In Murdaugh family scandal, tiny South Carolina town shaken

Ask any of the 2,600 residents in this South Carolina town whether they know Alex Murdaugh, and you'll probably get a quick nod. Ask them to tell you about Murdaugh, though, and you'll get a firm head shake, followed by: “You're not going to quote me, are you?” No one wants to talk about the influential lawyer whose wife and son were killed and who's now accused in a string of controversies — at least, not in the open. For the past century, the Murdaughs have steered much of the legal world in this remote corner of South Carolina — north of Savannah, Georgia, and far from the interstate or just about anything else.

Trump skipped anesthesia for a previously unreported surgery at Walter Reed to avoid giving Pence temporary power, according to new book

Grisham wrote that Trump didn't want to be "the butt of a joke" of TV comedians. See more stories on Insider's business page. Former President Donald Trump skipped anesthesia for a previously-unreported 2019 colonoscopy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center so he wouldn't have to temporarily relinquish his presidential powers, according to The New York Times.

Troy Aikman Says the 'Pegan Diet' and 4 Days of Lifting a Week Keeps Him Ripped

Back in April, hall-of-fame NFL quarterback Troy Aikman shared a shirtless photo to his social media that showed the FOX Sports analyst is still surprisingly ripped, sporting six-pack abs and at 54. Yesterday, in a lengthy Instagram post, Aikman provided a little more insight into the workout and diet that helps him stay fit. "Many have asked to share my workout program but for me, working out regularly is just a part of the overall plan," he wrote.

The Taliban vowed no revenge. One Afghan family tells a different story

When the Taliban won back control of the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar last month, they set out to settle a score with an old foe. As they searched for prominent local politician Ajmal Omar - who had helped drive the militants out of a Nangarhar district a year earlier and tried to dissuade young Afghans from joining them - Taliban members detonated explosives at his ancestral home. Images from the sources, which Reuters could not independently verify, show a badly damaged property and family members with injuries they say were from Taliban beatings.

Brian Laundrie's family called the police after Dog the Bounty Hunter showed up on their property

Brian Laundrie's parents called the police on Dog the Bounty Hunter over the weekend. The North Port Police Department responded to a 911 call from the family on the matter, police said. Brian Laundrie's parents called the police on Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman after he showed up at their Florida home over the weekend, police confirmed to Insider Monday.

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  Brian Laundrie’s mother calls 911 on Dog the Bounty Hunter as he joins search claiming to have 1,000 leads

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  Dog the Bounty Hunter on prowl for missing Brian Laundrie

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Major pattern change offers some very sharp reversals of fortune

The atmosphere just pressed shuffle, and this pattern change playlist is coming to a city near you. SEPTEMBER FIREHOSE, EYEING RECORD RAINFALL Not one but two troughs will steer low-pressure systems towards British Columbia. The first trough sticks around until Tuesday, then a potentially more powerful one migrates in on Wednesday.

China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook

BEIJING (Reuters) - Widening power shortages in China have halted production at numerous factories including many supplying Apple and Tesla, while some shops in the northeast operated by candlelight and malls shut early as the economic toll of the squeeze mounted. China is in the grip of a power crunch as a shortage of coal supplies, toughening emissions standards and strong demand from manufacturers and industry have pushed coal prices to record highs and triggered widespread curbs on usage. Rationing has been implemented during peak hours in many parts of northeastern China since last week, and residents of cities including Changchun said cuts were occurring sooner and lasting for longer, state media reported.

'The bully has met his match': Trump loses NDA case against former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman

Former President Donald Trump has lost in an effort to enforce a nondisclosure agreement against former White House aide and The Apprentice star Omarosa Manigault Newman, The New York Times reports. Manigault Newman is also the author of Unhinged, an unfavorable tell-all about her time in the Trump administration. "Donald has used this type of vexatious litigation to intimidate, harass and bully for years," said Manigault Newman in a statement.

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  Trump Takes Another L, This Time to Omarosa

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  Arbitrator slaps down Trump's NDA challenge against Omarosa

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AOC threatens to vote down moderates' bipartisan infrastructure deal unless she gets 'new information'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Politico she's planning on voting against the bipartisan infrastructure deal. Progressives have said for months the roads-and-bridges bill must be passed in conjunction with another social spending bill. Now, the social spending reconciliation package seems imperiled or on hold as Democrats negotiate.

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  House Democrats uniting around bipartisan infrastructure package

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  House to debate, vote on infrastructure package this week

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Police: Gunman in grocery store shooting lost job that day

Law enforcement officials on Monday said the gunman who killed one person and wounded 14 others at a Tennessee supermarket before killing himself had been asked to leave his job at the grocery store earlier that day. “He was a third-party vendor working inside Kroger and was asked to leave his job the morning of Thursday, September 23, 2021,” the release said. “The police department is processing evidence to include electronic evidence, as well as the crime scene vehicles, and interviewing other potential witnesses.”

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  6 improving at Tennessee hospital after grocery shooting

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  Accused gunman was asked to leave his job hours before Kroger shooting

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Underwater Utah ghost town hidden for 64 years is uncovered by drought. Take a look

In the 1950s the town of Rockport was home to nearly 27 families, according to the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. Come present day, the Rockport Reservoir isn't so much of a lake anymore — with extreme weather conditions bringing the water to “about a quarter of its total capacity,” the Weather Network reported. “It's kind of sad, because of the drought conditions, but it's a cool little glimmer to look back and see what was there,” said Utah Division of State Parks spokesman, Devan Chavez, the Salt Lake City Tribune reported.

