Tremaine Wilbourn, 29, was charged with first-degree murder of officer Sean Bolton. Wilbourn is accused of killing Bolton after the officer interrupted a drug deal on Saturday night. Wilbourn managed to evade police for two days and had a few words for the Memphis department's director when he turned himself in. … [Read more...]
The Sweet Smell of Silent Garbage Collection
In New York, the sound of trash may be as familiar as its smell. The booming thunder of an 18-ton garbage truck rumbling down the city’s rutted roads. The screeching hum of the compactor, the pops and crackles of the refuse within. … [Read more...]
9 Year-old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Practice Swing
A 9 year-old bat boy for a Kansas amateur baseball team died Sunday, a day after he was struck on the head by an errant practice swing during a game. … [Read more...]
James Holmes Qualifies for Death Penalty for Movie Massacre
Jurors have unanimously agreed the death penalty should remain an option for Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes as the sentencing portion of his trial heads to its final phase. The decision clears the way for a last plea from both sides, including what is expected to be gripping and emotional testimony from victims about the harm and suffering Holmes caused with his … [Read more...]
Urgent Virus Testing of Sewage-filled Olympic Waters, Rio 2016
Normally, venues only test for bacteria - but Rio's waters will be tested for viruses as well after an AP report showed "high counts of viruses directly linked to human sewage in the Olympic waters". The report explained the issue. … [Read more...]
Woman Killed 6 Year-old Daughter and Father Over a Boyfriend
Cheyanne Jessie told police her 6 year-old and dad were missing. Then their bodies were found—and now cops say she murdered them to keep the girl from messing up her new relationship. A Florida woman called police Saturday morning to report her father and 6 year-old daughter missing. … [Read more...]
Kerry, Gulf Council Discuss Iran, Regional Issues
Concerns about the Iran nuclear deal and other regional issues are being raised by Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers in meetings with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Doha, Qatar. … [Read more...]
Six Arrested in Case of Forced Marriage
At least six members of a family were arrested on Sunday for allegedly forcing a 14 year-old girl to marry a 40 year-old man under swara in DI Khan. According to a police official, Allah Ditta Baloch, a resident of Muhammad Khan, told the police his son Ameerullah was abducted. … [Read more...]