Dangerous Heat and Humidity Set to Grip Much of the East Through Mid-August While Daily Storms Threaten Flash Flooding
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Summer’s heat is showing little sign of giving up across much of the eastern United States, with…
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Washington Man Accused of Stabbing His 79-Year-Old Mother to Death in Her Own Home Then Attacking Police Officer
Renton, Washington — A Washington man is facing a first-degree murder charge after police say he fatally stabbed his 79-year-old…
8-Foot Burmese Python Found Slithering Under New Jersey Backyard Shed After Homeowner Notices Something Unusual
Freehold Township, New Jersey — A routine afternoon of watering flowers turned into an unforgettable encounter for a New Jersey…
Woman Claims She Suffered Permanent Brain and Memory Problems After Cardiac Arrest During Bar Exam at Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York — A New Jersey woman who suffered a life-threatening cardiac arrest while taking the New York State…
Sheriff Says Man Killed His Roommate, Hid His Body in a Shallow Grave and Then Tried to Convince Police He Was the Victim
Yucca Valley, California — A missing-person investigation in California has turned into a murder case after authorities discovered a man’s…
49 Dangerous Reptiles Seized: Rattlesnakes, Cobra and 2 Anacondas Found in Connecticut Warehouse During Raid
Hamden, Connecticut — A lengthy investigation into the alleged illegal possession of dangerous wildlife has resulted in the seizure of…
Dad Accused of Killing His 9-Year-Old Daughter Weighs Taking the Stand in High-Stakes New York Murder Trial
Elizabethtown, New York — A Canadian father accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter is considering a dramatic decision that could…
South Florida Woman Turns Childhood Trauma Into Mission Helping Thousands Fight Human Trafficking
Miami Gardens, Florida — A South Florida woman who spent decades carrying the pain of childhood sexual abuse in silence…
Walmart Issues Urgent Recall for Pistachio Nut Butter Sold in 19 States After Salmonella Is Found in Store Testing
United States – Walmart shoppers are being urged to check their kitchen cabinets after a Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter product…
Detroit-Area Couple Accused of Throwing Explosive Device Marked “BYE BYE” Into Elderly Neighbor’s Yard
St. Clair Shores, Michigan — A suburban Detroit couple is facing serious criminal charges after prosecutors alleged they used an…