By John Iz Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A man convicted of holding a social worker hostage for hours was sentenced to life in prison Monday. Tzvi Allswang kept his therapist hostage and tortured her for 15 hours inside his parents’ Boca Raton home in 2022. Allswang
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed additions to its animal family after the birth of two critically endangered Guatemalan beaded lizards. The hatchings mark the second round of births for the species since it came to the Oklahoma City Zoo in 2020.
Continue ReadingBy Sam Smith, Sasha Lenninger Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE (KOAT) — 2 people were rescued and 1 body was recovered from flooded arroyo channels in Albuquerque on Sunday. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue officials, units responded Sunday afternoon after receiving reports of multiple people being swept away by fast moving water
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the Pardon and Parole Board to vote against recommending clemency for death row inmate Richard Rojem Jr. Rojem was convicted in 1984 for kidnapping, raping and murdering his 7-year-old former stepdaughter, Layla Dawn Cummings.
Continue ReadingBy Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE (KOAT) — A police officer with the Albuquerque Police Department is on administrative leave after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Police Officer Jordan Hernandez was arrested around midnight on Sunday by New Mexico State Police. It happened after a state police officer saw
Continue ReadingBy Averi Kremposky Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — The city of Orlando is inviting the community to join together eight years after the Pulse nightclub shooting to remember and honor the 49 people lost. The event is held every year on June 12 to honor the victims, their families,
Continue ReadingBy Bethany Cates Click here for updates on this story CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (WESH) — NASA is challenging seven companies to form a mission plan to collect soil samples left on Mars and bring them back to Earth. Back in 2021 aboard an Atlas Rocket, a Rover named Perseverance left the Earth behind and made
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s prized turncoat witness at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez has been politely combative as defense lawyers try to poke holes in his testimony and portray him as a habitual liar. Jose Uribe spent a third day on the witness stand Tuesday. He
Continue ReadingBy Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story PIEDMONT, South Carolina (WYFF) — A South Carolina coroner on Monday released the name of a man who died after authorities said he jumped into the Saluda River while running from deputies. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore identified the victim as Cody Alexander Coleman, 33,
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — Aquietadas las aguas en la costa peruana y resuelto, de momento, el problema surgido entre el Estado peruano y la empresa Cosco Shipping Ports Chancay Perú, continúan los trabajos y coordinaciones para que el puerto más grande de Sudamérica inicie operaciones durante los próximos meses. Una fuente de la empresa
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story GREENWOOD, South Carolina (WYFF) — A man facing a murder charge in Greenwood, South Carolina, was arrested Tuesday morning on a college campus, according to the police department. Greenwood police had been searching for 40-year-old Tony Matthew Landron, who they said was considered armed and
Continue ReadingBy CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year’s event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday. Chestnut, 40, has long been the face — not to mention
Continue ReadingBy Mike Hanson Click here for updates on this story BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WDSU) — A crocodile, first spotted months ago in Brevard County, Florida, is back after wildlife officers had previously moved the animal hundreds of miles away. The crocodile was caught on camera floating around in a backyard canal. “We’ve seen it a
Continue ReadingBy Erin Lowrey Click here for updates on this story LULING, Louisiana (WDSU) — A Luling firefighter has been honored by Ochsner St. Charles Parish Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medical Services for saving a child’s life. Andre’ Poteet was recognized by the hospital on Monday for his heroic actions while responding to a medical call
Continue ReadingBy Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story OMAHA (KETV) — A woman told Omaha police that she was stabbed and attacked with a hammer by her date Sunday night. Officers responded to Kum & Go, near West Maple Road and Emmet Street, around 11 p.m. for a reported cutting, according to a
Continue ReadingBy GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some
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By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some
Continue ReadingBy MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A reworked version of a bill that originally caught flak for removing a pandemic-era health exemption for wearing a mask in public has been approved by North Carolina lawmakers. The amended bill approved Tuesday still increases punishments for people wearing masks while committing a crime. It
Continue ReadingBy Izzy Fonfara Drewel Click here for updates on this story OMAHA (KETV) — It was supposed to be a Zen garden, but it became a “ruff” situation. Tony Vlach and his wife were landscaping in the backyard on Saturday when they heard yelping. He turned around to find his 11-year-old St. Bernard, Minnie, in
Continue ReadingKETV, TONY VLACH, CNN By Izzy Fonfara Drewel Click here for updates on this story OMAHA (KETV) — It was supposed to be a Zen garden, but it became a “ruff” situation. Tony Vlach and his wife were landscaping in the backyard on Saturday when they heard yelping. He turned around to find his 11-year-old
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