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Month: February 2024

Heavy rain and flood risks loom over the South this weekend

Heavy rain and flood risks loom over the South this weekend

ABC News (NEW YORK) — This weekend will bring severe storms and a flood risk to the southern U.S., while the Rockies and Western Plains are expected to see heavy snow. Meanwhile, the Northeast will see record warm temperatures. A very slow-moving storm system will bring heavy rain and storms […]

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Ex-Matt Gaetz associate cooperating in House Ethics investigation: Sources

Ex-Matt Gaetz associate cooperating in House Ethics investigation: Sources

Orlando Sentinel / Contributor via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Joel Greenberg, a one-time close friend of Rep. Matt Gaetz who was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including federal sex trafficking, is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee probe into the Florida congressman, sources familiar with the committee’s […]

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‘No survivors’ after helicopter crashes in Mojave Desert: Sheriff

‘No survivors’ after helicopter crashes in Mojave Desert: Sheriff

RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images (Nipton, CA) — No survivors were located after a helicopter crashed in the Mojave Desert in California Friday night, authorities said. The crash was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Friday night, a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said Saturday. “The scene […]

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What to know about landmark AI regulations proposed in California

What to know about landmark AI regulations proposed in California

Christopher Morris/ Getty Images (Sacramento, CA) — Sweeping advances in artificial intelligence have elicited warnings from industry leaders about the potential for grave risks, including weapon systems going rogue and massive cyberattacks. A state legislator in California, home to many of the largest AI companies, proposed a landmark bill this week that would impose regulations […]

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Prep Sports Roundup: 2/9

Prep Sports Roundup: 2/9

Boys Basketball Region 12 MT. PLEASANT, Utah-Luke Justice netted 20 points and the Emery Spartans waxed North Sanpete 63-53 in Region 12 boys basketball play Friday. Cole Cook led the Hawks in the loss with 15 points. MANTI, Utah-Austin Park led the way with 16 points and the Juab Wasps […]

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Suspect charged in ‘brutal’ murders of two Indianapolis women found dead days apart near each other

Suspect charged in ‘brutal’ murders of two Indianapolis women found dead days apart near each other

Indianapolis Metro Police Department (INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) — A suspect has been arrested in the “brutal and evil” murders of two Indiana women who were both stabbed to death days apart and found near each other, police announced on Friday. The victims were found dead on Indianapolis’ east side, police said. […]

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At least two dead after small plane crashes onto Florida highway: Authorities

At least two dead after small plane crashes onto Florida highway: Authorities

Kali9/Getty Images (NAPLES, Fla.) — At least two people are dead after a small plane crashed onto a Florida highway Friday afternoon, authorities said. The aircraft crashed onto Interstate 75 near Naples around 3:15 p.m. ET, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It collided with a vehicle, according to the […]

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Earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island, ‘strong shaking’ in many areas

Earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island, ‘strong shaking’ in many areas

mattjeacock/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A reporter with Honolulu ABC affiliate KITV said he felt strong, intense shaking near Hilo on the Big Island. The governor’s office said no tsunami is expected. […]

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Teen charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

Teen charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

WABC-TV (NEW YORK) — A 15-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring a tourist in Times Square and firing at a responding officer on Wednesday, police said. Jesus Alejandro Rivas Figueroa is charged as an adult with two counts of attempted murder, assault, attempted assault and criminal […]

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Teen gunman caught after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

Teen gunman caught after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

WABC-TV (NEW YORK) — A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and injuring a tourist in Times Square and firing at a responding officer, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The teen was caught Friday afternoon just north of New York City, in Yonkers, by the U.S. […]

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