifying warning sign moments before Air India Boeing crashed

One of the videos shows the plane descending rapidly before erupting into a fireball as it hits the ground.

2025-06-12

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2025-06-12

UN Nuclear Watchdog Says Iran in Breach of Obligations, Iran Announces Counter-Measures

VIENNA/DUBAI (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board of governors declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations on Thursday and Tehran announced counter-measures, as an Iranian official said a “friendly country” had warned it of a potential Israeli attack. U.S. and Iranian officials will hold a sixth round of talks on Tehran’s accelerating uranium [...]The post UN Nuclear Watchdog Says Iran in Breach of Obligations, Iran Announces Counter-Measures appeared first on GV Wire.

2025-06-12

Trump's chilling three words as he loses hope of stopping Iran building nuclear bomb

President Trump's unexpected admission of doubt over a nuclear deal with Iran unveils the intricate dance of international diplomacy and its unpredictable nature.

2025-06-12

The Paris Games flame rises again – but it’s no longer ‘Olympic’

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic. The helium-powered hot-air balloon that lit up the French capital’s skyline during the 2024 Games is making a dramatic comeback to the Tuileries Gardens, reborn as the “Paris Cauldron.” Thanks to an agreement with [...]

2025-06-12

Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord

The 2018 accord sought to resolve the issue of who has authority to appoint bishops.

2025-06-12

Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI will get a new day in court, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday. The opinion comes after a predawn 2017 raid in which an armed FBI SWAT team smashed in a front door and set off a flashbang grenade, pointing [...]

2025-06-12

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says five workers killed in attack

The controversial aid organization said at least five of its Palestinian volunteer workers were killed in an attack it blamed on Hamas militants.

2025-06-12

Witnesses describe Trump call with the president of Ukraine as "improper"

The third round of impeachment hearings got underway on Tuesday. Two witnesses were alarmed by the president's July call with the leader of Ukraine, calling it "improper" and "unusual." Nancy Cordes has the latest.

2025-06-12

What to expect from Gordon Sondland's testimony

The second week of the House impeachment hearings is underway. The public will hear from Gordon Sondland, who has been in direct contact with the president. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett join the "CBS Evening News" to explain what we can expect.

2025-06-12

Man saves 6-year-old drowning in Florida pool

Video shows the moments a Florida man saved a 6-year-old boy from drowning in a pool. He was working on a construction project around the building before he heard the cries for help.

2025-06-12

Bana al Abed: Children are still paying the price of a war they did not start

Bana al Abed, the 10-year-old Syrian girl who wrote "Dear World," speaks about war and education at the Women Political Leaders Global Forum taking place in Iceland.

2025-06-12

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National Guard troops assist ICE raids amid concerns over military presence; California ranchers say protected wolves are killing their livestock

2025-06-12

Trump to flex muscle with huge military parade

Donald Trump’s dream of hosting a grand military parade in Washington will come true on Saturday when tanks, helicopters and thousands of troops rumble through the capital on the US president’s 79th birthday. Long fascinated with military pomp, Trump has openly envied the military spectaculars seen in cities from Paris to Moscow and Pyongyang ever [...]The post Trump to flex muscle with huge military parade appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-06-12

Prince Andrew becoming a liability for royal family after BBC interview

Prince Andrew is facing an avalanche of backlash after his BBC interview about Jeffrey Epstein. Now his future role within the royal family may be in question. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

2025-06-12

Hong Kong protesters barricaded: "This university is not the last battle"

Around 100 pro-democracy protesters are barricaded inside a Hong Kong university in a tense standoff with police. They’re facing desperate conditions after fighting police Monday with Molotov cocktails, catapults, and bows and arrows. Ramy Inocencio reports.

2025-06-12

NHS, houses, nuclear submarines: Labour sets out its spending plans - podcast

Economics editor Heather Stewart explores the winners and losers of the government’s spending reviewThe last few weeks have proved difficult for Rachel Reeves. In public, the news has been dominated by Labour’s U-turn on the winter fuel allowance. In private, the Treasury has been caught up in wrangle after wrangle with ministers, all negotiating what their departments would receive in the spending review.Reeves’ speech to parliament on Wednesday announcing the review was a chance to tell a more positive story – particularly for a government accused of lacking direction and ambition. Continue reading...

2025-06-12

Anti-immigration riots fuel fear and violence in Northern Ireland

Communities in Northern Ireland are reeling after two nights of anti-immigration riots left homes destroyed and tensions high. Dozens of police officers were injured in the violence, which authorities say was racially motivated.

2025-06-12

Insomnia Cookies’ Bold Move: Global Expansion to Sweeten Lives Everywhere!

