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17-year-old local boy arrested in killing of Maine paddleboarder in small Maine town: cops
A 17-year-old Maine boy was arrested in connection to the death of a paddleboarder who was strangled and beaten to death earlier this month, according to authorities. Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart, 48, was found dead under “unusual circumstances” on an island on Crawford Pond in Union, on July 3, after venturing out on a solo paddle...
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:57:03 -0400
A 17-year-old Maine boy was arrested in connection to the death of a paddleboarder who was strangled and beaten to death earlier this month, according to authorities. Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart, 48, was found dead under “unusual circumstances” on an island on Crawford Pond in Union, on July 3, after venturing out on a solo paddle...
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:57:03 -0400

NYPD cop swiped $87K from elderly Wells Fargo clients to pay for ‘Booty’ exercises, BMW and tropical getaway: DA
The alleged thief carried out his scheme while working at the bank from March and September 2024 – and kept pocketing cash even after graduating from the police academy in May.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:58:16 -0400
The alleged thief carried out his scheme while working at the bank from March and September 2024 – and kept pocketing cash even after graduating from the police academy in May.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:58:16 -0400

‘Ticking time bomb’ Marine vet, 42, violently kicks, yanks 6-year-old stepson on dog leash, disturbing video shows
The alleged abuse left the boy with swollen eyes from being punched, scratches across his body, a rash on his neck from the collar and marks from tree branches used to whip him, court records alleged.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:50:39 -0400
The alleged abuse left the boy with swollen eyes from being punched, scratches across his body, a rash on his neck from the collar and marks from tree branches used to whip him, court records alleged.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:50:39 -0400

Trump directs AG Pam Bondi to release ‘pertinent Grand Jury testimony’ in Epstein case
“This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" the president added.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:44:48 -0400
“This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" the president added.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:44:48 -0400

NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduces resolution condemning ‘Globalize the Intifada’ after Mamdani meeting
Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn the slogan, which is frequently used by anti-Israel activists in the Big Apple.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:15:05 -0400
Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn the slogan, which is frequently used by anti-Israel activists in the Big Apple.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:15:05 -0400

10-year-old Cub Scout knocked out of his shoes by deadly NJ lightning strike: ‘He’s still in shock’
A 10-year-old Cub Scout is “still in shock” after he was literally knocked out of his socks by the deadly lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range on Wednesday. Eleven boys and two girls from Jackson Cub Scout Pack 204 were learning to fire arrows at Black Knight Bowbenders when a bolt of lightning...
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:42:33 -0400
A 10-year-old Cub Scout is “still in shock” after he was literally knocked out of his socks by the deadly lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range on Wednesday. Eleven boys and two girls from Jackson Cub Scout Pack 204 were learning to fire arrows at Black Knight Bowbenders when a bolt of lightning...
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:42:33 -0400

Jerome Powell defends $2.5B Federal Reserve renovation: ‘Good stewards of public resources’
Powell has faced a firestorm of Republican criticism over the lavish renovation — as President Trump demands that Powell consider resigning after refusing to lower interest rates.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:44:01 -0400
Powell has faced a firestorm of Republican criticism over the lavish renovation — as President Trump demands that Powell consider resigning after refusing to lower interest rates.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:44:01 -0400

LA junkie charged in murder of ‘American Idol’ exec spent six months in jail after attacking his family with knife — and had all charges dropped
Raymond Boodarian, 22, threatened his stepfather with a blade in November 2023 in the first in a series of busts in just eight months.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:29:22 -0400
Raymond Boodarian, 22, threatened his stepfather with a blade in November 2023 in the first in a series of busts in just eight months.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:29:22 -0400

New York halts offshore wind power lines, citing Trump opposition
The NYS Public Service Commission said it's halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region, citing President Trump's opposition to such projects.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:23:20 -0400
The NYS Public Service Commission said it's halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region, citing President Trump's opposition to such projects.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:23:20 -0400

Florida woman scammed out of $15K by AI cloning her daughter’s voice: ‘I know my daughter’s cry’
“There is nobody that could convince me that it wasn’t her. I know my daughter’s cry. Even though she’s an adult, I know her cry,” Brightwell said.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:22:46 -0400
“There is nobody that could convince me that it wasn’t her. I know my daughter’s cry. Even though she’s an adult, I know her cry,” Brightwell said.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:22:46 -0400