The day in 60 seconds: Monday 12 October

The five stories leading FTMQ News on Monday 12 October, each with its full report and sources.

Messages released in murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon. Court records show accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon sent explicit text messages about Jesse Baird to a fellow police officer prior to the double murder. Read the report

Fugitive linked to Nicolas Maduro arrested in U.S. corruption case. Alvaro Pulido Vargas was taken into U.S. custody over an alleged Venezuelan bribery and money laundering scheme involving public housing and food programs. Read the report

El Nino pushes Pacific waters to record high September temperature. Sea surface temperatures in a key region of the Pacific reached a record high in September as the intensifying El Nino weather pattern gains strength. Read the report

New York public school teacher videotaped at disrupted October 7 vigil. A New York City public school teacher participated in a protest that disrupted an October 7 memorial vigil in Union Square, prompting a Department of Education complaint. Read the report

NATO Commander to Warn Russia Alliance Can Counter Any Attack. US General Alexus Grynkewich will deliver a warning to Russia at a security conference in Warsaw about NATO's capability to counter potential attacks. Read the report