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‘I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING’
The U.S. has so far refused to acknowledge a mistake that killed relatives of Adel al-Manthari, a Yemeni drone victim who may now lose his legs as a result of his injuries.
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CHILLING
On his YouTube channel with fewer than 400 subscribers, Frank James identified himself as someone who had had a mental health “crisis” that had gotten him “locked up” before.
‘RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES’
Frank James, 62, is believed to be the renter of an abandoned U-Haul found by investigators through a key dumped at the Brooklyn crime scene.
Crypto Punk
He went to North Korea to spread the gospel of crypto. The FBI saw it as someone breaking sanctions and helping North Korea stash its money.
WATCHING THE WATCHMEN
Four Secret Service agents have been placed on leave after the FBI says the two fake agents lavished them with penthouses, iPhones, drones, and even a $2,000 rifle.
LOW-ENERGY
The engagement numbers are truly awful.
‘WRECKED’
Ginni Thomas’ suggested hires included known bigots and at least one suspected foreign spy, sources say.
WALK THE TALK
Satellite images are offering clues as to whether the Russian president intends to keep his word on the Russian drawdown from Kyiv.
RINSE, REPEAT
The Kremlin’s web of biolab lies was spun long before Vladimir Putin waged war on Ukraine.
NESTING DOLLS
Despite President Biden’s threats, a lot of top Russian billionaires are slipping through the cracks.