Community members speak against grand jury’s decision in 2023 deadly pedestrian collision

An L.A. judge denied the prosecutor’s attempt to cancel a resentencing petition, clearing the way for a potential release of Erik and Lyle Menendez. L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman accused the infamous brothers of telling numerous lies and questioned their self-defense claims.

It's been ten years since the tragic death of former child star Suzanne Crough, best known as Tracy Patridge, the youngest cast member of TV’s The Partridge Family (ABC, 1970–1974). She was only 52 years old when she died of a heart ailment on April 27, 2015. The Partridge Family's leading lady, the Oscar-winning Shirley Jones, was "devastated" when she heard of Crough's demise.

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UPDATE: As of April 27, 2025, four of the children previously listed below are no longer listed as missing. Dumorrgon Sullivan, Dorian Locke Vallinmaki, Ari Anderson, Antonia Thompson, and Hannah Geraci have been removed from the below listings.

After weathering two years of industry-wide volatility, the trucking sector has lost yet another major player. LTI Trucking Services, based in Madison, Illinois, has informed its 250 drivers that it is ceasing operations, joining a growing list of carrier shutdowns in 2025.

From 1977 to 1984, ABC-TV aired the sitcom, Three's Company, featuring John Ritter, Suzanne Sommers, and Joyce DeWitt as roommates sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Sadly, both Ritter and Sommers have since passed away. But DeWitt is still with us, and a healthy 76 years old today.

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes that appear in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved former child star Elinor Donahue, best known from TV's iconic programs like Father Knows Best, The Andy Griffith Show, The Odd Couple, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, is now 88 years young. With more than 110 different character portrayals, Donahue has also made her mark in pop-culture history with legendary guest appearances on TV shows like Star Trek The Original Series (as it's now known). This is her story.

UNION, NJ - A Union City pharmacy has agreed to pay $995,420 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed federal healthcare programs for medications it never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

An analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness shows that as many as 9 million people could become homeless if the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ends rental assistance.

HAZLETON – The woman found aflame near Hazleton city limits over the weekend had been... The post Body burned in Hazleton ID’d as Nuremberg woman; death ruled homicide first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

The inmate who was critically injured Monday at the Duval County jail has died, according to his family’s attorney. Charles Faggart, 31, was hospitalized after he was injured during some kind of incident at the jail. He died shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, said attorney Belkis Plata of Belkis Schott Law.

Beloved actor Robert Young, who died in 1998, was best known for his legendary performances on the 1950s/'60s TV dramedy Father Knows Best and the 1960s/'70s medical series, Marcus Welby, M.D. Behind the scenes, however, the actor was riddled by depression, alcholism and suicideal tbhoughts and attempts.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a small young dog named Vago who is searching for his forever family. When Vago was first discovered in August, he was in dire condition. As the rescue explains, he was found "all alone wandering the streets of Mexico, starving, matted and covered in fleas, ticks and infection." Despite these challenges, Vago's resilient spirit has shown through, and today he is described by the rescue as a “completely transformed dog," though still working on reaching his ideal weight. At 3-4 years old and 13.5 pounds, he's proven to be the perfect package of personality and affection.

STORM PREDICTION CETNER FORECASTS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS INTO SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS & EXTREME NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Dallas, TX...Fort Worth, TX...Arlington, TX...Plano, TX...Garland, TX...

FARMINGDALE, NJ — A former Farmingdale, New Jersey resident has been sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that exploited federal pandemic relief programs intended to support struggling small businesses, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

WASHINGTON — Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ request to pause the requirement.

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

As illegal crossings have dropped to 15-year lows along once-busy historic crossing points between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande, law enforcement officers are encountering large groups of illegal aliens in more remote areas of the Texas border.

AI was used for research and to edit original content. The Pope Prophecy by St. Malachy and the Catholic Church and the Doomsday Question. The world watches as the news is filled with wars, economic collapse, and political instability. The Catholic Church itself continues to be troubled by theological disputes, Western church attendance decline, and ongoing clergy abuse scandals. This leads to new interest in the Prophecy of the Popes written by St. Malachy.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a charming dog named Shrek who is capturing hearts with his endearing personality and adaptable nature. This 2 to 3-year-old, 16-pound bundle of joy has proven himself to be an exceptional companion in his current foster home on Martha's Vineyard. "He is an absolute dream in his foster home—he gets along great with all of the cats, dogs, and the human baby," reports the rescue organization.

One week after Charles Faggart was critically injured while an inmate at the Duval County jail, police released a report Monday that recounts a chaotic struggle and medical emergency that ultimately led to Faggart’s death .

In a story of second chances, a young dog named Mochi has made her way from the brink of euthanasia in Central Texas to waiting for her forever family to find her in New England. This one-year-old puppy is currently waiting to be adopted through Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts. The rescue describes Mochi as "a sweet little gem of a dog, ready to steal your heart with her soft white fur, funny floppy ears, and the most adorable pink splotchy nose." This 40-pound beauty has quickly become known for her gentle demeanor and perpetually wagging tail, making her an ideal candidate for adoption.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a sweet little dog named CC, who is searching for her forever family. This charming six-year-old pup has already shown remarkable progress in her foster home. CC is described by her foster family as a sweet and loving dog who has mastered potty training and is making strides in her leash training. While she may express some anxiety at bedtime with brief whining in her crate, her adaptability is evident as she shows improvement with each passing day.

Ahwar Sultan, a second-year graduate student in comparative studies, speaks at a Thursday press conference organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, alongside other Ohio State student organizations. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Newark man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for stealing Social Security benefits intended for his missing girlfriend’s disabled son and for violating the conditions of a prior supervised release, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

Republican Randy Fine is headed to Washington, D.C., to represent Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The district includes parts of six counties, including St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam.

As has been the sad case all too many times, the lives of former child stars do not always end well. The tragic existence of iconic actor Carl Dean Switzer, best known as Alfalfa from the Our Gang/Little Rascalsclassic film shorts, was proof of that. As an adult, Switzer failed to get acting jobs in Hollywood but found employment as a bartender, dog breeder and trainer, and a hunting guide. Sadly, however, at only 31 years old, he was shot dead during an argument over money. Less than ten years later, his brother Harold Switzer also met a tragic end. This is their story.

NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County resident has admitted to fraudulently receiving more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits intended for her deceased mother, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

Federal Authorities are battling Chinese Counterfeiters trying to flood our Borders with fakes, which they say pose a danger to US National Security and US citizens' safety and pocketbooks.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.