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Kentucky State Police released this image of the suspect in a bank robbery in Berea, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. (Kentucky State Police) (BEREA, Ky.) -- An 18-year-old is in custody after he allegedly gunned down two people during a bank robbery, according to Kentucky authorities.Braelin Weaver, wearing a black mask and black gloves, allegedly went into the U.S. Bank in Berea just before 2 p.m. Thursday, immediately shot and […]

(TAMPA, Fla.) -- Investigators said Friday they identified remains found this week as part of the investigation into the murders of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students as Nahida Bristy.Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said that forensic investigators took several days to identify the remains of the 27-year-old student because of the advanced stages of decay her body was in.The announcement came a week after investigators found and […]

Cessna Golden Eagle (Francois Joseph Berger / 500px/Getty) (WIMBERLEY, Texas) -- Five people were killed in a plane crash in Texas on Thursday night, investigators said.Hayes County Judge Ruben Becerra said first responders received a call around 11:00 p.m. local time about a plane down in the area of Wimberley, which is roughly 30 miles southwest of Austin.Fire and EMS crews found the downed Cessna 421C, along with the bodies […]

More than a dozen thieves stole more than 250 cars and a million dollars' worth of auto parts throughout the Bronx, according to the NYPD and the Bronx district attorney's office. (Bronx DA/NYPD) (NEW YORK) -- An alleged group of car thieves who worked fast and furious at night to steal over 250 cars and auto parts in the Bronx were arrested and charged Friday, investigators said.The Bronx District Attorney's […]

Cessna Golden Eagle (Francois Joseph Berger / 500px/Getty) (WIMBERLEY, Texas) -- Five people were killed in a plane crash in Texas on Thursday night, investigators said.Hayes County Judge Ruben Becerra said first responders received a call around 11:00 p.m. local time of a plane down in the area of Wimberley, which is roughly 30 miles southwest of Austin.Fire and EMS crews found the downed Cessna 421C, along with the bodies […]

TikTok logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen for illustration photo. Krakow, Poland. On April, 20th, 2026. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) -- An alleged TikTok antagonist is accused of stabbing a 17-year-old to death outside his New York City apartment building, authorities said.Andrew Tollinche, 22, has been charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the killing outside his […]

Kentucky State Police released this image of the suspect in a bank robbery in Berea, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. (Kentucky State Police) (BEREA, Ky.) -- A person of interest is in custody Friday morning after a masked man shot and killed two employees during a bank robbery in central Kentucky Thursday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police.Police said Friday that the person of interest is "believed to be involved," […]

In this photo illustration, a PolyMarket logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages on the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) -- One week after a special forces soldier was indicted on charges of using classified information to wager on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the prediction market Polymarket announced it is increasing its internal monitoring of trades. Master Sgt. Gannon […]

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Rich Lam - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) -- Iran will be participating in the 2026 World Cup and will play in the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in remarks Thursday."Of course Iran will play in the United States of America," he said. "And the reason for that […]