Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose, Reports Say Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose, Reports Say
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose, Reports Say An 18-year-old tourist was killed after a Central Park carriage horse became spooked and bolted, ejecting him from the carriage, ABC7 reports. The incident happened around 2:45 p.m. as a family of four was getting back into the carriage, and the horse took off, throwing the teen from the carriage near Tavern on the Green, the outlet says. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, ABC7 reported. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the hor…
Storm System Packed With Damaging Winds, Downpours Nears: Updated Track, Timing Storm System Packed With Damaging Winds, Downpours Nears: Updated Track, Timing
Storm System Packed With Damaging Winds, Downpours Nears: Updated Track, Timing A new storm system is sharpening its aim. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from midday into the afternoon on Thursday, June 18, across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could become severe, with damaging winds the main concern. The updated AccuWeather track shows areas expected to see the strongest storms. One risk zone extends from northern New Jersey into New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and northern New England. Another zone stretches from northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri toward the mid-Atlantic, includ…
Maryland Man Vanishes After Leaving Home For Gym, Family Says He Never Arrived (DEVELOPING) Maryland Man Vanishes After Leaving Home For Gym, Family Says He Never Arrived (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Man Vanishes After Leaving Home For Gym, Family Says He Never Arrived (Developing) A Maryland family is desperately searching for a 46-year-old man who vanished nearly a week ago after leaving home for a routine trip to the gym and never arriving. George Shorter Jr., of Odenton, was last seen on the morning of Thursday, June 11, when he left his home headed to Gold's Gym in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County Police and family members. What happened next remains a mystery. Shorter never made it to the gym, family members said. He also never showed up for work and has not been heard from since leaving home. His disappearance has prompted a growing search effort…
Convicted Killer Who Survived Drive-By, Fired Back In Maryland Shootout Learns Prison Fate: DOJ Convicted Killer Who Survived Drive-By, Fired Back In Maryland Shootout Learns Prison Fate: DOJ
Convicted Killer Who Survived Drive-By, Fired Back In Maryland Shootout Learns Prison Fate: DOJ A convicted murderer in Maryland who was involved in an East Baltimore shootout is heading back to prison, federal authorities announced. James Beverly, Jr., 40, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for his role in a violent shooting that played out like a scene out of The Wire in Baltimore two years ago. According to court documents, in February 2024, Beverly stood on an East Baltimore corner with his jacket and pants pockets filled with fentanyl and cocaine base packaged for distribution. At the time, he was also in possession of a loaded semi-automatic pistol, which he is proh…
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track The Atlantic hurricane season has its first named storm, and it wasted no time making noise near one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Tropical Storm Arthur barreled across Texas on Wednesday, June 17, as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off in a FIFA World Cup match in Houston. The match went ahead, and underdog Congo played Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Arthur made landfall just northeast of Matagorda Bay, Texas, early Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was expected to track along the Texas coast into Wednesday e…
Kids Walked Through Alleged Crack Market Near DC School For Nearly Two Years, Feds Say Kids Walked Through Alleged Crack Market Near DC School For Nearly Two Years, Feds Say
Kids Walked Through Alleged Crack Market Near DC School For Nearly Two Years, Feds Say Children can be seen walking through a group of alleged drug dealers in surveillance photos released Wednesday after federal agents arrested 14 people accused of running an open-air crack cocaine operation steps from a Southeast DC elementary school. The photos, released by the US Attorney's Office, show children passing through the area near 4th Street SE and Chesapeake Street SE, where prosecutors say members of the conspiracy routinely sold crack cocaine in broad daylight about 300 feet from Hendley Elementary School. The drug trafficking operation allegedly operated near the inters…
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced.  Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…
