{"id":303185,"date":"2025-10-14T17:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/303185\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:33:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:33:23","slug":"rumors-swirl-of-more-stimulus-checks-man-accused-of-killing-his-stepdad-l-morning-news-brief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/303185\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumors swirl of more stimulus checks; man accused of killing his stepdad l Morning News Brief"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. (Getty Images; MCSO; KSAZ-TV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

From rumors swirling of another round of IRS stimulus checks to a man accused of shooting and killing his stepfather at a Valley home, here’s a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 14.<\/p>\n

1. Another round of stimulus checks on the way? \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, viral posts claimed a $1,702 stimulus payment was on the way.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Deadly shooting in Phoenix backyard \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

A man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather during an argument at a Phoenix home has been arrested.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

Police say 31-year-old Brandon Alvarez called 911 to report that he shot his 57-year-old stepfather, Jaunarius Moreno, during an argument at a home near 39th and Maryland Avenues.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Arrest made in deadly Peoria shooting \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Peoria Police say officers responded to reports of gunshots near 95th and Peoria Avenues. When they got to the scene, officers found James Durham, a 33-year-old Surprise man, lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“Responding officers located a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop,” police said. “The occupants of the vehicle were detained for further investigation. One of them was identified as the suspect, Henry Juarez-Garcia, a 46-year-old male from Peoria, Arizona.”<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Lawmaker accused of child sex charges <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

A Democratic lawmaker in North Carolina is behind bars this week after being charged with felonies tied to alleged sexual conduct with a minor.<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

State Rep. Cecil Brockman, who represents Guilford County, is facing two counts of statutory rape of a child between the ages of 13 and 15 and two counts of indecent liberties with a child, according to court records.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Trump to honor Charlie Kirk \"\" <\/p>\n

This photo taken on December 22, 2024, shows right-wing activist Charlie Kirk (R) shaking hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks on stage at America Fest 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/strong> <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Kirk was killed by a single shot in an apparent targeted attack during an outdoor event last month at Utah Valley University.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A look at today’s weather \"Morning <\/p>\n

Click here for full forecast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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