Manhunt underway for killer of UnitedHealth’s Brian Thompson
The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were carved into the shell casings found at the scene, police sources said. Read more
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Trump considers DeSantis for defense secretary as support for Hegseth falters
Trump’s allies fear that reports about the president-elect’s private conversations with DeSantis, which were reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal, have emboldened Republican senators to question Hegseth’s viability. Read more
Trump team agrees to FBI background checks for nominees
FBI background checks have long been a routine part of transitions. Read more
Trump’s pick to lead DEA withdraws from consideration
“Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set it, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister, a Florida sheriff, said in a post on X. Read more
LAPD believes missing Maui woman in Mexico; no foul play suspected
The news follows a statement by LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell that Kobayashi “intentionally” missed her connecting flight at Los Angeles International Airport. Her family strongly disputed that statement. Read more
Trump nominates MAGA loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI
Patel has worked as a federal prosecutor and a public defender, but he has little of the law enforcement and management experience typical of FBI directors. Read more
Storm dumps 2 feet of snow on Northeast, Midwest; more to come
The snowfall was heaviest along Interstate 90, the National Weather Service said, which hugs Lake Erie from Buffalo, New York, through Pennsylvania and on to Cleveland. Read more
Lake-effect storm to bring several feet of snow to Great Lakes
The storm, which began earlier in the week, had brought more than 8 inches of snow to portions of Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
Driver kills 3 Florida deputies in ‘gut punch’ to Palm Beach
The memorial next month will honor all three deputies, as residents, officials and their colleagues in law enforcement mourn their deaths, days before Thanksgiving. Read more
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L.A. judge postpones hearing on release of Menendez brothers
“I’m not ready to go forward,” Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic told a hearing. “I want the new administration to go through the documents.” Read more
Emerging details of Chinese hack leave U.S. officials alarmed
Officials believe hackers from a group called Salt Typhoon, linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, are lurking undetected inside the networks of the biggest American telecommunications firms. Read more
Chinese hackers preparing for potential conflict with U.S.
Morgan Adamski, executive director of U.S. Cyber Command, said Chinese-linked cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict with the U.S. Read more
Trump picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi, 59, was the top law enforcement officer of the country’s third most populous state from 2011 to 2019. Read more
Second wind storm to pummel Pacific Northwest
About 260,000 homes and businesses remained without power in Washington, Oregon and Northern California this afternoon, down from 600,000 earlier. Read more
Man convicted of plotting to kill agents after Jan. 6 probe
At the end of a three-day trial in Knoxville, Tennessee, the man, Edward Kelley, 35, was found guilty of charges that included conspiracy to murder federal employees and threatening federal agents. Read more
U.S. suspends asset-forfeiture program targeting travelers
The program allows police to search and seize property from people who may be suspected of a crime, even if they are never charged. Read more
At 17, she just passed the state bar of California
The California bar is among the most difficult licensing requirements exams in the country, and just under 54% of the 8,291 people who took it in July passed. Read more
Deadly storm pounds Northwest, leaves half a million without power
Winds should die down across the region by midday, but the storm has moved to California and is set to bring extreme rainfall by the end of the week, according to forecasters. Read more
Venezuelan migrant found guilty of killing Laken Riley in Georgia
Riley, 22, was attacked in February while running on a trail on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Read more
Trump confirms plans to use military in mass deportations
Congress has granted presidents broad power to declare national emergencies at their discretion, unlocking standby powers that include redirecting funds lawmakers had appropriated for other purposes. Read more
New wave of offensive texts targets Hispanic, LGBTQ+ people
The messages were the latest in a series of offensive content that started popping up just hours after the presidential race was called for Donald Trump the morning after Election Day. Read more
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