Category: hit

Hit Man in Political Murder-for-Hire Sentenced to 20 Years

NEWARK, N.J.—The man who admitted to helping carry out a murder-for-hire plot engineered by a former New Jersey political consultant was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison. Bomani Africa appeared in federal district court for sentencing in the 2014 death of Michael Galdieri, the son of a former state senator, after pleading guilty just…


Teen Athlete Loses Legs in Crash; Prosecutor Asked to Resign

ST. LOUIS—The Missouri attorney general called Wednesday for the resignation of a St. Louis prosecutor—after a motorist who repeatedly violated his bond conditions on earlier charges crashed and injured a teenage volleyball player from Tennessee who had to have both of her legs amputated. The case has renewed criticism of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim…


US Rep. Bonamici Recovering After Being Hit by Car in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon says she and her husband are recovering at home after being hit by a car in Portland on Friday evening. The Democratic congresswoman and her husband, U.S. District Judge Michael Simon, were struck by a car while crossing the street. The driver turned into them at low speed,…


The ‘High Sign’ (1921)

A drifter at an amusement park finds himself both the bodyguard and hit man of a man targeted by a criminal gang. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow…


Haskins Apparently Ran Out of Gas Before Being Fatally Hit

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—The wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins called Florida 911 dispatchers shortly after he was fatally struck by a dump truck earlier this month, saying his car had run out of gas and she was worried because he wasn’t answering the phone, according to recordings released Wednesday. Kalabrya Haskins, who was calling…


Russia to Tow Stricken Warship to Port After What Ukraine Says Was Missile Hit

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said the crew of its Moskva warship were evacuated on Thursday after an explosion of ammunition aboard that Ukraine said was caused by a missile strike. Russia’s defense ministry said the fire on the vessel, its Black Sea fleet flagship, had been contained but left the ship badly damaged. It did not acknowledge…


Russian Warship Damaged, Crew Evacuated After Explosion; Ukraine Claims Missile Strike

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine—Russia said the crew of its Moskva warship were evacuated on Thursday after an explosion of ammunition aboard that Ukraine said was caused by a missile strike. Russia’s defense ministry said the fire on the vessel, its Black Sea fleet flagship, had been contained but left the ship badly damaged. It did not acknowledge…


Farmers Hit Hard by Price Increases as Food Price Spike Looms

Goods and services around the country are becoming increasingly more expensive, but farmers may be among the hardest hit as inflation, supply chain issues, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are expected to send food prices soaring even higher. That impact is being felt by farmers around the country. “The cost of fertilizer is up as…


2 Killed When Train Hits Car Going Around Crossing Gate

AVENTURA, Fla.—Two people died when a higher speed commuter train hit their car as the driver tried to make it around the crossing gate, police said. The crossing gate’s lights were flashing and bells were ringing to signal an approaching train on Thursday morning when the car tried to make it through, police and Brightline…