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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Unexpected Fires Sweep Through Popular California Mall

A video captured a shocking moment when a suspected arsonist ignited the interior of a True Religion store inside a bustling California outlet mall. The flames rapidly climbed toward the ceiling, prompting shoppers to flee through the front entrance into the main concourse. Emergency crews arrived

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

How a Writer Turns Crime into TV Drama

A journalist discovered the spark for his newest book while on a television set, where a talk about an obscure London incident opened up a deeper look into the city’s shadowy money routes. He spent months digging into records and talking to people close to the case, then persuaded the relatives t

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

A Brooklyn Grandma Gets Beat Up Over a Dog Poop Mix‑up

In Crown Heights, a 75‑year‑old woman named Linda Scott was knocked to the ground by an unknown dog walker after she asked the passerby to clean up his pet’s mess. The attack happened early Monday morning in front of Scott’s home, and a neighbor saw the whole thing on his car camera. The footage sho

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Man Arrested After $5 Million Pandemic Loan Scam

A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, was taken into custody on Friday after authorities say he stole more than five million dollars from the government by filing fake applications for pandemic aid. The suspect, Randon “Romero” Williams, 40, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. He al

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

New DNA Tool Might Unlock Nancy Guthrie Case

Scientists are working on a fresh type of DNA test that could finally help find the missing 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie. The DNA taken from her Tucson home is a mix of many people’s cells, making it hard to read. A lab says the sample is so tangled that it could take months or even a year to ana

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Brazil and U. S. Team Up to Stop Cross‑Border Crime

A new partnership between Brazil and the United States will go live next week, as announced by the Brazilian Finance Ministry. The initiative, called Project MIT—short for Mutual Interdiction Team—will pair Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The goa

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Brazil and U. S. Join Forces to Stop Illegal Smuggling

Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Woman fights back against daylight attack in Santa Ana

A young woman in Santa Ana barely avoided what could have been a dangerous kidnapping while walking to her car one morning. Security footage caught the moment a man hiding behind a tree grabbed her arm as she turned to respond to someone calling out to her. Instead of freezing in fear, she reacted f

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Black Car Sought in Chicago Teen’s Fatal Scooter Crash

On a quiet March evening near 77th Street and South Shore, a life changed in seconds when a dark Ford Fusion struck a group of teens on an electric scooter. The collision left 15-year-old Violet Harris dead and another 13-year-old seriously hurt. Police now believe the hit-and-run driver fled the sc

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Congress Plans Hearing for Epstein Victims

The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with th

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