Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow on Groundhog Day, predicts six more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his snowy burrow Tuesday morning to make a prediction.
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Chicago carjackings more than double in January, up 180% over last year; police say most offenders are teens
Chicago saw more than 180% more carjackings in January than during the same month in 2020 -- and police believe most of the offenses are being committed by young adults and teenagers, some of whom are currently out of school due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Northeast snowfall continues as storm pattern to move across US
Snow across the Northeast continues Tuesday as the Nor’Easter that dumped more than 30 inches of snow across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania lingers offshore.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Feb 1st-5th
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS), are calling on Georgians to educate themselves and understand the threats of severe weather during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which will take place Feb. 1-5.
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Chicago recorded 51 homicides last month– the most in 4 years: report
Chicago recorded 51 homicides in January -- the highest total the city has seen for that month in four years, according to a report.
Snow-shoveling dispute in Pennsylvania ends with 3 dead: report
Authorities in Pennsylvania responded to a shooting on Monday that resulted in three deaths—including a husband and wife, a report said.
Louisiana hospital locked down after knife-wielding man attacks 2 nurses: reports
A Louisiana hospital was on lockdown Monday after two nurses were allegedly attacked by a knife-wielding man who authorities said was on the run, according to reports.
Private investigator for celebrities Palladino dies after brutal attack
Jack Palladino, the flamboyant private investigator whose clients ranged from presidents and corporate whistleblowers to scandal-plagued celebrities, Hollywood moguls and sometimes suspected drug traffickers, died Monday at age 76.
Ports, communities feeling financial strain without cruises
Cruises have been canceled since last March, resulting in over 100,000 Americans losing their jobs per a November report.