At question is whether Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina lawyer who is on trial in the killings of his wife and son, said ‘I did him so bad’ or ‘They did him so bad’ as he sobbed and spoke to state agents.
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Manslaughter charge for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ set shooting
Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during rehearsals on Oct. 21, 2021, when the gun went off and killed her.
Blinken’s Mideast visit highlights U.S. limitations
Two senior officials are staying in the region, but the secretary of state hasn’t given details on his short or long-term goals.
Youth center abuse scandal presents New Hampshire with complex challenges
While law enforcement and the legal system grapple with the Manchester facility’s troubled past, lawmakers are still figuring out its future.
Stranded humpback whale in New York is latest to die along East Coast
Researchers hope to perform a necropsy to better understand what might have caused the whale to beach itself.
Federal agency uses rare veto to block Alaska copper, gold mine plan
Pebble Limited Partnership CEO John Shively in a statement called the EPA’s action ‘unlawful’ and political and said litigation was likely.
Lawsuit targets new regulations on gun stabilizing braces
Stabilizing braces transform a handgun into a weapon that’s powerful and easy to conceal, Attorney General Merrick Garland said when he announced the rule this month.
Pakistan bombing raises fears over security breach, 100 dead
Authorities say more than 300 worshippers were praying in the mosque when the bomber set off his explosives vest.
Santos temporarily steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background.
Tyre Nichols’ parents will attend Biden’s State of Union speech
RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, the mother and stepfather of Nichols, have accepted an invitation to attend the speech from Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., who is chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.