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Leader of Illinois cocaine trafficking ring sentenced in federal court
SUMMARY: Daniel Robert, 48, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced to life in federal prison for leading a major cocaine trafficking ring in Southern Illinois. Convicted on five federal charges, including conspiracy to distribute cocaine and witness tampering, Robert oversaw a network that moved nearly 721 pounds of cocaine between 2014 and 2018. Ten co-defendants from multiple states pleaded guilty to related drug and money laundering charges. The operation involved couriers, drug payouts, and vehicle seizures, including a Mercedes and a Chevrolet truck. The cocaine had a street value of $1 million. The prosecution dismantled a widespread, multi-state narcotics network.
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Adam Wainwright’s odd story around the 9/11 attacks
SUMMARY: Before debuting with the St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Wainwright had a close brush with the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. In early September 2001, Wainwright and his brother Trey planned a trip to New York City, initially to see a Yankees game that was rained out. Instead, they visited the Empire State Building on Sept. 10, capturing a photo with the World Trade Center behind them. They planned to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sept. 11 but left New York early, narrowly avoiding the attacks. Wainwright later reflected on seeing smoke from the tragedy during their drive. He pitched for the Cardinals from 2005-2023, winning 200 games.
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Charlie Kirk shooting: Weapon recovered in woods near Utah college campus, FBI says
SUMMARY: Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University while speaking at an event. The FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety have not apprehended the suspect but tracked their movements before and after the shooting, including footage from the event and nearby doorbell cameras. The suspect, described as college-aged and blending with the crowd, allegedly shot Kirk from a distant rooftop using a high-powered bolt-action rifle, later abandoned in a wooded area. Authorities recovered physical evidence and urged the public to submit video footage. Two detained individuals were released, and the investigation continues.
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Boeing, union reach tentative agreement to end strike, still needs approval from members
SUMMARY: Boeing and the Machinists Union have reached a tentative five-year agreement to end a strike lasting over five weeks. The deal includes an average 45% wage increase, ratification bonuses, more vacation and sick time, and no medical changes. Though Boeing had planned to hire replacement workers, those plans are on hold pending the union vote. Workers remain cautious, wanting time to review the offer with families. Boeing leadership believes the contract will bring stability by moving many employees to the top pay scale. The union’s 837 members will vote on the proposal Friday in St. Louis.
The IAM Union’s negotiating committee reached a tentative labor agreement to end a month-long strike with Boeing, the union …
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