Appeals court rules cops should have qualified immunity in violent takedowns
A federal appeals court on Tuesday granted so-called qualified immunity to Louisiana officers who were accused of forcing an unarmed Black man to the…
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Former Virginia OB-GYN sentenced to 59 years in prison for doing unnecessary procedures
A former Virginia doctor was sentenced to 59 years in federal prison for scheming more than 25 patients into having unnecessary medical procedures,…
Continue ReadingBorder agents have seized more fentanyl in the last 7 months than the year before, CBP says
In the last 7 months, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have seized more fentanyl than the total for the year before, according to data…
Continue ReadingWhy a North Carolina district attorney is not prosecuting the Andrew Brown Jr. killing
On Tuesday morning, District Attorney Andrew Womble said the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. by Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies was…
Continue ReadingGeorgia kidnapping suspect killed by police after chase, authorities say
Police officers in Georgia fatally shot a kidnapping suspect early Tuesday after the man led them on a vehicle chase and a foot pursuit, authorities…
Continue ReadingHigh School student’s artwork will be displayed at U.S. Capitol
Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — Rock Island High School student Riley…
Continue ReadingFlorida judge resigns after allegedly missing work and making court staff run personal errands
A Florida judge facing discipline for allegedly missing work and having court staff drive him to events, do his online shopping and perform other…
Continue ReadingA transgender woman sued for safe placement in a women’s facility, but was transferred to a men’s prison instead
A transgender woman in New Jersey was moved to a men’s prison after filing a lawsuit alleging abuse at her facility, and seeking transfer to…
Continue ReadingThis new app aims to be a Green Book for LGBTQ+ people of color
Decades ago, the Green Book allowed Black Americans to safely navigate a violently segregated country. On Monday, that concept was reimagined with…
Continue ReadingPolice officer credited with saving the life of a choking child
Click here for updates on this story COVINGTON, Georgia (Rockdale Citizen) — A Covington family is expressing their…
Continue ReadingContractor wanted on warrant after allegedly pointing gun at unhappy customer
Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA COUNTY, Wisconsin (Kenosha News) — After a woman decided to fire a…
Continue ReadingMan reunited with family after 2-year immigration battle that had him stuck in Mexico
Click here for updates on this story CORONA, CA (KCAL, KCBS) — A Southern California man is back home to the United…
Continue ReadingMan who stabbed Cheesecake Factory employees over bakery item at large
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCAL, KCBS) — Police are searching for a man who stabbed a…
Continue ReadingStrong demand for campgrounds across Colorado amid boom in RV sales
Click here for updates on this story SUMMIT COUNTY, CO (KCNC) — With RVs and campers in short supply this year, chances…
Continue ReadingA man has been charged for detonating 80 pounds of explosives at a New Hampshire gender reveal party that triggered an explosion, police say
A man who turned himself in for a New Hampshire gender reveal party that triggered an explosion has been charged with disorderly conduct, police…
Continue ReadingTwo police officers pull man from burning car
Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — Two Franklin police officers pulled a man from a…
Continue ReadingHistoric Hewitt home burns
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A 130-year-old Central Fresno home stood the test of…
Continue ReadingPatients of Lags Medical Center left scrambling after offices abruptly close
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — Hundreds of patients of a pain management center are…
Continue ReadingMan gets naked to defecate in woods, allegedly chases hiker without his clothes on
Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — A 53-year-old man was arrested after admitting…
Continue ReadingBucknell University condemns ‘horrific incident’ against LGBTQ student community and orders investigation
Bucknell University condemned a “horrific incident” against the LGBTQ student community that occurred last week and announced…
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