‘Soho Karen’ Miya Ponsetto arrested in California for alleged attack on Black NYC teen
The NYPD issued a warrant shortly after she assaulted a 14-year-old at a hotel for allegedly stealing her phone.
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Storm in Southeast, Mid-Atlantic brings winter storm warnings, below-average temperatures
Two areas being watched for weather across the country on Friday are the West and the Southeast.
Cancer patient opens fire inside NYC’s Sloan Kettering hospital, arrested
A cancer patient opened fire inside a Manhattan hospital on Thursday night before barricading himself in a bathroom for several hours, sources and police said.
Pennsylvania teacher suspended, others lose jobs over Capitol riot
A Pennsylvania teacher was suspended this week after taking part in Wednesday’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, pending an investigation, the Allentown School District said, according to a report.
FBI’s DC pipe bomb investigation prompts $50G reward offer
The FBI announced Thursday that it's offering a reward of as much as $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect or suspects accused of placing suspected pipe bombs in Washington on Wednesday.
Boston bomber suing government over confiscation of ballcap, limits on showers
The Boston Marathon bomber is suing the federal government for hundreds of thousands of dollars over confiscation of a baseball cap and limited showers at the prison where he’s serving a life sentence.
Portland suburb’s police declare riot after protest following officer-involved shooting
Police in a suburb of Portland, Ore., declared a riot Thursday night after around 100 protesters smashed windows and sprayed graffiti in a downtown business area.
Chicago real estate agent fired after US Capitol protest post, ex-employer confirms
A Chicago real estate agent has been fired after posting on social media from the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, her former employer announced.
Chicago mayor, police union leader clash over defense of Capitol rioters
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot clashed Thursday with the head of the city's police union after he downplayed the actions of rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.