Robert Durst to Israeli Elections: 5 Things to Know This Tuesday Morning
Robert Durst Charged With First-degree Murder
Real estate heir Robert Durst was charged with one count of first-degree murder with the special circumstances of murder of a witness, as well as lying in wait and gun use allegations, the Los Angeles County DA said today.
The charges, which carry the death penalty, are in connection with the 2000 murder of his friend, Susan Berman, in Los Angeles.
"Prosecutors have been working closely with the Los Angeles Police Department for the past two years investigating the cold case murder. Durst is charged with murdering Berman on or about Dec. 23, 2000. Her body was discovered in her Benedict Canyon home on Christmas Eve," the DA said in a statement.
Durst was arrested at a Marriott hotel in New Orleans over the weekend. Louisiana State Trooper Melissa Matey confirmed to ABC News tonight that an arrest warrant was issued for Durst and he was rebooked in the Orleans Parish Jail under two new charges: convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, which was a small amount of marijuana.
Israelis Hit the Polls With Netanyahu Front and Center
Israelis were voting in parliament elections Tuesday after a heated campaign that focused on economic issues.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. in Jerusalem and the first exit polls will emerge at 10 p.m. local time. Up to 5,881,696 voters will cast ballots at 10,372 polling stations for the Knesset, the legislative body of the Israeli government. In 2013, 67.8 percent of eligible voters cast ballots.
Prince Harry Calls It ‘Really Tough Decision’ to Leave Military
Saying “most good things come to an end,” Britain’s Prince Harry said he will leave the armed forces, calling the move a “really tough decision” and adding that he’s looking forward to a new chapter in his life.
In a statement released today, Harry – who is known as Captain Wales in the military – said he considered himself incredibly lucky to have had the chance to do “some very challenging jobs” and met “many fantastic people in the process.”
“From learning the hard way to stay onside with my Colour Sergeant at Sandhurst, to the incredible people I served with during two tours in Afghanistan - the experiences I have had over the last 10 years will stay with me for the rest of my life. For that I will always be hugely grateful,” Harry said.
San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Retires, Says He Fears Brain Injury
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland, 24, retired because of concerns about the effects of repetitive head trauma, he told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" on Monday.
Borland, one of the NFL's top rookies last season, said he made his decision after talking with family members, concussion researchers, friends, and current and former teammates.
"I just honestly want to do what's best for my health," Borland told "Outside the Lines." "From what I've researched and what I've experienced, I don't think it's worth the risk."
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
It's St. Patrick's Day!
The first St. Patrick's Day celebration took place in America in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1737.
The average amount American St. Patrick’s Day revelers will spend this holiday is $36.52 per person, totaling a combined $4.6 billion, according to a report by the National Retail Federation.
According to the most recent census data, 33.3 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry, which is seven times Ireland's total population, cites WalletHub.