Louisiana Woman, 75, Arrested for 1970 Murder of Toddler Son After Disturbing Letters Resurface

SULPHUR, La. — A 75-year-old Louisiana woman, Alice Rollinson Idlett, was arrested on Thursday, March 27, 2025, and charged with second-degree murder in the death of her 16-month-old son, Earl Dwayne Bunch…

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Brick Township’s Deputy Chief Steven Gerling retires after 30 years of service

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Deputy Chief Steven Gerling of the Brick Township Police Department has officially retired, closing out a 30-year law enforcement career that spanned from K9 handler to the department’s…

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Nuclear siren system test set for Tuesday evening in Salem and Hope Creek areas

LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, N.J. — A full-scale sounding test of the emergency siren system for the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations will take place at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday,…

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New Jersey bill exempts nursing mothers from jury service for first year after childbirth

TRENTON, N.J. — Nursing mothers with infants under one year old would be exempt from jury duty under a bill approved by the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee on May 20. Senate…

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A group of Northborough firefighters received top honors this week after pulling a woman and her dog from freezing mud and ice in a dramatic February rescue that occurred just one day after completing ice rescue training.

Northborough firefighters honored after saving woman stuck in icy mud

NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. — A group of Northborough firefighters received top honors this week after pulling a woman and her dog from freezing mud and ice in a dramatic February rescue that occurred…

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Poughkeepsie man arrested for selling cocaine and fentanyl following yearlong drug probe

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A resident of High View Estates in the Town of Poughkeepsie was arrested Wednesday after a yearlong investigation linked him to the sale of cocaine and fentanyl, authorities said.…

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Bride-to-be brutally attacked during bachelorette party in Texas, faces $10K in medical bills

TEXAS — A woman celebrating her upcoming wedding was violently assaulted during her bachelorette party on Saturday night, March 22, leaving her hospitalized with severe injuries and over $10,000 in medical expenses,…

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Smoking sparks fire at Toms River assisted living facility; resident evacuated safely

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire sparked by improperly discarded smoking materials forced an emergency response at a Toms River assisted living facility on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. At approximately 3:30 p.m.,…

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Body recovered from Hudson River in Hoboken prompts park closures

HOBOKEN, NJ — Authorities recovered the body of a man from the Hudson River on Sunday, leading to the temporary closure of two parks along the Hoboken waterfront, according to the Hudson…

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Maryland man torches estranged partner’s belongings inside home with her young children

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD — A Hagerstown man was arrested early Sunday after setting fire to his estranged partner’s personal items, an act that led to damage at a home where their two…

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Wildfire threat prompts voluntary evacuations in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Residents in parts of Henderson County are being urged to evacuate voluntarily as nearby wildfires continue to spread in Polk County, local officials announced Sunday. Henderson County Emergency Management…

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Trump slams ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ at North Carolina town hall, praises Rep. Chuck Edwards

ASHEVILLE, NC — Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and praised Rep. Chuck Edwards on Sunday after a contentious town hall in Asheville, calling attendees “paid agitators” and accusing Democrats…

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New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway of Horror Shutdown As Feds Step in for Repairs

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — A series of massive sinkholes has forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey, prompting an emergency response from state and federal officials who described the…

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Woman abducted at knifepoint rescued after wild Virginia highway pursuit

FREDERICK COUNTY, VA — A man accused of abducting a woman at knifepoint was arrested Friday morning after a dangerous chase across state lines that ended in a ditch along Route 37,…

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Delaware House advances bill requiring parental consent for minors seeking abortion

DOVER, DE — The Delaware House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would require minors under the age of 16 to obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion, except in cases…

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NJ Congressman Chris Smith and President Trump Mend Fences After Rocky Past

After a turbulent history marked by public clashes and political rivalry, New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and President Donald Trump appear to be turning a new page in their relationship. The…

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They’re Hiding Information From Us: Middletown Residents Locked Out of School Closure Meeting

MIDDLETOWN, NJ—Tensions are boiling over in Middletown as parents, teachers, and community members protest the Board of Education’s decision to close three local schools. Last night, the board held a meeting at…

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Man Fractures Skull of Young Child Because She Threw His Phone

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ill. – A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with critical injuries, including a fractured skull and brain bleed, Will County authorities said. Deputies responded…

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Financially Underwater Middletown Announces Closure of Three Schools – Police Called to Keep Parents Out

Middletown, NJ – Things got a bit heated in Middletown Tuesday night as parents were locked out as others shouted in frustration over the announcement that multiple schools are now facing closure.…

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Woman arrested for suspected impaired driving after striking Maryland trooper

LUTHERVILLE, Md. — A 63-year-old woman has been arrested for suspected impaired driving after crashing into a Maryland State Trooper’s vehicle on Interstate 695. Maryland State Police say the trooper, assigned to…

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