Election 2024 updates: FBI investigating alleged Biden, Trump campaign hack attempts

Hours before his arraignment, federal prosecutors indicated they would seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if convicted of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting his intent to incite political resistance against the industry. Mangione is expected to plead not guilty to a four-count indictment, including murder via firearm. Prosecutors argued that his actions were designed to amplify an ideological message, while defense attorneys condemned the death penalty pursuit as a "barbaric" political stunt....

California's economy has surpassed Japan's, making it the fourth-largest in the world with a GDP of $4.10 trillion, according to new data from the IMF and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the significance of this achievement while expressing concerns about the potential negative impact of President Trump's tariffs on California's growth, which is vital for the nation. Despite California's rapid economic advancement, Japan's economy faces challenges due to its declining population...

WARNING: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.Ryan Hemphill, a private equity executive and lawyer, faces a 116-count indictment, including predatory sexual assault, for allegedly torturing six women in his New York City apartment. Prosecutors claim he used violence, drugs, and psychological manipulation to control his victims, some of whom he met on dating websites, while threatening them with dire consequences if they reported him. Hemphill has pleaded not guilty...

Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, were arrested after federal agents raided their Las Cruces home, facing charges of evidence tampering related to harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged illegal alien with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Ortega-Lopez, who unlawfully entered the U.S., was previously employed by Nancy Cano for home repairs and later offered accommodation at their residence. Following the arrests, Judge Cano resigned and was permanently...

SummaryDuring a March 28 call, Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state, a detail recently acknowledged by Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney. As Canada approaches elections, Trump's tariff policies and statehood comments have become pivotal issues, with Carney asserting that such an idea will "never happen." Trump's ongoing tariffs on Canadian goods and his remarks about Canadian leaders have heightened patriotic sentiments, influencing the election landscape as Canadians turn out in record numbers...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of an "experimental" aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, which resulted in the death of renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland. Holland, celebrated for his impressive record in aerobatic competitions, was scheduled to perform at the Hampton Roads airshow this weekend. The cause of the crash, involving an MX Aircraft MXS, remains under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and Department of Defense, with Langley...