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The Facebook post states that deputies "met with the homeowners" after they allegedly "returned from vacation to find that their home had been entered and numerous items had been stolen."

According to the sheriff's office, the couple reported around 80 items stolen, including jewelry, luxury goods, clothing and shoes. The estimated value of the allegedly stolen goods exceeded $200,000, the sheriff's office said.

Detectives raised doubts about the couple's story, according to bail memos obtained by ABC News. The alleged break-in point was a second-floor bathroom window in the couple's home, but investigators say there were no ladders or disturbed deck furniture, the toilet beneath the window was untouched, and the home's ADT alarm system showed no movement inside while they were away. The bail memos also state that the Osefos allegedly filed multiple insurance claims, with at least one instance of the same item, an anniversary band, allegedly being listed on different claims with different insurance companies.

The memos claim that a separate investigation found $20,000 worth of items listed as stolen had allegedly been returned to various stores for a full refund, including a Dior shirt valued at $1,450, that had allegedly been returned on Jan. 14, 2023, more than a year before the initial reported robbery.

According to the memos, investigators said Wendy Osefo was also allegedly spotted on social media wearing her diamond anniversary band weeks after the alleged break-in, despite the couple's claim that it was stolen.

Deputies say they reviewed emails that appeared to show Edward Osefo allegedly asking Wendy Osefo if they could pad an insurance claim, the memos state, requesting to know if there were "additional high-value items we can add to this inventory listing (i.e., Chanel shoes, etc.)."

"I'm trying to get the total to exceed $423,000 which is our policy maximum," he allegedly wrote.

When officers searched the couple's home during their arrests on Thursday, they said they recovered at least 15 items the couple had reported stolen, the memos say.

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‘RHOP’ star Wendy Osefo, husband arrested on fraud charges: Sheriff’s office

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“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband were arrested on fraud charges, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland.

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The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her work "promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela" and her push to move the country from dictatorship to democracy."María Corina Machado has led the struggle for democracy in the face of ever-expanding authoritarianism in Venezuela. Ms Machado studied engineering and finance, and had a short career in business," the Nobel Committee said.Machado responded to the announcement with a statement posted on X in both Spanish and English, where she urged world leaders, including President Donald Trump, to fight for freedom.

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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan dissident María Machado: ‘Democracy is in retreat’

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The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who dedicated it to President Donald Trump.

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Melania Trump has communicated with putin about how children are affected by the war she said they have agreed to cooperate with each other for for the benefit of the people involved in the war, it is said 8 people have rejoined their family in the last 24 hours.

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Beloved March Madness icon Sister Jean dies at 106

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who has been the team chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago basket ball team and who became a celebrity during the university's 2018 underdog March Madness, has sadly passed away at age 106 on October 9th, 2025. She was always adorned in the team's maroon and gold colors on the sidelines, and her enthusiasm often drew attention from fans and national broadcasters.

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First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have had an "open channel of communication" regarding children impacted by the Russian-Ukraine war.

"We have agreed to cooperate with each other for the benefit of all people involved in this war," she said.

"In fact, eight children have been rejoined with their families during the past 24 hours," she added.

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Melania Trump says she and Putin communicating about children affected by war

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First lady Melania Trump announced that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have had an “open channel of communication” regarding children impacted by the war.

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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that both Israel and Hamas had agreed to the initial phase of a peace initiative for Gaza, following mediated talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

The Israeli cabinet formally approved the agreement on Thursday, leading to the implementation of a ceasefire starting Friday.

Under the first phase of the plan, all remaining hostages held in Gaza will be released, Israel will free several Palestinian detainees, and the Israeli military will begin a partial withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip.

Trump described the deal as "the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace."

Despite the ceasefire, heavy Israeli bombardments continued in Gaza City—the region’s largest urban center—and other areas across the war-torn territory.

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Israel-Gaza live updates: Ceasefire in effect as IDF repositions

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U.S. Central Command is establishing a coordination center in Israel to support and monitor the ceasefire agreement, a U.S. official said.

