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03-06-2023
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Three Killed in Home Invasion Shooting in Illinois
A man, woman and child were killed and another woman was injured in a home invasion in Bolingbrook, Illinois on Sunday night. The police have detained a suspect and are investigating the incident. Bolingbrook, a Chicago suburb, is known for being one of the wealthiest cities in the Midwest.
Tragedy in Rochester: 9 injured, 1 dead during concert
Nine people were trampled at a Rochester concert, resulting in one fatality and two in critical condition. Initial reports of gunfire were later discredited, suggesting that the injuries were due to a panicked crowd surge towards the exits. Memphis rappers, GloRilla and Finesse2tymes performed at the 5,000 capacity venue on Sunday night. This incident follows the deadly Astroworld festival in Texas and has raised concerns about crowd safety during live events.
Breaking: Four American citizens kidnapped in Mexico
The FBI is seeking information on the kidnapping of four American citizens who were shot and taken across the border into Mexico. The incident occurred in Tamaulipas, and a $50,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the identification of the gunmen.
International Cybercrime Ring Dismantled After Stealing Millions
German police along with international law enforcement partners including Europol and the FBI have investigated an international cybercrime group. The group stole millions of dollars from victims across the world using ransomware known as DoppelPaymer. At least 601 victims, including 37 in Germany, have been identified and the group has made over $42.5m from its US victims alone, according to Europol. The group specialized in “big game hunting” and ran a professional recruitment operation that promised paid vacation and requested references for past cybercrimes. Several suspects have been detained and the investigation is ongoing.
Manafort settles civil lawsuit over offshore accounts
Paul Manafort, former campaign chairman for Donald Trump, has settled a civil lawsuit that accused him of failing to disclose over 20 offshore bank accounts. The government alleged that Manafort did not file federal tax documents detailing these accounts and also failed to disclose the money on his tax returns. The settlement was detailed in court documents filed on Feb 22, but the details of the settlement have not been released.
Iranian Supreme Leader Calls for Death Penalty for School Poisoners
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spoken publicly about the wave of suspected poisonings that's sweeping schools across Iran, which began late last year and has sickened hundreds of children. Khamenei said the those behind this crime should be sentenced to capital punishment and there will be no amnesty for them. Iranian officials only acknowledged the poisonings in recent weeks and have provided no details on who may be behind the attacks or what chemicals – if any – have been used.
Tragedy Strikes Long Island as Small Plane Crashes, Leaving One Passenger Dead
A small plane crashed while approaching Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York, killing one and injuring two others. The single-engine Piper PA 28 had taken off from Republic Airport in East Farmingdale when the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit and issued a mayday signal. The cause of the crash is still unknown and the NTSB and FAA will investigate.
Last major member of China's past generation of top leaders departs
Li Keqiang, who was once seen as a potential top leader of China, has exited the ruling Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee. Li lacked visibility and was sidelined as Xi Jinping accumulated ever-greater powers. He was a cautious, capable, and highly intelligent bureaucrat in a consensus-oriented Communist Party that stifles dissent. Li's departure marks the end of an era in which expertise and performance, rather than political loyalty to Xi, was the primary career criterion for ambitious officials seeking to rise up to higher office.
Protesters demand safety standards after deadly Greek train crash
Thousands of protesters, mostly students and railway workers, gathered in Syntagma Square, Athens, to demand better safety standards following a deadly train crash that killed 57 people and injured 80. The protest turned violent with clashes between police and demonstrators, and the arrest of five people. The collision was due to human error when a passenger train and a freight train traveling on the same track collided head-on. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis apologized and promised justice would investigate the tragedy and determine liabilities. Railway workers’ unions demanded the government come up with a speedy timetable for reforming safety protocols. Mitsotakis announced his administration would seek help from the European Commission and other countries to bolster Greece's rail safety.
Georgina Beyer, New Zealand's first transgender lawmaker, dies at 63
Georgina Beyer, New Zealand's first transgender lawmaker and a prominent advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, has passed away at the age of 63. She died in hospice care although the cause of death was not immediately released. Beyer had previously undergone a kidney transplant in 2017, and had worked as a sex worker and nightclub performer before turning to politics. Throughout her political career, she helped to pass landmark legislation on both sex work and same-sex unions.