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Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say
Read full article: Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors sayProsecutors say a man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed.
Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Read full article: Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEOA triptych of criminal charges paints a searing, sometimes disparate portrait of the man accused of ambushing and killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson.
Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional
Read full article: Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutionalA federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.
Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier
Read full article: Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pierA major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.
Officer fatally shot in a North Carolina supermarket, suspect in custody, police say
Read full article: Officer fatally shot in a North Carolina supermarket, suspect in custody, police sayAuthorities say a police officer has been fatally shot in a North Carolina supermarket and a suspect has been taken into custody.
Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden's death row commutations
Read full article: Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden's death row commutationsVictims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions are sharing a range of emotions, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences.
Third entangled endangered whale spotted in span of a week off East Coast
Read full article: Third entangled endangered whale spotted in span of a week off East CoastA third endangered whale has been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the East Coast, marking an alarming end to the year for a species threatened with extinction.
An ex-Washington police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader
Read full article: An ex-Washington police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leaderA retired police officer in the nation’s capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.
Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
Read full article: Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subwayA man is facing murder charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames.
Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debate
Read full article: Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debateThe economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market.
How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond
Read full article: How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyondThis holiday season, some religious congregations across the U.S. are holding events designed to be accommodating to and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
Read full article: Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executionsPresident Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row.
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Read full article: Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal actionThe battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended.
The new right gathers to celebrate Trump and the splintering of the Republican Party
Read full article: The new right gathers to celebrate Trump and the splintering of the Republican PartyThat Donald Trump failed to achieve central goals in the government shutdown fight alongside Elon Musk seemed unimportant to many speakers and attendees at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest.
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
Read full article: Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban themThe economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player in America.
Former Israeli spies describe attack using exploding electronic devices against Hezbollah
Read full article: Former Israeli spies describe attack using exploding electronic devices against HezbollahTwo recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents are sharing details about a deadly clandestine operation that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 22, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 22, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez; Florida Rep. Marie Woodson; Stephen K. Talpins, chief assistant state attorney at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office; and Allyn Kilsheimer, the president and chief executive officer of KCE Structural Engineers. Milberg also presents an overview of the 10 new Florida laws that take effect on Jan. 1.
174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracks
Read full article: 174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracksOfficials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders.
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car
Read full article: New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway carNew York City police say they have taken into custody a person of interest in the death of a woman who may have fallen asleep on a stationary subway train before being lit on fire by a man she didn’t know.
'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office
Read full article: 'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box officeIn the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office.
A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?
Read full article: A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
Read full article: Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and botsBluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms.
Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it
Read full article: Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with itAmazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract.
Ex-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology he helped build has died at 26
Read full article: Ex-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology he helped build has died at 26Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according to his parents and San Francisco officials.
Top-ranking NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations
Read full article: Top-ranking NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegationsThe top uniformed police officer in the New York Police Department has resigned amid allegations he demanded sex from a subordinate.
Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
Read full article: Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending billCongress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid to address extensive damage caused by hurricane and other disasters.
Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native village
Read full article: Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native villageForget the open-air sleigh overloaded with gifts and powered by a tuckered herd of flying reindeer.
Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours
Read full article: Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air toursCommercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service.
Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under Trump
Read full article: Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under TrumpJohnny Zuagar says he tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighs how much to spend on Christmas presents.
Report alleges Coast Guard leaders kept sexual assault investigation secret
Read full article: Report alleges Coast Guard leaders kept sexual assault investigation secretA new report by a congressional subcommittee accused former top Coast Guard officials of hiding a yearslong investigation into sexual assault and harassment at the service’s academy in Connecticut from both Congress and the public.
Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital
Read full article: Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospitalPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital in Washington.
Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffs
Read full article: Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffsPresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to add the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he'll place tariffs on — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods.
US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports
Read full article: US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reportsFederal education officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Read full article: University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protestsThe U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza.
Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq
Read full article: Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in IraqAn Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes.
Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congress rejects Trump's debt limit demands
Read full article: Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congress rejects Trump's debt limit demandsThe Senate has rushed through final passage of a bipartisan plan to fund federal operations and prevent a government shutdown.
Ohio lawmakers approve charging up to $750 for police and jail videos
Read full article: Ohio lawmakers approve charging up to $750 for police and jail videosPeople seeking copies of police and jail videos in Ohio may have to pay up to $750 per department if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a measure approved by the state Legislature.
US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash
Read full article: US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crashThe military has ordered new safety guidelines for a key part in all Osprey aircraft after a recent accident revealed the same problem that had caused a fatal crash in Japan last year.
Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertainty
Read full article: Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertaintyDonald Trump seemed poised to inherit a relatively strong economy when he begins a second term in the White House in January.