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Insomnia Cookies has announced a landmark development in its growth strategy, with Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners increasing their investment in the company and acquiring Krispy Kreme’s ...

2025-06-12

‘Terrifying’: Migrants fret over LA raids, but still look for work

When immigration officers leapt out of unmarked vans and ran towards undocumented men waiting by a Home Depot in Los Angeles, the day laborers scattered, terrified at the prospect of arrest and deportation. “People were hiding under wood, in the trash, wherever they could find a little hole,” said Oscar Mendia, a Guatemalan who estimated [...]The post ‘Terrifying’: Migrants fret over LA raids, but still look for work appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-06-12

Families shaken as nationwide ICE raids escalate

Federal immigration raids are unfolding daily across the country, sparking fear and confusion in immigrant communities far from the protests. Videos show families being separated as the Trump administration vows to continue mass deportations.

2025-06-12

Students clash with police as violence erupts in Hong Kong

Hundreds of protesters are trapped in a tense standoff with riot police in Hong Kong, hours after violence erupted in the streets. Overnight, police in armored vehicles clashed with students hurling gasoline bombs. Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.

2025-06-12

MTV's Ananda Lewis Dies at 52

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52

2025-06-12

People in Gaza are thanking Trump for aid, leader of US-backed group says

Rev. Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, is staying focused on delivering aid as the organization he leads faces international criticism.

2025-06-12

Prince Andrew sought approval from "higher up" before his BBC interview

Prince Andrew is reportedly standing by his decision to do what turned out to be a widely criticized interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The prince sat down for a rare interview with Emily Maitlis for the "Newsnight" program at our partners, the BBC. Maitlis joins “CBS This Morning” from London to discuss the interview. The prince denied allegations he had sex with a 17-year-old girl, who says she was trafficked by Epstein.

2025-06-12

Denmark lets US build military bases as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

This move comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control of the kingdom's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.

2025-06-12

Jeffrey Epstein accuser describes cameras that could observe "private moments"

Maria Farmer, who is suing the estate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, says that his New York City home was under constant TV surveillance. In her first TV interview, she tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason that she was shown the "media room." Watch her extended conversation with Mason on Tuesday, Nov. 19 on "CBS This Morning."

2025-06-11

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk survives vote of confidence as he bids to reassert control

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish government survived a vote of confidence in parliament on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Donald Tusk sought to reassert his authority after the defeat of a key ally in the recent presidential election.

2025-06-11

Turkish far-right politician accused of inciting hatred goes on trial

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish far-right politician accused of inciting public hatred and hostility went on trial Wednesday in a case critics view as an effort to suppress opposition to the president. Umit Ozdag, the leader of Turkey’s Victory Party, was detained in January over accusations he insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with comments [...]

2025-06-11

Sen. Chuck Schumer says North Korea is "testing" President Donald Trump

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says President Trump should partner with South Korea to condemn North Korea missile testing, but notes, the "real answer" to curtailing the hermit kingdom is partnership with China.

2025-06-11

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province after an extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the country, officials said Wednesday. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said the death toll was provided by police. The toll included six students who were [...]

2025-06-11

Australia inks MoU with the US to develop Precision Strike Missile

Australia also said it will spend $150 million AUD over the next five years to acquire an initial tranche of the PrSM system and munitions.

2025-06-11

ICE prepares to deploy tactical agents to blue cities nationwide as protests spread

Thousands of people across the country joined demonstrations across the country. Several more protests are planned in numerous cities today.

2025-06-11

Out of the blue, Boston's full of Bluebikes

What to KnowKaren Read is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence and leaving the sceneShe is accused of striking John O’Keefe, her Boston police officer boyfriend, with her SUV in 2022 and leaving him to die alone in the snow outside of a house party in Canton, MassachusettsHer defense team has said she is the victim of a vast police conspiracy and that O’Keefe was fatally beaten by another law enforcement officer at the partyThe defense in the Karen Read trial is resting their case, following heated cross-examination of their final witness, Andrew Rentschler, a biomechanical engineer from ARCCA, on Wednesday.Rentschler had still been testifying when court wrapped up for the day on Tuesday and he returned to the stand Wednesday. Closing statements have been set for Friday — the prosecution indicated it would not call a rebuttal witness.Read had said Tuesday that she will not testify on her own behalf. Read is accused of hitting John O’Keefe, her Boston police officer boyfriend, with her SUV in 2022 and leaving him to die alone in the snow outside of a house party at 34 Fairview Road in Canton, Massachusetts. Her defense team has said she was a victim of a vast police conspiracy and that O’Keefe was fatally beaten by another law enforcement officer at the party.A mistrial was declared last year after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.See how the day in court unfolded here:More on the Karen Read trialKaren Read13 hours agoDefense rests as Karen Read retrial nears conclusionMassachusettsJun 10Doctor called by Karen Read team says John O'Keefe wasn't hit by SUVKaren ReadJun 10‘It did not hit him': Karen Read's last defense witnesses both agree on O'Keefe

2025-06-11

Protests over immigration raids spread across U.S.

