Two tourists visiting Manhattan from Saudi Arabia were held up at gunpoint, with suspects taking one of their cell phones before running office, police said,… Continue Reading
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Viral video shows man wrestling shark on New York beach
Video of a man wrestling with a shark off the New York coast is going viral, especially amid record-setting shark sightings, attacks and beach closures in the area.… Continue Reading
Chicago weekend violence: 8 murdered, 44 shot, including 5 teenagers shot in a single incident
In Chicago last weekend, 44 people were shot, including eight fatally, in 35 separate shooting incidents. The youngest victim was a 14-year-old boy in critical condition.… Continue Reading
2 ex-Minneapolis cops reject plea deal over George Floyd killing, head to state trial: ‘It would be lying’
Ex-Minneapolis police officers, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, rejected a plea offer on state charges in the killing of George Floyd and will head to trial set to begin in October.… Continue Reading
Series of shootings near Little Rock leave 3 dead, 3 injured
Arkansas state authorities are investigating a series of shootings which have killed three people over the weekend. Police say there were up to 11 shootings on Saturday and Sunday.… Continue Reading
New Jersey governor ends vaccine-or-test mandate for school workers, state employees
Unvaccinated school and child care workers in New Jersey no longer have to undergo regular COVID-19 testing following a Monday order from Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.… Continue Reading
No arrests in death of NYC taxi driver, married father of 4, beat down by fare-evading robbery suspects
So far, no suspects have been arrested in connection to the death of a New York City cab driver who chased down fare-evading robbery suspects in Queens.… Continue Reading
Who is Hadi Matar? Everything we know about Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker
Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker, Hadi Matar, is a 24-year-old New Jersey man and son of Lebanese immigrants. His mother has disowned him over the alleged attack.… Continue Reading
Another busload of migrants from Texas arrives in New York City
New York City Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, Manuel Castro, said another 52 migrants, mostly adult males, arrived Monday morning at Port Authority on a bus sent by Texas.… Continue Reading
Georgia’s lottery numbers for Sunday, Aug. 14
The Mega Million’s estimated jackpot is $82,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $56,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers are 12-21-45-51-57.… Continue Reading
Salman Rushdie ‘on the road to recovery’ after stabbing at lecture in upstate New York, his agent says
Salman Rushdie, renowned author of such works like “The Satanic Verses,” is “on the road to recovery” after he was injured in a stabbing in upstate New York, his agent says.… Continue Reading
Florida couple charged after toddler was thrown against a wall and had ‘hundreds’ of injuries
Florida police say that a couple is facing murder charges after one of them threw a 3-year-old, who later died in a hospital, against a wall.… Continue Reading
Former-President Jimmy Carter’s yacht to be restored in Maine
President Jimmy Carter’s yacht, The Sequoia, is being restored by French & Webb in Maine. The yacht is on the National Register of Historic Places.… Continue Reading
Georgia to use $240 million in COVID-19 relief funds to construct broadband internet for rural locations
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said that he plans to spend another $240 million from the federal COVID-19 relief funds to construct broadband internet in rural locations.… Continue Reading
Federal officials reverses hard-line stance from Trump administration by acknowledging Connecticut pardons
Federal officials agreed to recognize pardons in Connecticut as legally valid. They will not deport people who have been pardoned for their crimes by the state.… Continue Reading
Bear caught on camera scaling Air Force base’s barbed wire fence
Kevin Dalrymple was driving by Tyndall Air Force Base when he saw a large black bear scaling the barbed-wire fence at the Florida base.… Continue Reading
Vermont sheriff’s office captain under investigation for kicking detained man in groin
Capt. John Grismore of Vermont is being investigated for kicking a handcuffed man in the groin. Grismore is the only GOP candidate currently running for Franklin County sheriff.… Continue Reading
Breonna Taylor case: Former Louisville officer reportedly plans to plead guilty
Former Louisville officer Kelly Goodlett reportedly plans to plead guilty to conspiring to violate Breonna Taylor’s civil rights by falsifying a search warrant.… Continue Reading
Defense lawyer of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer concerned over juror
A defense lawyer for one of the men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims that one of the jurors hoped to be selected in order to ensure a certain verdict.… Continue Reading
North Carolina sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty identified as gunman remains at-large
