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College quarterbacks’ retirements put spotlight on concussions and kids
Lance King/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The back-to-back retirements of two college quarterbacks seemingly at the start of their careers has put a spotlight again on concussions and youth sports, particularly football. On Oct. 23, [Read More…]
Texas public hospitals now must ask patients if they are in US legally
Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images (HOUSTON) — Public hospitals in Texas will now be required to ask patients if they are in the U.S. legally and keep a record of the funds spent on [Read More…]
2 killed, several hurt in Halloween night shooting in Orlando, mayor announces local state of emergency
WFTV (ORLANDO, Fl) — The mayor of Orlando, Florida, is cracking down in the city’s entertainment district after two people were killed and several others injured in a Halloween night shooting. The suspect, 17-year-old Jaylen [Read More…]
Daniel Penny trial: Opening statements begin Friday as protesters gather outside
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Daniel Penny “used far too much force for far too long” and though he may be an “honorable veteran” and “nice young man,” he was reckless with Jordan Neely’s [Read More…]
Mom, daughter shot dead by home intruder in New Jersey
WPVI (WILLINGBORO, N.J.) — Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a mother and daughter during a home invasion in New Jersey. Catherine Nunez, 33, and her mother, Marisol Nunez, 54. were [Read More…]
Clubhouses offer potential solutions for those with severe mental illness
ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Jordan Neely boarded the subway on May 1, 2023, he was homeless, ranting about having nothing to eat or drink and said he was willing to die, according to [Read More…]
At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Orlando Halloween night shooting
kali9/Getty Images (ORLANDO, Fla.) — At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando, police said. Police in Orlando, Florida, first received reports of [Read More…]
DNA on beer can helped lead to suspect in brutal campsite killing: Sheriff
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office in Bozeman, Montana. Via Google Maps Street View (BIG SKY, Mont.) — A Montana man has been charged in the killing of a fellow camper that was so brutal it was [Read More…]
Free Election Day childcare is being offered in some states for parents to vote
Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With Election Day around the corner, American parents may be considering paying for childcare to ease the voting process. But in some states, heading to the polls [Read More…]
Arrest made in alleged murder of female soldier on Army base
U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood/Facebook (FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo.) — An Army specialist has been charged with the murder of a fellow soldier whose body was found on an Army base last week. Spc. Wooster [Read More…]
‘I did it’: Delphi murder suspect’s alleged phone confessions to wife played in court
Lindsey Jacobson/ABC News, FILE (Delphi, IND.) — Delphi, Indiana, murder suspect Richard Allen allegedly confessed to the crime in multiple jail phone calls to his wife, which were played for the jury on Thursday. In [Read More…]
Paul Pelosi attack: David DePape sentenced to life in prison in state trial
David DePape in Berkeley, Calif., Dec. 13, 2013. Michael Short/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images (SAN FRANCISCO) — David DePape was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the state [Read More…]
Owner of day care where baby died from fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges
WABC (NEW YORK) — The owner of a day care where a 1-year-old boy died of fentanyl poisoning and three other children were sickened pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges, resolving a case that horrified [Read More…]
Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in connection with double murder tied to affair
Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office (FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.) — A Virginia au pair pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter in connection to the 2023 murders of her employer’s wife and another man. Juliana Peres Magalhaes’s employer, Brendan Banfield, [Read More…]
Woman found murdered at Hamptons resort, police investigating
mphotoi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Police are investigating the murder of a 33-year-old woman at a high-end resort in the Hamptons. A staff member at the Shou Sugi Ban House found Sabina Rosas of Brooklyn, [Read More…]
Delphi murder trial: Libby’s blood was likely mixed with her tears, expert says
Lindsey Jacobson/ABC News, FILE (DELPHI, Ind) — A pattern on the body of Delphi, Indiana, murder victim Libby German showed her blood was mixed with moisture, an officer testified at Richard Allen’s trial. The officer [Read More…]
Hiker found dead in Texas national park after authorities notice car unattended for days
NPS (ALPINE, TEXAS) — A hiker has been found dead at a national park in Texas after authorities discovered a car had been parked for several days and launched a search and rescue operation, officials [Read More…]
Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says
The Palmer via Getty Images (DENVER) — More than 700 homes were under evacuation orders near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burned uncontained nearby, local law enforcement said Monday. The so-called Highland [Read More…]
Hundreds of ballots damaged after ballot box set on fire in Washington: Officials
Portland Police Bureau (PORTLAND, Ore.) — Ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington were set on fire with incendiary devices early Monday in what authorities believe are connected incidents, police said. The two arson incidents, which [Read More…]
Suspect arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting neighbor amid dispute
ABCNews.com (MINNEAPOLIS, Mn) Police in Minneapolis arrested a man early Monday morning on charges of second-degree attempted murder for allegedly shooting his neighbor following a year-long dispute. The arrest came after an intense standoff between [Read More…]