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Murder in Porto Velho: Last Suspect of Killing Man Is Arrested
The Rondônia Civil Police arrested, on the morning of Monday (31), the last man suspected of participating in the death of Francisco Nonato da Silva. The crime occurred on June 5, 2026, in Porto Velho . Francisco was found dead inside his own house. Julio Mota da Silva was escaped and had an open temporary arrest warrant. The first suspect of participating in the crime, whose name was not revealed by the police, was arrested on August 21, 2026, j…
New York Jury Acquits Daniel Penny, Who Killed Distressed Street Performer Jordan Neely
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Springboks Brace for a Fierce Challenge in Pivotal Rugby Championship Showdown with Argentina
The Springboks anticipate a challenging match against Argentina, who are still contenders for the Rugby Championship crown. The Springboks now hold the trophy after winning all four games against Australia and New Zealand. A win at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero will cement the title. However, if Argentina secures a bonus point victory, next week’s meeting in Mbombela will serve as a sort of final.
Fuel Prices Likely to Decrease in October
South African customers should expect lower fuel costs in October, following a September decline. On September 13, 2024, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) provided a daily snapshot indicating that gasoline costs in the country will decrease.
Babel Restaurant Pledges Full Compliance With Labor Laws Following EFF Inspection
Babel Restaurant’s managers met with members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Monday following public criticism. This was in response to former waitress Mihlali Nobavu’s claims of unfair employment practices, which sparked public outrage and led the restaurant to trend online. Mihlali Nobavu released her TikTok video on working at the restaurant, stating that employees had to pay for their own clothing and equipment, such as bottle openers, cigarette lighters, cigar lighters, and cutters.
Traveler Fatally Falls from Level 5 Parking at OR Tambo International Airport
On Saturday, two passengers died in separate instances at Gauteng’s OR Tambo International Airport and Durban’s King Shaka Airport. According to a statement from Airports Company South Africa (Acsa), the first incident occurred at 3pm when officials at OR Tambo International Airport got a complaint that a person had fallen from parking Level 5 to the ground level.
Babel Restaurant Owes Workers over R560,000 in Unpaid Wages - Labour Minister
The combined examination of Menlyn’s posh Babel Restaurant and the adjoining Ocean Basket revealed that both establishments owed their employees more over R1.3 million in unpaid pay. The Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation (the Hawks), Home Affairs, the Department of Labour, and Bargaining Council authorities raided the eateries on Sunday night, discovering many difficulties with employer noncompliance.
Authorities Arrest at Least Three in Raid at Babel restaurant, Menlyn
Authorities have arrested at least three persons at Menlyn’s Babel restaurant after a former employee revealed alleged unfair and exploitative labor practices at the upscale new dining over the weekend. The three people arrested apparently include the proprietor of the upscale Pretoria East restaurant and two undocumented employees.
Gauteng Cuts Transport and Meals to Save 3,400 Teacher Jobs After R4.5bn Budget Slash
Matome Chiloane, Gauteng’s Education MEC, has pledged to protect the jobs of approximately 3,400 teachers in the province by reducing various educational activities amid an R4.5 billion budget deficit. Chiloane made these statements while speaking at Bryanston High School on Sunday, offering an update on the department’s online admissions for next year. He stated that the department’s budget deficit of R4.5 billion required them to find alternative means to fill school teaching positions.
Authorities Arrest 13 for Illegal Development at Teshie Military Shooting Range
Police have apprehended thirteen individuals for allegedly filling and unlawfully developing sections of the Laboma and Teshie Military shooting range within the Kpeshie Lagoon area of the La Dade-Kotopon municipality in the Greater Accra Region. During a site inspection by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), officials discovered significant portions of the lagoon filled for construction, with structures at various stages of completion.
