Connecticut UPS driver dies following assault by co-worker; manhunt underway: police
Police in Connecticut are on the hunt Wednesday for a suspect accused of assaulting and killing a UPS truck driver.
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Portland cops resigning at ‘unprecedented’ level midcareer to take low-paying jobs elsewhere: report
An “unprecedented” number of police officers in Portland are leaving midcareer, opting to forego service time toward their retirement and take lower-paying jobs in smaller towns, citing poor working conditions in Oregon’s largest city, according to a recent report.
Chicago boy, 5, who is recovering from shooting, is surprised with Christmas gifts from costumed characters
Spider-Man, Mickey Mouse and other famous characters have paid a Chicago boy a special visit this Christmas season.
Florida man pleads guilty to killing wife, leads police to remains
A Florida man who police say kidnapped and killed his wife earlier this year, then sent strange text messages in which he pretended to be her in order to cover it up, pleaded guilty to lesser charges and disclosed the location of her body.
America locked down: 2020’s most controversial coronavirus-era restrictions
As the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation this spring, state and local governments were tasked with devising restrictions and regulations to help protect their residents as scientists worked tirelessly to create a vaccine.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pentagon sends 300,000 pounds of holiday foods to deployed US troops
The Pentagon shipped more than 300,000 pounds of traditional foods – including 51,000 pounds of roasted turkey, 9000 whole turkeys, 74,000 pounds of beef, 21,000 pounds of ham, 67,000 pounds of shrimp, 16, 000 pounds of sweet potatoes, 19,000 pounds of pies and cakes and... Read More.
Letters to Santa
Dade Elementary (Letters will be added as they are made available.)
Mrs. Clark's & Mrs. Gill's Pre-K Class
Dear Santa,
I want a train that has wheels and one can sit in the front and stuffed animals sit in the back or some people can sit in... Read More.
Florida to get coldest Christmas Eve in 2 decades
Another December cold front could ensure South Florida will see its coldest Christmas holiday in 21 years.
Police kept Black man naked in yard while looking for teens
A 71-year-old Black man in South Carolina was embarrassed and feared for his life when a police officer looking for teens who might have been breaking into cars held him outside naked and at gunpoint after he peeked out his door to check on... Read More.
Missouri girl, 4, found dead after neighbors beat her to remove a ‘demon,’ police say
A 4-year-old Missouri girl has been found dead after being attacked by two neighbors who claimed they wanted to remove a “demon” from her family, police say.