EL PASO, TEXAS — A West El Paso homicide case took a dramatic turn this week after officers uncovered a decomposing body wrapped in plastic inside a residential garage, leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old man on murder charges. How the Discovery Unfolded El Paso Police Department officers were dispatched to a home in … Read more
A man widely regarded as one of the longest-held inmates in American history has passed away at 101, closing out a remarkable saga that saw his execution date pushed back on eight separate occasions over more than seven decades behind bars. Francis Clifford Smith passed away peacefully in his sleep in late June at 60 … Read more
A Colorado man who vanished during a business trip to Nashville has been found dead, authorities confirmed Thursday evening. Metro Nashville Police said officers located the body of 31-year-old Conor Anderson in a wooded area next to a parking lot on James Robertson Parkway. Investigators said there is currently nothing pointing to foul play, though … Read more
A 5-year-old boy in Austin, Texas, was taken into federal custody along with his father just days before he was scheduled to begin kindergarten, according to family members and Spanish-language media reports. The child, identified as Liam Tadeo, was stopped alongside his father during what the family describes as a routine traffic stop on Sunday, … Read more
A well-known eatery in the Lehigh Valley is preparing to serve its final meals this weekend, marking the end of a chapter for the local community. Susquehanna Street Diner, situated at 1701 E. Susquehanna St. in Salisbury Township, will shut down permanently at 9 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant’s owners confirmed the closure through a … Read more
Southern fried chicken fans in New Jersey have another reason to celebrate. Bojangles, the North Carolina-based chain known for its Southern-style chicken, biscuits, and sweet tea, has officially opened its third restaurant in the Garden State — and expansion plans show no signs of slowing down. A Brand Built on Southern Comfort Founded in 1977, … Read more
Food-safety inspectors across Iowa have flagged a wave of serious violations at restaurants, grocery stores and care-facility kitchens over the past two months, ranging from rodent infestations and severely expired products to buffets holding food at dangerously unsafe temperatures. At least two establishments were forced to halt operations while repairs were made. The violations were … Read more
A routine drive turned into a legal headache for a 52-year-old Rochester woman this week after she accidentally entered a border checkpoint while carrying a firearm. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the incident occurred Tuesday when the woman unintentionally steered her vehicle onto the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, a designated port of entry connecting … Read more
An 82-year-old woman in Miami will not serve any prison time after she struck a 7-year-old boy riding an electric scooter and then left him injured on the roadside, according to court records. Karina Pubchara-Martinez entered a guilty plea to charges of fleeing the scene of a crash involving serious injuries. A judge handed down … Read more
California legislators are on the verge of approving a measure that would eliminate underage marriage in the state, closing a loophole that has allowed minors to marry with parental or guardian consent. At present, California is among a small group of states — three in total — where a person under 18 can legally marry … Read more