A 65-year-old woman in Thailand caused a stir at a Buddhist temple when she was found alive in her coffin, ready for cremation. The woman’s brother drove her from Phitsanulok to Bangkok, believing she had died after a two-year illness. Initially, the hospital declined the brother’s offer to donate her organs due to a missing death certificate, leading him to the temple for a free cremation service. However, before the cremation could take place, the temple staff heard knocking, opened the coffin, and discovered the woman alive, prompting them to send her to a nearby hospital, with the temple covering her medical costs.
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In a significant legal blow to the Trump administration, a federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James. The ruling stemmed from the judge’s conclusion that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, who brought the charges at President Trump’s urging, was unlawfully appointed by the Justice Department. The dismissals centered on the appointment process of Halligan, a former White House aide, rather than the substance of the allegations against Comey and James. The judge determined that the Justice Department’s appointment of Halligan as interim U.S. attorney was invalid, thus invalidating all actions, including the indictments, that she secured.
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According to the Justice Department, two North Texas men, Gavin Weisenburg and Tanner Thomas, have been indicted for plotting a violent coup on the Haitian island of Gonave. The plan involved murdering all the men, enslaving the women and children, and taking military control of the island. Both men are charged with conspiracy to kill or kidnap persons in a foreign country and producing child pornography. They prepared for the attack by seeking military training, studying Haitian Creole, researching weapons, and planning to transport firearms and explosives by sailboat.
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DMGT has agreed to purchase The Telegraph for £500 million, forming a major right-leaning media group in the UK. This deal follows RedBird Capital Partners’ withdrawal of its bid for The Telegraph due to regulatory delays and internal opposition. The acquisition will allow DMGT to repay RedBird’s prior investment and comply with the UK’s Foreign State Influence regime. DMGT expects a quick finalization of the deal, which will not involve foreign state investment.
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The Pentagon has initiated an investigation into Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for potential violations of military law after he participated in a video urging U.S. troops to reject unlawful orders. The Pentagon cited a federal law allowing for the recall of retired service members, like Kelly, for possible court-martial or other actions, indicating his statements may have interfered with military order and discipline. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Kelly was the only lawmaker targeted because he is the only one who formally retired from the military, placing him under the Pentagon’s jurisdiction. The video, released last Tuesday, also prompted criticism from President Donald Trump who accused the lawmakers of sedition, although reactions from troops online have been minimal.
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Donald Doolittle, a church safety director, has been arrested for impersonating an ICE agent to extort a woman. The incident occurred after Doolittle received a massage from the victim, who is a massage therapist, and then demanded $500 via Zelle while flashing an ID card labeled “ICE.” He threatened the victim with deportation if she didn’t comply. Despite initially denying the events, surveillance video confirmed his presence at the business, and Doolittle now faces a charge of impersonating a public servant with a $10,000 bond.
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Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old woman, was deported from the U.S. to Ghana, a country she had no ties to, despite a judge’s order prohibiting her return to Sierra Leone, her country of origin. Videos show Kuyateh being dragged by individuals believed to be associated with the Ghanaian government. Kuyateh’s attorney said she had a work permit but never became a citizen and that the U.S. failed to provide proper notice and opportunities for her to seek protection. The Department of Justice stated it had no control over how another country treats deportees, while the U.N. has called on Ghana to stop deporting individuals from the U.S. if U.S. courts deem it unsafe.
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Authorities announced the apprehension of Morgan Geyser, who was convicted of stabbing her classmate in a Slender Man-related crime, after she left her Wisconsin group home. Geyser, 22, cut off her monitoring bracelet and was last seen with an adult acquaintance on Saturday night. She was taken into custody in Illinois on Sunday. Geyser had been released from a psychiatric hospital earlier this year and was placed in the group home after serving time for the 2014 attack.
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Jimmy Cliff, the reggae singer and actor, has died at the age of 81 due to a seizure followed by pneumonia, as confirmed by his wife. His career, which began in the early 1960s, saw him become a global icon with hits such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and the lead role in the film “The Harder They Come”, a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema. Cliff’s music brought reggae to a wider audience, and he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit. He collaborated with various artists throughout his career and continued to release albums, including his most recent, “Refugees,” in 2022.
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