James Lewis, the prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, was found dead in his Cambridge, Massachusetts home on Sunday. Lewis had served more than 12 years in prison for an extortion letter demanding $1 million from Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, the maker of Tylenol. His death marks the end of a 38-year investigation into the Tylenol murders, which remain unsolved and the motive behind them a mystery.
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President Joe Biden has arrived in the United Kingdom for the first stop of his three-nation European tour. During his visit, he will meet with King Charles III and Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the war in Ukraine and the U.S.'s moral obligation to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources to protect itself. Biden will then travel to Geneva, Switzerland to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to make it clear that the U.S. will not stand idly by in the face of Russian aggression.
Elton John concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, the highest-grossing tour of all time, with a show in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday night. Coldplay dropped in via video to show their appreciation for the singer, and John expressed his gratitude for the support he has received throughout the tour. He is now looking forward to spending time with his family after five years and 333 concerts.
Muskogee Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving three relatives of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. The deceased were identified as Jack Janway, 69; his wife Terry Janway, 68; and their grandson Dalton Janway, 11. Police believe Terry Janway killed her husband and grandson before taking her own life. They are asking anyone with information to contact them.
The House of Commons privileges committee has accused former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of deliberately misleading Parliament multiple times over the "partygate" scandal. The committee concluded that Johnson had committed a "serious contempt" of Parliament, prompting an angry response from Johnson. The report is likely to have major implications for Johnson's political career and the way in which the British government is held to account in the future.
Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the U.K., resigned from Parliament on Friday after receiving a letter from the Privileges Committee informing him that he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament about a series of gatherings in government buildings that violated pandemic lockdown rules. Johnson had led the Conservatives to a landslide victory in 2019, but was forced out by his own party in 2020. His resignation from Parliament is a sign that he is taking responsibility for his actions, and marks the end of his tumultuous career in politics.
Scott Phillip White was sentenced to nine years in prison for the manslaughter of Scott Johnson in Sydney in 1988. The sentence comes after a 35-year battle for justice by Johnson's family, who had long suspected foul play. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of continuing to pursue justice for victims of crime, no matter how long it takes.
VidCon co-founder and YouTuber Hank Green has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. He shared the news in a video on his YouTube channel, vlogbrothers, which he shares with his brother, novelist John Green. Green has received an outpouring of support from fans and friends, and has encouraged people to donate to cancer research and support those fighting cancer.