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Parker D. Kramer, 20, was found naked in a 13-year-old girl's bedroom after her father, alerted by noises, confronted him and fired shots at the ground as he fled. Following a manhunt aided by a drone, deputies located Kramer, who was charged with rape, sodomy, and burglary, and is currently held on a $250,000 bond. The identities of the victim and her father remain confidential to protect her privacy, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for...

The US and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal, granting the US access to rare earth minerals in exchange for support in ending the war with Russia. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the agreement, which establishes the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, with both countries contributing 50% of the financing. Bessent emphasized the commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Ukraine, asserting that no entity that aided Russia will...

A drone captured detainees at the Bluebonnet detention center in Texas forming the letters S.O.S., signaling their desperate plea for help before potential deportation to El Salvador's CECOT prison, notorious for its brutal conditions. Many detainees, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, face false accusations of gang membership and risk being sent to a facility likened to "Guantánamo on steroids." The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act accelerates deportations, bypassing immigration courts, heightening fears among...

Elon Musk made a lighthearted farewell appearance at a White House Cabinet meeting, wearing two Trump hats, as he steps back from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). During the meeting, he thanked President Trump and his Cabinet for their collaboration, claiming DOGE has saved $160 billion, though short of the $1 trillion target. Despite Musk’s reduced physical presence, Trump's Chief of Staff stated he remains engaged, indicating a return to amicable relations after...

A British woman, 65, was found beaten to death at her home in Dordogne, France, with five stab wounds, indicating a violent attack. She had lived in the area for a decade and was last seen with a friend, who had been in a relationship with her for a few weeks, shortly before discovering her collapsed near her vehicle. Despite receiving CPR, she was pronounced dead after ambulance crews arrived; the investigation into the circumstances...

A runaway kangaroo named Sheila caused a major disturbance in Macon County, Alabama, leading to a crash between two vehicles on Interstate 85. The incident occurred around 11:50 am, prompting authorities to close the interstate in both directions for safety and to capture the kangaroo, which was tranquilized by its owner, Patrick Starr. Fortunately, Sheila was unharmed, and the roadway was reopened later that day, with Sheriff Andre Brunson noting the unusual nature of the...