Swiss protest court ruling reducing rapist’s sentence
Hundreds of people protested in front of a Swiss appeals court.Powered by WPeMatico
Sheriff: Caretaker charged with murder in NC woman’s death
The woman was found dead in her home, buried in concrete in the basement.Powered by WPeMatico
Yankees COVID-19 outbreak continues as Rizzo tests positive
Newcomer Anthony Rizzo is the latest Yankees player to test positive.Powered by WPeMatico
Some praise, some doubts as Facebook rolls out a prayer tool
Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers.Powered by WPeMatico
6 killed in Alaska sightseeing plane crash identified
Six people have been killed in an Alaska sightseeing plane crash identified.Powered by WPeMatico
CLIA preps agents for international cruise return with ‘summer schools’
Sessions take place throughout AugustPowered by WPeMatico
Gov. Cuomo could face possible misdemeanor: Albany County sheriff
The Albany County sheriff said Andrew Cuomo could face a possible misdemeanor charge during a press conference on a criminal complaint filed earlier this week.Powered by WPeMatico
Fired officer who wounded unarmed Black man won’t be charged
Former St. Paul police officer was fired for a shooting of an unarmed Black man.Powered by WPeMatico
Senate advances bipartisan infrastructure bill in key test vote
With multiple Republicans joining Democrats in the effort, the bipartisan infrastructure bill has cleared another hurdle on its way to passing the Senate.Powered by WPeMatico
Crime historian conducts dig for D.B. Cooper case evidence
The skyjacker vanished out the back of a Boeing 727 with $200,000 in cash.Powered by WPeMatico
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist’s positive COVID test cancels shows
Lynyrd Skynyrd has pulled out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert.Powered by WPeMatico
Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas dead at age 70
Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas was a founding member of the soul-funk band.Powered by WPeMatico
Indiana woman guilty of murder in stepdaughter’s slaying
A jury convicted an Indiana woman of strangling her 10-year-old stepdaughter.Powered by WPeMatico
California GOP nixes endorsement fight in Newsom recall
Republicans sidestepped a potentially nasty fight in the state's upcoming recallPowered by WPeMatico
Officials: N. Carolina woman buried in concrete at home
A North Carolina woman missing for several weeks was found dead in her home.Powered by WPeMatico
Dolphins’ Shaheen: NFL won’t ‘strong-arm’ him to get vaccine
Dolphins tight end says contact tracing landed him on the COVID-19 reserve list.Powered by WPeMatico
Italian police nab woman reputed to be Naples crime boss
Italian police arrested her as she was about to board a flight to Spain.Powered by WPeMatico
1 dead, 1 critical in shooting near Coors Field
One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in Denver, near the Coors Field baseball stadium.Powered by WPeMatico
North Carolina man accepts plea for venomous snake’s escape
A snake collector's escaped zebra cobra caused a frenzy for days this summer.Powered by WPeMatico
Arizona state senator accused of sexual conduct with minor
Authorities in Arizona say a state senator has been arrested on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minorPowered by WPeMatico
Biden administration extends pandemic relief for student loan debt through Jan. 31
The Biden administration has announced it is extending pandemic relief for student loan repayments, interest and collections.Powered by WPeMatico
Lawsuit: Guards mistook dentures for contraband, beat inmate
A civil rights lawsuit says a man was brutally beaten by corrections officers in New Mexico and denied medical treatment at a county jail after guards mistook dentures for contrabandPowered by WPeMatico
Sheriff’s deputy overdoses after exposure to fentanyl during arrest
The video was released by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department to promote public safety.Powered by WPeMatico
University of Wisconsin moves rock seen as symbol of racism
The University of Wisconsin removed a large boulder from its Madison campus at the request of minority students who view the rock as a symbol of racismPowered by WPeMatico
Officials: 5 children home alone die in East St. Louis fire
Officials say five siblings under the age of 10 died when a fire swept through their southern Illinois apartmentPowered by WPeMatico
Hate crime charges filed in Puerto Rico transgender killing
Three men in Puerto Rico have been charged with hate crimes after authorities accused them of using a paintball gun to shoot at a transgender woman who was later found deadPowered by WPeMatico
Vaccination form for federal workers adds penalties for lies
Federal employees who need to certify their vaccination status under a new policy instituted by President Joe Biden intended to encourage COVID-19 shots will false disciplinary action and potentially criminal prosecution if they lie on the formPowered by WPeMatico
Virgin Galactic selling spaceflight tickets for $450,000
The news comes on the heels of Richard Branson's jaunt to the edge of space.Powered by WPeMatico
At least 10 passengers injured in stabbings on Tokyo train
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeingPowered by WPeMatico
Coast Guard: 6 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash
The U.S. Coast Guard says a sightseeing plane crashed Thursday in southeast Alaska, killing all six people on boardPowered by WPeMatico
About 2M dehumidifiers recalled in US, possible fire hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 2 million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazardsPowered by WPeMatico
Arrest made in connection to brutal beating of woman by mob of ATV, dirt bike riders
A woman has been arrested in connection to the beating of another woman who was attacked by a mob of ATV and dirt bike riders in Providence, Rhode Island, police said.Powered by WPeMatico
Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions
Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific countryPowered by WPeMatico
Apple to scan US phones for images of child abuse
Apple is planning to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizensPowered by...
FDA to recommend boosters for immunocompromised Americans within weeks: Source
The recommendation for booster shots for immunocompromised people is expected by early September, if not sooner, a government official said.Powered by WPeMatico
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes welcomes 1st child ahead of criminal trial
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is awaiting criminal trial for 12 counts of fraud.Powered by WPeMatico
Biden signs measure awarding Congressional Gold Medal to police who defended Capitol
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill at the White House awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to law enforcement officers who defended democracy on Jan. 6.Powered by WPeMatico
26-year-old sheriff’s deputy killed in ambush shooting: Police
A search is on for the unknown gunman or gunmen who ambushed and fatally shot a 26-year-old sheriff's deputy near Louisville, Kentucky.Powered by WPeMatico
Texas governor orders new try at passing GOP voting laws
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered another special legislative session to again try to pass a Republican-backed voting billPowered by WPeMatico
Schools sue and mayor defies Arkansas mask mandate ban
Arkansas' ban on mask mandates faces a new legal challenge and defiance from the mayor of the state capital as the state's coronavirus cases continue to spiralPowered by WPeMatico