Karen Read was acquitted Wednesday of the most serious charges in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Why did the jury clear her and what’s next for Read? Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the …
Read More »Miami Marlins join efforts to restore defaced Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso mural in Overtown
The Miami Marlins are joining efforts to restore the defaced mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, which was marked with racist graffiti last week. City of Miami Chairwoman Christine King announced Wednesday that she along with the Marlins, Urgent, Inc., Omni Community Redevelopment …
Read More »Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar eligible for parole on eve of the 30th anniversary of the singer’s death
The woman serving a life sentence for killing singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez is eligible for parole, on the eve of the 30th anniversary of Selena’s death. Yolanda Saldívar, president of Selena’s fan club, shot and killed the American singer-songwriter on March 31, 1995. Saldívar, now 64, is serving a life sentence …
Read More »New Jersey woman hoping to make history at 2025 Grammys
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A woman from New Jersey is trying to make history at the Grammy Awards this weekend. Divinity Roxx has been inspiring children and adults through music for decades. She toured with Beyonce as bass player and musical director. Now, her album “World Wide Playdate” is …
Read More »“American Nightmare” kidnapper Matthew Muller charged in 2009 Mountain View, Palo Alto home invasions
The man convicted in the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins in Vallejo, California, is scheduled to appear in Santa Clara County court on Monday to face new charges for a different case. Matthew Muller is currently serving a 40-year sentence in an Arizona prison for the rape and false imprisonment …
Read More »Mall of America’s security team will start using facial recognition software as part of safety plan
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Mall of America now has a new way to keep shoppers safe. A new high-tech layer of security has been added after gun-related incidents in recent years. Signs let you know you’re coming face to face with new facial recognition technology. “Very mixed feelings about this because …
Read More »For second time ever, The Second City to perform show with all
CHICAGO (CBS) — When a new show hits the stage at The Second City this month – Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month – it will feature an all-AAPI cast and crew. It’s the second year the famed improv and sketch comedy company has put on such a show …
Read More »Pilot who allegedly stole small plane arrested after emergency landing on Half Moon Bay beach
HALF MOON BAY — Authorities identified a 50-year-old Florida man who is suspected of stealing a small plane from Palo Alto Airport on Thursday, ditching it on a beach near Half Moon Bay and walking away. Luiz Gustavo Aires, of Miami, reportedly landed the plane just south of Poplar Beach …
Read More »NJ janitor allegedly contaminated food, committed lewd acts at elementary school: prosecutor
UPPER DEERFIELD, N.J. (CBS) — A Cumberland County man was arrested for allegedly contaminating food and committing lewd acts at Elizabeth Moore School in Upper Deerfield Township, the county prosecutor’s office announced Friday. Giovanni Impellizzeri, 25, was arrested by New Jersey State Police on Halloween, the Cumberland County prosecutor said. …
Read More »Gov. Jared Polis signs bill into law designating Lunar New Year an observed state holiday
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill designating the first Friday in February as Lunar New Year Day. the Lunar New Year an observed state holiday in Colorado. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing population in the U.S. but, over the past three years, there has been a surge in anti-Asian hate …
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