The Indiana Supreme Court dismissed Joseph Corcoran’s attorneys’ plea to postpone his execution. The 1997 shooting deaths of his brother James Corcoran, his sister’s fiancé Robert Scott Turner, and their friends Timothy Bricker and Douglas Stillwell led to Corcoran’s conviction. He’s been on death row since 1999. The state’s highest court on Thursday rejected Corcoran’s … Read more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has authorized the Texas Division of Disaster Management (TDEM) to activate state disaster response resources in anticipation of severe rain and flash floods in East and Southeast Texas this weekend. “Texas is deploying emergency response resources ahead of severe weather,” said Abbott in a news release. “As heavy rainfall and flash … Read more
Henry Mendoza, 19, pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Natalie Classen, a Hoboken, New Jersey, native who had recently moved to Reading. The fatal shot occurred early on June 15, 2023, at the intersection of 10th and Greenwich streets, according to authorities. Mendoza, who was nine days shy of turning eighteen, assaulted Classen and … Read more
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington sentenced Tyler Keith Andrews, 39, of Russellville, Arkansas, to more than 16 years in federal prison today for illegally obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 funds. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice also ordered three years of supervised release, $16,330,814.30 in restitution to the … Read more
The DeSoto County School District has launched an inquiry after sixth-grader Amaya Foster, 11, complained that her teacher, Taylor Wiles, made a racist joke comparing Black people to animals in class. Amaya described the situation in an interview, claiming that the teacher joined pupils who were already making obscene comments. “Ms. Wiles goes, ‘Hey, y’all … Read more
A man is charged with allegedly stealing mail from luxury homes across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, as well as being involved in an armed robbery of a postal maintenance worker, according to officials. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia charged Ibrahim Emmanuel De La Cruz, 25, of Washington, D.C., with … Read more
Victoria Musaev, 33, of Fort Lauderdale, is behind bars after escaping a traffic stop with a police officer and her daughter in the back of her SUV. The police pulled her over near Livingston Street and Hughet Avenue for failing to give way to another car. Failure to yield in Florida carries a $500 fine … Read more
The numismatic world is abuzz with the revelation of a previously unknown Dominion of Canada Series 1870 $2 note, issued in Victoria, British Columbia. This exceptional discovery has emerged as a beacon of rarity and historical significance, highlighting the intricate history of Canadian currency. An Unparalleled Rarity in Canadian Currency Long believed not to exist, … Read more
Colonial Acres Coins’ highly anticipated Fall Premier Numismatic Auction, Sale No. 123, promises a treasure trove of rare and valuable collectibles. Among the 1,700 lots available, a remarkable set of Bank of Hamilton $20 and $50 notes has captured significant attention, particularly for its historical and numismatic significance. Expanded Auction Format Reflects Growing Interest In … Read more
On Wednesday, a series of earthquakes rocked California, including a large and shallow earthquake that triggered a tsunami warning and mandatory evacuations for hundreds of miles down the coast. Following an initial preliminary magnitude 7.3 quake around 60 miles off the coast, residents were instructed to evacuate and go inland. The National Tsunami Warning Center … Read more