Authorities Arrest & Charge Mays Landing Woman With Murdering Her Husband on Christmas
Photo provided On Sunday, December 25, 2022, Marylue Wigglesworth, 51, of Mays Landing, NJ was charged and arrested for the murder of her husband, David Wigglesworth, 57, also of Mays Landing. On December 25, 2022 at approximately 10:19 p.m., the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to a residence on the 5200 block of Mays Landing Somers Point Rd., for an injured male. Officers arrived to find the man, later identified as David B. Wigglesworth suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Authorities Arrest and Jail Turkish Pop Star Over Religious School Joke
The authorities in Turkey arrested and jailed pop star Gulsen Colakoglu on Friday after she made a joke she later apologized for. During a performance in April, Gulsen joked that a member of her band got his perversion from a school he attended, and that pitched the government against her.
Authorities arrest one in Olney drug bust
April 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM CDT - Updated April 17 at 1:30 PM OLNEY, Texas (TNN) - Authorities in Olney have arrested one person following a drug bust. The operation was executed by Texas DPS Special Agents along with the Young County Sheriff’s Office and the Olney Police Department early Friday morning. The house was occupied with multiple adults who are all being questioned. Only one person was arrested and their charges are still pending.
Authorities arrest one in Idaho kidnapping
IDAHO FALLS — A woman was arrested on charges of kidnapping, robbery and aggravated battery after she and two others attacked another woman last month Idaho Falls police said. The other suspects have not yet been found. Maddeline McKenzie Ovard was arrested Monday after the victim told police Ovard hit her with a socket wrench, punched her multiple times while wearing brass knuckles, then stole $400, her phone and her keys, the Post Register reported Tuesday.
Probers look into killing of Bukidnon tribal leader
mindanao goldstar daily Tuesday,January 7, 2020 Top Stories By NITZ ARANCON Correspondent AUTHORITIES are currently investigating the killing of a tribal leader by suspected members of the New People’s Army at around 9 am on Saturday.
Tribal group prays for rain in Australia, peace in Middle East
Home / Top Stories / Tribal group prays for rain in Australia, peace in Middle East mindanao goldstar daily Tuesday,January 7, 2020 Top Stories A WOMEN’S tribal group performed a prayer ritual Monday calling for rains to stop the devastating wildfires in Australia and the de-escalation of tension between the United States and Iran. A few dozen members of the Teduray-Lambangian Women’s Organization Inc.
‘Indigay Sa Parol’ winners awarded
mindanao goldstar daily Tuesday,January 7, 2020 Uncategorized The winners of last month’s Indigay Sa Parol were awarded in simple rites held at Cagayan de Oro City Hall’s quadrangle yesterday. Topping the commercial establishment category of the contest was an educational supply store Expressions which won the P150,000 first prize followed by the Cagayan de Oro Electric Power and Lights Co. (Cepalco) and fastfood outlet Chowking.
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By Karl Gaspar THERE has been no end to the bad news coming our way recently. On Dec. 15, 2019, the strongest earthquake (at magnitude 6.9) rocked most of the areas in southern Mindanao, especially Davao del Sur. Buildings toppled even as there are cracks in many others. Households lost their houses, children got traumatized. As of the last count, eight perished with this recent disaster, the kind of which happened a few times last October also hitting south Mindanao.
Hindsight is 20/20
By Cong Corrales “Democracy will not reform itself by some hidden or automatic process. It takes citizens to awaken from their inertia, apathy, or fear. No one else will demand change for us.” — Larry Diamond, III Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency LAST Sunday, I was browsing through my Netflix catalog of documentary movies when I chanced upon “The Great Hack.” It was released in July 2019. It is about the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Drug suspects nabbed in Tagoloan buy-bust ops
mindanao goldstar daily Tuesday,January 7, 2020 Uncategorized By Joey P. Nacalaban Correspondent For allegedly possessing illegal drugs, two suspects are now languishing in jail. They were nabbed in separate buy-bust operations in Tagoloan town over the weekend. Major Rogelio Manalang, Chief of police, Tagoloan police station, identified the suspects as Rytch Robert Lomongo, 23, and a resident of Zone 10, and Cherry Anne Taulo, 31, residing at Zone 15A, Buguac, Sta Cruz, both of the same town.
