The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled execution dates for four inmates, including Christa Pike, the only woman on the state’s death row. Pike, sentenced at 18 for the 1995 torture murder of Colleen Slemmer, has sought clemency citing her youth and severe mental illness. Her lawyers say she has shown remorse and growth while incarcerated. The other scheduled executions include Tony Carruthers, convicted of a … Continue reading Tennessee court sets execution date for the state’s only woman on death row and 3 male inmates

Gateway Church founder Robert Preston Morris, 64, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to five counts of child sexual abuse in Oklahoma. He received a 10-year suspended sentence, including six months in jail, for abusing a 12-year-old girl in 1982 while working as a traveling evangelist. The victim, Cindy Clemishire, said justice had “finally been served” and urged other survivors to speak out. Oklahoma’s attorney … Continue reading Texas megachurch pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges

A bear surprised shoppers at a Fry’s grocery store in southern Arizona when it walked through the front doors and ran around inside before leaving. The animal had been spotted in the neighborhood over the weekend and behind the store on Monday. A shopper captured video of the bear near people in the store, including the produce section, though it did not take anything. Police … Continue reading Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around

Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall, 91, has died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California, the Jane Goodall Institute announced. Goodall revolutionized ethology by observing chimpanzees using tools in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, challenging the belief that only humans could make and use tools. Despite having no formal scientific training, she gained global recognition through a National Geographic documentary and used … Continue reading Jane Goodall, iconic wildlife conservationist, has died at age 91

Days after deadly flooding struck central Arizona, missing homeless man Pete Green has been found safe. The flood, which began Sept. 26, killed at least three people, damaged homes, and destroyed businesses in Globe, Miami, and surrounding areas. Green had likely been near the Pinal Creek bed when the floodwaters arrived and later called his sister after borrowing a phone. Authorities confirmed his safety on … Continue reading Man found alive days after deadly Arizona flood

Two teen girls, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, were killed in a hit-and-run in New Jersey while riding an electric bike. The 17-year-old driver, from Garwood, allegedly struck them with his 2021 Jeep Compass and has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The girls were pronounced dead after arriving at local hospitals. Neighbors said the suspect had been repeatedly parked outside one of … Continue reading Teen charged with murder after allegedly killing two girls in deadly hit-and-run crash

Part of a 20-story residential building in the Bronx collapsed on Wednesday following an apparent explosion in a boiler room ventilation shaft. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as many residents had already left and children were at school. Witnesses described a loud boom and smoke rising from the building, while rubble and a vertical scar were visible along its facade. Mayor Eric Adams and Bronx … Continue reading No injuries after New York high-rise partially collapses

Federal immigration officials are preparing to deploy agents to Portland after escalating attacks on ICE personnel and facilities, which they attribute to Antifa-linked groups. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said officers face nightly confrontations involving sticks, bats, shields, and chemical grenades, and called for local support. The warnings follow a Sept. 24 attack on an ICE facility in Dallas that killed two detainees and the … Continue reading ICE director reveals dangerous nightly Antifa ‘battle’ as Trump prepares federal deployment to Portland

Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, falsely claimed in his 2023 job application that he held a doctorate from Morgan State University, though he never completed the degree. The Des Moines school board knew he hadn’t finished the doctorate but hired him anyway after a background check flagged the discrepancy. Roberts did hold a doctorate from Trident University International, an online … Continue reading Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have raised over $225,000 for the widow and son of Thomas Sanford, who killed four people in a Michigan church attack. The fundraiser, launched by a church member, highlights forgiveness and supporting the shooter’s family, who are considered innocent victims. Sanford’s son has a rare genetic disorder requiring costly healthcare. Donors left messages of encouragement, … Continue reading Michigan church shooter’s family reacts to viral fundraising effort by Latter-day Saint members