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A police officer and members of the Cook County Sheriff's Police stand guard during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Friday. 41 min ago

After ruling, National Guard troops were absent from outside the Chicago area ICE facility. From CNN's Bill Kirkos & Whitney Wild, A police officer and members of the Cook County Sheriff's Police stand guard during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Friday.

A police officer and members of the Cook County Sheriff's Police stand guard during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Friday. When CNN arrived at the facility Friday morning – located about 13 miles from downtown Chicago – no Guard members could be seen outside the facility or on the roof, where they’d been staged in previous days.

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Court battles over National Guard troops deliver win for Chicago as Portland awaits ruling | CNN

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Courtrooms on opposite sides of the country on Thursday served as stages for the ongoing showdown between Democratic-led cities and the Trump administration.

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The Israeli military said a ceasefire is now in effect in Gaza, as its forces pull back in accordance with the deal approved by the government overnight.

• On the ground: Thousands of Palestinians have been seen walking from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City. An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said troops would still be present in various areas of Gaza, warning people to avoid approaching them.

• Netanyahu remarks: In a televised address, the Israeli prime minister publicly implied for the first time that not all the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza may return.

• What’s next: The 72-hour period for the release of the hostages held by Hamas has now begun, and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Israel will also be freed as part of the agreement. US President Donald Trump will visit Israel on Monday, according to police.

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Jessie Yeung, Lex Harvey, Catherine Nicholls, Char Reck, Tal Shalev

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Live updates: Israel says ceasefire in effect as troops withdraw from parts of Gaza | CNN

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The Israeli military said that a ceasefire was now in effect in Gaza, as its forces pull back in accordance with the deal approved by the government overnight. Follow for live news updates.

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A woman, Cecilia Simpson, was shot multiple times for not saying thank you when a door was held open for her. The shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a shopping center in Dallas, Texas.

Cecilia was transferred to a local hospital later pronounced dead.

Keona Hampton left the scene before the police arrived and was later arrested. Witnesses stated that they had a verbal dispute before the shooting broke out. Hampton is being held without bond in Dallas County Jail at this time.

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A woman was fatally shot during an altercation at a Texas shopping center that allegedly began when the victim became upset at the alleged shooter for "not saying thank you" when she held a door open for her, according to court filings.

The shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a shopping center in southwest Dallas, according to the arrest warrant affidavit obtained by ABC News.

Cecilia Simpson, 41, was shot multiple times, according to Dallas police. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Police said the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Keona Hampton, left the scene before officers arrived. She was located later that day and arrested for murder, police said.

A witness told homicide detectives that she and Simpson were leaving a store in the shopping center at the same time as Hampton when Simpson "became upset due to suspect not thanking her for holding the door," the affidavit stated. The witness is not being named "for safety reasons," according to the affidavit.

Simpson and Hampton "engaged in a verbal dispute," then Simpson and the witness drove to another store in the shopping center, the affidavit stated.

Simpson and the witness told employees at the store that the suspect was following them, according to the affidavit. Hampton soon entered the store and "engaged in a verbal dispute" with the witness, the affidavit stated.

Hampton left, then returned minutes later and allegedly got into a verbal dispute with Simpson before employees asked them to leave the store, according to the affidavit.

The booking photo for Keona Hampton.

The altercation continued in the parking lot, where, according to the affidavit, Hampton threw a bottle at Simpson's vehicle as she and the witness were getting in it. Simpson walked over to Hampton and "continued to engage in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation," the affidavit stated.

The witness struck Hampton several times while yelling to leave Simpson alone, then stepped away, according to the affidavit. At that point, Hampton is accused of taking out a handgun and firing three times at Simpson, according to the affidavit.

Detectives obtained cellphone footage capturing the physical altercation between Simpson and Hampton, according to the affidavit.

"Several gunshots are heard as the person recording the video turned her phone," and Hampton was allegedly seen "quickly walking away" with a black and silver handgun in her hands as Simpson was lying on the ground, according to the affidavit.

Surveillance footage allegedly showed Hampton flee the scene in a vehicle that police later located in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Dallas, according to the affidavit. Hampton was observed on an apartment balcony wearing pants similar to those seen in the surveillance footage, according to the affidavit. She was arrested Tuesday evening during a traffic stop on her vehicle, the affidavit stated.

