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Nathan Carman charged with killing mother at sea for inheritance
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Nathan Carman charged with killing mother at sea for inheritance

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Vermont man found floating in a life raft off the coast of Rhode Island in 2016 after his boat sank has been indicted on charges alleging he killed his mother at sea in order to inherit his family's estate. A federal grand jury on Tuesday handed down an eight-count indictment in federal court in Burlington, accusing Nathan Carman, 28, in his mother's death. The indictment also says he killed his grandfather, John Chakalos, at Chakalos' home in Windsor, Connecticut, in 2013 as part of an effort to defraud insurance companies. He was not charged with Chakalos' killing.Carman was found in an inflatable raft a week after he and his mother, 54-year-old Linda Carman, went on a fishing trip.His mother was never found and is presumed dead.Carman was arrested Tuesday. He'...
WNBA commissioner Engelbert hoping to get Brittney Griner back soon
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WNBA commissioner Engelbert hoping to get Brittney Griner back soon

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Tuesday that the league is hopeful to get Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner home as quickly as possible. Griner, a seven-time All-Star center for the Mercury, has been detained in Russia since February. Russian authorities searched Griner's bag at an airport and said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. The Biden administration announced last week that Griner was being wrongfully detained in Russia, raising the stakes as the United States tries to negotiate her release while the legal process plays out. Engelbert, speaking to a group representing the Associated Press Sports Editors at NBA headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, said it was a positive development for the US to classify Griner as wrongfully detained. She ...
Many cities are putting hopes in violence interrupters, but few understand their challenges
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Many cities are putting hopes in violence interrupters, but few understand their challenges

As calls for alternatives to policing intensify, several cities have set their sights on violence interruption to solve the problems of gun violence and over-policing in communities of color — but many say they need more social and professional support to succeed in the job long term .The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed Tuesday that reports of firearm homicides emerged to a historic high in 2020, at almost 20,000 deaths, and it pointed to violence interruption as a possible solution. Over the last two years, lawmakers in Indianapolis; Savannah, Ga.; and Knoxville, Tennessee, have either started or expanded violence interruption programs — which aim to reduce gun violence through community-based mediation — and even the Justice Department said last year it would giv...
Season removed from Stanley Cup Final appearance, Montreal Canadiens win NHL draft lottery
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Season removed from Stanley Cup Final appearance, Montreal Canadiens win NHL draft lottery

The Montreal Canadiens secured the first overall pick in the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday, becoming the first team since 1985 to host the draft and own the top pick.It marks the first time in 42 years that the Canadiens, who made the Stanley Cup Final last season, will select first overall, having last selected forward Doug Wickenheiser with the top pick in 1980."It's a very exciting outcome for us. Our fans I'm sure will be thrilled, especially with the draft being held in Montreal, to have all of that anticipation and excitement leading into it," Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said.The NHL draft is scheduled for July 7-8.The New Jersey Devils won the second lottery drawing, earning the second overall pick. It marks the third time in the past six years the Devils will have sele...
Why is Duncan Robinson not playing for Heat in NBA Playoffs?  Miami’s sharpshooter has defense problem vs.  76ers
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Why is Duncan Robinson not playing for Heat in NBA Playoffs? Miami’s sharpshooter has defense problem vs. 76ers

Heading into Tuesday's Game 5 matchup with the 76ers, Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has logged just one minute total in the second round. Yes, you read that correctly — one minute in four games. Robinson is in Year 2 of a five-year, $90 million contract and shooting a torrid 53 percent on 3-pointers in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. He had a monster performance in the first game of the first round, then saw his playing time diminish throughout that series before racking up DNPs in the second round. Robinson stats points FG-FGA 3PT-3PTA +/- minutes Game 1 vs. hawks 27 9-10 8-9 +16 23 Rest of NBA Playoffs 9 2-10 2-10 -fifteen 44 After such a promising start to the 2022 NBA Playoffs, plenty of fans are wonderin...
Where are the bodies buried?  Climate change is showing us
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Where are the bodies buried? Climate change is showing us

The shoreline of Nevada's Lake Mead receding has led to the discoveries of two sets of human remains and cracked open the mystery of the nation's largest reservoir's watery depths and what may be hidden below.Even more bodies are likely to come to light, police say, as water levels continue to drop and drought grips the area, further exposing secrets long obscured in the underwater grave.This isn't the first time an environmental crisis — which has seen temperatures rise, water levels dip, drought persist and wildfires rage across different areas of the nation — has unmasked strange sights.Climate change has unearthed human remains, plane crash debris and missing vehicles in depleting bodies of water, as well as frozen corpses on thawing mountain peaks.Here's a look at some of the grim ...
Biden on inflation, Ukraine war, Adreian Payne, Elon Musk.  It’s Tuesday’s news.
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Biden on inflation, Ukraine war, Adreian Payne, Elon Musk. It’s Tuesday’s news.

As gas prices soar to yet another record-high, President Joe Biden says inflation is a "top priority." NASA released some stunning images of a neighboring galaxy. And guess who might join Twitter again soon? Former President Donald Trump, if Elon Musk gets his way.👋 It's Laura. It's Tuesday. Love it or hate it, here's a whole bunch of news.But first, some words to live by. 🎓 "A mind is a terrible thing to waste, so I figured let me just keep it active as I get older," Dora Clark said. We should listen to her because she just graduated from the University of Akron at 81 years old.The Short List is a snappy USA TODAY news roundup. Subscribe to the newsletter here or text messages here.What's your next move, Putin?Russian President Vladimir Putin has no exit strategy for the Ukrain...
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Lightning-Maple Leafs Game 5 live updates

If you are viewing this story via our mobile app and are unable to see videos and tweets, click here.Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman scored less than a minute apart, and the Lightning lead the Maple Leafs 2-0 in the first period of Game 5 of their opening-round game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.With the series tied at 2, a Lightning victory would push the Maple Leafs to the brink of elimination.Follow our live updates throughout the game:First periodIlya Mikheyev has an opportunity off the rush but can't get a shot awaySteven Stamkos drives Jake Muzzin into the boards, sending Muzzin to the benchAlex Killorn shot from right circle saved by Jack CampbellVictor Hedman shot from the left point blockedMitch Marner stripped from behind by Anthony Cirelli on breakaway ‼️BREAKAWAY: #GoBolts...
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Yellow brick road discovered in Pacific Ocean dubbed ‘road to Atlantis’

A strange structure of rocks that resembles the famously fictional 'yellow brick road' was recently stumbled – or perhaps floated – upon by deep-sea researchers on the Pacific Ocean floor. The underwater path found off the coast of Hawaii has been jokingly referred to as the 'road to Atlantis' and viewers are extremely intrigued by the fascinating formation. Find out what scientists had to say about the real meaning behind their interesting discovery that has been dubbed as a pathway possibly leading to the long-lost, fabricated location of Atlantis. OMG: Emma Chamberlain hit with backlash after wearing Maharaja's diamond necklaceUnsplash: Mikhail PreobrazhenskiyYellow brick road discovered in Pacific Ocean A group of marine scientists discovered a strange yellow br...