He Called Her His ‘Best Friend’—Then Prosecutors Say He Killed His Pregnant Cousin to End Her Pregnancy
Prince William County, Virginia — A Virginia man has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison…
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Beloved Owner of Iconic NYC Donut Shop Dies at 69 After Spending 33 Years Serving the Community, Heartfelt Tributes Pour In
Brooklyn, New York — The Brooklyn community is mourning the loss of Donna Siafakas, the longtime owner of the legendary…
NYC Health Alert: Legionnaires’ Outbreak Explodes From 2 to 18 Cases in Just Days
Manhattan, New York — Health officials are investigating a rapidly growing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side after…
The Nashville Volunteers Keeping Families Safe During Tornadoes Are Becoming More Trusted Than Traditional TV Weather
Nashville, Tennessee — When severe storms threaten Middle Tennessee, many Nashville residents no longer rush to turn on the television.…
Experts Warn This Fast-Spreading Invasive Lizard Could Change Florida’s Ecosystem as It Expands Across Central Florida
Central Florida — Wildlife experts are warning that an invasive lizard species is becoming increasingly common across Central Florida, where…
Toddler Hospitalized With BAC Nearly 4 Times the Legal Driving Limit, Louisiana Mom Arrested, Police Say
Baton Rouge, Louisiana — A Louisiana mother has been arrested after authorities say her 14-month-old son was rushed to the…
Florida Couple Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Young Children Alone in Hotel Room While Drinking by the Pool
Key Largo, Florida — A Fourth of July getaway in the Florida Keys took a dramatic turn after a couple…
Parents Face Child Abuse Charges After Toddler Nearly Drowns, Is Mistakenly Declared Dead Before Miraculous Discovery
Gilbert, Arizona — An Arizona couple could face felony child abuse charges after police say their 18-month-old son nearly drowned…
Fourth of July Weekend Storm Leaves Chicago Suburbs Underwater as Homes and Basements Flood
Chicago, Illinois — Powerful storms that swept through the Chicago area over the Fourth of July weekend left neighborhoods underwater,…
Former Kentucky and Arizona Basketball Player Kerr Kriisa Faces Federal Fraud Allegations After FBI Arrest in Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky — Former NCAA basketball standout Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by federal authorities in connection with an alleged…