A judge in the Dominican Republic cleared Iowa wrestler Joshua Riibe of any involvement in the disappearance of Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki. Riibe was detained for nearly two weeks but never identified as a suspect. Despite an exhaustive search, Konanki's body was never found. The court ruled Riibe's detention exceeded legal limits, leading to his immediate release.
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Rumours of a potential split between Barack and Michelle Obama and an alleged affair between Barack and Jennifer Aniston have been widely circulated on social media. Megyn Kelly calls the potential separation a 'political earthquake,' while Michelle's absence from significant events and Jennifer's denial of the affair fuel speculation.
President Trump withdrew Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination to maintain the Republican majority in the House, considering the risky electoral landscape. This decision was driven by upcoming tough votes and concerns over possible vacant seats in New York and Florida’s districts.
Judge Katharine H Parker, handling Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearings, is married to a former Pfizer executive and holds Pfizer stock. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He has pleaded not guilty and is presently awaiting trial. Issues surrounding healthcare and insurance are central to the case according to the authorities.
The US took up human rights issues with Bangladesh's interim government, amid tension with India over attacks on minorities. During a phone call, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus stressed the importance of protecting human rights, though Bangladesh's official account omitted this discussion.
According to officials, the suspect—a white male wearing a face mask and dark clothing—didn’t rush. He approached from behind, carefully positioning himself near Noem’s chair. Then, in a display of near-theatrical coordination, he used his foot to hook the strap of her bag. Inch by inch, he dragged it backward—first beneath her chair, then behind him—concealing it with his long overcoat in one fluid motion.
Matthew Muller, convicted in the infamous Denise Huskins kidnapping case, has admitted to additional crimes involving women in the San Francisco Bay Area. New DNA evidence links him to two 2009 home invasions and an attempted rape. Muller faces new charges and is in custody without bail.
Donald Trump will promise a "renewal of the American dream" on Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to office, laying out a vision of extended presidential power and a reshaped world order. Trump himself promised in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the address to Congress "WILL BE BIG" and vowed that "I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS!"
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized with a multi-pronged respiratory infection, leading the Vatican to cancel papal audiences and delegate responsibilities to others. The cancellations affect events for the holy year, which attracts millions of pilgrims. Francis, who has a history of bronchitis, was admitted after his condition worsened. The Vatican has not specified how long he will stay in the hospital, citing the complexity of his treatment.
The Rotherham child sexual exploitation (CSE) scandal, spanning from 1997 to 2013, remains one of the most harrowing examples of systemic failure in safeguarding vulnerable children in the UK. Over this 16-year period, an estimated 1,400 children were victims of sexual exploitation, suffering abuse so appalling it defies comprehension. The subsequent investigations revealed widespread institutional neglect, mismanagement, and societal indifference.