Inmate admits to killing five women in infamous Long Island ‘Torso Killer’ slayings

Long Island, NY prosecutors said Monday that a New Jersey inmate dubbed the “Torso Killer” pleaded guilty to a 1968 slaying near New York City, as well as admitting to four other homicides. Richard Cottingham — believed
NY Mets and pitcher Justin Verlander agree to two-year, $86M contract

The New York Mets and free-agent pitcher Justin Verlander have agreed to a two-year, $86 million contract. The deal includes a third-year option worth $35 million. Verlander — a three-time Cy Young Award winner, nine-time All-Star and 2011 American League
Carolina Panthers waive QB Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday they have waived veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield. Panthers coach Steve Wilks told reporters Monday that Sam Darnold will start in Week 14; and P.J. Walker will be the second-string quarterback. Said
North Carolina sets evening curfew after power outages are investigated as ‘criminal occurrence’

Authorities are investigating widespread power outages in south-central North Carolina as an intentional criminal act after an electrical substation was damaged by gunfire. Authorities are still looking for the individuals responsible for firing multiple shots at the
Sec’y of State Blinken says U.S. still in talks with Russia for Griner, Whelan prisoner swap

In an interview with CBS’ “Face The Nation” on Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States and Russia are still “actively engaged” in talks for a prisoner swap to free imprisoned WNBA star
49ers’ QB Jimmy Garoppolo out for season after suffering broken foot vs. Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Sunday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken left foot during Sunday’s 33-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Garoppolo
World Cup 2022: England beat Senegal 3-0; advance to face France in quarter-finals

England defeated Senegal 3-0 in round of 16 on Sunday, and will now face reigning champions France in the quarter finals at 2022 Qatar World Cup round of 16 on Sunday. France defeated Poland 3-1 earlier in the
Supreme Court set to review legality of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

According to a SCOTUSblog report, the U.S. Supreme Court will review the legality of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan during an oral argument in February. Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan would cancel up to $20,000
Trump special master overturned by appeals court in Mar-a-Lago document review

A panel of judges on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday to overturn the appointment of a special master tasked with reviewing thousands of documents seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s
Arrest order issued in Florida for ex-NFL star Antonio Brown

An arrest order has been issued for former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Brown is wanted for a misdemeanor battery charge related to an alleged domestic incident Monday afternoon in south