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Eagle Butte man killed in hostage-shooting Tuesday 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A 31-year-old Eagle Butte man was shot and killed by law enforcement Tuesday night in Haakon County, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s office. The Division of Criminal Investigation is now investigating the officer-involved shooting and hostage situation.  According to a news release from the attorney general, Schace Wayne [...]

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Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk to Return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) — Everything We Know So Far

The MCU just got greener—and meaner. Big news has shaken the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fandom. According to industry reports, The Hulk is set to smash his way back into theaters in 2026, this time in a Spider-Man film. Yes, you read that right: Mark Ruffalo is reportedly returning as Bruce Banner/The Hulk for Spider-Man: ... Read more

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Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger linked to another eerily similar crime after killing 4 students in their home

BRYAN Kohberger – the man who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students – was investigated for a strikingly similar crime a year prior, according to documents.

New details on the Idaho killings, alongside the other intruder investigation, were revealed in documents released by law enforcement.

Bryan Kohberger at his sentencing hearing.
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Kohberger pleaded guilty to the crimes, shocking family members of the victims[/caption]
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The Idaho murders happened in 2022, just a year after the similar crime Kohberger was investigated for[/caption]

In 2021, just a year prior to the four murders, a person with a knife and ski mask broke into a home in Pullman, Washington.

The documents said that the victim was sleeping in her bedroom when she awoke to her door opening.

A person with a ski mask and knife entered the room and walked to the edge of her bed.

The victim then kicked the suspect in the stomach, according to documents, and the person ran out. The suspect fled, and was never caught.

Less than a year after the frightening break-in, Kohberger moved to the same area to attend school.

The Idaho killings

Just a year later in 2022, four university students were killed in their home in Moscow, Idaho, sparking national attention as police searched for the murderer.

The victims, Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, were brutally stabbed to death in a crime that still has little explanation on the motive.

A victim statement from the Idaho quadruple murders said that after hearing commotion, a surviving roommate “peeked out of her bedroom” and saw a man with a black ski mask on.

Kohberger pleaded guilty to the charges this summer, avoiding an upcoming trial and angering family members of the victims.

“The introduction of this plea deal, just weeks before the scheduled trial, is both shocking and cruel,” Aubrie Goncalves, 18, a sister of one of the victims, wrote.

“Bryan Kohberger facing a life in prison means he would still get to speak, form relationships, and engage with the world.”

“Meanwhile, our loved ones have been silenced forever. That reality stings more deeply when it feels like the system is protecting his future more than honoring the victims’ pasts.”

He will now serve life in prison without parole, avoiding the death penalty.

At his plea, the judge asked: “Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty?

Bryan Kohberger's eerie confession

On July 2, Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students during a chilling and emotionless courtroom appearance. With one-word answers, he confessed to the disturbing crime:

Judge Steven Hippler: Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty?

Bryan Kohberger: Yes

Judge Hippler: Did you on November 13, 2022 enter the residence at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho with the intent to commit the felony crime of murder?

Kohberger: Yes

Judge Hippler: Did you on November 13, 2022 in Latah County in the state of Idaho kill and murder Madison Mogen, a human being?

Kohberger: Yes

Judge Hippler: And did you do that willfully, unlawfully, deliberately, with premeditation, and with malice of forethought?

Kohberger: Yes

Judge Hippler: Did you on or about the same date in Moscow, Idaho, kill and murder Kaylee Goncalves, a human being?

Kohberger: Yes

Judge Hippler: And did you on that same date in Moscow, Idaho, kill and murder Xana Kernodle, a human being?

Kohberger: Yes

Judge Hippler: And then on or about November 13, 2022, again in Latah County, Idaho, did you kill and murder Ethan Chapin, a human being?

Kohberger: Yes

Later in the hearing, Kohberger officially changed his plea, one count at a time, with the same emotionless tone that belied the horrific nature of his murders.

Judge Hippler: With respect to count one, burglary felony, how do you plead Mr. Kohberger?

