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New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing
The break from wet weather will be pleasant, but brief.
High pressure building into the region on Wednesday, June 24, will bring sunshine, dry conditions, and mostly light winds across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service.
More of the same is expected during the day on Thursday, June 25, with another mainly dry stretch from the New York City metro area into southern New England and the mid-Atlantic.
Then the pattern starts to turn again.
Unsettled conditions are expected to return Thursday night as a cold front approaches, triggering widespread showers and scat…
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks
A man wanted in one of the biggest gold thefts in Canadian history is facing years behind bars in the United States after a Pennsylvania traffic stop uncovered a cache of guns hidden in a rental car, federal authorities announced.
Durante King-Mclean, 27, of Cambridge, Ontario, was back before a Harrisburg federal judge on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a 2023 case that prosecutors say exposed a cross-border weapons pipeline stretching from Florida to Canada.
He had 65 handguns crammed into the trunk of a rental car, each one hidden inside a sock, authorities said.
Among them were stolen weap…
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case
A familiar comedy name is facing a serious legal spotlight far from the stage.
Carlos Mencia, 58, has been charged with 12 felony counts of state tax evasion after prosecutors said he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019 through 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced in releasing the complaint arrest warrant.
Mencia pleaded not guilty on Monday, June 22. His bail, initially set at $250,000 after his arrest, was reduced to $50,000, and he is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 14.
The complaint …
Prom, Graduation, Then Tragedy: Daijah Cherry Remembered After Capitol Heights Shooting
Prom photos. Graduation pictures. A diploma still fresh in her hands.
Less than two weeks later, Maryland detectives were investigating the killing of 18-year-old Daijah Cherry.
The recent H.D. Woodson High School graduate from Washington, DC, was fatally shot late Friday, June 19, outside a home in the 1400 block of Doewood Lane in Capitol Heights, according to Prince George's County Police.
Officers responded to the area at approximately 11:05 p.m. and found Cherry suffering from gunshot wounds outside the residence. She was rushed to a hospital, where she later died.
Now, as detectives…
Huff, Huff, Pass Out: Virginia Woman Busted Using CO2 In Sheetz Parking Lot, Sheriff Says
Most people stopping at Sheetz leave with a coffee, a burrito, or maybe a bag of chips.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, a Virginia woman allegedly opted for something a little different: repeatedly huffing CO2 canisters in her car until she kept passing out.
Deputy Baldi was called to the Sheetz at Washington Square Plaza at approximately 3:35 p.m. on Monday, June 22, for reports of drug activity.
Before the deputy arrived, witnesses reported watching the woman tilt her head down, lose consciousness for several minutes, then suddenly snap back awake, only for the cycle t…
Bank Workers Saved Dementia-Stricken Vietnam Vet From Caregiver Who Stole Thousands In VA: Feds
A Vietnam War veteran trusted the wrong caregiver.
A woman hired through a Department of Veterans Affairs program to help care for the elderly veteran admitted in federal court Tuesday, June 23, to stealing from him after authorities say she helped drain his bank account, forged his VA benefit checks, and left him living in deplorable conditions in Virginia.
Then, some well-intentioned bank employees stepped in to make the save.
Now, Melissa Diana Simmons, 50, of Boones Mill, is facing time behind bars after she pleaded guilty to forgery of government checks in US District Court, acco…
CO Stole Thousands From Inmate's Purse, Used Cash To Pay Rent In Maryland: Prosecutors
A correctional officer in Southern Maryland is facing criminal charges of his own for allegedly stealing cash from an inmate, authorities announced.
A grand jury indicted Dayvon Maurice West, an officer assigned to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, on theft and misconduct charges on Tuesday, June 23, according to the sheriff's office.
Prosecutors say the case stems from the booking of a woman who arrived at the detention center on Friday, Feb. 28, with an envelope containing approximately $3,640 in cash inside her purse.
According to the indictment, West was r…
More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms
The storms have moved on. For thousands of Maryland and Virginia residents, the blackout hasn't.
More than 8,100 customers across major utilities in Maryland and Northern Virginia remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, June 23, after severe storms swept through the region a day earlier.
Anne Arundel County remained Maryland's hardest-hit area among Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, with 1,024 customers still without power Tuesday afternoon. BGE reported 1,220 total customers affected across its service territory, which serves more than 1.3 million customers.
In Anne Arundel Co…
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate'
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller said his left arm was amputated after he crashed his SUV into an oncoming tractor-trailer.
Miller shared details of the crash and his injuries in a social media post on Tuesday, June 23. The 42-year-old said he was airlifted to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, where he underwent a life-saving amputation.
The Webb City, Missouri, native also suffered severe injuries, including "multiple fractures and broken ribs."
"I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff," Miller …
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One
Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cup, this time with a summer twist.
The coffeehouse chain will launch limited-edition Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups, Starbucks announced on Monday, June 22. The new edition of the popular bear-shaped drinkware will be at select Starbucks cafés on Monday, July 13, while supplies last.
Starbucks Rewards Reserve members will get early access beginning Thursday, July 9, through Starbucks Shop, the company's new online store for merchandise, coffee, and coffee subscriptions.
The new collectible is part of Star…