After waiving her Miranda rights, Hampton allegedly admitted to police that she shot Simpson after getting into a fight with her and the witness. Hampton allegedly said she took out her gun and shot Simpson, "stating she was just trying to get [Simpson] away from her," the affidavit stated.

Hampton is being held without bond in a Dallas County jail, online jail records show. It is unclear if she has an attorney at this time.

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Dispute over woman not saying 'thank you' at Dallas store allegedly led to deadly shooting: Affidavit

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The shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a shopping center in southwest Dallas, according to an affidavit.

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Federal courtrooms on opposite sides of the country on Thursday served as stages for the ongoing showdown between Democratic-led cities and the Trump administration, as judges weighed whether the president is exceeding his authority by deploying National Guard troops to quell demonstrations outside ICE facilities near Chicago and Portland.In a scathing oral ruling from Chicago, US District Court Judge April Perry granted a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration’s deployment of soldiers in the state of Illinois for two weeks.Leaders in Oregon and Illinois have emphatically disputed the Trump administration’s characterizations of their cities as “war-ravaged” and uncontrollably violent, arguing in court that the situation on the ground is not as extreme as federal officials are portraying it to be.

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Elizabeth Wolfe, Bill Kirkos, Holmes Lybrand

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Court battles over National Guard troops deliver win to Chicago while Portland awaits a decision. Get the key takeaways | CNN

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Federal courtrooms on opposite sides of the country on Thursday served as stages for the ongoing showdown between Democratic-led cities and the Trump administration, as judges weighed whether the president is exceeding his authority by deploying National Guard troops to quell demonstrations outside ICE facilities near Chicago and Portland.

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A 21 year old from Florida and a mother was taking care of her two sons when she vanished from their home in 2008. Denise's husband returned to their home after work to find their children Noah and Adam, who were 2 years old and six months old at the time, alone in the same crib. A neighbor said she saw an unusual green Camaro pull into the driveway, only one hour before Nathan arrived home. Denise herself, bravely placed using her abductor’s cell phone. She secretly communicated with the 911 operator while speaking to her captor. "Please let me go. Please let me go. I just want to see my family again," Denise is heard saying on the recorded call. "My name is Denise. I'm married to a beautiful husband and I just want to see my kids again."

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A 21-year-old Florida mother was taking care of her two sons when she suddenly vanished from their home in 2008. Denise Amber Lee's story ended in tragedy, but her quick-thinking proved vital in helping police catch the man who killed her.

That Jan. 17, Denise's husband, Nathan Lee, returned to their North Port home after work around 3:30 p.m. to find their children Noah and Adam, who were 2 years old and six months old at the time, alone and placed in the same crib.

Unable to locate Denise, Nathan dialed 911 to report her missing. The call went to the Sarasota County 911 call center, triggering a massive search.
A new "20/20" episode, "Life on the Line" airing Friday, Oct. 10, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. You can also get more behind-the-scenes of each week's episode by listening to "20/20: The After Show" weekly series right on your 20/20 podcast feed on Mondays, hosted by "20/20" co-anchor Deborah Roberts.
The search for Denise quickly kicked into high gear. Denise's father, Rick Goff, was a sergeant with the nearby Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and joined in the effort to find her.

An early clue came when a neighbor said she saw an unusual green Camaro pull into the Lees' driveway, only one hour before Nathan arrived home.

However, the search took a dark turn when local police got another 911 call -- from Denise herself, bravely placed using her abductor's cell phone. She secretly communicated with the 911 operator while speaking to her captor.

"Please let me go. Please let me go. I just want to see my family again," Denise is heard saying on the recorded call heard in Friday's episode of "20/20." "My name is Denise. I'm married to a beautiful husband and I just want to see my kids again."

In an exclusive new interview with "20/20" co-anchor Deborah Roberts, Chris Morales, the lead detective on the case, said that this call from Denise confirmed their fears.

"When that 911 call came in, we absolutely knew that she was abducted," Morales said.

Investigators traced the number to an unemployed plumber, Michael King, who was going through foreclosure and owned a green Camaro. He had no relation to her at all, but when police searched King's house, they found a hair tie belonging to Denise and duct tape with long brown hair stuck to it which authorities suspected came from Denise.

