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

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5. 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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6. 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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7. NOLA Terror Suspect Said He Considered Annihilating His Family Instead: Reports

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

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8. Fire Breaks Out at New Orleans Terror Suspect’s Airbnb

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said explosives were being made at the Airbnb rental, where a fire broke out Wednesday morning.

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9. Melania Trump Issues Rare Statement on New Orleans ‘Terror’ Attack

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The usually tight-lipped wife of Donald Trump said Wednesday that “the brutality must stop.”

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10. Meghan Markle Back on Instagram, But Without Prince Harry

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The Duchess of Sussex has returned to social media nearly five years after shutting down the account she previously shared with her husband.

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11. 55-Year-Old Woman Seeks World Record After Running 366 Marathons in 2024

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“I’m glad it’s over,” Hilde Dosogne said after finishing her last run.

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12. Here’s Donald Trump’s Hopey, Changey New Year’s Resolutions

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The president-elect is crossing his fingers for America’s sake.

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13. Former Princeton Football Star Killed in NOLA Terror Attack

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Tiger Bech, 28, was killed by a truck that rammed into New Years’ Eve revelers early Wednesday.

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