Protests against immigration enforcement raids have sprung up across the country from Seattle and Austin to Chicago and Washington, D.C. While many have been peaceful, some have resulted in clashes with law enforcement.

2025-06-11

Fulbright Board Quits, Accusing Trump Administration of Political Interference

The board of the prestigious program told the State Department it had no right to cancel scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers.

2025-06-11

Gaza-bound activist convoy reaches Libyan capital

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists in a Gaza-bound convoy reached the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Wednesday as they drive eastward in a bid to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory. The Soumoud convoy — meaning steadfastness in Arabic — set off from Tunis in buses and cars on Monday, hoping to pass through divided [...]The post Gaza-bound activist convoy reaches Libyan capital appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-06-11

2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific for the first time. Why?

Japan this week confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers are operating together for the first time in the Pacific

2025-06-11

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2025-06-11

Putin hired African farmers to make shampoo then sent them to Ukraine war frontline

Individuals from developing nations are being compelled to join as Russia seeks vast numbers of recruits to maintain its devastating casualty rates in its ongoing three-year offensive.

2025-06-11

Peaceful protest escalates to violence in Santa Ana

Protests against immigration raids stretched into the night in Orange County with demonstrators taking to the streets of Santa Ana for the second straight day. One female protester said it was her first time doing so because she's a child of immigrants and she felt the need to be there for those who can't. "I [...]

2025-06-11

Russian court jails Navalny ally in absentia for 18 years as dissident crackdown continues

Courts in Russia on Friday convicted one opposition figure in absentia and placed another under house arrest as Moscow continues its crackdown on dissent. Leonid Volkov, a close associate of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was sentenced in absentia to 18 years in prison after being found guilty on criminal charges. Moscow’s Second [...]

2025-06-11

Trump Prepping to Send Thousands Of Immigrants To Guantanamo: Reports

The detention facility still carries a notorious reputation for inhumane conditions and a "climate of extreme fear."

2025-06-11

Hungarians declare resistance to Orbán's government with a large protest

Around 15,000 protesters have filled a square in Hungary’s capital

2025-06-11

Uncrewed battle groups? DARPA, admirals offer glimpses of the Navy’s robotic future

The pace of technology—and the realities of industrial capacity—are opening naval minds to the possibilities.

2025-06-11

Defense's final witness expected to resume testimony as Read's retrial nears its end

Karen Read’s defense team is expected to call their final witness to the stand on Wednesday, with the end of her second murder trial now on the horizon.Fireworks have continued in the courtroom as the defense gets closer to resting their case, including with the potentially pivotal testimony delivered by Dr. Elizabeth Laposata.Laposata, a former medical examiner, reviewed the autopsy of John O’Keefe and several other documents related to his death, and gave her conclusion during her testimony.“Do you have an opinion as to whether or not the wounds that you see, the pattern injury that you see on Mr. O’Keefe’s right arm, is consistent with an animal bite or claw marks?” Alan Jackson asked her.“Yes, it is, very much,” Laposata replied. “By looking at the body, I could tell there was no evidence of impact by a vehicle.”She also said she concluded that the body did not have hypothermia.Her findings are a stark contrast to the the prosecution’s case. Last month, the Commonwealth called Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello, a Massachusetts medical examiner, who definitively said that hypothermia did contribute to O’Keefe’s death.Laposata went on to say that she examined O’Keefe’s x-rays and saw that his bones were intact and there was no breakage or fractures, whish she said are typical for a pedestrian collission.Prosecutors worked to discredit her opinion by bringing up her job history, specifically the criticism she received as Rhode Island’s Chief Medical Examiner after the Station nightclub fire.Judge Beverly Cannone still does not believe she is qualified enough to be a “dog bite expert”.She was followed by Dr. Andrew Rentschler, a biomedical engineer from ARCCA. He is expected to return to the stand on Wednesday to finish his testimony as the defense’s final witness. Read has officially decided that she will not take the stand.More Karen ReadMassachusettsJun 10Doctor called by Karen Read team says John O'Keefe wasn't hit by SUVKaren Read23 hours agoKaren Read trial recap: Likely last 2 defense witnesses take the stand

2025-06-11

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Combat veteran explains why he's protesting ICE raids as more troops arrive in L.A.; Domestic violence victims could seek reduced sentences under new Georgia law

2025-06-11

Pennwood Cyber Charter’s First Graduates Make History: A Celebration of Perseverance and Success!

