FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts
The trainings were canceled amid a “process of evaluating agency programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities,” according to a notice. CHICAGO — The country’s preeminent federal fire…
New Jersey police officer killed, second officer wounded in shooting by 14-year-old, authorities say
Newark’s Mayor called the shooting a “heinous, callous disregard for humanity.” NEWARK, N.J. — A 14-year-old shot and killed a police officer and wounded another Friday evening in New Jersey,…
Crime and Public Safety | Brooklyn man nabbed in fatal hit-and-run was free on bail for fleeing earlier crash
The 28-year-old Brooklyn man arrested Feb. 26 for a deadly hit-and-run more than a year ago had been out on $20,000 bail for crashing into a police car while fleeing…
Crime and Public Safety | Copper crooks raids Bronx building of pricey metals
Cops want to corner a copper crook who broke into a Bronx building, officials said Saturday. The thief forced his way into a recently constructed building on Prospect Ave. near…
18-year-old accused of killing person during basketball game
TAMPA, Fla. (Gray News) — Authorities in Florida say a man has been arrested for shooting two people during a basketball game. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies…
US updates travel warning for popular island nation
The Level 2 alert means travelers should “Exercise Increased Caution” while visiting the tourist destination. WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has updated its travel alert for Turks and Caicos,…
Zuby Ejiofor’s buzzer-beater in OT gives No. 6 St. John’s an 86-84 win over No. 20 Marquette
By STEVE MEGARGEE MILWAUKEE — Zuby Ejiofor hit a tiebreaking shot at the buzzer, Kadary Richmond got the first St. John’s triple-double this century and the sixth-ranked Red Storm beat…
Lyft driver unknowingly becomes getaway for wanted fugitive: ‘It left me with trauma’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – After nearly six years on the job, a routine ride for a Lyft driver turned traumatic. “It left me with trauma,” Abraham Addo said. Addo picked up…
National News | Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy arrested for felony domestic violence
Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Texas on Friday night on charges of felony domestic violence. Worthy, a 2024 first-round draft pick out of Texas University,…
Here’s what to know ahead of the May 7 deadline for REAL ID
Originally, the law mandated the switch to REAL IDs by 2008, but that date has been pushed back year after year. Now the deadline is only a few weeks away.…