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Talking to NewsNation on Thursday, criminologist Casey Jordan, who has recently made several media appearances to talk about the quadruple murder, said that the lack of clues in the case might suggest that the suspect didn’t personally know the four victims. “If it’s not solved in the first 48 hours or in the first week, are we losing a bit of hope [of solving the case]? Because for me, the longer it takes for them to isolate a suspect, or get any kind of lead […], the more likely it is to be somebody who is a stranger predator,” Jordan said....

Until now, updates by the Moscow Police Department had reported that three of the victims—Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle—lived in the house where their bodies were found with fatal stab wounds together. Two of the surviving housemates were in the property but are believed to have slept through the attack. And in an update on the case released on Thursday night, police said that detectives were now aware of a sixth person listed on the lease at the residence....

The team stopped last week after Frenchman Nicolas Petit yelled at a dog that was bullying another, but they “did not slow down like a tired team would,” he said. It came a year after they got lost in a blizzard near the same spot along the Bering Sea coast — close to the finish line of the 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that takes global competitors across mountain ranges and wind-swept ice....

The new player-based seeding system has worked wonders as the eight teams remaining have been hailed as the 8 best teams in the world right now. No underdog upsets will take some flavor away from the tournament but at least the most deserving teams will fight for the title of Major Champions. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the foyr quarter-final matches scheduled for the playoffs....

In that class, we discuss the concept of framing, among other subjects. Framing focuses on how rhetoric evokes emotion and how language “frames” issues and directs viewers toward what to think. Framing is important because it defines the problem—which then sets limits on viable solutions. Framing assigns blame, identifies victims, and brings emotional and moral weight to bear on issues. Framing was crucial on both nights of the primary debate this week....

While any American citizen would like to believe that we are a nation of laws and no president is above them, given the White House counsel’s letter to four House leaders in early October declaring that no one in the Trump administration would participate in the impeachment effort, it is clear that this White House takes the position that this president is above the law in this case. In fact, the president’s lawyers have argued in court filings that a president cannot be even investigated for criminal wrongdoing....

Senate President Don Harmon issued a joint statement with Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch supporting the ban. “After continued negotiations between the leaders, stakeholders and advocates, we have reached a deal on one of the strongest assault weapons bans in the country,” the statement read. “Gun violence is an epidemic that is plaguing every corner of this state and the people of Illinois are demanding substantive action....

Sophomore softball player Ruby Rivera was suspended indefinitely and an unnamed men’s gymnast was suspended for two competitions, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday. MORE: Field of 68 update | Illini LB T.J. Neal to transfer The menorah outside the Chabad house at the school’s Champaign campus was vandalized for the third time in 10 months on Sunday morning. Surveillance video caught a man and a woman breaking off the arm of the nine-foot statue....

Ime Udoka played in professional basketball leagues for more than a decade, served as an assistant coach for three NBA teams and led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in his first year as a head coach. That’s a pretty impressive resume for someone who turned 45 years old in August. And yet, Udoka is far from the most famous person in his own household. That honor belongs to his longtime partner, Nia Long....

ICE announced it will be reducing the number of beds at detention centers in North Carolina and Louisiana, partly due to a reduced number of detainees, Reuters reported. The agency also will not extend the guaranteed minimum beds provision in its agreement regarding a center in Glades County, Florida, with the agency citing “persistent and ongoing concerns related to the provision of detainee medical care,” according to an ICE press release....

In case you didn’t know… Matt and Jeff Hardy made a surprise appearance at Manhattan Mayhem VI earlier in the month and defeated the Young Bucks for the Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship. The loss ended the Young Bucks’ 155-day run with the titles. The heart of the matter It is very seldom that wrestlers who are contracted to a particular promotion are allowed to appear on a rival company’s television show....

Four Impact championships are on the line on Sunday and there’s plenty of veteran and up-and-coming wrestlers who will take the spotlight in Chicago for this year’s Bound for Glory. Will we get the first female X Division champion when Tessa Blanchard gets into a ladder match for the coveted Impact midcard title? Who will win the Call Your Shot Battle Royale to earn the title shot of their choosing?...

It’s nearly impossible to reach a level of fame today without tapping into that world. Without a daily vlog or wall of tweets for fans to follow, many performers and artists find themselves fading into the void, completely killing their careers. After all, it’s important to build a relationship with your fanbase, and the realm of social media makes that easier than it’s ever been. To not capitalize on that is career suicide, plain and simple....

In case you didn’t know.. Tenille Dashwood began her WWE career in NXT, back when it was known as Florida Championship Wrestling, in 2011. After FCW rebranded to NXT in 2012, Dashwood, known in WWE as Emma, remained in the developmental brand until she made her main roster debut in January of 2014. After a lukewarm debut on the main roster in WWE, Emma announced she would be returning to NXT in 2015, and she would later return to the main roster in 2016....

While implantation bleeding does not require medical care, it is important to alert your healthcare provider whenever you experience bleeding while pregnant. This article discusses implantation bleeding and how it compares to menstrual bleeding. What Is Implantation Bleeding? Implantation bleeding is light vaginal bleeding or spotting when a fertilized egg implants into the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It is a very early sign of pregnancy. Each month an egg is released from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tube....

Defending a massive 343, the new ball bowlers were getting some stick from the West Indian opening pair of Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher when Imran Tahir was pressed into action by skipper AB de Villiers in the 6th over of the chase. And the trick of throwing a leg spinner in front of two batsmen going hammer and tongs paid off. Andre Fletcher was the first to fall prey to the wily Tahir, trying to slog the leggie on the leg side only to find a diving Behardien pull off a brilliant catch at deep midwicket....

That will be the officiating team. That’s not just an assumption, based on the recklessness of last season nor the questionable handling of last Thursday’s Broncos-Panthers opener. According to ESPN, that’s coming from the NFL’s senior vice president of officiating Dean Blandino. He told the network that there will be “heightened awareness” from the refs for Sunday’s game, with instructions to “set the tone early.’’ WEEK 2 NFL PICKS: Against the spread | Straight up The crew — headed by referee Pete Morelli — had better heed Blandino’s words....

Logano complained on the team radio that “Junior rules” caused NASCAR to wave the first green-white-checkered attempt because Dale Earnhardt Jr. was in contention for the race win and needed a victory to move on in the Chase. MORE: Logano: ‘If you don’t like me, I don’t care’ | The final eight Soon after, more drivers would be angry as Kevin Harvick collided with Trevor Bayne on the final green-white-checkered restart, causing a multi-car crash that led to the race ending under caution because of NASCAR’s new restart rules....

Bush (down) Gives a press conference about Iran, Iraq and no one listens. At least the Aflac duck isn’t lame. Surge vote (equal) Dem-controlled House says no to Bush buildup. But it’s only talk–and lots of it. What comes next? Giuliani (up) “America’s Mayor” throws helmet in ring and polls show him beating any Dem. New Yorkers know better. Romney (equal) Could GOP nom really come down to an NYC mayor and a Massachusetts governor?...