Pritzker names new head of embattled Illinois family services agency
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday named a juvenile justice commissioner to take over the troubled Department of Children and Family Services. Heidi Mueller, 49, will replace Mark D. Smith, who has been at the helm since 2019 and has been charged with multiple contempt of court charges for improperly housing young people in the agency's […]
Toddler in ICU after Colombian family dies in LA crash
A toddler is fighting for his life in the hospital after killing his parents and sister in an explosion in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve with a driver believed to have fled a hit-and-run. Hannah Pascagaza, 1, was sent to pediatric intensive care after a suspect allegedly blew a stop sign and crashed into […]
Massachusetts Kamal family cause of death in $5 million mansion revealed
Authorities have revealed how a family of three died Thursday night in a $5 million mansion in Massachusetts with no signs of a break-in. The Norfolk District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that investigators determined the tragedy that claimed the lives of Rakesh, Teena Kamal, and their teenage daughter Arianna was the result of a murder-suicide. […]
Sen. Bob Menendez Accused of Accepting Bribes from Qatari Royal Family
Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been accused of further charges of accepting bribes from the Qatari royal family. “The new charges accuse Mr. Menendez, who has previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, of making positive comments about Qatar in exchange for valuable items, including luxury watches.” report ABC New York. The new indictment […]
Victims of Michigan home explosion identified as 4 Arkansans visiting family
On Tuesday, four members of an Arkansas family were publicly identified as victims of a deadly weekend house explosion in Michigan. Officials said Saturday's explosion was likely caused by flammable fuel in the air and was not the result of foul play. Arkansas State Police chase ends with arrest of suspect in connection with murder […]
Texas toddler helps to feed family dogs, asks them to ‘say grace’ before releasing them with ‘Amen’
Saying “grace” before eating is a common practice among many religious families, but is usually limited to humans only. A family in Texas taught their three large dogs to “say grace” before eating. The toddler now thinks it's his responsibility. Alora Brim, a 3-year-old from Round Rock, Texas, is the star of the show with […]
Police reveal devious cyberscheme kidnappers used to extort family
Utah State Police have revealed that a Chinese student who went missing last week and was found over the weekend may have been the victim of an international cyber kidnapping plot. “We believe the victim was isolated in a tent at the direction of the cyber kidnapper,” Riverdale police said in a statement. Investigators said […]
Body of Florida mom who vanished in 2012 discovered in pond near Disney World: family
The body of a Florida mother who disappeared more than a decade ago was found in a pond near Disney World on New Year's Eve, according to her family and a volunteer search team. Sandra Lemire's body was found submerged in a pond on Interstate 4 near the Disney World exit in Kissimmee, Sunshine State […]