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Man who admitted to Giglo Beach killings told ex-wife victims killed in home, documentary says
Rex Heuermann, 62, pleaded guilty to killing eight women, whose bodies were found on Long Island's Gilgo Beach between 2010 and 2011.
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Florida AG initiates criminal probe into role ChatGPT played in Florida State University slaying
James Uthmeier, Florida's Republican attorney general, said that if prosecutors were looking at a person communicating with the suspect, they would charge that person with murder.
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Southern Poverty Law Center says it's being investigated by Justice Department over paid informants
The group has acknowledged using paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups and gather intelligence on their operations, which it shared with local and federal law enforcement, according to the Associated Press.
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US DOJ finds UCLA violated Title VI over increased hostility toward Jewish and Israeli students
“Our investigation into the University of California system has found concerning evidence of systemic anti-Semitism at UCLA that demands severe accountability from the institution,” Attorney General Bondi said.
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Colorado Governor Polis releases plan to improve student readiness in K-12
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released an “Education Roadmap for Governors” this week, highlighting a measurement mismatch found within education, questioning student readiness post-graduation.
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Police name the suspect and victims in fatal shootings Monday outside Reno casino
Dakota Hawver was armed with a 9mm handgun and fired approximately 80 rounds, using multiple magazines. He bought the gun legally two years ago and the ammunition recently, police said, adding that they don’t know his motive.
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Virginia city councilor set on fire in workplace attack
Volger's condition is unknown as of press time. He has served on the city council since 2012.
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Authorities identify all four of those killed in NYC mass shooting
The shooting occurred Monday evening in Midtown Manhattan.
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Watch live: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on interest rate decision
The press conference is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET
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Ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon cited for reckless driving in Connecticut crash, damaging two other cars
There were no injuries, and Vince McMahon was released on a $500 bond and ordered to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Aug. 26
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Ozzy Osbourne's family pays respects in UK funeral procession
The funeral procession headed down Birmingham's Broad Street to a canal bridge named in honor of Black Sabbath, which features a bench with life-size cutouts of the band's four founding member.
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GDP, measure of US economic output, grew 3% in second quarter, beating expectations
The quarterly percentage increase was the biggest since the third quarter of 2024 – 3.1%.
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US Swimmer Katie Ledecky remains undefeated in 1,500 freestyle after winning gold at Worlds
Ledecky, who holds the record for fastest completion of the race, did not set any new records but finished in 15 minutes, 26.44 seconds.