Table for two: Photo of shared meal in Mississippi warms hearts nationwide
“We definitely could have said, ‘No, you can’t sit with him. …Read the full story
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Alligator causes traffic delay by napping on Houston bridge
Officials were able to tether the alligator with a rope, but it thrashed and rolled, KTRK reported. …Read the full story
Pandemic hair cuts lead to influx of hair donations to wig companies
JoAn Nicely is getting longer ponytails, ones measuring 15 or 16 inches, at Pink Heart Funds. If you want to donate your hair, stylists say the hair has to be well-taken care of by using a sulfate-free shampoo, good conditioner and heat protectant. …Read the full story
Biden to unveil plan for free community college; paid personal leave for all, unemployment upgrade
According to the White House, the American Families Plan would introduce $1 trillion in new spending and $800 billion in tax credits. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, said that Biden’s proposed tax hikes present a “looming threat” to a robust economic recovery. Senate Republicans put forth their own $568 billion infrastructure plan last week. …Read the full […]
Pennsylvania police officer hailed as hero for saving newborn baby’s life
Mitrisin said she immediately pulled over and began doing compressions on the infant when another bystander offered to help, WPXI reported. After a few more minutes of compressions, the infant began to cry, WPXI reported. …Read the full story
Pit bulls kill 7-year-old girl, injure mother in North Carolina, police say
The girl and her mother, who were taking care of their neighbors’ dogs while the owners were away, were in the backyard of the dogs’ home at the time of the attack, Garner police said in a Facebook post. The girl and her mother, who suffered serious injuries, were rushed to a nearby hospital, the […]
Italian town selling homes for 1 euro
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New Mexico man accused of abuse after girlfriend’s child gives note to bus driver
LAS CRUCES, N.M. Erik Alvarado, 40, of Las Cruces, was arrested on suspicion of three felony counts of aggravated battery against a household member — two for suffocation and one for strangulation — KRQE reported. Alvarado is accused of battering the woman, strangling her, and twice suffocating her with a pillow and a shirt, the […]
WATCH: Rare baby albino dolphin spotted in Clearwater, Florida
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Alabama drive-by shooting: 1 dead, 4 hurt after shots fired from passing vehicle, deputies say
Alabama drive-by shooting: 1 dead, 4 hurt after shots fired from passing vehicle, deputies say Stock photo of ambulance lights. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said gunfire erupted from a passing vehicle, striking five men, the news outlets reported. …Read the full story
Woman holding baby who shot attacker acted in self-defense, South Carolina deputies say
Woman holding baby shoots attacker Stock photo of crime scene tape. Lt. Ryan Flood with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WYFF on Monday that Christopher Druvon Kennedy, 37, is accused of hitting and choking a woman with whom he has a domestic relationship. …Read the full story
‘Unsolved Mysteries’ query about 2010 Louisiana cold case leads to arrest, interest in second case
KENNER, La. That call to authorities in March led investigators in the New Orleans suburb to shake the dust off the case files. Dernell Nelson, 35, of LaPlace, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, police officials said in a statement. June 17, 2010, when patrol officers were dispatched to a report of gunfire […]
Arizona mom arrested after 9-month-old overdoses on fentanyl
Priscilla Caldera, 18, of Phoenix, was arrested Tuesday, according to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office online booking records. Members of the Phoenix Police Department said they found blue oval pills inside the boy’s crib, according to KNXV. The boy’s grandmother told police she placed the boy and his twin brother in their crib and left the […]
Gunman in deadly LA shooting rampage killed by police
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore told the civilian Police Commission on Tuesday morning that a Los Angeles Police Department SWAT officer fatally shot the gunman, the newspaper reported. The gunman, who was not identified, was described as being in his late 40s or early 50s, KTLA reported. Moore said the victim had a dash […]
Michigan woman, son die in crash on day of her husband’s funeral
Loralie Ann Hunter, 71, of Bellevue Township, and Troy Bass, 51, of Vermontville, died when their vehicle was struck by a pickup truck, according to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office. The couple had been married since 1998 but had been in a relationship since 1985, according to Loralie Hunter’s obituary. …Read the full story
Wisconsin woman’s lawsuit alleges cheese, tomato sauce fraud by Bagel Bites maker
MADISON, Wis. The federal lawsuit, filed Sunday by Kaitlyn Huber and obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, accuses Chicago-based Kraft Heinz Co. …Read the full story
CEO fired for publicly ridiculing Tennessee teen in prom dress
Post 2/4: After investigating the matter and speaking to individuals involved, the VisuWell BOD has chosen to terminate Mr. Johnson from his position as CEO, effective immediately. “ no longer has a position on the Board of Directors or any informal advisory role. Franklin police spokesman Lt. …Read the full story
‘The Flintstones’ sequel in works
The premise is Fred Flintstone’s impending retirement. This isn’t the first time there’s been a spinoff from the original Bedrock show. …Read the full story