Arizona State

New York City, NY

NBC News

It's becoming increasingly clear that the end is near in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York City. With the defense having nearly wrapped its cross-examination of Michael Cohen — Trump's former attorney and fixer and a pivotal witness for the prosecution — closing arguments look likely to begin early next week in Manhattan criminal court.

Trump trial Day 18 takeaways: Fireworks on the stand as finish line nears

Pennsylvania State

Slatington, PA

A Lehigh County man is accused of killing his roommate with a hammer, dismembering his body and then scattering his remains in three separate locations. Joshua Moser, 33, was arrested and charged in the murder of David Hittinger, 37, of Slatington, Pennsylvania. The investigation began on May 13 around 1:30...

Pennsylvania man accused of killing roommate, dismembering body and scattering remains

Brooklyn, NY

ALBANY, N.Y. — A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying he was shoved twice in the state capitol building by state Sen. Kevin Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat with a history of violent behavior. Michael Carey said his confrontation with Parker took place Wednesday...

Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol

Las Vegas, NV

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Henderson, NV

The Quick Historian

In a distressing incident that has shaken the community, Nevada parents Misty and Jeffery Scanlan have been arrested on charges of child abuse/neglect after their 11-year-old child was found confined in a "large metal enclosure." The arrest came to light when officers were summoned to investigate a truancy issue.

Parents arrested after 11-year-old found in metal enclosure

Louisiana State

Houston, TX

Houston's mayor said at least four people had been killed in severe storms that struck the city on Thursday. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in parts of Texas and Louisiana. Frances Rivera has the details on Early Today.

Deadly storms batter the South

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

Lincoln City, OR

Kristy Tallman

LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — The Lincoln City Police Department responded to a distress call on Tuesday, May 15th, around 8:05 PM, reporting an assault in the parking lot of the Ashley Inn located at 3430 NE Highway 101. Upon arrival, officers discovered 69-year-old Milwaukee resident Jay Cole in a critical condition, unconscious and severely injured.

Lincoln City Police Unravel Homicide Mystery: Suspect in Custody

Indiana State

Fort Wayne, IN

Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? A judge in Indiana thinks so. The ruling stems from a legal battle that started in 2022, when Martin Quintana, a developer, unveiled plans to open his restaurant, “The Famous Taco Mexican Grill,” on a strip mall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Allen...

Indiana judge rules tacos and burritos are, in fact, sandwiches

Texas State

Emergency crews in southeast Texas were clearing debris and assessing flooding early Friday after powerful storms tore through the state, killing at least four people and knocking out power to some 800,000 customers. The winds — which reached 100 mph and included some tornadoes — were reminiscent of 2008's Hurricane...

4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; nearly 1 million without power in Texas

Key Biscayne, FL

Florida investigators identified and seized a "vessel of interest" possibly connected to a Key Biscayne boating hit-and-run in which a 15-year-old girl died, officials said Tuesday. Relying on accounts from witnesses, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers were able to quickly identify "a vessel that fits the description" of...

'Vessel of interest' seized in boating hit-and-run death of 15-year-old girl in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

Colorado State

Denver, CO

GOLDEN, Colo. — A second teen pleaded guilty Wednesday in the death of a 20-year-old driver who was hit in the head by a rock that crashed through her windshield in suburban Denver last year. Under a plea deal with prosecutors, Nicholas Karol-Chik, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder...

Colorado teen pleads guilty in death of driver who was hit in the head by rock

Abilene, TX

Clovis, NM

A Texas man accused of kidnapping a 10-month-old girl at a New Mexico park after having fatally shot her mother and another woman had previously threatened to "start killing people and children," according to federal investigators. A federal criminal complaint alleged that Alek Isaiah Collins called the FBI twice last...

Man accused of kidnapping baby from N.M. park after killing mother had threatened to ‘start killing people and children’

At least four people are dead after severe storms hit Houston. Two Border Patrol officials already under investigation for ties to a tequila mogul are now being investigated for their links to a prominent businessman. And new research may solve the mystery of Egypt’s pyramids. Here’s what to know...

Severe storms in Texas and Disney's new marketing strategy: Morning Rundown

Massachusetts State

Worcester, MA

A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023,...

Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes

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Kari Lake suggests supporters 'strap on a Glock' to be ready for 2024

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Arizona GOP Senate hopeful Kari Lake told supporters they can \"strap on a Glock\" to be prepared for the intensity of...

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Arizona GOP Senate hopeful Kari Lake told supporters they can "strap on a Glock" to be prepared for the intensity of...

Kari Lake suggests supporters 'strap on a Glock' to be ready for 2024

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