Month: October 2019

iStock(NEW YORK) — The Vatican said it’s implementing a fact-finding visitation of the Diocese of Buffalo amid widespread criticism of Bishop Richard Malone’s handling of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against local clergy. The [Read More…]

iStock(FORT MEADE, Fla.) — A police helicopter went down in a muddy Florida field Thursday evening as its pilot was searching for the pilot of another downed aircraft. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said one [Read More…]

iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A Los Angeles-area family had a reason to celebrate on Thursday when a man revealed that he discovered their missing dog wandering in New Mexico — nearly 700 miles away from his [Read More…]

iStock(NEW YORK) — She is living a teenager’s dream with a twist: being crowned homecoming queen two years after surviving a shot to the back of her head. 17-year-old Deserae Turner was shot in the [Read More…]

(PHILADELPHIA) — iStockA Philadelphia nonprofit’s plan to open a safe-injection site, where drug users can inject under medical supervision, does not violate federal drug laws, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Although it’s likely the ruling [Read More…]

iStock(NEW YORK) — A New York City man was released from prison after a quarter-century behind bars on Thursday after prosecutors asked to throw out his murder conviction. “I feel great!” said Carlos Weeks, who [Read More…]

iStock(CINCINNATI) — Cincinnati is slated to become the next city to ban discrimination against natural hair as it relates to employment and housing opportunities as well as public accommodations. On Wednesday, Cincinnati City Council member [Read More…]

iStock(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — At least three people were wounded in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Two of those shot are in critical condition, according to Portland ABC affiliate KATU-TV. Police [Read More…]

We continue to have several rural roads closed due to bridges/culverts out, or water over the road. If you had severe structural damage or damage to the living quarters of your home and have not [Read More…]

iStock(LONDON) — A painting depicting British politicians as monkeys has become the most expensive artwork to date by street artist Banksy, as it was sold for 9.9 million pounds ($12.2 million) at the London auction [Read More…]

iStock(NEW YORK) — Instagram has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to secretly block bullies from commenting on their posts. But cyberbullying experts said it was not clear the change would be [Read More…]

iStock(SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla.) — A man shot and killed his son-in-law who jumped out of the bushes to surprise him for his birthday, in what the local sheriff called a “horrible accident.” The father-in-law, [Read More…]