Kohberger: Guilty

Judge Hippler: As to count two, murder in the first degree as it relates to the murder of Madison Mogen, how do you plead guilty or not guilty?

Kohberger: Guilty

Judge Hippler: As to count three, as it relates to murder in the first degree to the murder of Kaylee Goncalves, how do you plead guilty or not guilty?

Kohberger: Guilty

Judge Hippler: As to count four, the first degree murder of Xana Kernodle, a human being, how do you plead guilty or not guilty?

Kohberger: Guilty

Judge Hippler: As to count five, first degree murder of Ethan Chapin, a human being, how do you plead guilty or not guilty?

Kohberger: Guilty

Photo: AP

Kohberger, 30, responded with a simple “yes.” 

The newly revealed files say that one of the victims, Goncalves, was left unrecognizable when they were found by officers the morning after the cruel killings.

Kernodle was then stabbed more than 50 times, according to the documents.

“I was unable to comprehend exactly what I was looking at while trying to discern the nature of the injuries,” one of the investigators said.

When asked if he wanted to make a statement in court, he sat emotionless and declined to answer.

After Kohberger was arrested for the Idaho murders, police revisited the first case to see if he could have been a possible suspect.

But after an investigation, police ruled that he was not related to the crime, and marked the case as inactive as he seemingly had no reason to be in the area at the time.

The released files into the 2021 crime also identified the person’s height between 5 feet, 3 inches tall to 5 feet, 5 inches tall.

In the Idaho case, a victim described him as 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

Photo of Bryan Kohberger moments after his arrest.
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Kohberger took a plea to serve life in prison[/caption]

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Passenger films furious flight attendant in plane toilet row – but viewers rage he should be on ‘no fly list’

A PASSENGER who filmed his furious plane toilet row with a flight attendant is now facing major backlash online.

Internet star Peter Nguyen accused the crew member of assaulting him after he was allegedly caught using a vape on an American Airlines flight.

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Peter Nguyen has accused a crew member of assaulting him after he was allegedly caught using a vape on an American Airlines flight[/caption]
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The stewardess was embroiled in the heated debate in front of the other passengers[/caption]
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The stewardess saw Nguyen recording on his phone as she attempts to grab at it and brushes against his shoulders[/caption]

He posted an Instagram video of their heated argument but the move quickly backfired as many of his followers sided with the attendant.

One even called for Nguyen to be placed on the “no fly list” for his explosive reaction.

Nguyen was accused of using his vape inside the bathroom stall by the female worker who tried to open the door to make him stop.

The passenger can be heard apologising several times but the woman bluntly responds with: “It’s a hazard. I don’t care, you can keep saying you’re sorry.”

She then sees Nguyen recording on his phone as she attempts to grab at it and brushes against his shoulders.

The man responds: “You’re not allowed to do that.”

This then sparks a major escalation in the debate as Nguyen lashes out by saying: “Did you put your hands on me?”

He then repeats it to a second member of staff, fellow passengers and all those watching the video online.

“I have a lawyer,” he then says as the two female cabin crew members continue to argue their innocence and say the man was not assaulted.

As the arguments continue, Nguyen brings his social media popularity into the conversation by telling the women he has 25,000 followers.

He then gives the woman an ultimatum saying: “Do you want me to release this or you want to say sorry to me right now.

“Say sorry, Do not touch me. You do not get to touch a passenger.

“I’m actually going to call the police when I get back to the ground on you.”

The flight attendant calmy responds with “I hear you” as she moves out of the way as the man continues to rant into the camera.

As Nguyen is ushered back to his seat, the woman follows him as they continue the intense conversation down the aisle.

The footage was posted online and has already gained over 52,000 views.

It has also managed to receive almost 700 comments – many of whom are on the side of the stewardess.

One says: “What a sorry attempt to portray yourself as a victim.

“Stop vaping in the airplane, case closed.”

Another wrote: “You’re completely in the wrong.”

As a third added: “One way ticket to the no fly list.”

Nguyen responded to some of the negative comments claiming he is a victim of battery.

