Health Officials Warn Families After Three Children Die from Suspected Diphenhydramine Overdoses

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Health Officials Warn Families After Three Children Die from Suspected Diphenhydramine Overdoses

Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut health officials are urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions with medications after three children died in recent weeks from apparent overdoses involving diphenhydramine, a widely used over-the-counter antihistamine commonly found in allergy medications such as Benadryl. The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) confirmed the deaths in a … Read more

10-Year-Old Bicyclist Airlifted After Being Struck by Two Vehicles on Florida Highway

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10-Year-Old Bicyclist Airlifted After Being Struck by Two Vehicles on Florida Highway

Hudson, Florida — A 10-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross a busy stretch of State Road 52 in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday near Victory Drive in the Bayonet Point … Read more

Severe Storms Could Return to Illinois This Weekend After Tornado Outbreak, Forecasters Warn

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Severe Storms Could Return to Illinois This Weekend After Tornado Outbreak, Forecasters Warn

Chicago, Illinois — After a powerful storm system produced multiple tornadoes across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana earlier this week, forecasters are monitoring another round of potentially strong thunderstorms expected to move through the region this weekend. While meteorologists stress that the upcoming threat is considerably lower than the severe weather outbreak seen on Thursday, … Read more

Portland Drivers Hit With 69,000 Tickets in Seven Months as More Speed Cameras Are Coming

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Portland Drivers Hit With 69,000 Tickets in Seven Months as More Speed Cameras Are Coming

Portland, Oregon — Thousands of Portland drivers have been caught violating traffic laws in recent months as the city continues expanding its network of automated safety cameras aimed at reducing crashes and improving roadway safety. According to city officials, more than 69,000 citations were issued during the past seven months through Portland’s speed and intersection … Read more

Suspect Dead After Deadly Midland Shooting Leaves City Employee Killed, 10 Others Hurt

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Suspect Dead After Deadly Midland Shooting Leaves City Employee Killed, 10 Others Hurt

Midland, Texas — A deadly shooting and hours-long police standoff shook the Midland community Friday after a gunman opened fire on officers and civilians, leaving one person dead and 10 others injured before authorities located the suspect deceased inside a barricaded building. The incident began shortly after 8 a.m. local time when law enforcement responded … Read more

64-Year-Old Driver Killed After Slamming Into Stopped Bus in San Bernardino County

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64-Year-Old Driver Killed After Slamming Into Stopped Bus in San Bernardino County

Colton, California — A 64-year-old man was killed after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a stopped public transit bus in San Bernardino County, according to local authorities. The fatal collision occurred on the afternoon of June 10 and remains under investigation as officials work to determine what led up to the crash. Emergency … Read more

Long Island Man Pleads Guilty After Fatal DUI Crash Claimed Life of Off-Duty Officer

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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty After Fatal DUI Crash Claimed Life of Off-Duty Officer

Patchogue, New York — A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a devastating drunk-driving crash that killed a respected Nassau County police officer and seriously injured his passenger earlier this year. Authorities announced that Matthew Smith, 21, admitted guilt to aggravated vehicular homicide and several other charges connected to the … Read more

Complaint Backfires as Police Buy Out Entire Lemonade Stand Run by Two Young Brothers

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Complaint Backfires as Police Buy Out Entire Lemonade Stand Run by Two Young Brothers

Kansas City, Kansas — What started as an ordinary summer day for two young brothers running a neighborhood lemonade stand quickly turned into a heartwarming community story after a complaint to police produced an unexpected outcome. Parez and Jakkhi Reese had set up their usual stand selling lemonade, Kool-Aid, and snacks when someone anonymously contacted … Read more

California Cop Accidentally Shoots Fellow Officer During ‘Horseplay,’ Shocking Video Reveals

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California Cop Accidentally Shoots Fellow Officer During ‘Horseplay,’ Shocking Video Reveals

Pasadena, California — A Southern California police department has released video footage showing the moment a police officer accidentally shot a fellow officer during what officials described as inappropriate horseplay involving loaded firearms. The Pasadena Police Department publicly released the footage on June 10, shedding new light on an incident that occurred months earlier inside … Read more

Triple-Digit Heat Index to Scorch Dallas Before Storms Bring Relief to North Texas

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Triple-Digit Heat Index to Scorch Dallas Before Storms Bring Relief to North Texas

Dallas, Texas — North Texans should prepare for another stretch of summerlike weather as temperatures climb and humidity levels increase ahead of a storm system expected to move through the region later this weekend. Forecasters say the Dallas-Fort Worth area will experience several hot days before rain chances increase, eventually bringing a brief cooldown early … Read more