Teachers Were Stabbed During Student Attack At Maryland Elementary School: Sheriff (UPDATED) Teachers Were Stabbed During Student Attack At Maryland Elementary School: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Teachers Were Stabbed During Student Attack At Maryland Elementary School: Sheriff (Updated) Two teachers injured during a student attack at a Maryland elementary school were stabbed during the incident, according to a new update from authorities. The attack unfolded around 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, during afternoon dismissal at Roye-Williams Elementary School in Havre de Grace, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday. When deputies arrived, they found two school employees suffering from injuries consistent with being stabbed. Evidence collected at the scene supported responding deputies' initial assessment that an attack had occurred, according to investigators.…
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared allergen. BEF Foods Inc. issued the voluntary recall for about 525,645 packages of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The action expands on a previous recall issued in March. The FDA said that the macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin that was not listed on the packaging. People with soy allergies or sensitivities could face adverse reactions if they consume the re…
Syracuse Football Recruits Charged In Philly Assault Case: Reports Syracuse Football Recruits Charged In Philly Assault Case: Reports
Syracuse Football Recruits Charged In Philly Assault Case: Reports Two Syracuse University football recruits from South Jersey are facing assault-related charges in Philadelphia, according to court records and as first reported by Syracuse.com. Charles "Charlie" W. Foulke IV, of Voorhees, and Masiia A. Acrey, of Camden, both 18, were charged following an April 12 incident, court records show. A third individual, Jalen Millevoix, was also charged, Syracuse.com reports.  The incident occurred at 2nd and Market streets at approximately 2:25 a.m., according to a June 15 news report by Delaware Valley News, which contains mugshots of the trio. A coupl…
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals Amazon Prime Day is coming early this year, and shoppers may want to start clearing room in their carts now. The summer sale will run from Tuesday, June 23, at 12:01 a.m. PDT through Friday, June 26, giving Prime members four days to shop millions of exclusive deals, Amazon announced in a Prime press release. Shoppers can browse early Amazon deals now and return for the full Prime Day sale when it kicks off. According to the release, the event will include deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, groceries, home goods, kitchen items, outdoor gear, back-…
Cancer Couldn't Keep Her Away: Virginia Community Mourns Trailblazing Captain Becky Jones Cancer Couldn't Keep Her Away: Virginia Community Mourns Trailblazing Captain Becky Jones
Cancer Couldn't Keep Her Away: Virginia Community Mourns Trailblazing Captain Becky Jones Even cancer couldn't keep Capt. Becky Jones away from the people she spent more than two decades serving in Virginia. The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday, June 17, that Jones, a 26-year veteran of the agency and one of its most respected leaders, died after a battle with cancer. For many in the community, Jones was known as a trailblazer.  She became the first female captain in the history of the sheriff's office, the agency's first female SWAT team member, and its first female firearms instructor. But those who worked alongside her say her legacy reaches far beyon…
Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports
Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports The former child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" has died, according to reports. Daveigh Chase, 35, died from complications of meningitis on Tuesday, June 16. Roy Hernandez, Chase's boyfriend, announced her death to TMZ on Wednesday, June 17. Hernandez reportedly created a GoFundMe page for Chase as her health worsened. "Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left," he wrote. "All she ever wanted was a place where we could live togethe…
139 Pounds Of Khat Hidden In Ethiopian ‘Spices’ Shipment Seized At Dulles Airport: CBP 139 Pounds Of Khat Hidden In Ethiopian ‘Spices’ Shipment Seized At Dulles Airport: CBP
139 Pounds Of Khat Hidden In Ethiopian ‘Spices’ Shipment Seized At Dulles Airport: CBP A shipment of “spices” from Ethiopia had a leafy secret inside when it reached Virginia: 139 pounds of khat, federal officials said. US Customs and Border Protection officers seized the shipment on Thursday, June 4, at Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling after agriculture specialists inspected air cargo bound for Sacramento, California, officials announced on Wednesday, June 17. The haul had an estimated street value of about $17,000 and was later destroyed, according to CBP. The shipment was listed as a variety of spices and included 102 boxes, officials said. Inside, 10 b…
Brazilian National Caught Driving Semi On I-81 In Virginia Without Commercial License: ICE Brazilian National Caught Driving Semi On I-81 In Virginia Without Commercial License: ICE
Brazilian National Caught Driving Semi On I-81 In Virginia Without Commercial License: ICE A Brazilian national living in the US illegally was arrested after ICE agents discovered he was driving a tractor-trailer on I-81 in Virginia without the commercial license required to operate it, federal officials announced. Lins Dos Santos-Melo was taken into custody during an enforcement operation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations in the Harrisonburg area, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Federal officials said Dos Santos-Melo had a valid Massachusetts driver's license but did not possess a commercial driver's license, despite operating a tractor-trailer t…
