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MINNEAPOLIS - Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while injuring State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Authorities described the attack as politically motivated, with Boelter having targeted lawmakers while wearing a police-like uniform. More Context

Cross Cole, a 21-year-old from Ghana, was charged with extorting a young man from Buffalo, New York, using illicit photos obtained through hacking, marking a significant breakthrough in a three-year investigation. This case highlights a surge in sextortion schemes in the U.S., particularly targeting young men, with a nearly 500% increase in reports since 2019, according to the FBI. More Context

Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were injured in a shooting at their home, with John shot nine times and Yvette eight times; their daughter was unharmed. The attack, deemed politically motivated, also claimed the lives of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, with suspect Vance Boelter now wanted by authorities. More Context

A search is ongoing for Vance Boelter, a suspect in politically motivated shootings that resulted in the deaths of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, while another lawmaker and his wife were injured. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boelter's arrest, as authorities believe he impersonated law enforcement to access the victims' homes, and a manifesto was found in his vehicle listing other officials. More Context

Authorities continue to search for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the suspect in a shooting that killed Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and injured their spouses. Boelter, who allegedly posed as a police officer and had a list of targets including several prominent Democrats, remains at large after exchanging gunfire with police. More Context

Leonard Lauder, former CEO of Estée Lauder and son of its founders, passed away at 92, surrounded by family. Celebrated for his philanthropy and kindness, he reflected on his close ties to the family business, which began when his mother started making beauty products at home in 1933. More Context