YORK, PA — Pennwood Cyber Charter School marked a historic milestone on June 6, 2025, as it celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Class of 2025. Family, friends, and school ...

2025-06-11

Aaron Rodgers: I've Been Married a 'Couple Months'

The rumor mill churned to life when Aaron Rodgers was spotted wearing an apparent wedding ring in photos announcing he'd been signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers , and now the NFL quarterback has confirmed the speculation. He showed the ring to reporters Tuesday, confirmed it is in fact a wedding band,...

2025-06-11

Gov. Newsom: ‘Trump chose theatrics over public safety’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in response to anti-ICE raid protests. Newsom warned that other states could be next, and said Trump “chose escalation.”

2025-06-11

Who's responsible for online harms? Responsibility for troubled file floats between ministers

Questions have arisen about which minister and department would be best suited to handle the complicated issue

2025-06-11

Almost $50 million in cocaine found hidden in trucks crossing into Canada from U.S., police say

Nine people were arrested, in what Peel Regional Police described Tuesday as the largest drug bust in the police service’s history

2025-06-11

GST cut for new homebuyers could mean price hikes, bank warns

'While the policy is intended to improve affordability, in the near term it may instead inflate prices or compress inventory,' the report said

2025-06-11

Feds awarded ArriveCan firm nearly $100 million in contracts, despite issues: AG report

The Canadian Border Services Agency gave four contracts worth $49.9 million to GC Strategies

2025-06-11

Canada’s F-35 purchase to cost 50% more than expected: AG report

Hogan found that the entire project is facing significant risks that could jeopardize the timely introduction of the new fleet

2025-06-11

Why turning Canada's new defence spending into economic growth may be ‘easier said than done’

Defence procurement process has gained a reputation for being long and cumbersome and is often hit with delays

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WATCH: Roman Anthony rips two-run double for first MLB hit

A man previously convicted as a sex offender is accused of recording a woman on his cellphone while she was changing in a Target fitting room in Wareham, Massachusetts, authorities said.Gregory Mattos, 37, of Mashpee, is charged with photographing an unsuspecting nude person, Wareham police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office said.Police said they were called to the store on Cranberry Highway on Monday.“I noticed a phone above the wall,” said the alleged victim.The woman, who does not want to be identified, was trying on bathing suits when she noticed a black cellphone held over the fitting room door.She told police she “froze in shock,” as she was “completely nude.”“It was creepy and scary,” she told NBC10 Boston.The 26-year-old Bridgewater resident, who has a speech disorder, preferred that her mom speak on her behalf.“It was a dressing room for both men and women,” said the mother. “Maybe they need to change some of the policies.”Police secured surveillance video from the store and a manager told police he recognized the male as a “frequent customer who often lingered near the fitting rooms occasionally ‘for hours,'” according to court records.“He could have harmed her physically in the dressing room,” said the woman’s mom. “It’s pretty isolated. I’m glad all he did was film her.”Target Loss Prevention officers provided surveillance footage of the suspect leaving the store on a moped, police said.About an hour later, Mattos was found and arrested while fishing nearby on Main Street, prosecutors said.When officers asked him if he had been at Target, he acknowledged he was but then blurted out, “I wasn’t filming any females in the fitting room,” according to court records.Officers hadn’t even told him why they were questioning him.At his arraignment Tuesday at Wareham District Court, Mattos pleaded not guilty. While prosecutors requested bail be set at $50,000 cash, he was placed on $5,000 cash bail with conditions that he must stay away from Target stores and not contact the victim.The district attorney’s office noted that Mattos is registered as a Level 2 sex offender.“That makes me pause,” said the woman’s mother. “How are they keeping the sex offenders off the streets and away from women in dressing room?”Mattos is due back in court for a pretrial conference on June 30, prosecutors said.“The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority and we have robust procedures, policies and training in place to ensure that our stores are safe places to shop and work,” a Target spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. “We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior, and as soon as we became aware of the situation our team contacted the Wareham Police Department. We are assisting them with their investigation and will refer additional question to them at this time.”Police say Mattos has been involved in similar incidents in the past.He was charged with upskirting at a Rue 21 store back in 2016.More Massachusetts newsConsumer14 hours agoStudent loan delinquencies spiking, tanking credit scoresBoston12 hours agoWu rips federal policy, says Trump administration ‘does not understand Boston'Chicopee12 hours agoTrooper seriously hurt in Mass. Pike hit-and-run crash; suspect arrested

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