The Wake County, North Carolina law enforcement officer who was shot and killed has been identified as a K9 deputy who had 13 years on the job, according to officials.… Continue Reading
LGBTQ community denounces FL rule which restricts Medicaid insurance coverage for gender dysphoria treatments
LGBTQ community members denounced a new plan which would restrict Medicaid insurance coverage for gender dysphoria treatments for transgender people in Florida.… Continue Reading
MN regulators block state natural gas providers from passing along $60 million from storm response costs
Minnesota state regulators have decided to block the state’s natural gas providers from passing along $60 million in costs, claiming the utilities didn’t act prudently.… Continue Reading
Florida owner outraged no arrests after teens break into $8m mansion, throw house party
The owner of an $8 million Florida mansion is irate that no one has been arrested for breaking into her home and throwing a wild, unsanctioned house party, then posting videos of the bash on social media.… Continue Reading
Paul Flores trial: Kristin Smart’s accused killer told cops he believed she ‘went off’ with someone, was dead
The decades-old murder case involving vanished college freshman Kristin Smart is complicated, to say the least — especially since the 19-year-old’s body has never been found.… Continue Reading
Florida bans Medicaid use on gender-affirming treatments
Florida is joining several other states in finalizing rules that prevent health care providers from billing Medicaid for gender-affirming medical treatments.… Continue Reading
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed before New York speech
Author Salman Rushdie was reportedly stabbed before giving a speech at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on Friday when an unidentified man stormed the stage.… Continue Reading
Texas’ lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
The Mega Million’s estimated jackpot is $65,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $48,000,000. The Cash 5 numbers are 04-05-13-20-23.… Continue Reading
Florida woman drowned pet chihuahua in pool, live-streamed its body: sheriff
A Florida woman is facing an animal cruelty charge after the brutal attack on her pet Chihuahua. The Brevard County sheriff said her bond was set at $15,000.… Continue Reading
North Carolina’s lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
Mega Millions jackpot is $65,000,000 and Powerball reaches $48,000,000. North Carolina’s Lucky For Life lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11 are 3-8-15-43-46, Lucky Ball: 6.… Continue Reading
Ohio’s lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug, 11
The Mega Million’s estimated jackpot is $65,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $48,000,000. The Pick 3 Evening numbers are 6-2-5.… Continue Reading
Massachusetts’ lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
Mega Millions jackpot is $65,000,000 and Powerball reaches $48,000,000. Massachusetts’ MassCash lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11 are 3-8-15-43-46, Lucky Ball: 6… Continue Reading
Michigan’s lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
The Mega Million’s estimated jackpot is $65,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $48,000,000. The Poker Lotto numbers are QS-AS-2C-9D-3H.… Continue Reading
Pennsylvania’s lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
Mega Millions jackpot is $65,000,000 and Powerball reaches $48,000,000. Pennsylvania’s Cash4Life lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11 are 2-7-13-20-52, Cash Ball: 2.… Continue Reading
New Jersey’s lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
The Mega Million’s estimated jackpot is $65,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $48,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers are 02-07-13-20-52.… Continue Reading
New York’s lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11
Mega Millions jackpot is $65,000,000 and Powerball reaches $48,000,000. New York’s Cash4Life lottery numbers for Thursday, Aug. 11 are 2-7-13-20-52, Cash Ball: 2.… Continue Reading
Canadian man with history of child sex crimes entered US illegally after sparking amber alert, police say
A Canadian who had a lookout for kidnapping and a history of sexual abuse of children was arrested in South Dakota after allegedly entering the US illegally with children.… Continue Reading
Florida K-9 captures burglary suspect after deputies locate stolen pickup truck
Florida law enforcement officials say that a K-9 captured the 15-year-old who is being accused of stealing a pickup truck and leading officials on a pursuit.… Continue Reading
California receives $25 million grant for high-speed railroad, requests another $1.3 billion
California’s High-Speed Rail Authority released a statement on Thursday declaring that they will need an extra $1.3 billion in funding, having been awarded $25 million that same day.… Continue Reading
California authorities investigating shooting outside Stockton mall that left one person dead
One adult male was shot and killed outside Sherwood Mall in Stockton, California, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, the Stockton Police Department said.… Continue Reading
Mississippi chiropractor accused of selling fentanyl, possessing other drugs