Another call from an eyewitness offered crucial real-time details about the abduction.

Jane Kowalski, who was driving down a highway in the area that evening, called 911 to report seeing a Camaro with a person that she thought was a child screaming and banging on the window in the back seat.

"I looked over and I see the guy, it's clear as day," Kowalski said in the call. "There's the little window in the back and the hand's coming up and just hitting that window."

The call was routed to Charlotte County 911 dispatch, which is distinct from the neighboring Sarasota County 911 dispatch team where Denise's 911 call was received.

Kowalski's call was not immediately dispatched to the police searching for Denise. The information from the call was initially written on a piece a paper instead of being entered into the system, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, which investigated the incident.

"It was a major screw-up. When I say major, I mean it could have saved her life," Goff, Denise's father, told "20/20."

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office maintained that dispatching the call properly would not have made a difference in locating Denise.

"The assumption is that Charlotte County screwed up and could have saved this girl's life," Charlotte County Sheriff John Davenport said at a news conference in 2008. "I'm telling you that until the facts come out here, that's the wrong assumption to make."

The internal investigation into the call found that procedure had been violated by the call not being dispatched immediately, and two dispatchers associated with the call were temporarily suspended, given remedial training and six months of probation.

Approximately five hours after Denise was reported missing, police found King when the Florida Highway Patrol pulled him over in the green Camaro. He was soaking wet and in possession of a gas can and a dirty shovel. A heart-shaped ring belonging to Denise was also eventually found in King's car.

Two days later, police found Denise's body in nearby woods. She had been sexually assaulted, shot and buried in a grave four feet deep.

"I was a big baby when that happened, I can tell you. Being kicked in the groin or something because it's like, I'm not so tough after that. She was my firstborn baby girl," Goff said.

King was then charged with murder in the first degree, kidnapping, and sexual battery. His defense team argued he was innocent, pointing to the fact that the murder weapon was never recovered.

Meanwhile, prosecutors presented forensic evidence that linked King to Denise from her hair and personal belongings that were found in his home and Camaro.

King was convicted by a jury in less than two hours on all counts and sentenced to death in September 2009.

Denise's family has since dedicated their lives to bringing awareness to the 911 system.

Her sister Amanda became a 911 dispatcher and has remained in the industry. Nathan started the Denise Amber Lee Foundation and travels all over the country sharing Denise's story with 911 emergency workers, hoping to prevent what happened in Denise's case from ever happening again.

In her name, Denise's family also helped pass the Denise Amber Lee Act, establishing new statewide standards for 911 operator and dispatcher training that requires them to undergo more than 200 hours of training.

Denise's now-teenage children, Noah and Adam, also shared their mother's story with ABC News' Roberts as part of their first television interview in this week's "20/20," as a way to honor her life.

"We're a part of her, and I feel like people hearing from us can see how important she was, how amazing she was, and see how big of a hole that is left because she's not here," Adam said.

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How a woman's desperate final acts changed 911 forever in Florida

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Denise Amber Lee was kidnapped and murdered in 2008, and the 911 calls associated with her disappearance sparked nationwide reforms.

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The district attorney's office that investigated a December 2024 fatal crash that led to the arrest of Kyren Lacy found that the Louisiana State Police probe into the incident had "several inconsistencies" and disputed the police's characterization of the NFL hopeful's actions.

An April 11, 2025, review by an investigator in the office of Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell, stated: "The report provided to this office by Louisiana State Police has several inconsistencies which were used to base their opinion and conclusion of the crash."

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Last night. Cam Skattebo ran for three touchdowns, and Jaxson Dart also scored. New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 on Thursday night giving the defending Super Bowl champions their second consecutive loss.

Skattebo scored from four yards out and twice from the one-yard line. Dart ran in on his 20-yard TD run and connected with Wan’Dale Robinson on a 35-yard catch-and-run to the end zone.