City hall honors outgoing disaster mgt chief Monsanto
mindanao goldstar daily Tuesday,January 7, 2020 Cagayan de Oro, News Cagayan de Oro City Hall opened the first work week of 2020 by bidding farewell to a department head and welcoming a new one during a shortened flag-raising and program held at the City Hall quadrangle yesterday. NEXT CHAPTER. Retired Col. Mario Verner Monsanto says while he never expected to be appointed to another government post, he will remain accessible to Cagayan de Oro City Hall even while he is stationed at the Palace.
No drones, kids allowed during Traslación
By FROILAN GALLARDO Special Correspondent with NITZ ARANCON, Correspondent THERE would be no drones flying and children would not be allowed to take part in the Traslación during the annual Feast of Black Nazarene here this week. An official replica of the original life-sized image of a dark-skinned, kneeling Jesus Christ carrying the Cross, is enshrined at the Nazareno Church in Cagayan de Oro. (GSD File photo by Kristian Dave Achondo) Msgr.
Authorities arrest, detain gun-toting extortionist
mindanao goldstar daily Monday,January 6, 2020 Cagayan de Oro, Top Stories By JOEY NACALABAN, Correspondent AUTHORITIES arrested an alleged gun-toting extortionist after the leader of the city’s premier business group complained about how the suspect allegedly intimidated fish traders near the Bulua terminal on New Year’s Day. Glenn Calang. COCPO Photo. City police director Col.
Moreno names new RTA, security chief
mindanao goldstar daily Monday,January 6, 2020 Cagayan de Oro, Top Stories By NITZ ARANCON Correspondent MAYOR Oscar Moreno has named a newly retired police colonel as the city’s new traffic czar and head of city hall’s security group. Appointed to head the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) and civil security team of the local government was Rizalino Borlagdatan, a newly retired police colonel who headed the logistics office of Camp Alagar. Borlagdatan.
Authorities arrest one suspect in deadly Kansas City shooting
Hugo Villanueva-Morales and Javier Alatorre are each charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Authorities took Alatorre into custody Sunday. Hugo Villanueva-Morales and Javier Alatorre are each charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Authorities took Alatorre into custody Sunday. KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Authorities have arrested one suspect in a Kansas City shooting that left four dead and five others hurt.
Authorities arrest, charge man in Loris murder case
William Jones II (Source: Horry County Police Department) By WMBF News Staff | August 8, 2019 at 5:29 PM EDT - Updated August 8 at 5:29 PM LORIS, S.C. (WMBF) – The U.S. Marshals Service took a man into custody Thursday afternoon who is accused of shooting and killing a man in Loris. Authorities were responded back in July to the shooting on Maple Street. Demetrick Simon, 39, was found at the scene and rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Suspected Ebola case in Congo had contact with 2nd Goma case
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - The 1-year-old daughter and the wife of the man who died of Ebola in Congo's city of Goma this week have tested positive for the disease, health officials confirmed Thursday, while Rwanda briefly closed its border with Congo over the virus outbreak that now enters its second year. This is the first transmission of Ebola inside Goma, a city of more than 2 million people on the Rwandan border, a scenario that health experts have long feared.
US construction spending falls 1.3% in June, biggest decline in 7 months, reflecting widespread ...
WASHINGTON - WASHINGTON (AP) - US construction spending falls 1.3% in June, biggest decline in 7 months, reflecting widespread weakness. Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Inmates may have fled more than a day before jailers noticed
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) - The leader of a white supremacist gang and another inmate may have escaped from an Arkansas jail more than a day before anyone noticed, authorities say. Wesley Gullett and Christopher Sanderson were still on the run on Thursday, three days after they were last seen at the Jefferson County Detention Center and a day after jailers realized they were missing, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. said.
