Pizza Delivery Crashed, Burned After Virginia Driver’s Bootlegger ‘Sips,’ Sheriff Says Pizza Delivery Crashed, Burned After Virginia Driver’s Bootlegger ‘Sips,’ Sheriff Says
Pizza Delivery Crashed, Burned After Virginia Driver’s Bootlegger ‘Sips,’ Sheriff Says One Stafford County resident ended up hungry and another ended up in the hospital — all because their pizza delivery came with a side of DUI. Deputies were called to Rock Hill Church Road around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, for a crash involving a flipped vehicle. The car was upside down in the middle of the road, and the driver was spotted tossing something into the woods, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded and found the driver — who admitted he was on his way to deliver a fresh, hot pizza when things went sideways.  Literally. The scene …
Maryland Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life Maryland Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life
Maryland Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life The family of fallen Baltimore firefighter Rodney Pitts III is receiving a powerful act of support following his line-of-duty death: their mortgage is being paid in full. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it has paid off the mortgage on the Baltimore home where Pitts lived with his fiancée, Natasha, and their three children: Harper, Arianna, and Hendrix. Pitts, 31, was killed in the line of duty while battling a rowhouse fire on Oct. 19, 2023, in Baltimore City.  He was one of two firefighters who lost their lives that day.  The original incident drew citywide mourning a…
Sister Left Alone After DOJ Lawyer’s Sudden Death At 29 In Australia: ‘Facing The Unimaginable’ Sister Left Alone After DOJ Lawyer’s Sudden Death At 29 In Australia: ‘Facing The Unimaginable’
Sister Left Alone After DOJ Lawyer’s Sudden Death At 29 In Australia: ‘Facing The Unimaginable’ Andrew Ascencio was between chapters — a sharp legal mind, a relentless traveler, and a loyal friend — when a tragedy abroad stunned friends and loved ones. Ascencio, 29, lost his life in an accident early in the morning of Friday, June 27 while vacationing in Australia, after leaving his job as a DOJ lawyer, loved ones said. "He had recently left the DOJ and was enjoying travel until starting his next chapter before tragically passing away," friend and former colleague Nicole Paladino wrote in a touching tribute. "Andrew was in our (two-)week NAC class and became an incredible friend to a…
Ex-Con Busted With Brambles In Hair On I-95 After Fleeing Drug Bust In Virginia: Sheriff Ex-Con Busted With Brambles In Hair On I-95 After Fleeing Drug Bust In Virginia: Sheriff
Ex-Con Busted With Brambles In Hair On I-95 After Fleeing Drug Bust In Virginia: Sheriff An ex-con ran from a drug bust and ended up on the side of I-95 with brambles in his hair — and now he’s back behind bars in Virginia, police said. A North Stafford drug investigation turned into a brief manhunt after Keialto Walker, 46, of Warsaw, bolted from a hotel Thursday evening, July 3, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called around 6:30 p.m. to the Staybridge Suites on Richmond Highway for a disturbance, officials say.  They quickly arrested one wanted suspect. While continuing the investigation, they found suspected drugs and identified a seco…
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Area Neighborhood Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Area Neighborhood
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Area Neighborhood A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in a targeted attack early Sunday morning in Maryland, police said. J’len Livingston, of Clinton, was fatally shot around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in the 7500 block of Allendale Drive in Landover, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of a shooting. Livingston was taken to a hospital, where he later died, officials confirmed. The deadly shooting is believed to have been a targeted attack and was not random. “Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random c…
Sudden Engine Failure Fuels Recall Of 443K+ Nissan Vehicles, NHTSA Says Sudden Engine Failure Fuels Recall Of 443K+ Nissan Vehicles, NHTSA Says
Sudden Engine Failure Fuels Recall Of 443K+ Nissan Vehicles, Nhtsa Says More than 443,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled due to an engine defect that can cause sudden failure and increase crash risks. Nissan issued the recall for about 443,899 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The issue affects several models from 2019 through 2024, including Nissan Rogues, Nissan Altimas, Infiniti QX50s, and Infiniti QX55s.  According to the NHTSA, engine bearings inside the vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. That defect can lead to engine damage or failure, raising the risk of crashing. All th…
Bartender, Drummer Injured In ‘Freak, Metal AF’ Accident In DMV: ‘The Mohawk Will Grow Back’ Bartender, Drummer Injured In ‘Freak, Metal AF’ Accident In DMV: ‘The Mohawk Will Grow Back’
Bartender, Drummer Injured In ‘Freak, Metal AF’ Accident In DMV: ‘The Mohawk Will Grow Back’ Baltimore’s "favorite shreddy mohawk-ed drumming bartender" is temporarily off their feet — but not off their game — after a brutal, freak accident left him hospitalized and out of work. Heath “Spicy Hellcat” Gorenflo, a beloved local staple behind the bar at Dutch Courage, was seriously injured on June 28 in an accident described by partner Amie Ward as “one of the most freak and metal AF” incidents imaginable. Following the accident, Gorenflo was left with a broken back, broken right foot, and a 10-inch gash across their head.  Heath "Spicy Hellcat" Gorenflo GoFundMe Des…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea As Global Trade Deals Deadline Nears Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea As Global Trade Deals Deadline Nears
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea As Global Trade Deals Deadline Nears President Donald Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, just two days before a pause on his "liberation day" duties is set to expire. Trump released screenshots of letters announcing the new tariffs on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, July 7. The letters were addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. Both letters say the US will begin charging the new tariff rate on Thursday, Aug. 1. "Please understand that these Tariffs are necessary to correct the many years of Japan's Tariff, and…
Baby’s Skull In Noose Found At Mütter Museum Tied To Woman’s Shocking Murders Of 5 Infants Baby’s Skull In Noose Found At Mütter Museum Tied To Woman’s Shocking Murders Of 5 Infants
Baby’s Skull In Noose Found At Mütter Museum Tied To Woman’s Shocking Murders Of 5 Infants A baby skull still bearing a noose was discovered at a Philadelphia museum — and it's been linked to a 45-year-old murder case in Gallitzin, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees announced during a Monday, July 7 news conference. The remains, found at the Mütter Museum, belonged to one of five babies hidden in an attic trunk at the home of Stella Elizabeth Williamson, a Gallitzin woman who died in 1980. After her death, authorities were led to the attic, where they found the bodies of four newborns and one infant, wrapped in newspapers from the 1920s and ’30s. The case made national headlines at…
Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Posting Severed Head On YouTube Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Posting Severed Head On YouTube
Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Beheading Gov’t Worker Dad, Posting Severed Head On YouTube A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of beheading his dad and posting the severed head on YouTube is scheduled to stand trial on Monday, July 7, in Doylestown, Bucks County court records show. Justin Mohn of Levittown allegedly shot and beheaded his government employee dad, 68-year-old Michael F. Mohn, in a bathroom at his parents' home in the 100 block of Upper Orchard Drive, in Middletown Township on Jan. 30, 2024, the Bucks County District Attorney's Jennifer Schorn explained. Michael Mohn had worked for 20 years as an engineer in the geoenvironmental section of the U.S. Army Corps of…
Maryland, DC Drivers Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County: State Police Maryland, DC Drivers Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County: State Police
Maryland, DC Drivers Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County: State Police A Maryland woman and a DC man are dead after a wrong-way crash on the Capital Beltway in Northern Virginia, Virginia State Police announced. Tremayne Gross, 24, of Washington, DC, and Meghan Elizabeth Mathis, 32, of Westminster, were both killed in a head-on crash early Sunday morning, July 6, on I-495 in Fairfax County, according to state police. Investigators said the crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the northbound Express Lanes near mile marker 48. Gross was driving a 2017 Ford Edge southbound in the northbound lanes when he slammed into Mathis’ 2004 Jeep Patriot, police said. …
Woman Fatally Stabbed Inside Leisure World Home; Husband, 80, Charged In DMV: Police Woman Fatally Stabbed Inside Leisure World Home; Husband, 80, Charged In DMV: Police
Woman Fatally Stabbed Inside Leisure World Home; Husband, 80, Charged In DMV: Police A Maryland man is accused of stabbing and killing his wife inside their apartment at the Leisure World retirement community, police said. Vivian Stewart Nation, 80, is charged with the murder in the death of his wife, 78-year-old Beverly Fletcher in Silver Spring on Saturday, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers were called to the couple's home in the 3300 block of North Leisure World Boulevard shortly after 6 p.m. on July 5, where there was a reported medical emergency. Upon arrival, first responders spoke with Nation inside the apartment along with Fletcher, …
