Nicole Rojas
Breaking News Reporter
Nicole Rojas is a Breaking News Reporter for Newsweek. Nicole previously worked at International Business Times UK, where she covered breaking news and politics. She has also published work with GlobalPost, IHS Jane's Defence Weekly and the Long Island Post. Nicole graduated Boston University in 2012 with a degree in print journalism. An avid world traveler, Nicole is currently exploring Asia and Australia.
Deer Park Chemical Fire: Shelter-In-Place Order Issued
The chemical fire was extinguished on Wednesday but residents are now concerned of air quality.
When Can You Submit an H-1B Visa Petition for FY 2020?
USCIS said that any FY2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions filed before April 1, will be rejected.
Indianapolis Zoo Mourns Death of 6-Year-Old Elephant
Nyah began displaying signs of abdominal discomfort on Sunday, but the zoo first attributed it to mild colic.
Fiat Chrysler Responds After Noose Found At Plant
Fiat Chrysler says if and when the perpetrator is caught, they will be terminated.
Three Dead At White Earth Reservation In Minnesota
The deaths come just a day after Tribal Chairman Terrence "Terry" Tibbets, 60, died on Sunday following an illness.
Man Allegedly Fought Guards, Damaged Trump Hotel Lobby
A 61-year-old security guard suffered a broken finger, fractured orbital bone and a cut that required 17 stitches.
Noelani Robinson Missing: Everything We Know
Dariaz L. Higgins, 34, is accused of killing 24-year-old Sierra M. Robinson, his daughter's mother.
Nebraska, Midwest Flooding Maps, Update
This historic flooding has prompted widespread evacuations throughout Nebraska.
Authorities Seize Almost $200,000 From Florida Sex Spa
Authorities also froze the bank accounts of Hua Zhang and Lei Wang, owners of Orchids of Asia Spa.
California Governor Set to Halt Death Penalty
Governor Gavin Newsom's moratorium to halt executions comes three years after California voters passed a bill to speed up executions.
Pillsbury Unbleached Flour, Chef Boyardee Recalled
Two products were recalled this week for misbranding and undeclared allergens, the USDA announced.
Russell Westbrook Has Heated Exchange With Jazz Fans
Westbrook did not apologize for threatening to "f*** up" the fans during the exchange.
Almost $10K Raised for 19-Year-Old Who Died in Mexico
Mexican authorities said they would conduct an autopsy and toxicology report to determine the cause of Altaii's death.
United Airlines Plane Engine Catches Fire During Flight
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Driver Choked By Passenger For Singing Christmas Carols
Clayton Lucas, 25, allegedly choked a driver in an attempt to get him to stop singing Christmas songs.
Girl Found Dead In Duffel Bag Identified, Two Detained
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled the death a homicide but withheld the cause of death.
Man Allegedly Raped 3-Year-Old, Giving Her Two STDs
Doctors found the girl had been infected with chlamydia and gonorrhea following the sexual assault.
Prosecutors: Teen Lit Cat on Fire, Fed Remains to Dogs
Roberto Hernandez's defense lawyers maintain the animal was a rabid raccoon and not a cat.
Sisters Accused of Beating Woman Dating 1 Of Their Exes
The sisters allegedly damaged the woman's car before leaving the scene.
3 Navy Members Accused of Raping 18-Year-Old At Party
The alleged victim was taken to University Hospital to be treated for multiple undisclosed injuries.
Sisters Arrested 4 Years After Allegedly Killing Father
The women allegedly claimed they killed their father because he refused to move into an assisted living facility.
Alabama Abortion Clinic Sued On Behalf of Unborn Fetus
Ryan Magers claims he pleaded with his girlfriend to not have the abortion.
Man Accused of Killing Jassy Correia Extradited
Louis Coleman was arrested on Thursday in Delaware on a federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death.
Judge Claimed God Told Him Defendant Was Innocent
The judge admitted he told jurors that the conviction would be a "miscarriage of justice."
Teen Said He Killed Parents Because They Were Satanists
Michael Elijah Walker also reportedly told his brother he would bury their parents' bodies.
Scotsman Accused Of Rape May Have Faked Death: Police
Authorities said Kim Gordon's son's story about his disappearance "fell apart" hours after reporting him missing.
$1.5 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed in S.C.
The winner waited 132 days before claiming the largest jackpot payout to a single person in U.S. history.
How To Help Those Affected by the Alabama Tornadoes
Organizations are looking for goods, food, cash and even blood donations to help those affected by the storms.
Every Reported Chicago Shooting in 2019 So Far
Here is a list of the shootings in Chicago in 2019.
Professor Praised After Caring For Student's Baby
Dr. Nathan Alexander said baby Assata was "extremely well-behaved" during his 50-minute lecture on Friday.
