A 30-year-old man was killed in an elevator accident in a New York City high rise on Thursday, August 22, 2019. What We Know: The […]
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Noose Found at Oakland Elementary School, Police Investigating
On August 21, a rope with a knot that appeared to be a noose was found in front of Chabot Elementary School in Oakland, California. […]
Over $1 Million Cocaine Found Hidden in Boxes of Bananas at Safeway Stores in WA
Bricks of cocaine worth more than $1 million were found Sunday in banana shipments to the Safeway stores in Woodinville, Bellingham and Federal Way in […]
Suicide prevention hotline to get three-digit phone number
On August 15, 2019, Niels Lesniewski – Senior Staff Writer for Senate in the CQ Roll Call – reveals on Twitter that the suicide prevention […]
3 Women Sue Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, Alleging Rape and Other Forced Sex Acts
Three anonymous lawsuits were filed against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Tuesday, accusing the late financier of forced sex acts and rape. What We Know: The lawsuits […]
New York airport worker fired for giving passenger ‘You ugly!’ note
This video shows a Greater Rochester International Airport security worker handing a passenger a note that said: “You ugly!!!” What We Know: When Neal Strassner […]
CDC Investigating Severe Lung Disease Cases Among E-cigarette Users
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the now 127 reported cases of lung damage linked to e-cigarette usage. What We Know: […]
Nancy Parker, New Orleans New Anchor, Killed In Plane Crash
It is with our deepest condolences to report that Nancy Parker lost her life in a tragic accident on August 16, 2019, after traveling on […]
Catholic Priest Allegedly Stole Church Money for Personal Travel & Grindr Dates
Pennsylvania priest Rev. Joseph McLoone was arrested on felony theft and related charges Wednesday. What We Know: McLoone is accused of stealing nearly $100,000 in […]
Ex-wife of Atlanta Housing Chairman Killed their Two Children and the Herself
Dr. Marsha Edwards, ex-wife of Atlanta Housing Authority Board Chairman Christopher Edwards, shot herself and their two children Christopher and Erin Wednesday evening. What We […]