
Man Arrested For Tupac’s Murder Drops Major Bomb, Four Teens Attempt To Rob 71-Year-Old NYC Woman, ‘The View’ Host Sunny Hostin’s Shocking 2025, Transgender Woman Allegedly Stabs USPS Worker To Death And More
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It took three decades to arrest the only suspect in the 1996 murder of Hip-Hop legend Tupac Shakur. But in 2023, ex-gang leader, Duane “Keefe D” Davis was arrested and charged with murder following his own confession. Now, it seems Davis has completely changed his tune. - Phenix S Halley Read More
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Four New York City teens who attempted to rob a senior citizen on her way to New Year’s Day church services got a surprise when they messed around and found out that their target was not going to let go of her purse without a fight. - Angela Johnson Read More
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The year 2025 is already shaping up to be problematic for “The View” host Sunny Hostin and her husband Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin thanks to a new lawsuit. - Shanelle Genai Read More
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The mother of a 1-year-old boy went to work on Nov. 23, leaving her son in the care of her boyfriend at the time. But what was meant to be a typical babysitting arrangement quickly turned horrific when the unnamed mother returned home to a shocking sight. - Phenix S Halley Read More
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The career of a Florida principal is up in the air after a simple traffic stop resulted in him in hand cuffs. It all started on Tuesday, Jan. 7 when a state trooper pulled over a Kia Stinger after noticing the vehicle had an altered license plate and tinted windows, according to CBS News. - Phenix S Halley Read More
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New York City police have arrested and charged a transgender woman in connection to the deadly stabbing of a U.S. Postal Service worker. According to police, the fatal incident began when the suspect and victim got into an verbal altercation in a Harlem deli on Jan. 2. - Phenix S Halley Read More
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Nicki Minaj’s 2025 may start off a lot differently than she likely planned if she finds herself on the losing side of a brand new lawsuit.
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According to new court documents obtained by Variety over the weekend, Brandon Garret, an alleged former tour manager for the “Super Bass” rapper, is suing the artist over accusations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He’s seeking punitive, exemplary and general damages. The allegations stem from an incident back in April 2024 that allegedly happened backstage after a “Pink Friday 2" tour stop at the Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit. - Shanelle Genai Read More
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