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By Carolyn Conte Click here for updates on this story     NEWTON, North Carolina (WXII) — A man charged with murder and kidnapping was killed after he tried to run over officers, the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies report that on Monday, July 22, they tried to arrest the suspect. But instead, he refused to

By Dorissa White Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Nearly 40 teenagers gathered at the Jackson County Courthouse to share their personal experiences with gun violence, while also calling for solutions to the widespread issue. The effort was led by the Nia Project, a non-profit dedicated to mentoring young

By Paul Gessler Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — The Baltimore Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society is helping with a nationwide effort to centralize genealogical information about enslaved Africans and their families. The group is working with “10 Million Names,” a project designed to recover information on the estimated 10

By Dennis Valera, Cristina Mendez Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — The neighborhood where 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley was shot and killed is still reeling over her death. Omar Passmore, 28, was arrested over the weekend in Baltimore County and has been charged with the murder of Cormley in her East

By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story     LIVERMORE, California (KPIX) — A mother and her 5-year-old child from Manteca died in a fiery crash in Livermore on early Sunday morning, police said Monday. The single-vehicle crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on South Vasco Road near Naylor Avenue. An investigation determined the black

By Marvin Hurst Click here for updates on this story     TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — The family of an inmate killed at the Tarrant County in April filed a civil rights lawsuit Monday in Federal Court. The 62-page suit alleges the alleged murder of Anthony Johnson Jr. was caused by excessive force, lack of training,

By Julia Falcon Click here for updates on this story     WEST TEXAS (KTVT) — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake rocked West Texas Monday night, with aftershocks felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin. It happened around 10:30 p.m. about 200 miles west of Fort Worth in Fisher County. The epicenter of the

By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A 15-year-old boy died after being robbed and shot during an illegal street takeover, one of multiple in Los Angeles over the weekend that drew police responses, authorities said. Officers found the victim and another 15-year-old boy shot near the area

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A pair of large brush fires are currently burning in Riverside County, both of which temporarily prompted evacuation orders for people living near the fire zones on Sunday. In Riverside, the Hawarden Fire has currently torched 520 acres, completely destroyed

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     CALN TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Police in Chester County have launched an animal cruelty investigation after multiple puppies were found dead at a local golf course. The Caln Township Police Department said in a social media post on July 22 that a litter of seven

By Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story     RONKONKOMA, New York (WCBS) — A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger. Suffolk County Police said Christopher Kucera, 46, and Zachary Hatcher, 43, both of Virginia, were killed in the crash around 6:15 p.m. in

By Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS) — Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive. Founded in 2016, his program Black Surfing Rockaway helps young people of all backgrounds conquer waves, build community, and embrace the beach in their own

By Stephanie Stahl Click here for updates on this story     BERLIN, New Jersey (KYW) — An Instagram account started as a tribute to her mother, who’s now in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, has quickly become popular with millions of people sharing their struggles and supporting each other. “Phyllis is fun. Phyllis loves to

By Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — As the 2024 election season intensifies and with Vice President Kamala Harris in the running to take over for Joe Biden on the presidential ticket, Democrats are hoping to energize a younger voter base. It’s a strategy that Republicans are trying as

By Alex Ortiz Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — Illinois State Police arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a 7-year-old boy on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning. Ulyesee W. Burns, of Calumet Park, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. Officers

By Elyssa Kaufman Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — A police officer and an 8-year-old were among five people injured after a driver in a stolen car tried to get away from police in Brighton Park Monday night. Police said officers stopped a black SUV in an alley in the 2500

By CAROLINA BORGES, DANNIELLE GARCIA Click here for updates on this story     PLANTATION, Florida (WSVN) — The Broward County School Board is set to meet Tuesday to discuss the possible termination of Jessica Norton, an Information Management Specialist at Monarch High School, following a controversy involving her transgender child’s participation on the girls’ volleyball team.

By CHANTAL COOK Click here for updates on this story     PEMBROKE PINES, Florida (WSVN) — A police officer saves the day for a kitten stuck in a car’s bumper. A police officer stopped in Pembroke Pines to grab something to eat when he noticed a paw swatting out from a car’s bumper. A closer look

By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Alexander Rozos has always been an active person. “He was a walk-on athlete for any sport,” said his dad, Michael. “You could put a golf club, baseball bat, anything in his hands. [Alex’s] younger brother, Evan, idolized him. He regards

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Racine Unified School District employee convicted in the sexual assault of a student has been sentenced to two years in prison followed by nine months in the Racine County Jail. Justin Lizama pleaded guilty to three charges of the four