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FBI: Vegas & New Orleans Attacks Not "Definitively" Linked Despite Attacker Similarities
Two attacks, involving electric trucks rented on the Turo app, occurring hours apart, by men affiliated with the U.S. military: details emerging from investigations into the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year’s Day have raised questions about a possible link.
New Orleans Terror Attack + Trump Vegas Hotel Explosion: The Latest
At least 15 people were killed and more than 35 were injured after a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a large crowd on the famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans early New Year’s Day. The driver was then killed in a shoot-out with police officers. The FBI found an ISIS flag on the trailer of the truck used in the attack, and authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Jimmy Carter, Longest-Living U.S. President, Dies At 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old, making him the longest-living U.S. president ever.
Your Guide To 2025: The News We Are Watching In The New Year
With all of its highs and lows, 2024 has been a year to remember. As we look back, we’re also looking ahead, to how this year’s biggest stories will shape headlines next year. (At least, the ones we can predict — curveballs expected!)
Government Shutdown Imminent: Trump-Endorsed Plan Fails In US House
The holiday drama is beginning early for Congress. House Republicans failed to pass a new spending proposal to keep the government open. The vote came 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk derailed the original deal that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) negotiated with Democrats. Congress has until midnight tonight to pass a bill, or bring on a government shutdown.
Understanding Gen Z Sympathies For UHC CEO Shooter
Gen Z’s lack of sympathy to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (and at times celebration of the alleged killer) has drawn condemnation from business leaders, politicians and law enforcement officials, and left others puzzled.
Luigi Mangione Charged With Terrorism In CEO Killing
On Tuesday, Luigi Mangione was indicted by a grand jury in New York on charges including first-degree murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced.
School Shooting In Wisconsin Leaves 3 Dead, 6 Injured
A teacher and a teenage student are dead after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, Police Chief Shon Barnes said Monday during a news conference. The shooter, a 15-year-old female student, is also dead.
Will Trump End Daylight Saving Time For Good?
Donald Trump is reportedly considering privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS). He has expressed frustration over the USPS’s financial struggles, as the organization has reported billions in losses for years.
The move could significantly change shipping timelines and costs, impact small businesses and rural communities, and result in tens of thousands of federal workers losing their jobs.
How Emotions Shaped The Election & Mo News Study Results
Understanding our emotions is key to unlocking success in every aspect of our lives: career, friendships, parenting, and personal growth. This type of knowledge has the power to transform our relationships, decision-making abilities, and even health.
🎙️ Mo News spoke to Dr. Marc Brackett, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel, about ways to better understand, categorize, and respond to our emotions.
New Jersey Drone Mystery Deepens
FBI officials still don’t have many answers on the unexplained drone activity over sensitive sites in New Jersey over the last month.
A Pentagon spokesperson told reporters Wednesday that there is “no evidence these are coming from a foreign entity or the work of an adversary.” She also confirmed that they are not U.S. military drones.
CEO Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione Fights Extradition To New York
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, contested his extradition to New York during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
CEO Shooting Latest: Luigi Mangione Arrested, Charged With Murder
Police on Monday arrested Luigi Mangione, 26, in connection to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last Wednesday. The five-day manhunt ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania — nearly 300 miles from New York City — after an employee recognized Mangione from police photos.
Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad Regime After 50 Years: What's Next
A group of rebels declared victory in Syria over the weekend, after a stunning week-long offensive that brought an end to more than five decades of the Assad family dictatorship.
Insurance CEO Killing Sparks Callous Online Praise & Hate
On Thursday, the NYPD released new photos of “a person of interest” in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning, Thompson was heading into his firm’s annual investor meeting.
NYC Manhunt After CEO Of Top Insurance Company Shot Dead
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in the back and leg in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning in what police are calling a “brazen, targeted attack.” Police say the public is not believed to be in danger.
South Korea Chaos: President Declares Martial Law, Then Reverses It
South Korean politicians had a wild Tuesday night after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unscheduled televised address. He called for military rule as he vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces he claimed were paralyzing the government, as opposition leaders control the country’s parliament.
Pardon Me? Some Dems Criticize Biden Move
After months of saying he would not use his executive powers to change the outcome of federal gun and tax evasion cases against Hunter, President Biden said he decided over the weekend to pardon his son before leaving office.
President Biden Pardons His Son Hunter
President Joe Biden announced Sunday night that he has pardoned his son Hunter, who pleaded guilty in September to nine federal tax charges and was found guilty on federal gun charges in June. Hunter was set to be sentenced to prison time as soon as this month, and Republicans were vowing to keep investigating him. This comes after the president has repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal Takes Effect After 13 Month War
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist group took effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. US officials and leaders across the region hope it will last longer than that after more than a year of deadly fighting.