IndyCar to use hybrid technology to boost horsepower, safety
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - IndyCar plans to use hybrid technology to increase horsepower and improve safety. The racing series announced Thursday it will integrate a hybrid powertrain into its cars beginning in 2022. The technology will use braking systems to create energy recovery and will include multi-phase motors, inverters and electric storage devices.
The Latest: Sentence upheld for ex-cop convicted of rape
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Latest on a former Oklahoma City police officer convicted of rape and other sexual assaults (all times local): 9:15 a.m. An Oklahoma court has upheld rape and sexual assault convictions and a 263-year prison sentence for a former Oklahoma City police officer in a case watched closely by the Black Lives Matter movement and some conservatives. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday rejected appeal claims by 32-year-old Daniel Holtzclaw.
Court rejects Oklahoma woman's self-defense claim in death
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the life prison sentence of a woman who worked as a prostitute and admitted stabbing a client to death. The court ruled Thursday in the appeal of 33-year-old Sumeika D. Byrd, who was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for the Aug. 13, 2015, stabbing death of 28-year-old Brendon Turner.
Appeals court upholds rape and sexual assault convictions for ex-Oklahoma City police officer
OKLAHOMA CITY - OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Appeals court upholds rape and sexual assault convictions for ex-Oklahoma City police officer. Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Prosecutor: Man caught on camera poisoning wife’s coffee will receive probation
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A Michigan man caught on hidden camera poisoning his wife’s coffee last year is expected to be sentenced to probation, over the objections of prosecutors. Brian Kozlowski, 46, of Macomb Township, pleaded guilty June 13 to poisoning his wife, a crime for which Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Smith said he could have served 15 years in prison. He is scheduled for sentencing Thursday.
Universal Orlando announces Epic Universe, new Florida theme park
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A new Universal theme park is coming to Orange County, Universal executives announced Thursday. >> Read more trending news Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said the park will be called Universal's Epic Universe. Our Universe is expanding.
Authorities arrest, charge man with forgery
A man wanted for allegedly stealing checks from mailboxes and altering the checks was apprehended on July 2, according to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. Charles Rhodes, 40, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., is charged with third-degree theft of property and third-degree forgery. He is currently being held in the Coffee County Jail. Rhodes was apprehended on Tuesday, shortly after a social media post from CCSO asked for assistance in locating the man.
Authorities arrest, charge trio suspected in string of robberies in Long Beach
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of street robberies that took place throughout Long Beach last month, authorities said. The robberies took place between May 14 and May 23 in different areas including the Traffic Circle, Belmont Heights and Zaferia. The Zaferia robbery was captured on a security camera and showed a victim being repeatedly punched in the head before eventually having his headphones and shoes stolen.
Episode 6: Eric
Eric Birnbaum was a beloved father, brother, and son, working as an attorney in a quiet Bucks County town. On February 11, 2009, Eric was murdered in the parking lot of his Northampton Township office. A decade later, investigators still actively search for his killer, and have just released a composite sketch of the shooter in hopes of helping the cold case gain traction. If you know something about the murder of Eric Birnbaum, you can submit an anonymous tip on CRIMEWATCH.
Wind to blame for partial building collapse in Kensington that crushed car
Breaking News PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Officials say the wind is to blame for a partial building collapse at Fifth and Master streets in Kensington — as well as the aging building itself. Part of the roof and a wall are missing from the old garage and vacant building. For Chris Gillespie, it was quite the site to see when he stepped outside Monday morning. "I was thinking, it's about time for that wall. It seems like it had been leaning for a long time," he noted.
High winds cause outages for tens of thousands in region
Breaking News UPDATED: 1:45 p.m. PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Dangerous winds are whipping through the Philadelphia area Monday morning, knocking down trees and causing power outages. PECO reports nearly 34,000 without service across the greater Philadelphia area. Thousands of homes and businesses are are without power in #Delco. That includes this Wawa on Providence Rd in Upper Providence.
