A pair of social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend, according to two senior leaders at the social network's parent company Meta. One…
Ohio police officer talks armed robbery suspect into…
An Ohio police officer is being praised for showing restraint and providing a textbook example of his de-escalation training to peacefully end a standoff with an alleged armed robber who was threatening to kill himself,…
COVID-19 tests can spot variants, lab companies insist
U.K., South Africa and Brazil COVID variants have been found in the U.S. February 9, 2021, 10:11 AM • 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article As public health officials warn that…
Washington state trooper killed in avalanche while snowmobiling
Steve Houle is the 22nd person in the U.S. to die in an avalanche this winter. February 9, 2021, 9:24 PM • 5 min read A Washington state trooper was killed in an avalanche while…
Arrest made in street attack of 91-year-old California…
A 28-year-old suspect was arrested in a series of random attacks targeting Asians in the Chinatown neighborhood of Oakland, California, including a brazen street assault of a 91-year-old man, authorities said. Alameda County District Attorney…
Mary Wilson, co-founder of The Supremes, dead at…
The popular Motown group recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. February 9, 2021, 1:36 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The music industry is mourning the death of Mary Wilson,…
Louisiana State Police arrests 4 troopers for use…
The troopers are accused of using excessive and unjustifiable force. February 9, 2021, 10:42 AM • 4 min read Four Louisiana State Police troopers were arrested Monday "following an extensive and detailed review of use…
Murder mystery rocks Yale University after grad student…
Kevin Jiang, 26, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday. February 8, 2021, 11:39 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A Yale University graduate student described by officials…
Florida citys water treatment system hacked by intruder,…
The computer hack was caught before water was affected, police said. February 9, 2021, 12:50 AM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A hacker allegedly took control over a Florida…