A 57-year-old man from New Jersey is facing charges of kidnapping, strangulation, and aggravated assault after a woman he allegedly held against her will for a year escaped and asked for help at a gas station. The woman was aided by a witness, and the Attorney General's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and offering assistance to the victim.
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US Northern Command has concluded its recovery operations for a suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month, as well as two other objects shot down in US airspace. Despite systematic searches using a variety of capabilities, the searches were ultimately fruitless and the country may never know what the objects were, how they were propelled, and where they came from.
Tiger Woods has apologized for handing a tampon to Justin Thomas during the first round of the Genesis Invitational, sparking debate on social media. Woods clarified that the gesture was meant to be a prank between friends and apologized if he had offended anyone. The incident has been met with mixed reactions, with Woods apologizing for the incident and its potential effect on his performance in the tournament.
Stella Stevens, an iconic actress of the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at the age of 82. She began her career in 1959 with a minor role in a Bing Crosby musical and achieved her big break in 1960 with the film "Li'l Abner". Her most memorable role was in the classic comedy "The Nutty Professor" in 1963, and she went on to become a prominent leading lady. She was married at 17 and had an only child, actor/producer Andrew Stevens, before divorcing two years later. She will be remembered for her many memorable roles and her lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial is coming to a close as the prosecution has presented circumstantial evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense is now deciding whether Murdaugh will testify on his own behalf and the jury will have to decide if the evidence is enough to convict him. The outcome of the trial has captured the attention of the rural South Carolina lowcountry and the country as a whole.
On January 6, 2021, supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. According to court filings, Trump attempted to call into Fox News after the attack, but the network refused to put him on air. Fox News host Lou Dobbs opened his show with musings on the election results, asking how Biden had received 15 million more votes than Obama, and saying they did not expect to get an answer to it that night. The House select committee is still investigating the attack, and it remains unclear if they will ever get an answer to the question.
Six people are dead and one suspect is in custody following a series of shootings in the small town of Arkabutla, Mississippi on Friday. The first shooting occurred inside a store on Arkabutla Road and four more victims were found after the suspect was arrested. The investigation is ongoing and authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect.
The Justice Department conducted a consensual search of former Vice President Mike Pence's public policy organization, Advancing American Freedom, on Friday. One binder containing three previously redacted documents was taken as part of an ongoing investigation into the Trump administration's activities. Pence has been cooperative and transparent with the authorities and is looking forward to the conclusion of the matter.