A chiropractor in Mississippi has been charged with possession of drugs, including meth, as well as selling fentanyl. Authorities executed search warrants Wednesday.… Continue Reading
WV man enters plea deal in fatal shooting of high school athlete a month before graduation
A man who shot and killed a West Virginia high school athlete has agreed to a plea deal. Dekotis Elijah Thomas was set to stand trial on Monday.… Continue Reading
Texas nurse facing murder charges for fiery Los Angeles crash was reportedly volatile after breakups
Nicole Linton is facing six counts of murder for allegedly plowing through a Los Angeles intersection at 90 mph last week, killing six people in a fiery crash.… Continue Reading
Search for missing Kiely Rodni continues into day 6
California authorities on Thursday continued their search for missing 16-year-old Kylie Rodni, who vanished from a Tahoe National Park campground on Aug. 6.… Continue Reading
Miami OnlyFans model captured on video beating boyfriend she later killed
Florida OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney was caught on surveillance video assaulting boyfriend Christian Obumseli months before she claimed she fatally stabbed him in self-defense.… Continue Reading
Georgia men charged after allegedly defrauding elderly woman of $118,000: Officials
Georgia officials say that three men are being charged with exploitation of the elderly after allegedly defrauding a 90-year-old woman of $118,000.… Continue Reading
Muslim community in New Mexico shocked after suspect is arrested
After four Muslim men were murdered in Albuquerque New Mexico, fear ran through the Muslim community in the area. Muhammad Syed was arrested on Monday for the murders.… Continue Reading
Andrew Cuomo sues NY AG to cover legal costs in harassment lawsuit
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is suing Attorney General Letitia James, arguing he is entitled state-funded representation in the harassment lawsuit against him.… Continue Reading
Bud Light truck spills hundreds of cases of beer on Kentucky freeway
A semi-truck overturned on a roadway in Louisville, Kentucky, Wednesday morning, spilling thousands of Bud Light cans all over the area.… Continue Reading
Wisconsin jury convicts man who targeted a Black motorcyclists in a fatal crash, calls it a hate crime
A Wisconsin Jury convicted a man after he targeted a Black man on a motorcycle in a crash that killed the motorcyclist. A trial will determine the defendant’s mental state.… Continue Reading
New Hampshire missing girl case is now being investigated as a homicide
New Hampshire authorities have determined that the death of a 5-year-old girl in the state was a homicide. Harmony Montgomery disappeared in 2019.… Continue Reading
Sierra Nevada finally begins to see life return a year after devastating wildfire
A year after a devastating wildfire ripped through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, signs of life are finally returning to the charred mountainside.… Continue Reading
Karen Swift cold case: Friends react to murder charges issued against husband David Swift 11 years later
The late Karen Swift’s husband, David Swift, was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in connection to his wife’s death, and now, her friends are speaking out.… Continue Reading
Former Justice Breyer to join constitutional education group as spokesman along with Justice Gorsuch
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is set to serve as a spokesperson for a nonpartisan group in Philadelphia that promotes education about the Constitution.… Continue Reading
New York man accused of defrauding Kansas DCF contractor
A New York man is being accused of defrauding a Kansas adoption and foster service out of $10.7 million. The FBI says the man committed wire fraud on three different occasions.… Continue Reading
Judge denies lawsuit by former GOP gubernatorial candidate Joey Gilbert
A Nevada judge has thrown out Republican Joey Gilbert’s lawsuit in which he requested a recount. Gilbert claimed he won the election by over 55,000 votes.… Continue Reading
Washington DoorDash driver says of alleged armed carjacking: ‘I just remember the gun in my face’
A food delivery driver in Washington says she was held at gunpoint while picking up an order.… Continue Reading
Family brawl at California funeral that knocked over casket was stoked over ‘bad blood’: report
Police in Richmond, California, arrested a man who allegedly tried to run over his sister at a family funeral and knocked over the casket of their dead family member.… Continue Reading
San Fran DA Jenkins announces new felony charges in assault on Asian elderly former city commissioner
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins formally charged Derrick Yearby with several felonies in connection to the Aug. 2 violent attack on former city commissioner Greg Chew.… Continue Reading
Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook’s racist photo investigation is inconclusive
A Virginia author is investigating a racist photo on Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook. The investigation has ended inconclusively.… Continue Reading
Kristin Smart murder trial: California police received 75-80 reports of sightings in weeks after disappearance
