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Black construction worker shot 7 times in potential hate crime, police say
kali9/iStock (STOCKTON, Calif.) — The family of a Black man who was shot seven times in Stockton, California, last week is pushing for justice in what is now being investigated as a potential hate crime. [Read More…]
Blue Origin live updates: William Shatner ‘overwhelmed’ by ‘moving’ trip to space
Mario Tama/Getty Images (VAN HORN, Texas) — Actor William Shatner and his three crewmates on Blue Origin’s New Shepard have returned to Earth after a 10-minute trip to space. Shatner, 90, is the oldest person [Read More…]
Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks, investigation underway
iStock (FORT HOOD, Texas) — A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead Saturday behind his barracks, according to military officials. The soldier was identified as Spc. Maxwell Hockin, who was assigned to 1st Armored [Read More…]
Monoculture farming is another way modern-day agriculture is killing bees, scientists say
xalanx/iStock (NEW YORK) — Scientists have discovered another way modern-day farming techniques are killing off bee populations. While pesticides have long been blamed for the decline in pollinators, a study published in Proceedings of the [Read More…]
COVID-19 live updates: Unvaccinated NBA player won’t play until he can be a full participant
Mongkolchon Akesin/iStock (NEW YORK) — The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread. More than 715,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.8 million [Read More…]
Medical examiner: Gabby Petito died by strangulation
iStock/ijoe84 (NEW YORK) — A Wyoming coroner on Tuesday said Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old travel blogger whose remains were recovered in September in a national park, died by strangulation. Petito’s boyfriend and cross-country traveling companion, [Read More…]
Alisal Fire in California shuts down Highway 101, prompts evacuations in Santa Barbara County
iStock (LOS ANGELES) — Wildfires wreaking havoc in several West Coast regions are expected to burn throughout the night as dangerous conditions may further increase their spread. The Alisal Fire in Southern California already had [Read More…]
Wyoming coroner set to make announcement on Gabby Petito autopsy
Natalie Behring/Getty Images (TETON COUNTY, Wyo.) — A Wyoming coroner is expected to announce the results of an autopsy Tuesday on Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old travel blogger whose remains were recovered in September in a [Read More…]
Remains found in California desert may belong to missing 30-year-old
Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station (SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif.) — Remains found in a Southern California desert this weekend may belong to 30-year-old Lauren “El” Cho, who has been missing for months, authorities said. The remains [Read More…]
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of officer outside police department in Georgia
McRae-Helena Police Department (ALAMO, Ga.) — Investigators announced Sunday afternoon they had arrested the suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a central Georgia police officer who was shot outside his police department early [Read More…]
Fourteen people wounded, one killed in St. Paul bar shooting
kali9/iStock (ST. PAUL, Minn.) — A woman was killed and 14 other people were wounded early Sunday when at least three patrons pulled guns and opened fire at a popular bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, [Read More…]
Native Hawaiians demand justice for sex-trafficking victims amid searches for missing women
ferrantraite/iStock (NEW YORK) — When someone goes missing in Hawaii, local activist Ihilani Lasconia says that many in the island’s Native communities first suspect one thing: sex trafficking. “Everybody knows that it’s happening, everybody knows [Read More…]
Louisiana police officer found dead during search for suspect in several shootings
Matthew Mire, 31, is suspected of killing at least one person and shooting several others in a crime spree across Louisiana on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. – Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office (NEW ORLEANS) — A [Read More…]
‘Dangerous times’: Four federal agents shot this week
DEA Speciat Agent Mike Garbo in an undated photo. – (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration) (NEW YORK) — It has been a particularly perilous week for federal law enforcement. On Monday, DEA Special Agent Michael Garbo, [Read More…]
Restrictive Texas abortion law back in effect as appeals court issues temporary stay
DNY59/iStock (DALLAS) — A panel of judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a temporary administrative stay Friday night that will allow state courts in Texas to continue accept lawsuits under the [Read More…]
Officer who shot Jacob Blake won’t face civil rights charges, DOJ says
Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Civil rights charges will not be pursued against the Wisconsin police officer who shot Jacob Blake last year, partially paralyzing him, the Department of Justice announced Friday. Kenosha Police [Read More…]
Illinois woman headed to jail for photographing grizzly bears at Yellowstone
NicolasMcComber/iStock (CODY, Wyo.) — After a video of her trying to photograph grizzly bears went viral, a woman from Illinois has been sentenced to four days in jail and banned from Yellowstone National Park for [Read More…]
COVID-19 live updates: CDC committee to meet on Moderna, J&J boosters
Pekic/iStock (NEW YORK) — The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread. More than 710,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.8 million people [Read More…]
Guilty verdict reached in trial of 2 parents in college admissions scandal
Kuzma/iStock (BOSTON) — A guilty verdict was reached Friday afternoon in the trial of John Wilson and Gamal Abdelaziz, two wealthy fathers charged with paying bribes to secure prestigious college spots for their kids under false [Read More…]
Maryland man allegedly kills pharmacist brother, citing his administration of COVID vaccine
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office (ELLICOTT CITY, Md.) — A Maryland man has been charged with allegedly killing his brother, a pharmacist, after going to confront him about “the government poisoning people with COVID vaccines,” according [Read More…]