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Man Hit And Killed By Car In Massachusetts Accused Of Killing Wife In 1987
A Massachusetts man who was hit and killed while crossing the street over the weekend had “savagely” killed his wife at their Chelmsford home in 1987, police said, via Boston 25. Basil Bletsis, 74, confessed to killing his wife, Panagiota Bletsis, who was 28 at the time, at...
Facebook, Instagram Experience Massive Outage
What would today’s world do without social media?. Well, for a few hours on Tuesday morning, the world found out — as Facebook and sister site Instagram were down for the count. And if not down for the world, at least for hundreds of thousands of users. Facebook...
Indiana Man Charged With Holding Casino Employees At Gunpoint In Chaotic Robbery Attempt
It was a pretty big gamble and it didn’t pay off. An Indiana man has been arrested and charged with holding employees at the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg at gunpoint as he tried to rob the place. Daniel Birdseye, 39, has been charged with kidnapping, robbery armed with a...
Escaped Horses Run Wild Down Cleveland Interstate
Two escaped horses had a mind of their own, deciding to gallop down I-90 in Cleveland just because, you know, they could. Maybe they decided to show commuters how things were done in the Old West. Believe it or not, the horses were members of the Cleveland Police Department. So...
Tennessee Woman Facing Illegal Daycare Charges Following Death Of Baby
A woman who ran a daycare in West Nashville, Tenn., is facing charges after a 3-month-old baby died while at the facility. Authorities say the daycare was not licensed. Along with the death of the infant, other children were left alone at the daycare, investigators said. Anne Jordan, also known...
SCOTUS Unanimous – Trump Is Back On The Colorado Ballot
After unneeded chaos and turmoil, the Supreme Court has ruled that an individual state cannot remove a candidate from the ballot based on the ‘insurrection clause.’ That is explicitly the role of congress alone. As reported by the New York Post, the decision was agreed upon by all...
Florida Superintendent Indicted After Allegedly Using School Gas For Personal Trips
A former Lowndes County Schools superintendent has been indicted by a grand jury on several felony charges, including using school-owned fuel for personal travel. Shawn Haralson, the now-former superintendent in question, has been charged with 17 felony counts of theft by taking, and five felony counts of unauthorized use of a financial transaction card, per WCTV News.
Former World Series Champion Catcher Ed Ott Dead At 72
Ed Ott, who made a name for himself as the catcher for the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, has died. He was 72. While no cause of death has been revealed, the Pirates confirmed the news on Sunday. “We are saddened by the loss of such a beloved member...
Red Bull Gave Max Verstappen Wings In 2024 F1 Bahrain Round 1
In an all too familiar scene for many Formula One fans, Red Bull Driver Max Verstappen pulled off a substantial victory in Baharian. According to CrashNet, the Oracle Red Bull racing team placed first and second in the race, with Max Verstappen on top and Sergio Perez about 22 seconds behind in second place. Following Sergio Perez closely, the Ferrari team took third and fourth place, 25 and 33 seconds behind Max.
Driver Saved From Semi Truck Dangling Over Ohio River
On a bridge in Kentucky spanning the width of the Ohio River, a semi truck blasted through the guard rail, dangling over the edge, with the truck driver at the mercy of gravity. As reported by the New York Post, around lunchtime on Friday, a Sysco semi truck attempted to...
Shoppers Dive For Their Lives As Car Crashes Into Walmart
At about 1:30 PM on Friday at a Detroit Walmart, shoppers found themselves diving for their lives in order to avoid a car blasting through the door. As reported by the Daily Mail, it looked like the SUV blasted into the store through a service entrance that was located near the pharmacy. In the wreckage, there were five individuals who were severely injured, one of whom was sadly a baby.
Rock Audio Legend Bob Heil Dead At 83
Bob Heil, credited with creating the template for modern rock sound systems, has died. He was 83. Heil was more than a radio engineer, he also was well-known for inventing unique touring sound systems for legendary rock acts such as The Grateful Dead and The Who. Along with that, Heil...
Suspect Killed After Shooting At Police Who Attempted To Assist His Disabled Vehicle
One man is dead after allegedly shooting at deputies in Jefferson County, Colorado, who were initially on the scene to assist his disabled vehicle on the side of the road. A single deputy at first noticed the vehicle, pulled over to help, and then called for backup when he realized the license plate had long ago expired, authorities said.
Woman Charged With OUI After Slamming Head-On Into Ambulance; Daughter Med-Flighted
A woman in Foxboro., Mass., has been charged with an OUI in a horrific accident that occurred when she slammed head-on into an ambulance, authorities said. The woman’s 8-year-old daughter was in the vehicle and suffered serious injuries, needing to be life-flighted to the hospital, per Boston 25 News. The ambulance was carrying a patient.
Processed Food Again Linked To Depression, Sleep Issues And Death
Once and for all, put down that bag of potato chips. You probably already know that, and you also probably know avoiding processed food is not an easy thing to do. But you now have yet another reason. According to a new study, ultra-processed foods can cause more than 30...
Singer Cat Janice Dead At 31
American singer and songwriter Cat Janice has died following a battle with cancer. She was 31. Janice, born Catherine Janice Ispen, is most widely known for her hit Dance You Outta My Head, which went viral on social media. The song was dedicated to her young son. She has more...
Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Murdering Wife Waives Hearing
A husband accused of murdering his wife in Uniontown, Pa., has waived his preliminary hearing in from behind closed doors, opting not to step foot inside the courtroom. Arthur Guty Jr. has been charged with criminal homicide and aggravated assault and those charges have been held for court. He is accused of killing his wife, Nicole Zambrano, who was 26 years old at the time.
High School Football Player Killed In Dallas Robbery
A high school junior and football player has died after being shot in what Dallas police have indicated was a robbery situation. Keymere McCriston, 17, was inside a vehicle that had crashed when he died, police said. McCriston was a 6-foot, 300-pound offensive lineman on the Carter High School football team.
Suspect Who Pulled Off Escape From Colorado Patrol Car Finally Caught
Say this much for our subject — he pulled off a trick few others could do. But his feat was short-lived. That’s because the man who escaped a patrol car in Highlands Ranch has been caught and arrested, per Douglas County Sheriff’s officials. Alexander Reighart, 29, was...
Beloved Comic Richard Lewis Dead At 76
Richard Lewis, noted for his stand-up work whose fame rose to another level as a sidekick in HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 76. Lewis passed away at his home in Los Angeles, per multiple reports. He had been living with Parkinson’s for several years.
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