NBC News Top Stories | California woman dead in murder-suicide may have given thousands to a scammer claiming to be Tom Selleck by Minyvonne Burke

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Donald Whitaker, 80, and his wife Karen, 79, were found dead on May 15 in their Bermuda Dunes home in a suspected murder‑suicide, after a welfare check was requested. Investigators say the couple had been victims of a prolonged financial elder‑abuse scam in which a fraudster pretended to be actor Tom Selleck, gaining Karen’s trust through Facebook messages and repeatedly asking for money via gift cards and other bogus payments that totalled thousands of dollars. Despite warnings from friends, law enforcement, and adult‑protective services, Karen continued sending money, and the abuse was reported to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities found no evidence the scammer was involved in the deaths, and Tom Selleck has no connection to the case. The tragedy highlights the vulnerability of seniors to sophisticated online scams.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-woman-dead-murder-suicide-may-thousands-scammer-claiming-to-rcna346560

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NBC News Top Stories | Remains of missing University of South Florida student confirmed through DNA by Mirna Alsharif, Minyvonne Burke

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Human remains found during a search for missing University of South Florida doctoral student Nahida Bristy were confirmed by DNA as hers, while the body of her former boyfriend and fellow doctoral student, Zamil Limon, was discovered earlier on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Both 27‑year‑old Bangladesh natives were last seen on April 16 when Hisham Abugharbieh, a former USF student and Limon’s roommate, gave them a ride from Tampa to Clearwater; after dropping them off, he allegedly purchased trash bags and later disposed of items linked to the victims. Evidence—including phone data, a kitchen‑mat DNA match, and items found in a dumpster—led to Abugharbieh’s arrest on April 24 and his charging with two counts of first‑degree murder, among other offenses. He is being held without bond while the investigation continues.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/usf-student-nahida-bristy-found-missing-remains-rcna342265

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Nevada County’s latest installment of Call Log Diaries is here!

This week: cats vs bats, tie-dye streakers, and a hot tub intruder with no chill (or clothing).

Call Log Diaries #19 is live. Get ready to laugh, gasp, and question everything.

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One person was killed after a train collided with a dump truck at an unprotected rail crossing early Wednesday in Fort Bend County. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2025/05/21/521949/dump-truck-driver-dies-in-collision-with-train-at-unprotected-richmond-rail-crossing/

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Harris County commissioners are in discussions about bridging a pay gap for sheriff's office deputies, but a looming budget cycle is leaving officials questioning who will foot the bill. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/05/15/521321/harris-county-deputies-call-for-higher-wages-amid-questions-about-how-to-fund-them/

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Two infants and a woman were discovered lying on the ground with cold weather-related injuries as a historic snowstorm blew into Houston on Tuesday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/01/21/511456/infants-found-in-snow-on-northwest-houston-sidewalk-mom-allegedly-intoxicated/

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Galveston County voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly elected Republican leaders. Rep. candidate Jimmy Fullen was selected to serve as the county's next sheriff— but pending legal disputes about his peace officer license may soon put his win at jeopardy.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2024/11/06/505255/galveston-county-voters-elect-disputed-sheriff-other-republican-officials/

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#DeAnnaLeTray #Case Results in #TransRights #Victory

LeTray, a #trans #woman signed #landmark #settlement with the #Watertown #PoliceDepartment and #JeffersonCounty #SheriffsOffice. The #agreement #mandates significant #policy #changes to #protect #transgender #individuals, setting a #precedent for other #lawenforcement agencies across #NewYork.

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https://www.transvitae.com/deanna-letray-case-results-in-transgender-rights-victory/