Megan Palin

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Megan Palin is a freelance journalist based in New York.

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North Korea publicly executed 22-year-old man for listening to K-pop

North Korea publicly executed a young man for listening to and sharing K-pop music and films, according to South Korea.

Film extra admits to killing Hollywood exec whose friend she was allegedly stalking

A homeless woman has confessed to killing high-profile Hollywood executive Michael Latt over his friendship with a female director she was stalking. Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder...

NYT columnist, who is close pals with Biden, says horrendous debate performance made him 'weep' as he calls for him to drop out of race

New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman said watching his friend President Biden's disastrous debate performance made him "weep" -- and urged the commander-in-chief to put the nation's interests first...

Tone-deaf Mayorkas claims 'only the criminal' to blame for slaughter of 12-year-old Texas girl, not Biden border policy

In a press conference from a Border Patrol aircraft hangar in Tucson, Arizona — more than 60 miles from the nearest border crossing — Mayorkas denied responsibility for the lapses...

Horrific new details revealed about Rachel Morin's brutal rape and murder as suspect denied bail

The accused killer of Rachel Morin will be held without bond after his initial bail review hearing Friday afternoon in Harford County.

NYC Amazon driver attacked, called 'Spanish bitch' opens up about 'frightening' assault

The quick-thinking victim grabbed the keys out of the ignition before her attacker could make off with the delivery van.

Suspect ID'd in Arkansas grocery store shooting that left 3 dead and several injured, including 2 police officers: cops

Three people were killed and at least 10 others – including two police officers – were wounded in a mass shooting at a grocery store in Arkansas Friday morning.

RFK Jr.'s running mate's baffling reasons why she'd be a great president: I know 'batteries'

“I understand how global commerce works. I understand how we build batteries around the world,” Nicole Shanahan told Fox's Elex Michaelson.

Family of Rachel Morin's suspected killer turned over crucial evidence to police: cops

Shoes and clothing belonging to Rachel Morin's alleged killer turned out to be crucial evidence that identified the murder suspect, according to charging documents.

USC fraternity student set free after killing homeless man on school's Greek Row

The University of Southern California student who killed a homeless man during a confrontation over a burglary along the school’s Greek Row won't be charged over the fatal stabbing, authorities have...

Mom of woman allegedly killed by migrant has message for Biden following arrest of Rachel Morin's accused murderer

“Biden sure isn't trying to prevent these types of crimes from happening. He is the one that is welcoming the illegal immigrants here,” Nobles said.

Rachel Morin's family 'convinced her killer has more victims' in the US because of 'gaps in time' between crimes

"Something we've been concerned about is that there are other victims out there … whether they were attacked and it ended the same way as my sister, or maybe there...

'Pervy principal' at Bronx HS school investigated over 'deeply disturbing' sex harassment claims from fed-up staff

A Bronx school's pervy principal is accused of sexually harassing female staff and seducing his assistant principal, triggering a Department of Education investigation into the numerous "disturbing" complaints against him.

Lia Thomas' ex-teammate demands apology for being forced to 'undress' with transgender swimmer

"Okay, but is anyone going to apologize for forcing us to undress with him 18 times a week?" Paula Scanlan wrote, refusing to use the trans swimmer's preferred pronouns.

Horrifying moment stranger slaps little girl in the face on sidewalk

Disturbing video has captured the moment a child was struck in the face by a stranger while walking along a street with her mother in Brazil. Surveillance footage shows the...

Trump praises AI for rewriting speech 'so beautifully': ‘I’m gonna use this sucker!'

"I’ve never seen anything like it," Trump said of AI. "It took [his speech] and it made it unbelievable, and it’s so fast."

Wild video shows train obliterating semi-truck just seconds after driver runs for his life

Wild video has captured the moment a truck driver made a lucky escape after becoming stalled on train tracks -- just seconds before an oncoming train pulverized his vehicle.

Voters expect Joe Biden to forget where he is on TV debates — and even wander off stage

Half of American voters expect President Biden to once again forget where he is during his crucial upcoming presidential debates -- with more than a third expecting top him to...

Mom charged with killing infant son, dumping him in trash moans about tough life in jail ahead of trial

"There is no privacy even in our cells [because there is a] camera, there is no clock, the lights are on 24/7, and they took away the color pencils," Leilani...

'Bad breath rapist' told girlfriend to move on as he will 'die in jail'—but she hasn't ditched him yet: 'I want to marry him'

"He said, 'I'm so sorry. Just pretend you never met me. Take care of yourself. I love you so much,'" Su told The Post through tears.