A U.S. Air Force helicopter was struck by gunfire from the ground while it was flying over northern Virginia, wounding one person on board and forcing an emergency landing, authorities…
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Florida child’s mother shot and killed during online Zoom class as teacher watches
A Florida elementary school student was on Zoom for her first day of school when her mother was shot and killed during the online class, police said. The shooting happened…
Investigators solve cold case of Alaska teen who was raped, murdered after 17th birthday party
Investigators in Alaska used genetic genealogy to close the cold case killing of Jessica Baggen, who was raped and murdered after she celebrated her 17th birthday in 1996, authorities said…
Los Angeles police officer accused in lawsuit of fondling dead woman’s body
The family of a woman who died in October is suing a Los Angeles police officer accused of fondling her body and sharing camera footage with others. The lawsuit, filed…
World’s last Blockbuster transforms into ’90s-themed Airbnb
The last Blockbuster on Earth has pivoted from a classic video store to a dream retreat for '90s nostalgia buffs in Bend, Oregon. The store will be listed on Airbnb…
After Beirut explosion, Lebanese volunteers flock to help clean up
A citizen’s army descended on the streets of Beirut after last week’s explosion. Arriving on buses from all corners of the country and armed with brooms, thousands of volunteers packed…
Mauritius races to contain oil spill from grounded ship, protect coastline
Within minutes of hearing about the oil spill, David Sauvage raced to the waterfront. The MV Wakashio, a Japanese-owned ship heading to Brazil and carrying an estimated 4,000 metric tons…