An American student and former Marine was found dead in Russia days after texting her mom: 'I hope I'm not being abducted'

USA TODAY
A Columbia professor wanted to document history. NYPD arrested him outside his home
The professor had just finished his last class to end a 28-year teaching career at Columbia University. Then police arrested him outside his home.
People
Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn, 17, Steps Out in Janet Jackson Dress Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Dannielynn and her father Larry Birkhead made their annual appearance at the Barnstable-Brown Gala during the Kentucky Derby weekend
allrecipes
I Asked 4 Chefs What Their Favorite Fast Food Cheeseburger Was and Their Pick Was Unanimous
Have you tried it?
KIRO
After six days, North Bend zebra finally corralled, but method questioned by locals
A zebra that had been on the loose in the woods near Snoqualmie and North Bend since Sunday has finally been corraled, but locals are questioning the methods behind her capture.
CNN
China’s Shaolin monks are known for their incredible acrobatics. This photographer captured them in action
The photographer reflects on how he took the memorable shot back in 2004, in one of the martial arts academies that had sprung up near the Shaolin Temple.
NBC News
There’s been a major shift in demographics at the border. Here’s what’s behind the change.
Before the pandemic, roughly 9 in 10 migrants crossing the border illegally came from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Those countries no longer hold the majority.
The Cool Down
State Farm announces major insurance policy change affecting tens of thousands of households: 'This decision was not made lightly'
With more insurance companies pulling out of the market or limiting coverage recently, some homeowners may have no other option.
HuffPost
CNN Legal Analyst Says 4 Words From Trial Are ‘Ominous’ For Donald Trump
A text message saw “the normal hush of the courtroom” suddenly “punctuated by the audible clattering" of journalists' keyboards, noted Norm Eisen.
NBC News
Florida teens seen on viral video dumping trash into ocean from a boat turn themselves in
Two Florida teens seen in a viral video dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean from a boat turned themselves into authorities on Friday and face a felony pollution charge, according to officials and court records.
HuffPost
Mary Trump Flags 'Really Troubling' Sign About Her Uncle's Trial
The former president's niece described a "split screen" effect that she believes could be damaging to the case against her uncle.
NBC News
Her family thought her death was a tragic accident. It was years before the truth came out.
Susann Sills’ family couldn’t fathom that her husband Scott Sills was involved in her murder — until his arrest and eventual sentencing of 15 years to life in prison.
HuffPost
Fox Reporter Corrects Trump To His Face Over Evidence-Free 'Biden Trial' Claim
The Wisconsin political reporter challenged the former president, who has repeatedly made the false claim about his hush money trial.
Us Weekly
Gigi Hadid Shares Photos from Vacation With Boyfriend Bradley Cooper, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Gigi Hadid’s 29th birthday celebration was one that mere mortals could only dream of, as boyfriend Bradley Cooper and pals Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce joined her for a week-long getaway. The quartet visited Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, a small city in Monterey County known for its rich history and idyllic scenery. Hadid shared a 10-photo carousel
CNN Business
Trump Media’s accounting firm charged with ‘massive fraud’
BF Borgers, Trump Media & Technology Group’s independent accounting firm, was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday with widespread fraud impacting more than 1,500 filings.
The New Republic
Trump Explains Exactly What He’d Do if He Loses the Next Election
Donald Trump is revealing the truth about who he is.
Miami Herald
41 ‘apex predators’ — that eat venomous snakes — released in north Florida. Here’s why.
The threatened creatures are a keystone species in north Florida, wildlife experts said.
Snopes
Fact Check: About That Rumor That Kristen Bell Has 214 Tattoos
A video claimed to show how the "Frozen" actor has tattoos all over her body.
Moneywise
‘I felt like I’d been baited and switched’: Florida woman has to sell house after property tax bill soars 174%
New homeowners are suffering from sticker shock
BuzzFeed
"It's Completely Absurd": People Are Sharing Things That Rich People Have "Ruined" For Everyone Else
"It used to be for the masses — but now is totally out of reach for most people."
KTLA articles
Boat overloaded with migrants docks in Newport Beach
A video posted on social media shows a boat carrying suspected illegal immigrants recently docking in affluent Newport Beach, California. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the landing occurred around noon on April 20. Video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by @OCLiberator shows roughly 20 people fleeing the overcrowded vessel after it pulled up […]

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