Maryland bans sale of dangerous yellow gas tubing linked to firefighter deaths
Annapolis, MD – It took the deaths of two firefighters in separate house fires to spark sweeping action — and now, as of June 1, … Read more
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New Virginia law born from tragedy aims to prevent future unlicensed driving deaths.
YORKTOWN, Va. — A new Virginia law set to take effect Monday will make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly permit an unlicensed individual—or … Read more
Maryland Dad Returns to U.S. to Face Human Trafficking Charges, Linked to At Least One Murder and Several Deaths
Salvadoran national extradited to U.S. to face human smuggling charges WASHINGTON — Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national accused of orchestrating a years-long human smuggling operation, … Read more
Police rule married Chevy Chase couple’s deaths a murder-suicide
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A couple found dead in their Chevy Chase home last week were victims of a murder-suicide, Montgomery County police confirmed Monday following … Read more
British Blogger Mocks Deaths of Americans in Georgia Plane Crash
On February 16, 2025, British journalist and political commentator Mehdi Hasan ignited a firestorm of controversy with a provocative X post that many interpreted as … Read more
Hudson County authorities investigate deaths of two children and a woman
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A homicide investigation is underway after two juveniles and an adult woman were found dead in what authorities are calling an … Read more
Murphy Administration Blames Increased Traffic Deaths on Reduced State Police Enforcement
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has announced a formal investigation into an alleged slowdown in State Police traffic enforcement from July … Read more
Two men convicted in human smuggling case that led to deaths of Indian family
MINNEAPOLIS—A federal jury in Minnesota convicted Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, and Steve Anthony Shand, 50, on Friday for their roles in a human smuggling operation … Read more
Barack Obama Blames Trump for Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths During COVID Pandemic
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama criticized his successor, Donald J. Trump, for his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that ignoring preparedness measures … Read more
Pennsylvania mom sentenced to life in prison for hanging deaths of her two children
READING, Pa. — Lisa Snyder, 41, of Kempton, was sentenced Thursday to two consecutive life terms in prison without parole for the 2019 murders of … Read more
New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Zero Traffic Deaths by 2040
New Jersey Senate bill aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040 TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported a substitute bill for … Read more
Dominican national pleads guilty in human smuggling case resulting in migrant deaths
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Dominican national pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of … Read more
Alarming Rise in Virginia Roadway Deaths Since Memorial Day, Police Report
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia State Police have reported an increase in traffic-related fatalities, with 25 lives lost due to 21 traffic crashes across the state … Read more
The Whale and Dolphin Deaths That We Stopped Talking About Are Still Happening in New Jersey
STONE HARBOR, NJ – You don’t see it blasted daily in the news, but whales and dolphins are still dying in record numbers in New … Read more
New Jersey Seeks to Completely Reduce Traffic Deaths by 2040 with New Commission
New Jersey Assembly Committee Approves Traffic Safety Commission Bill TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has favorably reported Assembly Bill No. … Read more
Defendant Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Deaths of Two People
SAN DIEGO – Scott Anthony Sargent of San Diego appeared in federal court today to face charges that he distributed the fentanyl that resulted in … Read more
Australian PM says Israel’s explanation for aid worker deaths unsatisfactory
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Israel is yet to provide a satisfactory explanation for the death of seven aid workers last week, Prime Minister … Read more
Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN report says
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -Gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people so far this year, including many children, while dozens have been … Read more
Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Leading to Overdose Deaths on Long Island
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Devon Thurmond has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted … Read more
North Tonawanda Drug Dealer Charged in Connection with Fentanyl-Related Deaths
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ernest Green, also known by multiple aliases including Fire, Burn, and Dread, from North Tonawanda, NY, faces federal charges for distributing fentanyl … Read more
Mysterious Deaths of Twin Children in the Bronx is Now a Homicide Investigation
Bronx Siblings’ Deaths Ruled Homicides, Investigation Deepens NEW YORK, NY – An investigation into the mysterious deaths of two children of Ghanaian immigrants in the … Read more
‘Heartbreaking Deaths’: Helicopter With National Guard And Border Patrol Onboard Crashes In Texas
‘Heartbreaking Deaths’: Helicopter With National Guard And Border Patrol Onboard Crashes In Texas Brandon Poulter on March 9, 2024 A helicopter carrying National Guard and … Read more
Monmouth County Fatal Crash Report Shows Twelves Deaths in First Two Months of 2024
Recent Traffic Fatalities in Monmouth County In Monmouth County, there have been a series of traffic-related fatalities spanning from January to February 2024. A total … Read more
New Jersey Governor Mocks Whale Deaths While Pushing Ahead on Offshore Wind
Controversy Surrounds Governor Murphy’s Remarks on Whale Deaths TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently sparked controversy with a comment that appeared to … Read more
Italian judge rules U.N. staffers cannot be tried over Congo deaths
ROME (Reuters) – An Italian judge has ruled that two employees of a U.N. agency cannot be tried over the deaths of the Italian ambassador … Read more
