Kecalf Franklin has filed subpoenas for his mother, Aretha’s estate, which is currently in the hands of Aretha’s niece. What We Know: Following Aretha’s death […]
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Panic in Times Square causes Crowds to Run, it was a Motorcycle Backfiring
A motorcycle backfiring caused panic and fear in crowds in Times Square NYC. What We Know: Police received multiple calls just before 10 pm ET […]
MERGER ALERT: GateHouse Media and Gannett Merge
Two of the largest U.S. newspaper companies, GateHouse Media and Gannett, have agreed to combine for roughly $1.4 billion on Monday. What We Know: GateHouse […]
Six of Nine dead in Dayton, OH shooting were black
On Sunday night, a masked gunman opened fire in downtown Dayton, Ohio killing nine people. What We Know: Lois Oglesby, 27, Logan Turner, 30, Nicholas […]
Woman Helps Human Trafficking Ring Leader for 3 Years
Rachel Ayers allegedly hid the leader of a Victory Inn human trafficking and drug operation, Darrick Bell (aka “Ghost” or “Tone”), during a three-year manhunt […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson Accused of Downplaying Mass Shootings, Issues Apology
Neil deGrasse Tyson apologized for his tweet that faced criticism for downplaying the significance of mass shootings following two mass shootings that occurred within 48 […]
Woman Indicted After Allegedly Searching Obituaries, Robbing Families While Away at Funerals
A Bronx woman was arraigned on charges connected to six break-ins in Westchester, allegedly having targeted people while they were away at a wake or […]
At least 9 people killed and 16 injured after shooting in Dayton, Ohio; suspect also dead
At least nine people were killed and 16 people injured after a shooting early Sunday in Dayton, Ohio, police said.The suspected shooter, who is believed […]
El Paso Walmart massacre marks 250th mass shooting in 215 days
The gunfire that tore through a Walmart jammed with back-to-school shoppers on Saturday marked another bleak milestone in a nation terrorized by gun violence: the 250th mass shooting of 2019. […]
Michelle Obama and Tennis Phenom Coco Gauff Meet
U.S. tennis prodigy Cori “Coco” Gauff got to meet her “idol” former first lady Michelle Obama last Thursday. What We Know: Gauff famously defeated five-time Wimbledon […]