Two parents in Pennsylvania, Carrie Sortor and Stephen Wilson, are facing charges after their toddler was injured at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica. Authorities say the 17-month-old slipped through a fence and reached into a wolf enclosure, where the animal grabbed the child’s hand. Investigators reported the parents were about 25 to 30 feet away and appeared to be distracted at the time. Bystanders helped pull the child … Continue reading Parents charged after toddler injured by wolf at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica

Two people have died and a third is presumed dead after a car crashed in downtown Portland and went into the Willamette River early Monday. Police said the vehicle was seen speeding the wrong way and running red lights before an officer attempted a stop, but no pursuit occurred. The car then crossed streets near Waterfront Park and entered the river. Rescue teams recovered two … Continue reading Car crashes into Willamette River in Portland, leaving 2 dead and 1 missing

A human skull was discovered during an Easter egg hunt at De Forest Park in Long Beach, authorities said. Police confirmed the remains were human, and a jawbone was also found nearby by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The discovery was made Sunday afternoon near a walking trail during an independent event at the park. Officials have not released further details about the … Continue reading Human skull discovered during Easter egg hunt in California

Ron DeSantis signed a law giving Florida officials the power to label groups as terrorist organizations and take actions against them. The measure allows designated groups to lose state funding and be dissolved, and requires universities to report certain students to federal immigration authorities. Supporters say it is meant to protect public resources and safety. Critics argue the law’s broad language could restrict free speech and … Continue reading DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Indianapolis city councilor Ron Gibson reported that his home was shot at Monday, with a threatening note referencing opposition to datacenters left at the scene. Police said about 13 shots were fired, and an eight-year-old child was inside the home at the time, though no injuries were reported. Authorities described the incident as a targeted attack and said the FBI is assisting with the investigation. … Continue reading Home of Indianapolis city councilor shot at over his support of datacenters

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday morning due to reported engine problems. The aircraft, a 1995 Commander 114B, was carrying a 65-year-old pilot from Michigan and a 34-year-old passenger from New Jersey, both of whom were not injured. The pilot had been attempting to reach a nearby airport after departing New Jersey en route to … Continue reading Small plane makes emergency landing on busy Pennsylvania highway

Several people were injured, some seriously, after a car crashed into a Lao New Year parade in Broussard, Louisiana, on Saturday afternoon. Authorities identified the driver as Todd Landry, who has been charged with driving while impaired and multiple counts of negligent injuring. Officials said he showed signs of impairment, and a breath test indicated his blood alcohol content was above the legal limit. At … Continue reading Man charged with impaired driving after car plows into pedestrians during Louisiana parade

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, located across from the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspect was found after authorities searched the area shortly after midnight. The incident occurred while Donald Trump was staying at the White House, though operations continued as normal. Security in the area was increased following the reports, according to officials, … Continue reading Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

A toddler sustained minor injuries after crawling under a fence at Zoo America and approaching a wolf enclosure. The unsupervised 18-month-old reached through a barrier, where a wolf made contact with the child’s hand, which the zoo described as normal animal behavior rather than aggression. The child was never inside the enclosure, and the incident occurred outside multiple layers of protective barriers. Zoo officials said … Continue reading Toddler injured by wolf at Zoo America after crawling under a fence