Associated Press Federal prosecutors say a group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths. Dubbed the “fentanyl robbery gang,” the group worked from New Hampshire to Virginia. Prosecutors say the
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By Miyoshi Price Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — A local film director uses his platform to spark imagination and hands-on projects for young people in Fort Myers. Your Fort Myers community correspondent, Miyoshi Price, takes you into a classroom of future filmmakers, writers, and more. An award-winning local
Continue Reading By Kaitlin Knapp Click here for updates on this story LEE COUNTY, Florida (WFTX) — The State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County said at this point, they cannot go forward with a sexual battery charge against Wade Wilson. That’s because they haven’t received any from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. On February 18,
Continue Reading By Kayla James Click here for updates on this story WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (KCCI) — It’s not uncommon for first responders to be thanked for their efforts, but to receive a plaque from a family in a show of gratitude is a bit different. However, that’s one the Windsor Heights Fire Department experienced in late
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — An exhibition center on Chicago’ lakefront is modifying its windows to prevent bird strikes after hundreds of birds crashed into the building in one night last fall. Nearly 1,000 migrating songbirds died after colliding with the McCormick Place Lakeside Center’s windows in October. Birds don’t see clear or reflective glass and don’t
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By Mounira Elsamra, CNN (CNN) — A Delta employee has been removed from their position with the airline’s social media channels following backlash over a post made from an official account that some perceived to be anti-Palestinian. In a statement shared with CNN Friday, Delta said the company “removed a mistakenly posted comment on X
Continue Reading By Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — The parents of a Fort Pierce boy found in a St. Lucie County canal are speaking out. Melody and Anthony Paschal said their son Anthony Paschal Jr. was reported missing Tuesday and was found the next day, which happened
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Euphoria” is going back into production. Fans of the HBO drama have been eagerly awaiting the third season of the series created, written, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson, starring Emmy winner Zendaya. The show will reportedly start filming in January. “I am thrilled that we are
Continue Reading Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels and reduce planet-warming carbon emissions, California officials said Friday, demonstrating the ship. The 70-foot (21-meter) catamaran called the MV Sea Change will transport up to 75
Continue Reading By Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — An investigation is underway after the wrong inmate was released in Bernalillo County. It happened on Wednesday, July 3. The released inmate, 32-year-old Anthony Jaramillo, is facing a felony controlled substance charge. The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center said court
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Mantener el suministro eléctrico puede ser la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte, una situación que se está repitiendo esta semana en Houston, donde las temperaturas se disparan y cientos de miles de personas sufren un calor brutal sin aire acondicionado. La ciudad se ha visto azotada por enormes tormentas consecutivas.
Continue Reading By Jamie Mayes Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Neighbors are on edge in Old Louisville after a man was spotted pointing a gun from a rooftop this week. Video shows the man near the intersection of Oak and Third Street. Shreeta Waldon, the executive director of Kentucky Harm Reduction
Continue Reading By Alexis Mathews Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — During an event at Mellwood Art Center on Sunday, surveillance cameras caught four alleged thieves stealing artwork. It happened just before 3 a.m., and the video shows one person carrying out a large canvas and another coming back to retrieve a
Continue Reading By Larry Madowo, Catherine Nicholls and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Six decomposing female bodies were found in a quarry in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Friday, according to police, sparking a protest at a nearby police station. “The alarm was raised following the discovery of six severely mutilated bodies, all female, in various stages
Continue Reading Betiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) — “Delito de adulto, pena de adulto”. Así defendía Javier Milei el proyecto presentado por los ministros de Seguridad y de Justicia –Patricia Bullrich y Mariano Cúneo Libarona, respectivamente– para bajar la edad de imputabilidad en Argentina. Fue una de sus promesas de campaña –con la que también coincidían los candidatos Sergio
Continue Reading AP Golf Writer Rory McIlroy doesn’t see the British Open as a chance at redemption. It’s just an opportunity. And for everyone at Royal Troon, it’s the last opportunity of the year in the majors. The British Open wraps up a major season that only began three months ago. Justin Thomas says there’s a feeling
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has thrown out Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, finding that the former New York City mayor had flouted the process with his lack of transparency. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane formalized the decision Friday. Lawyers for Giuliani and his two biggest creditors — two former election workers he was found
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say the pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National Forest survived and was able to hike to a waiting ambulance. The helicopter was among the aircraft responding Thursday night to a small wildfire burning near Redfish Lake,
Continue Reading Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is taking a business trip to Asia to promote the Bluegrass State. The trip comes amid turmoil over whether President Joe Biden should continue with his bid for a second term. Beshear is one of several Democratic governors whose names have been mentioned in speculation
Continue Reading HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — A young person has been found dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Canada’s Atlantic coast province of Nova Scotia as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl swept through the province. Police say the young person disappeared under the rushing water at a park in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Police say
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By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department doesn’t want to return to Jacob Chansley the infamous horned helmet and flag-pole spear that he carried inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors say they need to hold onto the items as evidence in case Chansley, known as the “QAnon Shaman,” attempts to
Continue Reading By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story ALAMEDA, California (KPIX) — Police say a husband gunned down his entire family and his in-laws inside his Alameda home Wednesday night and investigators say four are dead, including a 6-year-old boy. A one-year-old was fighting for his life Thursday night. The incident happened around
Continue Reading Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds to flee from what tribal leaders are calling the “most serious” wildfire on their reservation in decades. The fires
Continue Reading By Christopher DeRose, Mike Darnay Click here for updates on this story HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A woman from western Pennsylvania was arrested Tuesday after allegedly leading police in Maryland on a chase and abandoning two toddlers inside a vehicle in Fayette County. Pennsylvania State Police say 25-year-old Samantha Cherry of Confluence is
Continue Reading AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in an orbit so low that they’re doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up. The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Thursday night, carrying 20
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Reginald Walton had just rolled his 18-wheeler into Louisiana, eastbound on Interstate 10 after making a Texas delivery, when he spotted what looked like a discarded baby doll sitting on the embankment. Then he saw movement. “I noticed that it moved and I called 911 and told them I
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Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Reginald Walton had just rolled his 18-wheeler into Louisiana, eastbound on Interstate 10 after making a Texas delivery, when he spotted what looked like a discarded baby doll sitting on the embankment. Then he saw movement. “I noticed that it moved and I called 911 and told them I
Continue Reading By Christopher DeRose, Mike Darnay Click here for updates on this story HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WJZ) — A woman from western Pennsylvania was arrested Tuesday after allegedly leading police in Maryland on a chase and abandoning two toddlers inside a vehicle in Fayette County. Pennsylvania State Police say 25-year-old Samantha Cherry of Confluence is
Continue Reading Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Caribbean officials are demanding more access to funding and help in fighting climate change just weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region. The urgent request was made Friday at an OAS meeting in Washington, D.C. as officials noted that the historic storm highlighted the vulnerability of small
Continue Reading Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos 50 palestinos fueron encontrados muertos este viernes, dijeron las autoridades locales, después de que el ejército israelí se retirara de varias zonas del centro y el norte de Gaza, dejando barrios enteros arrasados y residentes conmocionados por una serie de fuertes ataques. Los equipos de emergencia recuperaron entre 50
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