American Airlines have since confirmed they are aware of the incident.

They even revealed that Nguyen was actually escorted off the plane “due to disruptive behavior”.

An American Airlines statement said: “A customer on American Airlines flight 2860 with service from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) was removed from the aircraft upon arrival at SFO due to disruptive behavior.

“We thank our customers for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience.”

Dangers of vaping on a plane

VAPING on an aeroplane is strictly prohibited and poses several dangers:

Fire Hazard: Lithium-ion batteries in vaping devices can easily overheat, ignite, or explode which can potentially cause fires onboard.

These such incidents have led to emergency landings in the past.

Triggering Smoke Alarms: Vapour from e-cigarettes can activate sensitive smoke detectors which can cause false alarms and cause unnecessary panic.

These could also result in flight delays or diversions.

Health and Social Concerns: Vaping releases chemical vapours that can be harmful or uncomfortable for other passengers, especially in an enclosed space.

Legal Consequences: Vaping on a plane can result in fines, arrest, imprisonment, or even lifetime bans from airlines.

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    Cops investigating Hulk Hogan’s death release statement after daughter Brooke claims it was ‘suspicious’

    BROOKE Hogan is suspicious of the circumstances of her father’s death.

    Despite no foul play being uncovered by investigators, Brooke still doesn’t think everything adds up.

    Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan backstage.
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    Brooke Hogan is suspicious of how her father died[/caption]
    Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan at a CD launch event.
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    Brooke thinks his cancer diagnosis came out of nowhere[/caption]

    Brooke revealed her concerns on Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show.

    She said she was by Hulk Hogan‘s side for multiple surgeries and always looked over his bloodwork.

    When he got Leukemia it was a shock to her.

    Brooke said there is no history of cancer in her family and thought it should have been caught earlier.

    She also found it odd that Hogan’s doctor signed off on his cause of death without an autopsy.

    “I do think it’s weird that no autopsy was performed,” she said.

    “Because, yes, you can have a heart attack, but what was the reason for the heart attack is the question.”

    To Brooke, the story doesn’t add up.

    “For me, the no autopsy and the leukemia out of nowhere hits me as B.S,” she said.

    However, cops say that there is no reason to believe any foul play was involved in Hogan’s death.

    “As previously stated, there are no signs of foul play or anything suspicious about the death,” Clearwater police told TMZ.

    Hogan died of a cardiac arrest on July 24 at 71 years old.

    He was buried in a private ceremony on Tuesday.

    Brooke was not present at the funeral, saying Hogan wouldn’t have wanted her there.

    Hulk Hogan career timeline

    1977: Made his professional wrestling debut.

    1979: Joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and gained recognition.

    1982: Appeared as “Thunderlips” in the film Rocky III, significantly boosting his mainstream exposure.

    1984: Defeated The Iron Sheik to win his first WWF Championship, ushering in the “Hulkamania” era.

    1985: Main evented the first-ever WrestleMania, teaming with Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

    1987: Slammed Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III in one of wrestling’s most iconic moments.

    1993: Departed WWF for World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

    1996: Shocked the wrestling world by turning heel and forming the New World Order (nWo) with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash at Bash at the Beach, becoming “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan.

    2001: Returned to WWE after WCW was acquired.

    2002: Had a memorable match against The Rock at WrestleMania X8.

    2005: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

    2005-2007: Starred in the reality TV show “Hogan Knows Best.”

    2012: Had his last official televised match for TNA Impact, though he made sporadic appearances in WWE afterward.

    2020: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for a second time as a member of the nWo.

    “My father hated the morbidity of funerals,” she wrote.

    “He didn’t want one. And although I know people grieve in many ways – and I’m so grateful for all celebrations and events organized to honor him, as his daughter, I had to make my own decision to honor him the best and most genuine way I knew how…privately…the way that made me feel the closest to him.”

    Brooke took her family to the beach instead of going to the funeral.

    She said the “only thing missing” was Hogan watching the waves in a beach chair.

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