The decades-old murder case involving vanished college freshman Kristin Smart is complicated, to say the least — especially since the 19-year-old’s body has never been found.… Continue Reading
Planet Drum reunites after 15 years to release new record, ‘In The Groove’
Planet Drums, a Grammy-winning group, has released a new record after 15 years called “In The New Groove.” Drummers from different backgrounds unite on the record.… Continue Reading
Laci Peterson Timeline: Case that sent family, public on crusade for justice
Friday marked 19 years to the day since Laci Peterson disappeared from the Modesto, California, home she shared with her husband, Scott.… Continue Reading
Arkansas lawmakers approve $500 million tax cut package, adjourn session
Arkansas lawmakers approved a $500 million tax cut package. The session adjourned without talking about the abortion ban, teacher raises, or any other issues Democrats hoped to discuss.… Continue Reading
Missing Kiely Rodni’s mother says Amber Alert ‘should have been issued immediately,’ wants to stay ‘positive’
Missing Kiely Rodni’s mother, Lidnsey Nieman-Rodni, believes an Ambert Alert should have ‘immediately’ been issued for her daughter, last seen in Tahoe National Park.… Continue Reading
Washington doctor accused of plotting to kidnap estranged wife pleads guilty to threat
A doctor from Spokane, Washington, has been accused of plotting to hire someone on the dark web to kidnap, drug, and assault his estranged wife.… Continue Reading
Man fatally shot outside Space Force base was armed with gas can, propane, gun and knife
A man fatally shot at a New Hampshire Space Force base was in possession of a gas can, a propane tank, a gun, and a knife when two security officers stopped him.… Continue Reading
Chicago boy, 5, dies after hit-and-run on Northwest Side
A 5-year-old boy in Chicago was hit by a red Jeep and run over a second time by another vehicle while in the Edgebrook neighborhood on Wednesday night, authorities said.… Continue Reading
Licensed Pennsylvania sex therapist defends ‘minor-attracted persons’ in viral video
A licensed sex therapist in Pennsylvania is facing criticism on social media after posting a video on social media where she seemingly defends “minor-attracted persons.”… Continue Reading
Albuquerque murder suspect tries to speak in court; Family reportedly says he was home at time of slayings
Law enforcement in Albuquerque, New Mexico, arrested the man who they say was behind at least two of the four killings of Muslim men over the past nine months.… Continue Reading
California police killing: 2, including teen, in custody for fatally shooting off-duty officer
Two people, including one teenager, are in custody for shooting an off-duty police officer in Downey, Calif.… Continue Reading
Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountain’s National Park to once again require indoor masking
Smokey Mountain National Park in Tennessee will require visitors to wear masks while inside park buildings. The mandate will apply to all visitors, regardless of vaccination status… Continue Reading
Washington DC metro area flooding forces rescues, strands vehicles
Flooding from widespread thunderstorms impacted Washington, D.C., Maryland and the surrounding region. Flood Watches after heavy rain forced water rescues.… Continue Reading
West, Southwest thunderstorms will bring flood risk
Showers and thunderstorms will increase the risk for flooding across the Southwest and the Intermountain West. Heat will also impact states in the region.… Continue Reading
Indiana police officer ‘fighting for her life’ after traffic stop shooting; suspect hospitalized
Richmond Police K-9 Officer Seara Burton was shot during a traffic stop in Indiana after her K-9 partner Brev sniffed the possible presence of narcotics, authorities said.… Continue Reading
Texas judge blocks release of Uvalde elementary school shooting records regarding state police response
A Texas judge ruled Wednesday that the Department of Public Safety can withhold records on its 91 officers’ response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.… Continue Reading
Fatal Evansville, Indiana, home explosion caught on video
The massive home explosion that rocked Evansville, Indiana on Wednesday has been caught on video as investigators remain searching for the cause of the blast.… Continue Reading
Florida woman arrested for hurling uncooked steak at boyfriend of 20 years, police say
A Florida woman was arrested and jailed Sunday on a domestic assault charge for allegedly throwing a piece of uncooked steak at boyfriend during argument, police said.… Continue Reading
Ohio CBP seizes nearly $7M worth of fake jewelry, watches in Cincinnati
U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week seized three shipments of fake watches and jewelry from Hong Kong that would have been worth nearly $7 million if real.… Continue Reading
New footage reveals tense moments when plane crashed on California highway
New video shows the moments a single-engine Pipe PA-32 attempted an emergency landing on a California freeway, striking a barrier and bursting into flames upon impact.… Continue Reading
Texas Gov. Abbott announces hiring of 30 additional officers in Uvalde school district
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that 30 additional police officers will be hired to patrol the Uvalde school district following the May school shooting.… Continue Reading
