15 Accused of Fraudulently Collecting $1.4M SNAP, Housing and Healthcare Benefits in Massachusetts

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15 Accused of Fraudulently Collecting $1.4M SNAP, Housing and Healthcare Benefits in Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts — Federal authorities have charged 15 individuals in connection with an alleged public benefits fraud scheme that investigators say cost taxpayers more than $1.4 million through the misuse of government assistance programs. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges Thursday, alleging that the defendants obtained benefits through false statements, identity theft, fraudulent … Read more

Beloved Arts Patrons Found Dead in Running Vehicle Along California Interstate

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Beloved Arts Patrons Found Dead in Running Vehicle Along California Interstate

Shasta County, California — A respected San Francisco couple known for their longstanding support of the arts community was found dead inside a running vehicle parked along Interstate 5, leaving friends, artists, and community members mourning the loss of two beloved cultural advocates. The victims were identified as Judith Sheldon, 84, and Wylie Sheldon, 86, … Read more

Children Reportedly Slept on Pizza Boxes While Mom Collected Benefits, Prosecutors Say

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Children Reportedly Slept on Pizza Boxes While Mom Collected Benefits, Prosecutors Say

Pontiac, Michigan — A Michigan woman accused of abandoning her children in a home described by authorities as unlivable has been sentenced in a welfare fraud case, but far more serious criminal allegations remain pending as prosecutors prepare for an upcoming child abuse trial. Kelli Bryant, 35, received two years of probation and was ordered … Read more

Pregnant Woman Crashes Into Massachusetts Hotel, Opens Fire Before Dying From Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Officials Say

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Pregnant Woman Crashes Into Massachusetts Hotel, Opens Fire Before Dying From Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Officials Say

Sturbridge, Massachusetts — Authorities are investigating a dramatic overnight shooting at a hotel in central Massachusetts that left one guest critically injured and a pregnant suspect dead after what officials described as a fast-moving and highly complicated incident. The shooting unfolded shortly before 1 a.m. at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel, where investigators say a woman … Read more

Storm Chances Increase Across DFW Before Hot and Humid Father’s Day Weekend

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Storm Chances Increase Across DFW Before Hot and Humid Father's Day Weekend

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas — North Texas residents should keep an umbrella nearby as another round of showers and thunderstorms moves into the region, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and gusty winds before hotter weather takes center stage later in the week. Forecasters say a cold front approaching the region will increase rain chances beginning … Read more

Man Accused of Brandishing Knife on Miami Beach Says He Was ‘Just Trying to Get Girls’ Numbers’

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Man Accused of Brandishing Knife on Miami Beach Says He Was ‘Just Trying to Get Girls’ Numbers’

Miami Beach, Florida — A late-night disturbance in one of South Florida’s busiest tourist destinations ended with an arrest after a man allegedly frightened visitors by displaying a knife and following people along Ocean Drive, according to police. The incident unfolded Tuesday night in the heart of South Beach, where authorities say a suspect armed … Read more

Check Your Fridge: 1 Dead, 8 Hospitalized as Major Cheese Recall Widens Across Six States and D.C.

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Check Your Fridge 1 Dead, 8 Hospitalized as Major Cheese Recall Widens Across Six States and D.C.

Baltimore, Maryland — A major cheese recall has expanded significantly after health officials linked contaminated products to a deadly Listeria outbreak that has already resulted in one death and multiple hospitalizations. Clover Hill Dairy initially recalled only certain soft cheese products after testing detected Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacterium that can cause severe illness. However, … Read more

Drunk Driver Allegedly Dragged Woman Under BMW After Running Red Light and Hitting Three Pedestrians

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Drunk Driver Allegedly Dragged Woman Under BMW After Running Red Light and Hitting Three Pedestrians

Denver, Colorado — A suspected drunk-driving crash in downtown Denver left three young women injured early Sunday morning after a driver allegedly ran a red light and struck them in a crosswalk before dragging one victim underneath his vehicle for a significant distance. Authorities say the frightening incident unfolded as crowds were leaving nearby bars … Read more

6-Year-Old Girl Died After Interstate Crash; Her Mother Now Faces Manslaughter Charge

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6-Year-Old Girl Died After Interstate Crash; Her Mother Now Faces Manslaughter Charge

Arlington, Texas — A North Texas woman is facing serious criminal charges months after a crash that claimed the life of her young daughter, following an investigation that authorities say uncovered evidence of possible impairment behind the wheel. The Arlington Police Department announced that 21-year-old Courtney Getz was arrested on June 16 and charged with … Read more