Peeps debuts new Easter flavors like pancakes, cotton candy, root beer float
Breaking News PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — It's still winter, but you've probably noticed little bunnies hopping up on store shelves already. Easter is just around the corner — well, for businesses. For the rest of us, it's April 21 (same weekend as Passover, too). In preparation for the holiday, Peeps released its 2019 Easter collection, debuting new flavors of its signature bunnies and chicks, plus other sweets.
Over two dozen restaurants take part in East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
Breaking News PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week begins Monday, and Adam Leiter, executive director of the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, says this is the avenue where you can find some of the best culinary talent in the city. "We include about 26 restaurants all along the avenue. Everything from James Beard Award nominees to your favorite pub food," Leiter said. Restaurant week includes lunch and dinner specials.
'Love & Lust:' Franklin Institute event focuses on science of attraction
Breaking News PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) -- The Franklin Institute will offer its monthly "Science After Hours" event Tuesday evening, February 26. This month's theme is "Love & Lust." Adam Piazza, Adult Program Specialist at the Franklin Institute, says in honor of the month of February, "Science After Hours" this month focuses on Valentine's related themes.
Colorado man charged in fiancee's death
Photo: AP/ Teller County Sheriff's Office This booking photo provided by the Teller County Sheriff's office shows Patrick Frazee, the fiance of missing Colorado woman Kelsey Berreth, who was arrested Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at his home in the community of Florissant, Colo. December 31, 2018 11:42 AM A Colorado man accused in the death of his missing fiancee has been charged with murder and solicitation to commit murder.
Authorities arrest, identify suspect and 7 others in officer's shooting death
(CNN) - A man suspected of killing police officer Ronil Singh this week in Newman, California, has been arrested, Deputy Blake Edwards with the Kern County Sheriff's Office said Friday. The suspect was identified as Gustavo Perez Arriaga, 33, according to Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson. Arriaga was at a Kern County home upon being arrested, Christianson said. Kern County is about 200 miles south of where the shooting occurred.
Justice Ginsburg has surgery to remove cancerous growths
Photo: AP/ Jacquelyn Martin In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves the stage after speaking to first-year students at Georgetown Law in Washington. December 21, 2018 11:35 AM The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery to remove two malignant growths from her left lung. It's Ginsburg's third bout with cancer since she joined the court in 1993. Connect with KSTP Join the conversation on our social media platforms.
Second man gets life term for killing of Iowa gender-fluid teen
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - A judge has sentenced a second man to life in prison for the 2016 killing of a gender-fluid Iowa teenager. The Des Moines Register reports a judge Monday sentenced 26-year-old Jaron Purham to life in prison, which was mandatory because of his October conviction of first-degree murder. Another man, Jorge Sanders-Galvez, already is serving a life term for the March 2, 2016, fatal shooting of 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson of Burlington.
Raymond man arrested following high-speed chase
RAYMOND, Iowa (KCRG) -- A Raymond man was arrested after a high-speed chase through two counties, Saturday night. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy attempted to stop Anthony Amundson, 36, around 6:15 p.m. for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of 175th Street, north of Jesup.
Woman who texted man 696 times takes plea deal
FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) - A Minnesota woman who authorities say sent 696 text messages to a northern Iowa man in April has taken a plea deal. Winnebago County District Court records say 34-year-old Katie Christian, of Emmons, Minnesota, filed a written guilty plea Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of stalking. Prosecutors agreed to recommend suspended jail time and two years of probation in return for her plea. The records don't list a sentencing date.
Authorities arrest one after gunfire in Marion
Marion police rushed to the 900 block of 9th Street, Sunday after multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunshots around 6:00 p.m., authorities said in a news release. "When officers arrived they located people outside of 1000 9th St," officers said in the release.
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