A bus crash near Vicksburg, Mississippi, killed seven people, including a 16-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother, after a tire failure caused the vehicle to veer off the road and overturn. The crash occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 20, leaving 37 others injured. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting the crash … Continue reading Tire failure suspected in Mississippi bus crash that killed 7 and injured 37

A small plane crashed into townhouses in Fairview, Oregon, killing three people, including the pilot, a passenger, and a resident. The crash, which occurred around 10:20 a.m. when the Cessna 421C experienced mechanical issues, sparked a massive fire that spread to four units, likely displacing five families. The plane initially hit a power pole, causing a small brush fire before crashing into the homes. Firefighters … Continue reading 3 dead after small plane crashes into townhomes in Oregon

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in Union Square on Saturday. He is in stable condition after the suspect, a 17-year-old male, attempted an armed robbery, leading to a struggle in which both Pearsall and the suspect were shot. Police confirmed there was no indication Pearsall was targeted because of his status as an athlete. … Continue reading 49ERS rookie shot in chest during ROLEX robbery in SF

A 60-year-old solo backpacker from North Carolina was found dead near a remote trail along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. He was located by helicopter on Wednesday between Lower Tapeats and Deer Creek campsites during a multi-day hike. The man was reported missing on Tuesday after failing to check in with his family. His death is under investigation by the National … Continue reading Solo backpacker, 60, found dead near rugged and remote Grand Canyon trail

A motorcyclist fleeing a traffic stop hit and killed an 18-year-old University of Delaware freshman and injured four others on the first day of classes. The incident occurred after the motorcyclist sped away from campus police, striking the student as she crossed the street. Despite bystanders’ efforts, the student was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike, which continued to … Continue reading University of Delaware student killed after motorcyclist flees traffic stop

Loran Cole, 57, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday at Florida State Prison for the 1994 murder of 18-year-old Florida State University student John Edwards and the sexual assault of Edwards’ sister during a camping trip in Ocala National Forest. Cole’s execution, Florida’s first of the year and the 13th in the nation, occurred at 6:15 p.m. with witnesses including guards, journalists, and corrections … Continue reading Loran Cole executed in murder of Florida State University student whose sister was raped