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May 21 2026CRIME

The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

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May 21 2026CRIME

Doctor Convicted for $45M Medicare Botox Scam

A California physician has been found guilty of filing false Medicare claims that totaled about $45 million. The case involves a doctor who ran a cosmetic clinic in Glendale and claimed that patients needed Botox for chronic migraines, even though most received the treatment for purely cosmetic r

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May 21 2026CRIME

Hate‑Driven Plot Against San Diego Mosque Unveiled

The FBI confirmed a document that outlines the conspirators’ plans to attack a mosque in San Diego. The file, released through an independent journalist, shows the suspects intent on causing “maximum death and destruction” against a wide array of targets. They also praised past mass‑shooting inciden

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May 20 2026CRIME

Mayor pushes back juvenile curfew law

The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea

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May 20 2026CRIME

Dead Man Found Near Lake, Cause Still Unclear

A 73‑year‑old resident of Kew Gardens Hills was discovered near a lake in Queens Park on Monday evening, just before 5 p. m. The body showed gunshot injuries to the neck and back, but no firearm was found at the scene. Police are still deciding whether this incident is a crime or something else. An

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May 20 2026CRIME

A Monkey, Two Men and a Wild Zoo Day

In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with

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May 20 2026CRIME

U. S. Opens New Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader

The United States is starting a second criminal investigation into former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, which could lead to more charges against him. A U. S. Justice Department employee and another insider said the probe is being handled by the Miami office of the U. S. Attorney’s Office and

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May 20 2026CRIME

The Long Shadow of a Cold Case

In 1986, a young woman’s life was cut short in Virginia Beach, leaving behind a family, friends, and an unsolved mystery. Roberta Walls, just 22, worked at a nearby library and vanished after a night out with friends. Her body was found the next morning behind an elementary school, a place where chi

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May 20 2026CRIME

A look at the recent mosque attack in San Diego

Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin

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May 20 2026CRIME

How Crypto and Chat Apps Fuel a $442 Billion Scam Machine

The numbers tell a shocking story. In 2025 alone, online scams drained a mind-blowing $442 billion from victims worldwide. Behind this theft stands a hidden web of scam centers, where trafficked workers are forced to commit fraud under brutal conditions. These criminals rely on more than just persua

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