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Mail carriers attacked to get key to open mailboxes

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May 22, 2025

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-22 12:42:07

SUMMARY: Mail theft is increasing, with criminals targeting mail carriers to steal master arrow keys, which open all mailboxes in a zip code. These keys grant access to mail containing sensitive personal information, enabling identity theft. Incidents caught on camera show thieves attacking carriers not for mail, but for these valuable keys. Victims report stolen IDs from their mail used to open credit cards and bank accounts. Some criminals sell the keys on the dark web, spreading the threat. In Florida, suspects used a stolen key to steal 200 pounds of mail for a shopping spree. Postal inspectors are intensifying efforts to combat these crimes.

Experts say thieves have been targeting mail carriers to get an arrow key, which allows carriers to open any mailbox in a given zip code.

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Man pleads guilty in death of 82-year-old man at Home Depot

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5 hours ago

May 22, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-05-22 13:08:12

SUMMARY: Terry McMillan pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and robbery in the death of 82-year-old Gary Racer at a Hillsboro Home Depot in October 2022. McMillan pushed Racer to the ground while stealing nearly \$900 worth of pressure washers. Under a plea agreement, McMillan will serve 8 to 10 years in prison, avoiding a potential life sentence for second-degree murder. The victim’s family expressed they never wanted a trial or a life sentence, only accountability. McMillan’s attorney cited financial struggles but emphasized rehabilitation. The judge waived McMillan’s \$250,000 bond fee in honor of Gary Racer.

After eight hours of deliberation and over three days, the prosecution came up with a plea agreement for Terry McMillian. McMillian pushed Gary Rasor to the ground as he stole pressure washers from a Home Depot in Hillsborough.

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U.S. House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid

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12 hours ago

May 22, 2025

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ncnewsline.com – Jennifer Shutt, Ashley Murray – 2025-05-22 06:41:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. House approved a major Republican-backed bill in a 215-214 vote early Thursday, after months of negotiations between centrists and far-right factions. The bill, which includes tax cuts, increased spending on defense and border security, and deep Medicaid cuts, now heads to the Senate for revisions. President Trump supports the House version. The 1,116-page package also includes provisions on energy, higher education, and food aid. Some Republicans opposed the bill, citing concerns about its fiscal impact, while Democrats criticized it as harmful to low-income families. The bill is expected to pass before the July 4th deadline.

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Jurors deliberations to enter 3rd day in Home Depot shoving death case

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24 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-21 18:23:10

SUMMARY: Jurors in the trial of a Durham man charged with the death of a Home Depot worker have entered their third day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. The case centers on the death of 82-year-old Gary Razer, who was shoved during a shoplifting incident. The jury is considering charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or involuntary manslaughter, with penalties ranging from life imprisonment to over a year in prison. The defendant, McMillan, did not testify, and no witnesses were called by the defense. The jury has asked for clarification on several points, including a video and medical records.