Indiana explosion injures at least 2 people
An explosion in Evansville, Indiana, injured two people and damaged at least one home. The explosion occurred around 1 p.m. on Wednesday according to police.… Continue Reading
‘Soros-funded’ Virginia DA and Youngkin official duke it out over state’s historic crime wave
Fairfax County’s Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano and Gov. Youngkin’s Deputy Secretary of Public Safety got into a Twitter spat over the state’s historic murder rate.… Continue Reading
Illinois man fires shots after teens pull car into wrong driveway
An Illinois man has been charged with firing gunshots after two teenagers pulled into the wrong driveway Tuesday night while searching for a friend’s home.… Continue Reading
3 top Washington State University officers retire following misconduct investigation
An internal investigation at WSU determined that they mishandled a complaint and punitive action against an officer who was accused of sexual misconduct.… Continue Reading
Bus driver charged with interstate stalking of 8-year-old after allegedly threatening to kidnap, torture child
A school bus driver faces federal charges alleging he threatened and stalked an 8-year-old boy in New Hampshire.… Continue Reading
As Spider-Man turns 60, fans reflect on the NYC hero’s diverse appeal
Spider-Man the iconic NYC superhero turns 60 this month. Spider-Man has always appealed to all races and genders as any child can picture themselves in the iconic suit.… Continue Reading
Georgia troops return from Europe following Russian invasion into Ukraine
More than 3,800 Georgia Army soldiers are returning from Europe after months of deployment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The troops returned to Fort Stewart.… Continue Reading
Missouri spelunkers find dog missing for months inside cave
Rick Haley was spelunking with a group in Perry County, Missouri, when they became aware of a dog trapped in the cave system and worked to bring the pup to the surface.… Continue Reading
Missing Kiely Rodni: Dive teams join search for missing California girl who vanished from campground party
At least three dive teams have joined the search for missing California 16-year-old Kiely Rodni at the Prosser Creek Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest.… Continue Reading
6-year-old NYC girl punched, robbed of scooter in broad daylight
Three teenage boys were caught on camera punching a 6-year-old girl and stealing her scooter, police say. Police are still looking for the suspects, who have not been named.… Continue Reading
Cracker Barrel latest Portland casualty for stores shuttering amid crime wave
The Cracker Barrel in Portland, Oregon’s Jantzen Beach mall abruptly shuttered this week. Employees say the closure is due to security issues, locals point to theft and drug use.… Continue Reading
Indiana police chief, officer suspended after arresting council candidate thought to be anti-cop
An Indiana Police Chief and officer were suspended and are now under investigation for arresting a town council candidate they believed was against law enforcement.… Continue Reading
Tennessee’s Northeast State Community College hires new president
Northeast State Community College has elected Jeff McCord to become the college’s next president. Connie Marshall is the college’s current interim president.… Continue Reading
NY Gov. Hochul pledges $10M to uncover ‘white supremacists,’ ‘domestic extremists’ after Buffalo mass shooting
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged $10 million to help communities develop new teams dedicated to spotting and confronting alleged domestic terrorists and white supremacists online.… Continue Reading
NYC ‘Son of Sam’ David Berkowitz arrested 45 years ago
The New York serial killer who famously nicknamed himself the “Son of Sam” was arrested 45 years ago on Wednesday, and now remains behind bars in an Empire State prison.… Continue Reading
4-year-old killed after wandering onto Indiana freeway
Police say a 4-year-old boy died after wandering onto an Indiana freeway at 4 a.m. on Monday. Emergency responders pronounced the boy dead at the scene after performing CPR.… Continue Reading
Elderly man defending NYC laundromat from hammer-wielding detergent bandit caught on cam
The New York Police department is looking for a hammer-yielding detergent bandit accused of hitting a 70-year-old laundromat employee.… Continue Reading
Naked Florida man wielding machete tried to steal another man’s clothes, deputies say
Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, arrested a naked man at a gas station in DeLand after he allegedly threw a machete at another man and tried to steal his clothes.… Continue Reading
Massachusetts Native Americans are calling for a boycott of Plymouth outdoor museum
Massachusetts Native Americans want to boycott the Plimoth Patuxet Museum because they did not live up to the promise of creating a “bi-cultural museum.”… Continue Reading
West Virginia woman charged with taking funds from county clerk’s office
A West Virginia woman has been charged with taking funds from the county clerk’s office. She is said to have taken more than $21,000 of other people’s tax payments.… Continue Reading
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