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Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building; FBI Joins Investigation Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building; FBI Joins Investigation
Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building; FBI Joins Investigation An explosion tore through a Harvard Medical School building early Saturday morning, Nov. 1, officials said. The blast came from an unknown device on the fourth floor of the Goldenson building on Harvard’s Longwood Campus, according to The Harvard Crimson. It went off shortly before 3 a.m., shaking nearby labs and waking residents across the area. Police told the outlet that two people were seen running from the building at the time of the explosion. A university officer tried to stop them but failed, The Boston Globe said. The officer later entered the building to check on the alarm. The B…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Democratic Lawmaker Filmed Foe In Bed With Married Man: Reports Democratic Lawmaker Filmed Foe In Bed With Married Man: Reports
Democratic Lawmaker Filmed Foe In Bed With Married Man: Reports A state senator who represents part of Baltimore City is reportedly facing charges for her role in a conspiracy and extortion scheme. Sen. Dalya Attar, her brother, and a Baltimore City police officer are facing a federal indictment, according to multiple reports, after court documents were released on Thursday, Oct. 30. Citing court documents, WBFF says Attar filmed a political consultant in bed with a married man. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley spoke to reporters about the officer on Friday, confirming that he has been suspended since 2022 amid the investigation into the all…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
6 Charged In $250K CT Lowe’s Theft Scheme; Police Say More Arrests Coming 6 Charged In $250K CT Lowe’s Theft Scheme; Police Say More Arrests Coming
6 Charged In $250K CT Lowe’s Theft Scheme; Police Say More Arrests Coming Police say six people are facing charges after a major theft scheme inside a Meriden Lowe's Home Improvement store that cost the business more than $250,000. Meriden police said two suspects were employees of the store and worked with the others to boost mostly appliances from the Meriden Lowe's Outlet Store for about a year. Lt. Darrin McKay said investigators expect to make “at least one more arrest" in the case.  Lowe's loss prevention employees noticed the alleged scam and contacted police in July 2024, sparking a "long-term" investigation. Along with appliances, thieves also …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Ex-Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead Near Shopping Mall Ex-Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead Near Shopping Mall
Ex-Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead Near Shopping Mall A late-night discovery outside a shopping center has left one of America's most prominent political families in mourning after Carrie Elizabeth Romney was found dead near a parking garage, according to authorities in California. The 64-year-old was found around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, on a street adjacent to a multi‑story garage in Valencia, a community in northern Los Angeles County.  Investigators said preliminary information indicates she may have fallen or jumped from the five‑story structure. Her vehicle was located inside the garage. As of Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Los Angeles Co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Fatal Shooting Of HS Senior By Federal Agents Justified, DA Says (UPDATE) Fatal Shooting Of HS Senior By Federal Agents Justified, DA Says (UPDATE)
Fatal Shooting Of HS Senior By Federal Agents Justified, DA Says (Update) The fatal shooting of an Aliquippa High School senior by a federal agent has been ruled justified, Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible announced during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The 18-year-old Kendric Curtis fired two rounds from a stolen handgun into an unmarked SUV carrying undercover ATF, FBI, and local task force officers on Waugaman Street at the Linmar Terrace apartment complex, DA Bible said. An ATF agent returned fire once, striking Curtis in the head. Curtis was flown to Allegheny General Hospital, where he died at 3:03 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, the Allegheny…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature'
Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says human remains discovered at a Greenwich construction site last week are “of a historic nature.” An excavator unearthed skeletal remains at the construction site in northern Greenwich on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to police. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location. The OCME collected the bones and determined they were “of considerable age," the agency said on Friday, Sept. 26. Though it's unclear how old they are. No additional details were released. After Greenwich police announced the discovery on social media, several…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
3 Girls Rescued From CT Human Trafficking Ring; 7 Arrested: Police 3 Girls Rescued From CT Human Trafficking Ring; 7 Arrested: Police
3 Girls Rescued From CT Human Trafficking Ring; 7 Arrested: Police Hartford police said three underage girls were safely recovered and returned to their families after a months-long investigation into human trafficking. The case began in May when the department’s Special Investigations Division and the Regionalized Human Trafficking Recovery Task Force received reports of trafficking.  “As of Tuesday, all seven suspects were successfully taken into custody,” police said. Many face charges of trafficking persons and sexual assault. The department stressed that the investigation is far from over. “Our investigation continues and additional arrests are …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit President Donald Trump was all smiles after Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned — though they have two takes on his ousting. Siebert was under pressure from Trump after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, and the conflict came to a head on Friday, Sept. 19, resulting in the attorney leaving his position. "This evening, I submitted my resignation as Interim US Attorney for EDVA. For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply ab…

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by Zak Failla
News
CT 17-Year-Old Hit By Car Taken To Hospital: Police CT 17-Year-Old Hit By Car Taken To Hospital: Police
CT 17-Year-Old Hit By Car Taken To Hospital: Police A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being struck by a car while walking in Bristol on Wednesday morning, Sept. 17. The unidentified teen was in the 200 block of King Street (Route 229) around 6:20 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle, Bristol police said. Paramedics took him to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to police. Bristol officers temporarily shut down part of King Street during the investigation, reopening it around 9:30 a.m. Authorities continue to investigate the crash.

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by Josh Lanier
News
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says Hours before his arrest, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk appeared to tell friends in a private Discord group chat, “It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.”  The reference to Utah Valley University (UVU) came from screenshots reviewed by The Washington Post and people familiar with the exchange. Tyler Robinson had earlier told the group: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” according to the report. The Discord message was sent on Thursday night, Sept. 11, roughly two hours before officials took Robinson into custody, Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
FBI Raid Nabs Duo Accused Of Igniting Bomb Under Fox Station's News Vehicle In Utah FBI Raid Nabs Duo Accused Of Igniting Bomb Under Fox Station's News Vehicle In Utah
FBI Raid Nabs Duo Accused Of Igniting Bomb Under Fox Station's News Vehicle In Utah Two men are accused of placing and igniting a live incendiary device beneath a television news vehicle in Salt Lake City, Utah, authorities said.  The incident prompted an FBI-led raid that forced nearby evacuations and uncovered additional contraband. The device was discovered on Friday, Sept. 12, under a mobile news unit from Fox 13 in Salt Lake City and determined to be a real, functional incendiary device that had been lit but failed to detonate, according to police and bomb squad officials.  Because of the device type and location, the FBI assumed jurisdiction and, during it…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured
American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured A sightseeing ride on one of Portugal's most iconic trams turned tragic when a streetcar derailed, killing 16 people and injuring 21 others, officials said. Portuguese police said Thursday, Sept. 4, that several of those killed on the Elevador da Gloria funicular in the capital city of Lisbon were foreigners, including one American. Authorities said the derailment happened around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in central Lisbon.  The dead include seven men and eight women, according to Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency.  🇵🇹Luto en Portugal🇵🇹El histórico Funicular de Gloria, una…

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by Joe Lombardi