Arlington, Virginia house explosion: What happened and who is the suspect? Blast suspect James Yoo is reported to have filed frivolous lawsuits against his ex-wife and younger sister. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
‘Fight and die well’: the US conspiracy theorist linked to the Wieambilla shooters Donald Day, charged with inciting violence, preached far-right rhetoric about enforced vaccinations and attempts to ban Christianity The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023
Arizona man charged over online posts that allegedly incited Australian attack in which 6 died A U.S. citizen has been charged in Arizona over online posts that allegedly incited what police describe as a “religiously motivated terrorist attack” in Australia a year ago in which six people died The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
FBI arrests man after domestic terror attack shootings The FBI has arrested a man in the US in connection to a domestic terror attack in Queensland that claimed six lives a year ago, including two police officers. AAP · Dec 6, 2023
Wieambilla shootings: FBI arrests US man in connection with Queensland terrorist attack that left six dead Donald Day, who communicated with Gareth and Stacey Train online, was arrested in Arizona on 1 December The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023
Feds play recording of Burke seeming to link approval of Burger King permit with business for his law firm “We were going to talk about the real estate tax representation, and you were going to have somebody get in touch with me so we can expedite your permits,” Burke was recorded saying during a call with an executive. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023
A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis Florida governor and ex-president went from allies to enemies over the last two years The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
Johnson vows to protect rioters from DOJ “What a joke for the party of ‘law and order,’” national security attorney says Salon · Dec 5, 2023
Amazon Freevee To Add 37 New FAST Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery 16 launched on Dec. 5 and the rest will bow in early 2024 TV Tech · Dec 5, 2023
FBI chief makes fresh pitch for spy program renewal and says it'd be 'devastating' if it lapsed FBI Director Christopher Wray is making a fresh pitch for the reauthorization of a U.S. government surveillance tool set to expire at the end of the year The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
Biography of the late Rep. John Lewis that draws upon 100s of interviews will be published next fall An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of interviews, along with the civil rights activist’s FBI files and materials from a planned book that was never completed The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
FBI director warns senators on surveillance reauthorization - Roll Call FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered a full-throated defense of a powerful spy authority on Tuesday, invoking the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and warning lawmakers that a watered-down surveillance program could leave the agency paralyzed to respond to threats. “What could anybody possibly say to victims’ families if there was… Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023
Hate crimes are on the rise − but the narrow legal definition makes it hard to charge and convict With hate crimes, context is everything, and events outside of the United States – like the war between Israel and Hamas – can have far-reaching and potentially tragic consequences. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
YouTuber-turned-star witness in FBG Duck murder trial claims his FBI cooperation began after arrest by disgraced cop Ronald Watts Martell Wiley’s claim came during his second day of testimony at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, where he sparred with defense attorneys who noted there was no evidence he had actually cooperated against Watts. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023
Cinemablend · Dec 4, 2023 32 Detective TV Shows You May Have Forgotten About There are so many beloved detective TV shows. But here are ones you might have forgotten, or just never got to.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Former top Ohio utility regulator surrenders in $60 million bribery scheme linked to energy bill Ohio’s former top utility regulator has pleaded not guilty in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme
WEKU · Dec 4, 2023 Former U.S. ambassador charged with being an agent for Cuba Victor Manuel Rocha was a State Department employee for more than 20 years. Prosecutors say during that time and in the 20 years since, he acted as an illegal agent for Cuba.
Roll Call · Dec 4, 2023 House Judiciary panel to consider Section 702 reauthorization bill - Roll Call The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider legislation Wednesday that would add a warrant requirement to a powerful spy authority.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023 Ex-US ambassador Victor Rocha accused of acting as covert agent for Cuba Former ambassador to Bolivia charged for allegedly collaborating with Cuban intelligence services over several decades.
The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2023 Former US diplomat charged with spying for Cuba over 40 years Attorney general alleges ‘one of the highest-reaching and longest-lasting infiltrations’ of US government by foreign agent
Bored Panda · Dec 4, 2023 “Am I Overthinking This?”: Woman Pieces Together Evidence Of BF’s Suspicious Activities A woman started noticing startling details in her boyfriend's behavior, which all suggested he might have a sinister plan.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023 Bump, Talk to Me and Leave the World Behind: what’s new to streaming in Australia in December Plus the latest Indiana Jones film, a reimagining of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five and two new Australian Christmas films with all the feels
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Ex-US ambassador arrested for allegedly being secret Cuban spy Manuel Rocha, 73, was taken into custody in Miami on Friday in what marked the culmination of a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023 Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, AP source says The Associated Press has learned that a former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation and is accused of secretly serving as an agent of the Cuban government
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023 Bribes, treason and hay bales: The chaotic history of expulsions from Congress George Santos is now the third Member of Congress to be expelled since 1861. Gustaf Kilander writes