'Gaslighting' GOP Governor Ripped For Hypocrisy After Getting Caught In Scandal

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is being ripped on social media for her unusual defense of allegations she abused her power by using her office to help a daughter get a real estate appraisal license from a state agency. She didn't address the allegation but instead claimed it was an attack on her “children. The Associated Press on Monday reported that Noem hauled multiple state officials into a meeting with herself and daughter Kassidy Peters, then 26, when it seemed she was going to be denied the license.

Ford pays for $2,220 AWD upgrade on certain FWD Maverick orders

On September 6, a member of the Maverick Truck Club forum started a thread asking what people planned to tow with their new compact Ford pickups. On the last page, a member who goes by "coolhip33" posted that he or she had ordered a Maverick with the optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost in front-wheel drive with the 4K Tow package that doubles the pickup's tow rating to 4,000 pounds. The poster then crossed out "FWD" and left a note, "Updated: Just notified we have to buy AWD."

Elizabeth I versus Mary Queen of Scots: the royal letter that rewrites history

Sometimes you just hit lucky. In 2010, six years after I finished my biography of Mary, Queen of Scots, Sotheby's invited me to examine a cache of Elizabeth I documents that they were offering for sale. Intrigued, I paid a visit to New Bond Street, where, breathtakingly, 43 documents in pristine condition – more than half signed by Elizabeth or her leading courtiers – were laid before me.

Connecticut angler’s catfish record revoked; state issues apology

Days later, the Bureau of Natural Resources declared Tomkunas the new record holder. This was a tough one to verify as Channel Cats and White Cats, especially when so large, look very similar,” the agency stated. But] with multiple sets of expert eyes, we confirm the new state record.

Trump exploded at Melania over her infamous 'I really don't care, do u?' jacket, former top aide says in book

"What the hell were you thinking?" Trump said to Melania and her then-aide Stephanie Grisham. The scene is detailed in a forthcoming book by Melania's ex-advisor Stephanie Grisham. President Donald Trump exploded at his wife, Melania Trump, after she wore an infamous army-green jacket with the message "I really don't care, do u?" scrawled on the back, according to a new book.

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  Melania Trump's Reported Reaction to Leaving the White House Suggests She Really Did Care After All

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  Melania Trump started showing up on the arm of a 'handsome military aide' after the Stormy Daniels allegations broke, former aide says in book

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Florida man accused of killing girlfriend, attacking deputy

A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police, sheriff's officials said Monday. Jason Robinson was arrested Saturday night after a struggle in which he removed a Polk County Sheriff's stun gun and radio and attempted to choke him, the sheriff's office said in a news release. Two witnesses came to the aid of the deputy and helped secure Robinson in handcuffs, authorities said.

My soon-to-be ex-wife received $8K in unemployment — and spent it. How can I stop her from getting her hands on my money?

I didn't know it was that much — and the money had already been spent. I asked her what she could have possibly spent $8,000 on without anything to show for it, especially since she didn't offer me a penny toward any of the bills for the household. I asked her what she could have possibly spent $8,000 on without anything to show for it, especially since she didn't offer me a penny toward any of the bills for the household.

R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children. A jury of seven men and five women found Kelly, 54, guilty of all nine counts, including racketeering, on their second day of deliberations. Kelly wore a face mask below black-rimmed glasses, remaining motionless with eyes downcast, as the verdict was read in federal court in Brooklyn.

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  R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex-trafficking trial, faces decades in prison

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  R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal sex trafficking case

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Grizzly bear trail-cam appearance both awesome and terrifying

A trail camera in Canada's Yukon Territory has captured video footage showing a large grizzly bear standing and rubbing its back against a tree. But the eye-catching portion is the aftermath: the bear charging toward the camera in slow motion, its massive head lurching downward with each step as the bruin approaches within feet of the camera. Look at those claws!

Melania Trump's Reported Reaction to Leaving the White House Suggests She Really Did Care After All

Former first lady Melania Trump of the infamous “I don't really care do u?” jacket has been dogged with rumors that she never enjoyed the White House life since before she even moved her bags to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave — in fact, her failure to pack up and move herself and son Barron Trump to Washington, D.C. until June of 2017 was read as the first steadfast sign that she wanted nothing to do with Donald Trump's new political life. Per Woodward and Costa, Melania was seen holding back tears as she and former president Trump made their White House goodbyes — and since for years, we've been hearing that Melania really hated D.C. and wanted out and didn't sign up for this, it was fairly surprising to see how different her experience might have been after all.

Kremlin says NATO expansion in Ukraine is a 'red line' for Putin

The Kremlin warned on Monday that any expansion of NATO military infrastructure in Ukraine would cross one of President Vladimir Putin's "red lines", and Belarus said it had agreed to take action with Moscow to counter growing NATO activity. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close Moscow ally, accused the United States of setting up training centres in Ukraine which he said amounted to military bases. He said he had discussed the issue with Putin.