Peanut, a popular orphaned squirrel and social media star, was euthanized after state authorities seized him during a raid on his caretaker Mark Longo’s home in Pine City, New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) took Peanut and a raccoon named Fred due to concerns over potential rabies exposure after a person was bitten by the squirrel. Longo, who runs an … Continue reading Squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized by NY state officials

Richard Moore was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina on Friday for the 1999 murder of convenience store clerk James Mahoney, despite appeals for clemency from jurors, his trial judge, and others citing his rehabilitation. Moore, 59, was convicted of shooting Mahoney after an altercation over a short payment. His lawyers argued for a life sentence without parole, highlighting his clean prison record and … Continue reading Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life

Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer, was acquitted of one count related to violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor’s neighbors during a 2020 botched raid, but jurors remain deadlocked on a second count concerning Taylor’s rights. The jury’s partial verdict followed their inability to reach a unanimous decision earlier in the day. Hankison fired 10 rounds into Taylor’s apartment, which endangered her neighbors, … Continue reading Jury delivers partial not guilty verdict in federal retrial of Breonna Taylor case

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania ruling allowing provisional ballots missing a “secrecy” envelope to be counted, dealing a setback to the GOP and Republican National Committee just before the election. The GOP argued these ballots could cause “irreparable harm” if counted. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision emphasized that provisional votes can only be counted if eligibility is verified, Fox News has reported. Republican … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Pennsylvania provisional ballot ruling

In downtown Orlando, a 17-year-old opened fire at two Halloween celebration spots, killing two and injuring six, prompting police to quickly arrest him on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Victims ranged from 19 to 39, with two initially in critical condition now stable. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency, setting a midnight alcohol cutoff and a curfew from 1 a.m. … Continue reading Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded

Authorities in Alaska have confirmed the death of 50-year-old Tad Fujioka, whose remains were found after he was reported overdue from a deer hunting trip in the Sitka area. The Alaska State Troopers were alerted on October 30, and search teams conducted land-based searches before locating Fujioka’s remains around 11:30 a.m. Investigations suggest he was likely the victim of a fatal bear mauling, but details … Continue reading Hunter’s remains found after suspected bear mauling in Alaska

Mark Longo, a New York man, is urging state authorities to return his pet squirrel, Peanut, a social media star with hundreds of thousands of followers, seized during a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) raid. The DEC, responding to complaints about illegal wildlife housing, confiscated Peanut along with a raccoon named Fred. Longo, who rescued Peanut seven years ago, started an animal sanctuary inspired by … Continue reading New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner