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Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police
A 4-year-old boy in Prince William County suffered unimaginable abuse before his death, routinely bound in plastic wrap and packing tape, starved, and severely dehydrated, police said. Officers responded to The Regency Apartments on Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas at around 7:30 p.m. earlier this month, where there was a report of an unconscious child. Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the 4-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The investigation uncovered a horrifying pattern of abuse, according to the Prince William County Police Department. …
Politics
Audio Released In Plane Crash Over DC That Trump Says 'Should Have Been Prevented'
President Donald Trump believes that Wednesday night's crash involving an American Airlines plane and black hawk over the Potomac River "should have been prevented." Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday with his take on the collision, questioning why it could not be avoided (scroll down for air traffic audio). "The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport," he posted. "The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. "It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down…
Police & Fire
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport, Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $69M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $69 million with a $30.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 1. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 08-12-21-31-33-38 with a Powerball of 18 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mil…
News
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials
A helicopter and small plane crashed mid-air, sending the plane into the Potomac River Wednesday night, Jan. 29 in Washington DC, officials confirmed. UPDATE: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports American Airlines confirmed the 60-person plane was their flight from Wichita, Kansas. It was reportedly minutes from touching down at Reagan National Airport when the crash happened at 8:53 p.m., officials said. Breaking news: A military helicopter and a regional aircraft from Kansas collided near Reagan National Airport, drawing a large em…
Police & Fire
Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff
A nearly two-month search for 19-year-old Gabriella Dawn Watkins in Virginia ended with a grisly discovery this week when members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office uncovered her possible remains. At around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, an extensive search was conducted on a large tract of land adjacent to Church Hill Road and Desha Road in Essex County in an attempt to locate Watkins, who has not been heard from since December. Hours alter, remains believed to be those of Watkins were located. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examinatio…
News
Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Despite Trump's Push For Immediate Reduction
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate in place, pausing further cuts and ignoring a demand by President Donald Trump to immediately drop rates. After three months of reductions, the Fed decided to keep the key interest rate target at 4.25 to 4.5 percent. The Fed announced the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after its first meeting since President Trump returned to the White House. Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is monitoring inflation and economic stability under the Trump administration. "We remain committed to supporting maximum employment, bringing inflation sustain…
Police & Fire
Trespasser Strips In Women's Bathroom At Chuck E. Cheese In Virginia: Police
A Virginia man who walked into a Chuck E. Cheese bathroom in Manassas, began stripping naked, and then fled the scene was arrested after police identified him as a previously banned trespasser, authorities said. Ziyon Marquis Macon, 24, who has no fixed address, is facing charges after putting on a show, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers responded to the Chuck E. Cheese on Stream Walk Lane in Manassas shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, after receiving reports of an indecent exposure incident, officials said. Investigators determined that Macon e…
Business
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said. Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…
Business
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have discussed a merger yet again, but Spirit rejected the bid in order to pursue a plan to exit bankruptcy on its own. Frontier confirmed the latest merger discussion in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Spirit also confirmed the talks in a regulatory filing on the same day. The deal first proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, offered $400 million in debt and a 19-percent stake in Frontier to Spirit shareholders. Frontier argued the merger would create a stronger low-cost airline while providing more value than Spirit's existing Chapter 11 ba…
Politics
Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees
President Donald Trump is calling for the elimination of federal income tax, advocating for a shift to a tariff-based revenue system. He argues that this approach, which he says previously made the US “richer” and a more “powerful” economy, would mark a pivotal turning point for the nation. "America is going to be very rich again, and it's going to happen very quickly," Trump said during a speech in Florida on Monday, Jan. 27 at the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami. "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be tariffing an…
Police & Fire
Crash Caused By 'Reckless' Driver In Spotsy Leaves Family Breadwinner Fighting For Life
The Dumfries man recently critically injured by a "reckless" teen driver in Spotsylvania is fighting for his life after being airlifted to the hospital, according to his family. Police say that Stafford resident Ashton Faircloth was driving a 1997 Lexus ES300 south on I-95 when he swerved to avoid slower moving traffic, losing control, and striking a Kensworth tractor-trailer being driven by Frank Tandoh, 43, of Dumfries. The crash was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 on I-95 while Tandoh was on the job. Tandoh was airlifted to VCU Health, where he has been …
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