Barbara Gagne 
Brooklyn, New York — A tense hours-long standoff in Brooklyn ended in a deadly exchange of gunfire Friday morning after an armed man allegedly opened fire on responding officers, injuring a veteran NYPD detective before being fatally shot by police. Authorities said the incident unfolded inside a residential building in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and involved … Read more
San Jose, California — A California man who was already facing stalking charges has now been accused of killing his estranged wife, a case that prosecutors say followed months of alleged harassment, surveillance, and repeated violations of court-imposed restrictions. Authorities allege that Pablo Aguileramora, 46, fatally stabbed his 45-year-old estranged wife on June 11, less … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi — Millions of residents across the South are facing an ongoing flood emergency as relentless rainfall continues to drench the region, triggering dangerous flash flooding, road closures, water rescues, and multiple fatalities. The flooding threat intensified this week as moisture associated with the remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Arthur combined with tropical moisture from … Read more
Hickory, North Carolina — A long-running business dispute between two co-owners of a North Carolina furniture company ended in tragedy this week after one partner was fatally shot only hours after a judge ruled against the other in a contract-related court case. Authorities have charged Willard Gary Black, 85, with second-degree murder in connection with … Read more
Chicago, Illinois — One of Chicago’s most recognizable pizza destinations is preparing to close its doors, but company leaders say the move does not signal the end of the beloved restaurant’s presence in the neighborhood. Lou Malnati’s has announced that its iconic Gold Coast location at 1120 N. State Street will officially close on June … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — After a brief stretch of rain Friday morning, residents across the Philadelphia region can look forward to what forecasters are calling an almost perfect Father’s Day weekend, complete with sunshine, warm temperatures, and low humidity. While some neighborhoods may need an umbrella to start the day, especially south of the city, improving … Read more
Dakota County, Minnesota — New testing data released by Dakota County is shedding light on the presence of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in groundwater throughout the county, raising concerns for residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water. County officials say PFAS were found in the vast majority of private drinking … Read more
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
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
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