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A small business jet crash at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, resulted in five fatalities, including a 12-year-old boy. The HondaJet HA-420 was headed to Provo, Utah, when it aborted takeoff and collided with a vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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Scout Motors has introduced pre-production models of the Terra pickup and Traveler SUV, set for production in 2027. Both vehicles will offer fully electric and extended-range options, targeting affordability in the U.S. EV market. Reservations are now open with starting prices below $60,000.
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Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, 45, was arrested in South Carolina after allegedly murdering Steven Douglas Lloyd in Tennessee. Hamlett staged the death to appear as a bear attack following a 911 call he made. He faces first-degree murder charges and a parole violation.
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Richard Moore was executed by lethal injection on November 1, 2024, for the 1999 murder of convenience store clerk James Mahoney. Despite appeals for clemency citing his prison reform, Governor Henry McMaster denied requests, leading to Moore's execution after a 13-year hiatus in South Carolina's death penalty.
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Several automakers have unveiled new electric SUVs, including the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor, Kia Sorento PHEV, and Cadillac Vistiq. These models aim to enhance range, efficiency, and performance, catering to the growing demand for electric vehicles as the market diversifies.
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A group of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, due to a caretaker's failure to secure a door. As of November 17, 2024, efforts to recapture the remaining monkeys continue, with some still spotted near the facility. Authorities urge residents to avoid interaction.
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Following the recent U.S. presidential election, a wave of racist text messages targeting Black individuals has emerged across multiple states. The messages reference slavery and instruct recipients to report to plantations, prompting investigations by the FBI, Justice Department, and FCC. Civil rights organizations have condemned the messages as alarming and unacceptable.
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President Biden has requested Congress approve nearly $8 billion in disaster aid following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused extensive damage across several states. Meanwhile, a woman in Florida faces charges for fraudulently claiming disaster relief funds after the hurricanes. The situation highlights ongoing recovery efforts and the need for federal support.