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Giants crush Eagles as Super Bowl champs lose second game in a row

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Cam Skattebo ran for three touchdowns as he and fellow rookie Jaxson Dart shone, and the New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 34-17

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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that both Israel and Hamas had "signed off" on the first phase of a peace plan in Gaza following negotiations in the Egyptian Red Sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh. The Israeli government ratified the deal on Thursday, after which a ceasefire came into effect on Friday. Phase one of the deal will see all remaining hostages returned from Gaza, a number of Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails and the partial withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces inside the strip. Trump said the agreement represented "the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace."

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Israel-Gaza live updates: Ceasefire in effect as IDF repositions

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U.S. Central Command is establishing a coordination center in Israel to support and monitor the ceasefire agreement, a U.S. official said.

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A very powerful storm is predicted to hit the east coast this weekend with powerful winds, lots of rain, and dangerous seas. There is projected to be many coastal flooding and beach erosion aswell. This dangerous weather will likely lead to travel headaches in the East and could be a nightmare for major airport hubs like Washington, DC, New York City and Boston.

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Potent nor'easter will slam the East Coast with fierce wind, major coastal flooding and rain this weekend | CNN

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Millions along the East Coast are about to feel the wrath of the storm this weekend and into early next week.

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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani could be New York City's next mayor. Here’s how it happened

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When Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, Grace Mausser had just graduated from college.

"I was very much a part of the liberal establishment -- more on the progressive side -- but totally believed that Hillary Clinton was going to win," said the 31-year-old Houston native. "Like millions of other people, I was totally shocked and really dismayed."

Searching for a way to turn her disappointment into action, Mausser recalled the energy behind Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign that year -- and how he referred to himself as a democratic socialist on the campaign trail.

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a ceasefire is now in affect in Gaza, as its force pull back in accordance with the deal approved by the government overnight.On the ground: Thousands of Palestinians have been seen walking from south Gaza to Gaza city . An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said troops would still be present in various areas of Gaza, warning people to avoid approaching them. Netanyahu remarks In a televised address, the Israeli prime minister publicly implied for the first time that not all he hostages being held captive in Gaza may return.

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Jessie Yeung, Lex Harvey, Catherine Nicholls, Char Reck, Tal Shalev

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Live updates: Israel says ceasefire in effect as troops withdraw from parts of Gaza | CNN

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a student at columbia was arrested for joining pro palestinian protests the knight institute at columbia helped fight the case in court they won and the judge said the arrests were unfair and hurt free speech the trump team said they will appeal the ruling columbia did not support the students and made a deal with the government the knight group spoke out against the deal and said it was a mistake the institute keeps working to protect free speech even when the school stays quiet other groups like aclu and fire are also fighting for free speech rights

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This free speech group at Columbia is taking on Trump when the university won’t – and winning

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The Knight Institute is defending free speech at a school now synonymous with compromising on it

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Dispute over woman not saying "thank you" at Dallas store allegedly led to deadly shooting l ABC News

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A woman was fatally shot during an altercation at a Texas shopping center that began when the victim became upset at the shooter for "not saying thank you" when she held a door open for her.

Cecilia Simpson, 41, was shot multiple times. She was transported to a local hospital, where they later pronounced her dead.

The alleged shooter, 22-year-old Keona Hampton, left the scene before officers arrived. She was located later that day and arrested for murder.

The detectives obtained cellphone footage capturing the physical altercation between Simpson and Hampton.

Keona is being faced with criminal charges and being held without bond.

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On a weekday morning, around two dozen formerly homeless individuals gather at The Other Side Village near Salt Lake City. Melissa Hepworth, a resident, shares her feelings of shame since their last meeting. These individuals have experienced chronic homelessness, often living outdoors for eight to nine years, alongside significant addiction or mental health challenges. The Village aims to help this difficult-to-reach group and has been operational for two years. Co-founder Joseph Grenny explains that relearning essential skills like work, social engagement, and financial management can be very challenging after long periods of homelessness. As the country faces a shortage of housing and treatment programs, there is ongoing debate about the best solutions. The Utah project provides short-term housing, rehabilitation, mental health treatment, and life skills training. Residents must maintain sobriety and work, with the Village operating businesses to create job opportunities. After six to twelve months, residents vote on when someone is ready to "graduate" to their own permanent housing in the tiny cottages being constructed by the Village.

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An unusual ‘village’ aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

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Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there’s a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.