Darrell Brooks has been found guilty of all six counts of first-degree intentional homicide for barreling his SUV into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Six people were killed and dozens were injured when Brooks’ car plowed into paradegoers on Nov. 21, 2021. The victims killed ranged in age from […]
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Biden vows ‘breathing room’ for families going into midterms
President Joe Biden, highlighting his administration’s war on rising costs less than two weeks ahead of the midterm elections, announced new initiatives Wednesday he said will provide “a little breathing room” for American families. Speaking at the White House, Biden said the initiatives on what he called “junk fees” aim […]
Fishermen plead not guilty to felony charges in tournament cheating scandal
A pair of competitive fishermen reeled in by suspicious tournament officials after allegedly putting lead weights and fish fillets in their catch pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Wednesday. Jacob Runyan, 42, and Chase Cominsky, 35, were indicted by a grand jury on charges including cheating, attempted grand theft […]
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday, a triumph for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court. Joe Morrison, his father-in-law Pete Musico, and Paul Bellar were found guilty of providing “material support” […]
Inflation pushes more than half of US workers to consider second jobs
New York, New York — More than half of Americans are considering taking on extra jobs to be able to pay for everyday expenses and meet the rising cost of living as inflation remains high. Employees in the U.S. are combating the soaring prices of essentials like groceries, housing, and […]
Former US pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia — A former U.S. military pilot and flight instructor who ran an aviation consultancy in China is in custody in Australia awaiting an extradition request from his homeland on an undisclosed charge, officials said Wednesday. Daniel Edmund Duggan, who says he is a former U.S. Marine Corps major, […]
Florida teen captures 28 Burmese pythons, gets top prize
MIAMI — A 19-year-old South Florida man captured 28 Burmese pythons during a 10-day competition that was created to increase awareness about the threats the invasive snakes pose to the state’s ecology. Matthew Concepcion was among the 1,000 participants from 32 states, Canada and Latvia who participated in the annual […]
Kremlin: Putin monitors drills of Russia’s nuclear forces
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles in a show of force amid the heightened tensions with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin […]
3 men arrested in multimillion-dollar theft ring of stolen meat, authorities say
Three Florida men have been arrested for allegedly stealing $9 million worth of frozen meat across the midwestern United States, authorities said Tuesday. Yoslany Leyva Del Sol, Ledier Machin Andino and Delvis L. Fuentes, all from the Miami area, face charges of money laundering and transportation of stolen goods, according […]
$700 million jackpot up for grabs in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing
A whopping $700 million is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday night, lottery officials said. The estimated jackpot increased from $680 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Monday night, the 35th consecutive drawing. Wednesday’s jackpot is Powerball’s largest prize so far this […]