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US crime

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

Chinese fraudster Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years appeals against US sentence

Guo Wengui was convicted of defrauding thousands of people of more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion).
Guo Wengui was convicted of defrauding thousands of people of more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion).

At least 8 shot, including 4 children, in New York, ABC News reports

The injured included two men, two women, and four children – aged 14, 12, seven and six – according to the news outlet.
The injured included two men, two women, and four children – aged 14, 12, seven and six – according to the news outlet.

Russian couple who scaled Empire State Building accused of breaking security door to get to spire

The couple unfurled a banner with a message about love and got engaged as news helicopters whirled around them.
The couple unfurled a banner with a message about love and got engaged as news helicopters whirled around them.

Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

John Bolton pleaded guilty in federal court on June 26 to mishandling classified information and faces up to five years in prison.
John Bolton pleaded guilty in federal court on June 26 to mishandling classified information and faces up to five years in prison.

Two more arrested in alleged plot to attack Trump cage fight

Critics of the unprecedented UFC event called it a garish celebration of blood sport and a debasement of the White House.
Critics of the unprecedented UFC event called it a garish celebration of blood sport and a debasement of the White House.

Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title

During and after the game on the night of June 14, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York’s streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the police said.
During and after the game on the night of June 14, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York’s streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the police said.

Stabbing wounds six at New York’s Penn Station

An ambulance is seen outside Penn Station in New York on June 7, 2026.
An ambulance is seen outside Penn Station in New York on June 7, 2026.

FBI kills US army veteran who strapped bombs to hostages in overnight stand-off

Two people were released after negotiators communicated with the hostage-taker by phone, police said.
Two people were released after negotiators communicated with the hostage-taker by phone, police said.

Singamas shares plunge after US DOJ allegations against CEO Teo Siong Seng

Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.
Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.

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