Investigators in Las Vegas say they haven’t ruled out a possible connection between the Trump International Hotel blast and a terrorist attack in New Orleans.

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1.  Las Vegas Suspect Was Dead Before Cybertruck Exploded at Trump Hotel

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Investigators in Las Vegas say they haven’t ruled out a possible connection between the Trump International Hotel blast and a terrorist attack in New Orleans.

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2.  Murder Rates Plummeted For the Third Year in a Row in 2024

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The homicide rate has finally returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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3.  ‘Bachelorette’ Star Dishes on Unpleasant Ellen DeGeneres Experience

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Ali Fedotowsky-Manno opened up about her experience on the popular talk show in 2010.

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4.  ‘Catwoman’ Jocelyn Wildenstein’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Wildenstein died of a pulmonary embolism caused by phlebitis, her partner said.

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5.  ‘Se7en’ Director Almost Made ‘Creepy’ ‘Harry Potter’ Movie

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David Fincher opened up about meeting with Warner Brothers to share his vision for the books’ adaptations.

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6.  Tom Holland Reveals Why He Avoids Walking Red Carpets With Zendaya

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Holland was notably absent from the red carpets for Zendaya’s recent flicks “Dune: Part Two” and “Challengers.”

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7.  Flight Attendant Dies a Week After Smoke Causes Plane’s Emergency Landing

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The Dec 23 Swiss Airlines flight from Bucharest to Zurich was diverted to Austria after smoke seeped into the cabin and cockpit.

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8.  Man Found With More Than 150 Pipe Bombs Used Biden Pics ‘For Target Practice’: Prosecutors

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The defendant “expressed support for political assassinations” said prosecutors in a memorandum seeking to keep Brad Kenneth Spafford, 36, in custody.

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9.  Old Photo Helps Police Find Woman Missing for 52 Years

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A half-century-old missing person case was solved after a hopeful appeal by police.

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10.  LeBron’s Youngest Son Bryce Reveals He’s Leaving L.A. to Play College Ball

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The elder James, who turned 40 this week, celebrated Bryce’s announcement on his own Instagram, writing, “🐻 DOWN⬇️!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MAXIMUS!!

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11.  10 Young People Wounded in First Mass Shooting of the Year

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Four suspects are still being sought after they fled in a sedan with out-of-state plates.

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12.  MrBeast Announces Engagement to Fellow YouTuber

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“Ya boy did a thing,” MrBeast, 26, captioned an Instagram post that revealed the engagement.

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13.  NOLA Terror Suspect Said He Considered Annihilating His Family Instead: Reports

 BACKUP PLAN 

The alleged killer made rambling videos while he was en route to New Orleans, police sources have revealed.

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