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Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
15-year-old shot, killed outside Christmas party in SW Houston Investigators said the teenager doesn't live on the premises but was at the party, stepped outside, and didn't return. Paramedics later found the 15-year-old was shot in the head. 12/26/2024 - 3:27 am | View Link
Dover teenager in critical condition after Christmas Eve shooting: Police A Dover teenager is in critical condition after being shot while sitting in a parked car on Christmas Eve, police said. 12/26/2024 - 1:36 am | View Link
19-year-old shot and beaten in suspected setup by girlfriend's friends at park The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday at Jane Dubel Park along Callaghan Road near Loop 410 Northwest. The 19-year-old boy told police that he went to the park to meet up with his ... 12/18/2024 - 2:38 am | View Link
3 children, 2 adults dead; teen found critically shot in garage of Utah's family home Police said the dead − a 42-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, an 11-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl − all live in the home. 12/18/2024 - 12:28 am | View Link
15-year-old boy in custody after man shot and killed near Bronx criminal courthouse BRONX, New York (WABC) -- A teenager is in custody after man was shot and killed near the Bronx criminal courthouse on Wednesday, according to police. Officers responded to a shooting at the ... 11/27/2024 - 1:11 pm | View Link
Today is Sunday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2024. There are two days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Dec. 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as more than 250 Lakota people were killed by U. S. troops sent to disarm them.
Also on this date:
In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II.
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General Daily Insight for December 29, 2024
When we do the work, we can achieve visible results. The Moon in Sagittarius begins with a trine to Chiron. This activates Chiron’s healing potential before it turns direct at 4:13 pm EST, stabilizing our paths toward soothing catharsis and emotional progress. The Moon will then square off Neptune, which does risk inciting a bit of confusion.
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