Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog
An Ohio 3-year-old found abandoned in a cemetery with his dog just days before Christmas has been reunited with both his father and the dog, police said Thursday.
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Surgeon general makes personal COVID-19 plea as wife enters hospital for cancer treatment complications
Surgeon General Jerome Adams made a personal plea for Americans to listen to COVID-19 restrictions Thursday as his wife is admitted to a hospital due to cancer treatment complications.
Portland march vandalizes businesses, government property
A group of around 40 people damaged multiple businesses and property in downtown Portland Wednesday night, according to police.
Minneapolis police release recordings of Dolal Idd shooting by police
The Minneapolis Police Department on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a man during a gunfire exchnage, the first police killing since George Floyd died during an encounter with officers in May.
Wisconsin hospital pharmacist arrested for intentionally spoiling hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine doses: police
A suburban Milwaukee pharmacist who allegedly spoiled hundreds of COVID-19 doses by removing them from refrigeration has been arrested, authorities said Thursday.
New Year’s Eve in Times Square to ring in 2021 without the party crowd
For the first time in 114 years, the New Year’s Eve spectacular in Times Square will be held without a live audience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisiana state trooper under criminal investigation dies of apparent suicide
A Louisiana State Police trooper who was under a criminal investigation fatally shot himself Wednesday after authorities arrived at his home, law enforcement officials said.
Warnock and Ossoff level misleading claims that Loeffler is ‘campaigning with a Klansman’
Georgia Democratic Senate hopefuls Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock have been attacking Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler for allegedly “campaigning with a Klansman,” an accusation she has rejected.
Maryland prosecutors rule out charges against cops in death of Boogaloo ‘martyr’ Duncan Lemp
Maryland prosecutors have ruled out charges against the police involved in the slaying of Duncan Socrates Lemp, the so-called Boogaloo martyr, whose family said he was asleep alongside his pregnant girlfriend when SWAT officers opened fire outside the house.
California man charged with killing praying roommate in hospital’s COVID-19 ward
New Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon’s decision to backtrack on dropping criminal enhancements will come into play in connection with the hate crime slaying of a praying coronavirus patient in his hospital room.