Four members of a Miami-area family were found dead after their small private plane crashed into the waters off Andros Island in the Bahamas. The victims were identified as 80-year-old pilot Mario Lamar, his 79-year-old wife Lili, and their grandchildren, 28-year-old Sofi Sosa and 22-year-old Christian Sosa. The PA-34 Piper had departed Great Harbour Cay Monday morning for Miami Executive Airport before air traffic controllers … Continue reading 4 family members confirmed dead in Bahamas plane crash, relatives say

Hurricane Lowell brought fierce winds and heavy rain to Hawaii’s western islands Tuesday, causing widespread power outages and significant damage, particularly on Kauai. Nearly all of Kauai’s roughly 35,000 utility customers lost power, while strong waves damaged coastal roads and pushed sand and rocks into beachside areas. Although Lowell’s center passed west of the islands rather than making a direct hit, hurricane-force winds extended far … Continue reading Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has released more than 170,000 pages of records detailing the city’s response to the September 11 attacks and the air-quality conditions around Ground Zero. The documents indicate that city officials were aware of serious contamination concerns, including asbestos and other toxic materials, while the public was repeatedly assured that the air was safe. Mamdani said the records show … Continue reading Mamdani drops massive 9/11 records trove as old claims about Ground Zero come under fire

Powerful waves pounding the Malibu coastline have opened a large sinkhole in the upscale Southern California community. The sinkhole formed as strong surf eroded the shoreline, creating a dangerous hole near the beach and nearby properties. The incident highlights the vulnerability of coastal areas to powerful waves and ongoing erosion, particularly during periods of rough ocean conditions. Authorities and residents are monitoring the area because … Continue reading Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu

Corie Walsh, a 40-year-old Illinois mother, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett, in Frankfort, Illinois.  According to court documents, a neighbor found the child unresponsive in the family’s basement and began CPR before he was taken to a hospital, where he died from asphyxia.  The neighbor also found Walsh in a bathtub with self-inflicted knife wounds, and … Continue reading Illinois mother texted friends about Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial hours before killing her 2-year-old

The Los Angeles Police Department carried out a large-scale operation against an illegal street takeover in Harbor Gateway, arresting nearly 70 people and issuing 570 citations.  More than 150 officers surrounded a crowd of over 700 people at the intersection of South Figueroa Street and West Alondra Boulevard, using buses to transport those arrested and a fleet of tow trucks to remove vehicles. Police said … Continue reading LAPD makes nearly 70 arrests in massive street takeover bust

Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was confronted by an armed man who lunged toward her during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown on Sunday.  The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Patrick Havas, pushed through a crowd toward Acton, knocking several people to the ground and injuring multiple attendees. Authorities said Havas was carrying two handguns and brass knuckles, along with a taser, … Continue reading Armed man reported to have lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor