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Boy Scouts Executive Arrested on Sexual Battery, Molestation Charges
He's been accused of sexually abusing three underage boys, say officers, and has been removed from his position with the Boy Scouts.
Day Care Staff Accused of Hiding Infant's Fractured Skull Injury: Police
The two women are also accused of subjecting the boy to neglect and physical abuse at a Kiddie Academy, according to officers.
Toddler Hospitalized After Consuming Marijuana Cake Dad Bought by Mistake
The store the treat was bought from claims that a "kid-friendly" label was placed on the wrong product, leading to the harrowing incident.
High School Football Players Charged After Video Surfaces Showing Hazing
Video footage appeared to show football players holding down other students while attackers attempted to assault them in disturbing ways.
NY Fire Officials Believe Safety Doors Failed in Bronx Blaze Killing 17
The doors, which should have closed automatically, are suspected of malfunctioning and allowing clouds of smoke to choke many hallways in the building, fire officials said.
Inmates Flood Toilets to Protest Food, Hygiene Issues Amid Omicron Surge
The Milwaukee County Jail is facing a COVID outbreak and a major staff shortage, with 100 of its 261 positions vacant.
Man Found Drowned to Death in Car After Pacific Northwest Flooding
Delbert Pratt went out to move his vehicle to higher ground and did not return, said his wife, who reported him missing.
Trump Backs Out of Riot Anniversary Event; Blames Jan. 6 Panel, Media, More
The topics Trump planned to hit on the 1/6 press conference will now be moved to previously planned Jan. 15 rally in Arizona.
Man Fatally Shot in Parking Lot While Holding Daughter's Birthday Cake
"My 6-year-old saw him fall on the ground," the victim's wife, Amber Uresti, said. "He had no weapons. He was holding my daughter's birthday cake."
Tim Kaine Among Many Drivers Stranded On Virginia Highway
Kaine was reportedly stuck on Virginia highways since Monday afternoon, when he started what is typically a two-hour commute to Washington, D.C.
2,000 Ammo Rounds Found in Car of Man Who Threatened Colorado Firefighters
When firefighters tried to notify Stephen Roch about the evacuation order for the Marshall wildfire to get him to leave, he allegedly became belligerent.
Parents Arrested After Allegedly Abandoning 11-Year-Old for Several Weeks
The boy had reportedly been left to fend for himself with frozen meals and had not attended school for several weeks.
Teen Charged After Allegedly Squeezing Toddler to Death: Police
The 19-year-old was left in the care of the baby while her mother, his girlfriend, went to work, according to officers.
DUI Suspect Abandons Baby in Cold Vehicle While Fleeing Officers: Police
Her crying 18-month-old was cold to the touch and not dressed in warm clothing, according to officers.
Dad Shoots Son Dead on New Year's Eve Outside Home: Police
A father allegedly shot his own son to death on Friday in what might have been the last murder in New York City in 2021.
Multiple People Gunned Down at New Year's Eve Party: Police
Officers said drugs and assault rifles were involved and criticized witnesses who "don't want to be seen as snitches."
Juveniles Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting at Basketball Game
Neither of the two victims, ages 13 and 14, had been involved in the physical altercation that preceded the shooting.
Teen Mother, Boyfriend Accused of Murdering Her 5-Month-Old Son
Investigators found that the infant and another child were abused by the couple starting in the summer, and concluded that their home was dangerous for kids.
Investigation Finds No Wrongdoing in Officer Kneeling on Student
The officer was recorded restraining the student last month, after the student had allegedly physically attacked another student.
Bus Drivers, Admins Could Be Subbed in to Teach at Michigan Schools
The bill, recently signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, drew both support and criticism.
2 Florida Neighbors Dead Following Dispute Over Security Light
According to reports, the dispute over the security light had been going on since October.
No Charges for Deputy Who Shot Veteran During Mental Health Call
The 2020 killing sparked calls for the sheriff's resignation and led to a new program aimed at improving the county's response to mental health calls.
Coal Miners Urge Joe Manchin to Reconsider BBB as Bill Is Stalled in Senate
The same coal industry leaders who praised Manchin's opposition to clean energy provisions now urge him to support BBB's provisions to help ailing workers.
Men Posing as UPS Steal Over $7,000 From Grandparents, Kids, Police Say
The two men reportedly made off with $7,500 after cracking the grandparents' safe and pilfering the children's piggy banks.
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Shaking Infant Daughter to Death
The father allegedly told police that he lost his temper after his infant daughter had been "crying for the longest time."
Pelosi Says 'Full Program of Events' Planned to Observe the 1/6 Attacks
The day of events on January 6, 2022, will be live-streamed and will include personal stories from lawmakers about the attacks.
Man Dies After Falling Down Stairs During Minnesota Vikings Game
Josh Engle's accident occurred a few days prior to Thanksgiving and left him in a coma for three weeks before his death.
Fauci Foresees Potential Record Death Rate From Omicron Variant
He predicted a "tough few weeks to months" on Sunday while calling the extent of mutations in Omicron "unprecedented."
Progressives Slam Joe Manchin for Rejecting Biden's Build Back Better Act
"He has never negotiated in good faith and he is obstructing the President's agenda," Rep. Ayanna Pressley said in reaction to Manchin's decision.
Video of Banned Passenger Wearing Thong as Face Mask Viewed 450K Times
"I think the best way to illustrate absurdity is with absurdity," the passenger said afterward.