By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and RICHARD VOGEL Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A longtime friend says the California woman killed for apparently refusing to remove an LGBTQ+ rainbow Pride flag from outside her store was adamant that she would never take it down. Laura Ann Carleton was fatally shot Friday outside Mag.Pi, the shop she
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Reinwald Click here for updates on this story BRADY, Wisconsin (WISN) — The victim in a pedestrian hit-and-run from back in May is getting back on his feet, after suffering life-threatening injuries. Quincy Alexander, 41, broke both his legs, multiple ribs and his hip when an SUV struck him on May 29, as
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TONIGHT: Some clouds will remain from this evening through the overnight hours. Expect temperatures to remain warm under mostly clear skies, with a light south breeze. TOMORROW: Temperatures start in the upper 70s once again on Thursday, and with plenty of sunshine under a partly cloudy sky, temperatures will climb to near 100. Thursday is
Continue ReadingBy ACACIA CORONADO and JUAN LOZANO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Temperatures are soaring in the central U.S., leading to deaths and damage. A National Weather Service official says more dangerous heat is expected this week. The harsh heat wave has led to deaths, broken records, damaged Texas roads and water lines, and evacuated
Continue ReadingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas dispatcher who was shot in the parking lot of a Little Rock-area ambulance service over the weekend has died. Cassandra Pena-Romero died on Wednesday from her injuries from Saturday’s shooting in the parking lot of the Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services parking lot. Omar Pena-Romero, her estranged husband, was
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ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a 2020 murder in St. Louis. Jamar Burns, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He will be credited with three years of time served, according to a press
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A lawsuit that alleged widespread sexual, physical and mental abuse at a now-closed West Virginia boarding school for troubled youths has been settled for about $50 million. Attorneys announced the settlement Wednesday. It’s the second settlement of a lawsuit involving the former Miracle Meadows school in
Continue ReadingBy Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — The woman who fatally shoved an 87-year-old Broadway vocal coach in New York pleaded guilty to a first-degree manslaughter charge, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced Wednesday. Under the terms of her plea agreement, Lauren Pazienza will be sentenced to eight years in prison and five years
Continue ReadingBy Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — Food cart owners in Vancouver are speaking out after they were asked to foot a bill for a traffic impact fee. The food carts operate in the Living Hope Church’s parking lot and the hefty bill is for a city permit
Continue ReadingBy Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A 6-year-old child accidentally shot himself in Hartford Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Authorities said the boy shot himself in the hand. His injuries are non-life-threatening. It happened at a home on Martin Street. The child told police he found the
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Montgomery Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — A woman says Delta Air Lines lost her dog at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during a flight from the Dominican Republic. “I rescued her from the streets. I’ve had her since she’s been one month old,” Paula Rodriguez said. Forget man’s
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By MIKE SULLIVAN Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A South Boston man is vying to become the Guinness World Record holder for consecutive pogo stick jumps. His attempt will help homeless veterans in the process. “The hope is that I can push this number so far away that no one
Continue ReadingBOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A 51-year-old Montana woman who pleaded guilty to torturing and killing her 12-year-old grandson more than three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison. Patricia Batts was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in May to deliberate homicide and two other felonies in the death of James “Alex” Hurley at
Continue ReadingBy Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story MCEWEN, Tennessee (WSMV) — Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have no updates nine months after a human heart was discovered in a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) salt barn in McEwen. The last update was that the heart was determined to be
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A woman who killed an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach by shoving her onto a Manhattan sidewalk has avoided a lengthy prison sentence. Lauren Pazienza pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday, and will instead serve eight years behind bars. The 28-year-old teared up in court as she admitted randomly attacking Barbara Maier
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) — A 17-year-old was killed after a shooting erupted at an unsanctioned car meet in New Castle County, Delaware, on Sunday. Delaware State Police say they responded to reports of a shooting just after 2 a.m. at the Delaware Logistics Center
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia Zoo has announced the arrival of some new additions! Two orphaned Puma cubs arrived at the zoo from Washington state in July. The male and female are being treated at the on-site hospital before their debut this fall in Big
Continue ReadingOpinion by Allison Hope (CNN) — The pernicious force of anti-LGBTQ hate isn’t only a threat to those who identify as LGBTQ. The devastating killing of Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton, 66, of Cedar Glen, California, was a tragic reminder of this harsh truth. Police said suspected shooter Travis Ikeguchi, 27, killed Carleton after an argument
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By Brittany Hope Click here for updates on this story FOLSOM, California (KCRA) — In just a matter of days, Folsom-based children’s author Jennifer Ann Sweeney said she has collected thousands of pounds of books to send to Maui after deadly wildfires destroyed much of Lahaina. Her original plan was to go to Hawaii in
Continue ReadingBy HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says its second attempt to launch a spy satellite failed again but vowed to make another attempt in October, demonstrating willingness to endure flops to acquire a key military asset coveted by leader Kim Jong Un. The failed launch prompted neighboring Japan to
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