Mass State Trooper Who Oversaw Karen Read Investigation Removed From Position: Police Mass State Trooper Who Oversaw Karen Read Investigation Removed From Position: Police
Mass State Trooper Who Oversaw Karen Read Investigation Removed From Position: Police A Massachusetts State Police sergeant who oversaw the high-profile Karen Read investigation has been removed from his role in the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and placed on reassignment.  State police confirmed that Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik was told to leave the DA’s detective unit and report to the department for administrative duties, the agency announced on Monday, July 7. Officials first said he would go to the South Boston barracks, but later commented his new post is still undecided. State police rarely make public announcements on personnel matters.  Bukhenik’s transf…
Pearl Jam Musician Leaves Iconic Grunge Band After 27 Years: 'I Am Forever Grateful' Pearl Jam Musician Leaves Iconic Grunge Band After 27 Years: 'I Am Forever Grateful'
Pearl Jam Musician Leaves Iconic Grunge Band After 27 Years: 'I Am Forever Grateful' Pearl Jam's longtime drummer is stepping away from the legendary grunge band after nearly three decades. Matt Cameron announced his departure from Pearl Jam, the band said in a statement posted on its website on Monday, July 7. The 62-year-old joined the Seattle rock group in 1998, replacing former drummer Jack Irons. Cameron said he was thankful for "27 fantastic years" with the band led by singer Eddie Vedder. "I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam," Cameron wrote. "Much love and respect to Jeff [Ament], Ed [Vedder], Mike [McCready] and Stone [Goss…
Maryland Woman Shot Dead By Boyfriend Inside Apartment During Dispute In DMV, Police Say Maryland Woman Shot Dead By Boyfriend Inside Apartment During Dispute In DMV, Police Say
Maryland Woman Shot Dead By Boyfriend Inside Apartment During Dispute In DMV, Police Say A Maryland man is behind bars after shooting and killing his girlfriend during a fight inside a Prince George’s County apartment, police said. Harry Lindsey, 32, of Landover, is facing murder charges for the death of 29-year-old Sharita Cristwell of Bladensburg, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers were called to an apartment on the 700 block of Stretford Way in Landover around 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, where they found Cristwell shot.  She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, while Lindsey fled. With help from the Metro Transit Po…
Virginia Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Car With Infant Inside: Sheriff Virginia Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Car With Infant Inside: Sheriff
Virginia Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Car With Infant Inside: Sheriff A Virginia woman was arrested for DUI after a violent rollover crash with a 7-month-old child in the car, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to Warrenton Road (Route 17) in South Stafford around 9:12 p.m. Friday, July 5, and found a Kia upside down on the shoulder with "significant damage,” a spokesperson from the agency said. The driver, identified as Kaila Blackwell, 29, of Midland, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and showed signs of intoxication, according to investigators.. "Amazingly, neither Blackwell, who was unrestrained, or her 7-mont…
Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers
Household Staples Pulled In Recall Of Items Sold At Costco, Other Retailers A pair of everyday products sold through Costco have been pulled from shelves over safety concerns affecting customers across the US. The recall involves two separate products — a portable power bank and a window air conditioning unit — and affects items sold both directly through Costco and via Costco Next, a program that lets members buy brand-name goods at Costco pricing. One of the recalled items is the Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W), identified by model number A1257.  Anker voluntarily launched the recall after an internal review found that lithium-ion battery cells from one suppl…
Dire Wolf Pups Double In Size, 'De-Extinction' Company Says: See Their Growth Dire Wolf Pups Double In Size, 'De-Extinction' Company Says: See Their Growth
Dire Wolf Pups Double In Size, 'De-Extinction' Company Says: See Their Growth Three dire wolf pups are growing up fast after scientists claimed to have revived the ancient species in the world's first successful animal "de-extinction." Two male pups named Romulus and Remus are now more than 100 pounds at just eight months old and doubled in size, according to Colossal Biosciences. The genetics company gave an update on the popular wolves, saying they're showing signs of pack dynamics and ancient traits on a private Texas preserve. The dire wolf pups named after mythological figures in the city of Rome's origin story were born on Tuesday,…
Body Of Missing Hiker Found After 2-Day Search In Shenandoah National Park Body Of Missing Hiker Found After 2-Day Search In Shenandoah National Park
Body Of Missing Hiker Found After 2-Day Search In Shenandoah National Park The search for a missing Maryland man in Shenandoah National Park has ended in tragedy. The body of Robert “Bob” Bieri, 61, was found at 12:13 p.m. on Monday, July 7, near Lewis Falls, where he had last been seen, Shenandoah National Park officials said in a statement released Monday afternoon. Bieri, of Severna Park, was reported missing on the evening of Saturday, July 5. He was last seen off-trail in the Lewis Falls area, according to park spokesperson Allysah Fox. A full-scale search began late that night, involving multiple agencies from Virginia and Maryland, including Virginia State…
These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals
These Are Morning Routines Most Can't Do Without, Survey Reveals A bad day can start before your feet hit the floor. That’s according to a new poll showing how critical morning rituals are to how people feel for the rest of the day, and which small missteps can throw everything off. In a survey of 2,000 US adults, one in three said their mornings can unravel fast if they skip simple steps like brushing their teeth (34 percent), drinking water (28 percent), or skipping their usual cup of coffee or tea (38 percent).  A quarter said failing to shower after waking up disrupts their rhythm, and 22 percent said skipping exercise ruins their flow. Nearly…
Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers
Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers More than 50,000 electric chainsaws and pole saws are being recalled because they may not shut off properly, creating serious injury risks. Positec Tool Corporation is recalling four models of electric saws under the Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand names, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. The recall affects about 49,000 saws sold in the US and around 3,000 sold in Canada. The problem involves a defective main switch that can fail, causing the saws to continue running even after the trigger is released. No injuries have been repor…
Chantal’s Remnants Will Bring Downpours, Possible Localized Flooding Chantal’s Remnants Will Bring Downpours, Possible Localized Flooding
Chantal’s Remnants Will Bring Downpours, Possible Localized Flooding The slow-moving remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal, which made landfall in South Carolina on Sunday, July 6, is now tracking north and will bring heavy rainfall with possible flooding to the region. There will be chances for showers and thunderstorms both Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 8, with warm and humid conditions. Localized torrential downpours and flash flooding are also possible both days, the National Weather Service says. The heaviest rainfall is expected in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with 2 to 4 inches expected, and loc…
Thunder Moon, Fireballs, Milky Way Glow Highlight Stunning Summer Sky Events Thunder Moon, Fireballs, Milky Way Glow Highlight Stunning Summer Sky Events
Thunder Moon, Fireballs, Milky Way Glow Highlight Stunning Summer Sky Events Fireworks won’t be the only things lighting up the sky this month. Stargazers will be treated to a trio of celestial shows this month, starting with the rise of the Thunder Moon on Thursday, July 10. Named for the seasonal storms that rumble across North America, this bright full moon will rise in the southeastern sky around nightfall. It will shine through the night before setting near sunrise. Later in the month, skies will glow with something even more dramatic: a rare meteor shower doubleheader.  The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will peak together on the n…
Here's What’s Keeping Millions From Enjoying Summer Travel Here's What’s Keeping Millions From Enjoying Summer Travel
Here's What’s Keeping Millions From Enjoying Summer Travel One in four Americans say a surprisingly common issue could derail their summer travel plans. That’s according to a new survey by Talker Research on behalf of health company NBPure, which found that 27 percent of Americans report digestive troubles serious enough to disrupt vacations and summer trips. Whether it’s constipation, bloating, or general stomach discomfort, 42 percent say they have gut health issues, and 38 percent report symptoms that get worse when they travel. The fear of a digestive episode looms so large that nearly half of respondents (49 percent) said they bring supplemen…
Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck' Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck'
Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck' It didn't take long for President Donald Trump to respond after his former political partner, Elon Musk, announced he plans to form a third party. After weeks of floating the idea following the very public and very acrimonious blowup of his relationship with President Donald Trump, Musk announced the so-called “America” Party was a go.  The announcement came Saturday afternoon, July 5, in a post on his X platform. "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," he wrote. Just over 24 hours later, Trump hit back on his own platform, Truth Social. "I am saddened to…
Texas Flash Flood Tragedy Update: Number Of Deaths Reaches 82; Trump Signs Disaster Declaration Texas Flash Flood Tragedy Update: Number Of Deaths Reaches 82; Trump Signs Disaster Declaration
Texas Flash Flood Tragedy Update: Number Of Deaths Reaches 82; Trump Signs Disaster Declaration The number of deaths after torrential downpours caused catastrophic flooding in south-central Texas has now reached 82, according to authorities. A search for 27 missing girls from a summer camp devastated by downpours is ongoing. Flash flooding along the Guadalupe River early Friday, July 4, devastated communities in the state's Hill Country. The flooding overwhelmed homes, camps, and roads as water rose more than 26 feet in just a few hours. Officials said months’ worth of rain fell in under two hours. Most of the confirmed deaths occurred in Kerr County, located about 60 miles no…
NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide
NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide Police on the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos have opened a homicide investigation after a 51-year-old New York man vanished in the middle of the night last month while vacationing with his wife, according to a new report. Brian Tarrence, of Manhattan, who had flown to the island to celebrate his first wedding anniversary, was last seen leaving his Airbnb around 4 a.m. on June 25. He was walking toward Grace Bay, NBC News reported. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force discovered a decomposing body in Grace Bay on Saturday, July 5. Authorities have not officially identified …
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US declared the disease "under control" decades ago. A total of 1,267 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 38 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 27 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 88 percent of cases (1,115 of 1,267) linked to outbreaks, health officials …
Infant Airlifted After SUV Crashes Into Pole, Home In DMV Dies At Hospital: State Police Infant Airlifted After SUV Crashes Into Pole, Home In DMV Dies At Hospital: State Police
Infant Airlifted After SUV Crashes Into Pole, Home In DMV Dies At Hospital: State Police A 6-month-old baby boy died after a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County on Sunday morning, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers responded at 10:53 a.m. on July 6, to the 12000 block of Woodsboro Pike (Maryland Route 194) in Keymar, where a Dodge Durango veered off the road, slammed into a telephone pole, then crashed into an unoccupied home, investigators said. The infant was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. A 3-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman in the SUV were taken by ambulance…
World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44 World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44
World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44 A flame-throwing closer who helped deliver the Chicago White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, has died. Bobby Jenks' death came Friday, July 4, following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks made his Major League debut in 2005 and quickly became one of the most dominant closers in the game.  That October, he pitched in all four games of the World Series against the Houston Astros, recording the final out of Game 4 to clinch the championship for Chicago. Known for his 100-plus mph fastball and commanding presence on the mound, Jenks was named to the American Leagu…
Watch As NORAD Jets Intercept Another Plane Over Trump's Bedminster Golf Club Watch As NORAD Jets Intercept Another Plane Over Trump's Bedminster Golf Club
Watch As NORAD Jets Intercept Another Plane Over Trump's Bedminster Golf Club Another pilot. Another interception. Another headache for NORAD over Donald Trump’s golf club during the Fourth of July weekend. For the second time this weekend, a civilian aircraft violated restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where the president and first lady stayed for the holiday.  On Saturday, July 5, a NORAD fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, around 2:39 p.m., officials said. The pilot had entered a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone without authorization. NORAD said its aircraft performed a “headbutt mane…