New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Biden Administration Over Troop Deaths in Middle East
Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Christian Barranco of New Jersey criticized the current federal policies, attributing them to the endangerment of Americans, both domestically and abroad. … Read more
Brazil Indigenous group’s crisis persists after 308 deaths in 2023, report says
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – The Brazilian government’s effort to evict illegal gold miners from the Yanomami Indigenous reservation in the northern Amazon has … Read more
Over a Dozen Animals on Death’s Doorstep Recovering after Gruesome Find in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – A rescue operation led by the Newark Animal Control and the Associated Humane Societies (AHS) resulted in the safe retrieval of over … Read more
New Jersey Focuses on Gun Deaths as Tobacco-Related Deaths Kill 12,000 Annually
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has a huge problem, and it’s not gun violence. Each year, 12,000 New Jerseyans die from the effects of cigarette … Read more
US traffic deaths fell 4.5% in first nine months of year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. traffic deaths fell 4.5% in the first nine months of the year to 30,435 after sharply rising during the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more
Atmospheric river pounds US Northwest; two deaths reported
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – An atmospheric river deluged the U.S. Northwest for a third straight day on Tuesday, swelling rivers to dangerous levels, forcing … Read more
Heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century -report
By Gloria Dickie (Reuters) – Heat-related illnesses and deaths are rising as the world warms, an international team of health experts said on Tuesday, forecasting … Read more
Pennsylvania Jury Convicts Dump Truck Driver in Deaths of Pregnant Teacher and Unborn Child
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Everett James Clayton, the driver of a 9-ton dump truck, has been convicted of murder in the deaths of a pregnant … Read more
US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise – White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of U.S. citizens confirmed dead in the Hamas attack in Israel over the weekend has risen to 27, with 14 … Read more
Lawmaker Says Phil Murphy Must Be Held Accountable for Nursing Home Deaths
NEW JERSEY – Following two scathing reports that highlighted severe lapses at the veterans homes in Menlo Park and Paramus, Senator Kristin Corrado is pushing … Read more
Murphy’s Systematic COVID-19 Failures Led to Unnecessary Deaths at State Veterans Homes
TRENTON, NJ – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio is urging Gov. Phil Murphy to take responsibility for systemic failures at two state-run veterans homes during … Read more
Traffic Deaths Decrease in First Half of the Year, Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
WASHINGTON, DC – Traffic deaths in the U.S. decreased by 3.3% in the first half of this year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Read more
Is Your Cough Syrup Deadly? FDA Cracks Down After Surge in Overdose Deaths
NEW YORK, NY – A surge in global deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tighten … Read more
Wind Farms and Whale Deaths A Far Right Conspiracy Shore Dem Says
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – New Jersey Democratic Senator Vin Gopal, a prominent supporter of Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to establish wind turbines from Cape May … Read more
New Jersey’s New BPU President Dismisses Link Between Wind Farms and Whale Deaths
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa expressed concerns over Governor Murphy’s recent appointment of Christine Guhl-Sadovy as the President of the Board of Public Utilities … Read more
NJ DEP Says No Evidence Sonar Mapping Contributing to Whale Deaths
Dozens of dead whales have been washing up at the New Jersey shore and off the coast since December 22, but the New Jersey Department … Read more
Rise in Overdose Deaths in Virginia Beach Linked to Laced Cocaine
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department has reported an unusual surge in overdose deaths this past weekend. Three deaths involved crack cocaine, … Read more
Wind Turbines and Whale Deaths, A Right-Wing Conspiracy
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – As New Jersey gears up to expand offshore wind energy, a divisive debate has broken out over its environmental impact. Senator … Read more
Green Groups Turn a Blind Eye to Mysterious Increase in Whale Deaths
Nick Pope on August 27, 2023 Several environmentalist groups campaign against offshore oil and gas projects because of their ecological impacts, but those same groups … Read more
‘Couldn’t Care Less’: Green Groups Let Offshore Wind Off The Hook As Mysterious Whale Deaths Surge
‘Couldn’t Care Less’: Green Groups Let Offshore Wind Off The Hook As Mysterious Whale Deaths Surge Nick Pope on August 27, 2023 Several environmentalist groups … Read more
Senator Vin Gopal Says Whale Deaths are a Right Wing Conspiracy Theory
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – New Jersey Democrat Senator Vin Gopal, a key ally in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s mission to build wind turbines from … Read more
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China’s sudden end of COVID curbs – study
By Bernard Orr BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion residents, could … Read more
Biden Admin To Green Light Another Massive Offshore Wind Farm Amid Industry Troubles, Mounting Whale Deaths
Biden Admin To Green Light Another Massive Offshore Wind Farm Amid Industry Troubles, Mounting Whale Deaths Nick Pope on August 22, 2023 The Biden administration … Read more
Mystery Surrounds Deaths Of 17 People On Air Force Base Just This Year
Mystery Surrounds Deaths Of 17 People On Air Force Base Just This Year Jake Smith on August 17, 2023 The Tinker Air Force Base in … Read more
More Restaurants, Bars Stock Up On Fentanyl, Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug As Deaths Soar
More Restaurants, Bars Stock Up On Fentanyl, Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug As Deaths Soar Jennie Taer on August 15, 2023 An increasing number of restaurants … Read more