12 people killed, 13 wounded in mass shooting in South Africa
Twelve people were killed and 13 others wounded in a mass shooting at an illegal bar Saturday in South Africa, authorities said. The deceased victims included a 3-year-old boy, a…
About $10,000 in jewelry stolen in Waterbury mall store smash-and-grab
Police in Waterbury, Connecticut are investigating a smash-and-grab heist in which thieves made off with $10,000 worth of jewelry from a mall kiosk. Two black-clad, masked men burst into the…
Mayor of Green River, Utah, killed in crash with semitruck
The newly elected mayor of Green River, Utah, was killed late Friday when his car was hit head-on by a semitruck, authorities said. Mayor Ren Hatt, who had just been…
SEPTA and its largest union will keep talking. Buses, subways and trolleys will keep running.
Transport Workers Union Local 234 and SEPTA agreed Sunday night to continue contract talks in the morning, avoiding for now a strike that could have ground to a halt much…
27-year-old man mowed down, killed by out-of-control BMW in the Bronx
A 27-year-old man died after he was mowed down in the Bronx by an out-of-control BMW whose driver then crashed into a telephone pole and fled on foot, authorities said…
$50 million gift to New York Public Library will support adult education programs
Readers and patrons of the New York Public Library have something a gift to be excited about this holiday season – a $50 million donation from a pair of culture-loving…
Chuck Schumer sounds alarm on impending Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger
Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke out Sunday against the massive merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern that could be headed for approval from President Trump’s administration. The New York Democrat…
One man killed, another wounded in West Philly shooting
One man was killed and another seriously injured in a shooting Saturday night in West Philadelphia, police said. Philadelphia police received a report of a “person with gun” around 8…
Amid City Hall tensions, Mayor Parker lobbies public support at churches across Philly for her H.O.M.E. initiative
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker traversed pulpits across West and North Philadelphia on Sunday, promoting her vision for her signature housing initiative that’s heightening tensions in City Hall. The 10-church circuit…
Rikers Island detainee dies, 14th death in NYC jails this year
A 32-year-old detainee died on Rikers Island Sunday, marking the 14th death in New York City jails this year. Aramis Furse died after a city correction officer noticed he “appeared…