Ten members and associates of the Gambino crime family have been arrested and charged with 16 counts of racketeering conspiracy, extortion, witness retaliation, and union-related crimes. The charges stem from an alleged attempt to strong-arm their way into New York City's garbage hauling and demolition businesses, with some defendants accused of using baseball bats to intimidate their victims. Six additional alleged organized crime members and associates were arrested in Italy as part of the operation. The U.S. Attorney's Office has stated that the arrests are part of an effort to "dominate the New York carting and demolition industries."
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Eight people have died in a fatal crash in Batesville, Texas, after a suspected human smuggler attempted to evade arrest from the Zavala County Sheriff's Office. The driver of a Honda passenger car from Houston crashed head-on into a Chevrolet SUV, causing the vehicle to burst into flames. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident and urges drivers to obey all traffic laws to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
The House Oversight Committee has issued three subpoenas as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, calling for his son, brother, and associate to appear for depositions. In addition, the committee has requested transcribed interviews with five other Biden family associates. The decision to interview special counsel David Weiss privately likely reflects the challenges Republicans face in arguing that the Justice Department has shown favoritism to the president’s son. The inquiry is ongoing, and the outcome remains to be seen.
Authorities in Colorado are investigating the improper storage of human remains at Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, owned by Jon and Carrie Hallford. The Hallfords have been arrested in Oklahoma on suspicion of abuse of a corpse, money laundering and forgery. At least 189 decaying remains were found at the facility, and the Hallfords have been in contact with aggrieved families via email. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Fremont County Sheriff's Office are leading the investigation, with the potential for penalties for the Hallfords yet to be determined.
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Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.
Ivanka Trump is set to take the stand on Wednesday in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York. The trial is examining allegations of fraud tied to false inflation of Donald Trump's net worth and the Trump Organization properties. Ivanka's testimony could be key in determining the outcome of the case, which will decide whether the Trump family must pay restitution and penalties for the alleged fraud.
Israeli forces have been conducting aerial and ground operations in Gaza since late last month, resulting in the death of a senior Hamas weapons developer and a group of militants. CBS News was granted an inside look into the conflict with the paratroopers of the 501st Airborne Brigade, who crossed the desert scrubland of northeast Gaza until they reached Beit Hanoun. Israel has said it will continue its operations until Hamas stops firing rockets into Israel.