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Murder and burglary charges have been filed against 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian for the shooting deaths of "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca, both 70, in their Los Angeles home. The couple was killed on July 10 after returning from grocery shopping, and Boodarian faces life in prison or death if convicted, with a court hearing set for August 20. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Murder Charges Filed in...

Trump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury TestimonyPresident Trump has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the unsealing of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, amid increasing pressure for transparency. Bondi stated they are prepared to move to court for this release, despite the usual secrecy surrounding grand jury materials, following backlash over a recent Justice Department memo about Epstein. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump has asked the Attorney...

The Justice Department has terminated Maurene Comey from her role as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, where she led the prosecution of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Known for her high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell and involvement in the Epstein case, Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was dismissed by President Trump. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Justice Department fired...

In June, the average price of ground beef reached a record $6.12 per pound, driven by a shrinking U.S. cattle herd, ongoing drought, and external pressures like a flesh-eating pest in Mexico and potential tariffs on imports. Despite improving pasture conditions and lower grain prices, demand for beef remains strong, sustaining high prices for the foreseeable future. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Beef prices in the U.S. have reached record highs due to...

The nondissemination order in the University of Idaho murder case was lifted by Judge Steven Hippler, but sealed documents will remain protected for now. Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murders of four students, is scheduled for sentencing on July 23, where he faces four consecutive life sentences and additional penalties. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A judge has allowed people to talk about the University of Idaho murder case again, but...

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Alcatraz Island with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to discuss plans to reopen the site as a federal penitentiary under President Trump's directive. The initiative has faced criticism from local leaders, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who argue it would jeopardize the island's $60 million annual tourism revenue and lack a realistic implementation plan. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Alcatraz Island to...