Texas Sheriff Adam King, arrested in August on sexual harassment and retaliation charges, now faces a third count of aggravated perjury for allegedly lying to a grand jury. King pleaded not guilty and is allowed to return to work under strict conditions, including limited office hours, no contact with seven witnesses, and use of a private entrance. Investigations revealed he harassed female employees over 18 … Continue reading Texas sheriff arrested by his own deputies, now faces new charge for lying to grand jury

Alaskan climber Balin Miller, 23, died in a climbing accident at Yosemite’s El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer. Miller, an accomplished alpinist known for solo climbs in Alaska, Patagonia, and the Canadian Rockies, was reportedly lead rope soloing the 2,400-foot “Sea of Dreams” route when he fell. He had gained recognition for completing Mount McKinley’s Slovak Direct solo and shared … Continue reading Alaskan climbing star dies in fall from Yosemite’s El Capitan

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