Gunman Kidnapped Lyft Driver In Maryland, Ordered Him To Keep Driving: Police Gunman Kidnapped Lyft Driver In Maryland, Ordered Him To Keep Driving: Police
Gunman Kidnapped Lyft Driver In Maryland, Ordered Him To Keep Driving: Police A 28-year-old man who allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a Lyft driver at gunpoint in Maryland is facing new charges, authorities announced on Wednesday. White Oak resident Alexander Cleveland Hailey has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident reported in the area of Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue in Silver Spring on Sunday, May 24. Investigators say that Hailey entered a Lyft driven by his victim. Once inside, he pulled out a handgun and ordered the victim to drive. The driver stopped and fled in the 8500 block of Piney Branch Road. Hailey also took off, but left behi…
JetBlue Scaling Back At Major Northeast Hubs Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says JetBlue Scaling Back At Major Northeast Hubs Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says
JetBlue Scaling Back At Major Northeast Hubs Amid Cost-Cutting Push, Report Says JetBlue Airways is downsizing its presence in the greater New York City area amid years of economic turbulence and the recent surge in fuel prices from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue told CNBC on Wednesday, June 17. The closures are expected to happen in the fall. JetBlue said that no employees will lose their jobs, and staff will be able to bid or transfer to other bases. The airline also confirmed that it will make "targete…
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint.  Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
America's Oldest Man Dies At 111 America's Oldest Man Dies At 111
America's Oldest Man Dies At 111 A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey. Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden. Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement. "The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …
Four Arrested Months After Frederick Man Survives Gunshots To Chest, Leg, And Hand: Sheriff Four Arrested Months After Frederick Man Survives Gunshots To Chest, Leg, And Hand: Sheriff
Four Arrested Months After Frederick Man Survives Gunshots To Chest, Leg, And Hand: Sheriff A man who was shot in the chest, leg, and hand inside a Maryland home survived the attack. Now, more than seven months later, authorities say they've arrested four people they believe were involved. The arrests stem from a shooting reported on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in the 6600 block of Seagull Court, where deputies responding to what was initially called an assault in progress found a 21-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence. The victim was airlifted to a trauma center and was later listed in stable condition. According to the Frederick County Sheriff's O…
Man Exposed Himself To Woman On Trail At Andrew Leitch Park In Virginia, Police Say Man Exposed Himself To Woman On Trail At Andrew Leitch Park In Virginia, Police Say
Man Exposed Himself To Woman On Trail At Andrew Leitch Park In Virginia, Police Say A woman out for an evening walk in Virginia found herself face-to-face with a man who suddenly exposed himself along a busy trail, police said. The incident was reported around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at Andrew Leitch Park on Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said the 37-year-old woman was walking along a trail when she noticed an unknown man standing off to the side. As she walked past him, the man exposed himself, police said. No physical contact was reported, and the woman was not injured. The suspect left befo…
Rabid Raccoon Sparks Search For Possible Human, Pet Exposure In Maryland Rabid Raccoon Sparks Search For Possible Human, Pet Exposure In Maryland
Rabid Raccoon Sparks Search For Possible Human, Pet Exposure In Maryland A raccoon that tested positive for rabies has Maryland health officials trying to find anyone who may have had contact with the infected animal before it's too late. The animal was found on Monday, June 15, near McGill Court and Milburn Circle in Pasadena, prompting a rabies alert from the Anne Arundel County Department of Health on Wednesday, June 17. Officials are asking anyone who handled, fed, or was attacked by the raccoon to contact the health department immediately.  Pet owners whose animals may have encountered the raccoon, or who have noticed unexplained wounds, are also bein…
More Victims Feared After Alleged Sexual Assault At Maryland Training Academy: Police More Victims Feared After Alleged Sexual Assault At Maryland Training Academy: Police
More Victims Feared After Alleged Sexual Assault At Maryland Training Academy: Police A 58-year-old man has surrendered to police in Maryland more than a month after an alleged sexual assault at a CPR and first aid training center, police say. Now, detectives are worried there may be more victims. Silver Spring resident Melesse Semegne turned himself in at the Montgomery County Department of Police following an investigation into an alleged rape involving a woman last month. The investigation was launched on Wednesday, May 6, when officers were called to a Silver Spring home, where a woman reported she had been sexually assaulted the previous day. According to the wom…
Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It
Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It Panera Bread is making some of its biggest menu additions in years just in time for the summer. The fast-casual chain launched its summer 2026 menu on Wednesday, June 17. The refreshed options include the all-new Market Bowls, along with premium salads, cold coffee drinks, and protein-packed breakfast items. Market Bowls start at $9.99 and are available in whole or half portions. Options include Sesame Ginger Chicken, Carnitas Elote, and All-In Veggie. The Sesame Ginger Chicken bowl features seasoned diced chicken, herbed brown rice, arugula, edamame, cucumber, cilantro, red cabb…
LEGO Theft Suspect Runs Across I-95 In Virginia, Ends Up In Jaws Of Police Dog After Chase LEGO Theft Suspect Runs Across I-95 In Virginia, Ends Up In Jaws Of Police Dog After Chase
Lego Theft Suspect Runs Across I-95 In Virginia, Ends Up In Jaws Of Police Dog After Chase A stolen stack of LEGO sets sparked a wild I-95 chase that ended with a suspect running through traffic, bolting into the woods, and getting hauled out by a police dog, according to police in Virginia. Richmond resident Stephon Davis, 29, and Mechanicsville resident Jayden Ballard, 21, led multiple police agencies on a wild chase following a botched robbery in Fredericksburg. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department, officers were called to the Target on Carl D. Silver Parkway, where a caller told dispatchers that suspects were leaving the store in a U-Haul. Officers got ther…
Woman Killed In DC, Suspect Fatally Shot By Police After Boarding Metrobus (UPDATED) Woman Killed In DC, Suspect Fatally Shot By Police After Boarding Metrobus (UPDATED)
Woman Killed In DC, Suspect Fatally Shot By Police After Boarding Metrobus (Updated) A man accused of killing a woman in Northwest DC climbed aboard a Metrobus Tuesday morning, but the ride didn't get far. Minutes after police found 44-year-old Melissa Wallace-Pulliam fatally shot on Wisconsin Avenue NW, officers tracked down the suspect and stopped the bus near Upton Street, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. What happened next ended with a second death. Police say officers confronted 44-year-old Shawn Dewayne Williams after he boarded the bus following the shooting. During that encounter, Williams allegedly pulled a handgun. Officers opened fire, striking…
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger. Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area. The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported. Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of seven women, bringing a formal end to one of New York's most notorious serial murder cases.  Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole plus an additional 100 years in prison in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty in April to seven murders and admitting responsibility for an eighth victim, Karen Vergata, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Of…
Here's How Much You'll Pay For Food, Drinks At Northeast World Cup Matches Here's How Much You'll Pay For Food, Drinks At Northeast World Cup Matches
Here's How Much You'll Pay For Food, Drinks At Northeast World Cup Matches Northeast soccer fans are dealing with record ticket prices and sky-high match day transportation costs, but they'll also face expensive food and drink options. The region's three stadiums have held five matches as of Wednesday, June 17. The homes of the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York's NFL teams will host 21 games in total, including the World Cup Final and four other knockout-round ties. Each city has already seen iconic moments. Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including this "golazo," as France defeated Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Ru…
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops A 23-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Philadelphia after police say a shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured. John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, DE, was taken into custody Tuesday night, June 16, in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to Delaware, Wilmington Police announced. Wallace-Bey has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, police said. The shooting happened at Wilmington Hospital in t…
Three Escape Massive Maryland House Fire After Flames Spread Through Home Three Escape Massive Maryland House Fire After Flames Spread Through Home
Three Escape Massive Maryland House Fire After Flames Spread Through Home Three residents were asleep inside a Maryland home when a fire began climbing from a rear deck into the upper floors of the house late Tuesday night. They got out before anyone was hurt. The blaze broke out at a home in the 4600 block of Drummond Avenue in Chevy Chase, where Montgomery County firefighters arrived to find flames tearing through the rear deck and exterior siding of the two-story residence. By that point, the fire had already spread upward. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials, the blaze traveled from the rear deck into the upper levels of the home throug…