Authorities charge 11 people involved in a standoff with Massachusetts police
The 11 men who were arrested in Wakefield, Massachusetts, after an overnight standoff with Massachusetts State Police (MSP) have been…
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Man accused of storing 16 tons of fireworks at home, including devices that later blew up and injured 17
A California man faces federal charges after allegedly transporting tons of explosives from out of state -- including devices that later exploded in a police bomb disposal truck, injuring 17 people, authorities said.Arturo Ceja III was arrested Saturday by special…
Nathan's Hot Dog Contest 2021: Joey Chestnut wins for 14th time
Defending world champion Joey Chestnut broke his own world record Sunday, devouring 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes during Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.It was the 14th time the top-ranked hot dog eater in the world…
Fireworks meant for July 4th display in Maryland's Ocean City accidentally explode
Employees of the fireworks company behind the July 4th celebration in Ocean City, Maryland, received minor injuries Sunday after the fireworks accidentally exploded.First responders initially thought a car was on fire, but when they arrived at the scene they discovered…
The rest of the partially collapsed Surfside condo has been demolished
The remaining portion of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida, was demolished just after 10:30 p.m. ET Sunday.Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told CNN in a briefing Sunday night that once the area has been deemed…
Biden's Fourth of July celebrations clouded by a gnawing concern over the Delta variant of Covid-19
When President Joe Biden welcomed 1,000 essential workers and military personnel on the South Lawn this weekend to mark Independence…
Atlanta woman wakes up to find a wild African cat on her bed
An Atlanta woman woke up to a surprise when a cat -- that was not hers -- jumped onto her bed Wednesday morning.She was even more shocked to discover the cat was a serval -- an exotic cat native to…
Massachusetts police standoff with heavily armed men ends in 11 arrests
A standoff overnight between Massachusetts State Police and "several heavily armed men" in the woods ended Saturday morning with 11 arrests, authorities said.The ordeal, which started during a police traffic stop, led to the shutdown of part of Interstate 95…
Massachusetts police standoff with heavily armed men ends in 11 arrests
A standoff overnight between Massachusetts State Police and "several heavily armed men" in the woods ended Saturday morning with 11 arrests, authorities said.The ordeal, which started during a police traffic stop, led to the shutdown of part of Interstate 95…
Unvaccinated people are 'variant factories,' infectious diseases expert says
Unvaccinated people do more than merely risk their own health. They're also a risk to everyone if they become…
'Tragedy beyond tragedy': Champlain Towers South was a catastrophe in slow motion
Sara Nir was up late, checking her email when she heard knocking sounds that went from a soft tapping to hard pounding…
Avoid a trip to the emergency room this July 4th with these firework safety tips
Setting off dazzling displays of fireworks is a time-honored way to celebrate Independence Day, but it can quickly become dangerous…
What's open and closed this July 4th weekend
This Independence Day, many Americans are celebrating much more than the 13 colonies' split from Great Britain. This Fourth…
Phylicia Rashad pens letter to Howard students and parents: "I offer my most sincere apology"
Actress Phylicia Rashad sent a letter to Howard University students and parents on Friday, offering "[her] most sincere apology" for tweeting in celebration of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction being overturned."My remarks were in no way directed towards survivors of…
Why you still won't find 'The Cosby Show' on many TV platforms
Bill Cosby may be out of prison, but most major networks still aren't showing reruns of "The Cosby Show."Amazon Prime is the only major streaming service offering the 1980s sitcom for free to its subscribers. Amazon did not respond to…
What bigoted acts like throwing tortillas at a basketball game reveal
The fallout continues in San Diego, California, after a racist incident at a regional high school basketball championship game on June 19 -- and sadly, many Latinos living in the US are probably not surprised either by the controversy or…
If you bought a car last year, it could now be worth more than you paid for it
Typically, a new car is considered a bad investment because it loses a big chunk of its value the minute you drive it off the dealer lot. That's unless you bought that new car during the pandemic.In that case, you…
Biden celebrates LA Dodgers win and a return to normal
President Joe Biden welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Friday, marking the return…
What Bill Cosby's release means for Harvey Weinstein
Since Bill Cosby walked out of prison a free man after a court overturned his sexual assault conviction, observers have found themselves wondering: Could Harvey Weinstein be next?The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania tossed out Cosby's conviction Wednesday, three years after…
A Boeing 737 cargo plane makes emergency landing in the water near Honolulu
The pilots of a cargo plane that made an emergency landing off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii, early Friday morning told air traffic controllers one of their engines had failed moments before the flight went down, according to LiveATC recordings…
