Stockbridge, Georgia, officials removed 23-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams from office following an investigative hearing into allegations of misconduct. The allegations included questionable communications with an 18-year-old high school student, unauthorized city spending and mistreatment of employees. Williams denied wrongdoing, saying some city purchases were accidental and disputing the allegations involving the student. Police found no evidence of criminal activity related to the communications, but the … Continue reading Georgia city removes 23-year-old mayor after sexting and municipal funds scandal

At least five missing women have been linked to a Philadelphia home at the center of a major death investigation, with police believing three of them are dead. Investigators have identified video evidence suggesting that Maribel Fresses, Gabrielle Amarando, and Nicole Fusaro may have been killed, although none of their bodies have been recovered. The property was previously owned by Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, who died … Continue reading 5 missing women tied to Philadelphia home as police review digital evidence

The U.S. Justice Department has charged five people allegedly connected to Russian intelligence with operating a network targeting Kremlin critics around the world. Prosecutors allege the group attempted to recruit people in the United States to surveil and potentially kill a Russian dissident believed to be living near Washington, D.C. The indictment also alleges that members offered money to a U.S. citizen to kill a … Continue reading DOJ accuses Russian intelligence agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man, Jonathan Hunter Kramer, has been charged with obtaining a semiautomatic rifle and ammunition allegedly to carry out an attack on behalf of ISIS. Federal investigators said Kramer promoted ISIS online, offered to share explosive manuals, and discussed preparing for what he called a future “mission.” Kramer was arrested September 12 at a hotel in Cranberry Township following an FBI investigation that … Continue reading Pennsylvania man accused of preparing attack for Islamic State group

Three people were killed when a news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley on Tuesday night near the site of a deadly Metro bus crash. The helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings, landing on shipping containers and several parked vehicles and starting a large fire. Firefighters initially confirmed one death before determining that two additional people had also died at the scene. A … Continue reading 3 dead after Los Angeles news helicopter crashes near site of deadly bus crash

A large construction rig collapsed onto three vehicles and a construction container in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, trapping two workers and causing a vehicle to catch fire. Firefighters rescued the two trapped workers while simultaneously extinguishing the blaze caused by the collapse. Four people, including the two workers, the rig operator and the driver of the BMW, were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. All 18 … Continue reading Construction rig collapses on 3 cars in Miami, traps workers as fire erupts

A man accused of killing Tasia Fortune pleaded not guilty to the murder charges against him. A judge denied him bond, meaning he will remain in custody while the case moves forward. Prosecutors are pursuing the case as the investigation into Fortune’s death continues. The defendant’s plea means the prosecution will have to prove the charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt, NBC News has … Continue reading Man pleads not guilty, denied bond on charges in Tasia Fortune’s murder