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Financial victims of Alex Murdaugh ready to speak out at sentencing: 'You’re a thief and a liar'

The disgraced lawyer and convicted killer agreed to plead guilty to 22 counts of financial crimes — one for each of his victims.
Alex Murdaugh stands next to the witness booth during a break in his trial for murder Walterboro, S.C. on Feb. 23, 2023.
Alex Murdaugh stands next to the witness booth during a break in his trial for murder Walterboro, S.C. on Feb. 23, 2023.
16h ago

Pilot tried to pull out of landing before plane crashed on the doorstep of a Texas mall

Photos from the scene showed the wreckage in a parking space next to a nail salon and diner just outside of the shopping center in the Dallas suburb of Plano.
The fiery aftermath of a plane crash in Plano, Texas on Nov. 22, 2023.
The fiery aftermath of a plane crash in Plano, Texas on Nov. 22, 2023.
16h ago

Officials begin clearing debris while 3 remain missing in Alaska landslide that left 3 dead

Despite a search involving drones, helicopters and planes, detection dogs and sonar, three people — one adult and two juveniles — remain missing.
Alaska Landslide
Alaska Landslide
22h ago

California jogger charged with killing a homeless man who was blocking his path

Prosecutors said Craig Sumner Elliott, 68, filmed the altercation in Garden Grove.

Head of security for sons of 'El Chapo' arrested in Mexico, sought for extradition

President Joe Biden praised U.S.-Mexico cooperation and the bravery of Mexican security forces for the arrest of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini.'
Security head of Los Chapitos criminal group arested in northwest Mexico, Mexico City - 23 Nov 2023
Security head of Los Chapitos criminal group arested in northwest Mexico, Mexico City - 23 Nov 2023
1d ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman when she was in college

Days after the alleged January 1991 assault, Joie Dickerson-Neal says DeVanté Swing of the ‘90s R&B group Jodeci told her that he viewed a tape showing her and Combs. He feared speaking out due to Combs’ fame, according to the suit.
Diddy performs onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Diddy performs onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
1d ago

Alabama priest who fled to Italy with teen he later married is expected to be defrocked

An archbishop said the Vatican will likely pursue the man’s official dismissal from the priesthood.
Church cross stock
Church cross stock
1d ago

Small Kentucky town urged to evacuate after train derails, spilling chemicals

Two of the derailed cars were carrying molten sulfur, which caught fire after the cars were breached, officials said.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade recap: All the floats, performances and more

Cher headlined the annual Thanksgiving tradition, which was 30 minutes longer than usual this year.
Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
1d ago

No sign of terrorism in blast that killed 2 at U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls, governor says

“This vehicle basically incinerated. Nothing is left but the engine,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Canada rainbow bridge security
Canada rainbow bridge security
1d ago

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexually assaulting a colleague in 1993

The woman said she experienced employment gender discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment, according to a legal summons filed Wednesday.
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams speaks during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams speaks during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York