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Mobster's Unusual Threats Lead to Conviction

October 12, 2024

John Ragano, a member of the Bonanno crime family, was found guilty of extortion. This 62-year-old, nicknamed "The Maniac," was recorded threatening Vincent Martino, a former mob associate who owed him $150,000. In the recording, Ragano demanded Martino strip naked to check for a wire before threate

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Weinstein's Cases: One Trial or Two?

October 12, 2024

New York prosecutors have a plan: they want to merge Harvey Weinstein's two sex crime cases into one big trial. This move has Weinstein's lawyers on edge, saying it's not fair. Weinstein is already facing retrial for two older charges after his 2020 conviction was thrown out. Now, he's also accused

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Trial Date Set in Major Criminal Case

October 11, 2024

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has a trial date, May 5, set by Manhattan federal court Judge Arun Subramanian. This comes after Combs pleaded not guilty to serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. At a recent hearing, his lawyers accused the prosecution of leaking evidence to the m

politics

Israel's Airstrikes: A Devastating Blow to Beirut

October 11, 2024

In a sudden and deadly turn of events, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 100 wounded. The first strike targeted an eight-story apartment block in Ras al-Nabaa, with witnesses reporting ongoing explosions inside the building. This w

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Japanese Bomb Survivors Win Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Work

October 11, 2024

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ

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Meeting Ethel Kennedy: A Summer Memory

October 11, 2024

Back in 1976, during a summer that felt like history coming to life, I had the chance to meet Ethel Kennedy. This was no ordinary summer; it was the Bicentennial, and I was an intern on Capitol Hill. Our nation's capital was buzzing with stars and influencers, from Elizabeth Taylor to Vice President

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Boston Sports Broadcasters: A Farewell and New Beginnings

October 11, 2024

This year, Boston said goodbye to three beloved sports broadcasters: Mike Gorman, Jack Edwards, and Joe Castiglione. Together, they served Boston sports fans for over a century. Their departures mark the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new one. Sports fans form a special bond with broadca

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Weather Report: A Super Bowl Surprise

October 11, 2024

Imagine watching a weather report during a hurricane and hearing about a famous football game! That’s what happened when The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe mentioned Super Bowl LI while covering Hurricane Milton in Florida. The storm hit Wednesday night, and Goodloe was reporting from Sarasota as th

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Crypto CEO Vanishes Before Trial, Leaving Investors High and Dry

October 11, 2024

A cryptocurrency CEO, Horst Jicha, has vanished just before his trial in Brooklyn Federal Court. He was accused of stealing $150 million from investors. Jicha, a German citizen, ran a European company called USI Tech. This company promised investors a daily return of 1% on their bitcoin investments

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Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Lawyers Worry Leaks Could Hurt Fair Trial

October 10, 2024

Sean “Diddy” Combs, a well-known hip-hop artist, faces serious legal troubles. His attorneys recently filed a motion in a New York court, expressing concerns that the government leaked a damaging video to the media. This video, from 2016, shows Combs in a controversial encounter with his ex-girlfrie