Federal authorities this week unsealed an indictment charging Leo J. Govoni, 67, of Clearwater, and John Witeck, 60, of Tampa, with multiple counts including mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Daniel Park, 32, was accused of supplying chemicals to the bomber, Guy Edward Barktus, who died in May explosion

A man charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in California has died in federal custody just weeks after his arrest, prison officials said on Tuesday.

Daniel Park, 32, was accused of supplying chemicals to the bomber, Guy Edward Bartkus of California, who died in the 17 May explosion.

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The teenage heartthrob, who become an LAPD instructor, had announced he had stage 4 cancer earlier this year

Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and 70s with bubblegum pop hits such as Little Woman and Julie, Do Ya Love Me, has died. He was 81.

His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced the death Tuesday and family friend John Stamos posted her message on Instagram: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” Sherman revealed he had stage 4 cancer earlier this year.

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LOS ANGELES — A woman who masterminded the killing of her husband, an internationally known Canadian-born hairdresser and beauty company executive, at their Los Angeles home eight years ago was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Read More

Jury awarded $500,000 to widow and estate of the police officer who killed himself nine days after the January 6 riot

A federal jury on Monday awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who killed himself nine days after he helped defend the US Capitol from the mob that attacked on January 6, 2021, including a man who scuffled with the officer during the uprising.

The eight-member jury ordered the man, 69-year-old chiropractor David Walls-Kaufman, to pay $380,000 in punitive damages and $60,000 in compensatory damages to Erin Smith for assaulting her husband, Washington DC metropolitan police officer Jeffrey Smith, inside the Capitol. They awarded an additional $60,000 to compensate Jeffrey Smith’s estate for his pain and suffering.

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People are marking the start of the winter and summer solstices across the globe. North of the equator, celebrations welcome summer, while those in the south observe the beginning of winter.

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Russian drones, missiles and artillery killed at least 18 civilians and injured almost 200 others in Ukraine, officials said Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought guarantees of further Western help for his country’s efforts to repel Russia’s invasion. Read More

A tentative truce faltered Tuesday when Israel accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect and vowed to retaliate. Read More

NEW YORK — The largest digital camera ever built released its first shots of the universe Monday — including colourful nebulas, stars and galaxies. Read More

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News on Monday morning that Iran was an "imminent threat" and that President Donald Trump is the "first president with the guts to actually do something about it." She was definitive about the outcome of the surprise U.S. strikes against Iran over the weekend, saying they "took away Iran's ability to create a nuclear bomb." American stealth bombers, fighter jets and a submarine struck Iran with bombs and missiles — joining Israel's attempt to wipe out Iran's nuclear program. Read More

He's the most valuable player. The scoring champion. And now, an NBA champion along with NBA Finals MVP. Read More

A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 others, state media reported. Read More

The Trump administration on Sunday signalled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites as U.S. officials assessed Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the threat of retaliation against American interests. Read More

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort aimed at decapitating the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict. Read More