Willimantic man pockets $50K from scratch-off ticket
Willimantic man wins $50,000 top prize on Connecticut Lottery Cashword ticket Willimantic, CT – A routine stop at a local minimart turned into a life-changing moment for one Windham County man who…
Two suspects caught on camera stealing merchandise from a Southeast D.C. store remain on the run
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two suspects who stole merchandise from a Southeast Washington, D.C., retail establishment remain at large after fleeing the scene last month. The theft occurred on Jan. 26 at approximately…
Take Your Balls and Go Home: Trump signs executive order barring biological men from female sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at prohibiting transgender women from competing in female sports categories, directing federal agencies to enforce policies that restrict…
14-year-old girl from Northeast D.C. is missing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Janyia Lucas, who was last seen on Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m. in…
New York and Pennsylvania Hospitals Backing Down from Gender Reasignment Treatments and Surgeries
WASHINGTON — Several major hospitals across the United States are scaling back or eliminating transgender-related medical care for minors following an executive action signed last week by President Donald J. Trump. Medical…
Bill Spadea defends paying himself $65,000 salary from political donations, says he is still owed more money
TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey101.5 radio host Bill Spadea is not even in office yet, and he’s being accused of double dipping. In addition to his salary from the radio station,…
Porch pirate steals electronics from home in Azusa
AZUSA, Calif. — A suspect stole two packages containing electronics from the front door of a home on Asuza Street last week, authorities said. The theft occurred on January 29 at approximately…
New Jersey cop rescues 11-year-old boy from fall through icy lake
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A West Long Branch police officer pulled an 11-year-old boy from an icy lake Tuesday afternoon after the child fell through the ice at Franklin Lake, authorities…
Ohio’s weekend jackpot spree sees Rolling Cash 5 winners from Cincinnati, Brunswick, and Dayton
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three Ohio Lottery players hit it big over the weekend, each holding winning Rolling Cash 5 tickets from recent drawings, with prizes totaling over $287,000. A ticket worth $187,000…
Illegal alien fugitive deported from US over human trafficking charges
DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed Ionel Cirpaci, a 61-year-old Romanian national wanted in his home country for human trafficking, on Jan. 30 via a commercial flight. Cirpaci was…
New Jersey Gender Equity Bill is Systematically Removing Women from Local Politics
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey law that eliminated gender-based requirements for political party committees has sharply declined female representation in local politics, with many communities now represented exclusively by men. The…
Murphy highlights LGBTQ+ protections, vows to defend trans rights from Trump changes
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly protections for the transgender community, as he warned of potential federal rollbacks under the Trump administration. Murphy praised…
Violent illegal immigrant arrested after release from New York jail despite federal warrant
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Mexican citizen with a history of violence was arrested by federal agents Thursday after being released from local custody despite a federal arrest warrant, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
New York Times, NPR, NBC, Politico Evicted from Pentagon Offices
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced a new Annual Media Rotation Program for the Pentagon Press Corps, requiring established media outlets to vacate their physical office spaces to make room for…
OP-ED: FBI Has No Idea Where New Jersey’s Drones Are Coming From, But Probably Knows What Elon Musk Ate For Breakfast Today
In the land of liberty and justice for all, one might expect our federal agencies to be adept at safeguarding our skies, especially when mysterious drones start buzzing over New Jersey. Yet,…
Stafford County deputy rescues puppy from storm drain
STAFFORD, Va. — A Stafford County sheriff’s deputy rescued a 1-month-old pitbull puppy from a storm drain on Sunday evening. Deputy R.A. Peterson responded to a call at the Villages of Aquia…
Deputies rescue two Golden Doodles from I-95 in Stafford County
STAFFORD, Va. — Two male Golden Doodles were rescued from the shoulder of I-95 on Sunday afternoon by Stafford County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies R.A. Peterson and O.J. Martins responded to a report…
Couple arrested in connection with grave marker thefts from Indiana cemeteries
LA PORTE, Ind. — Authorities in La Porte County have arrested two individuals in connection with the theft of bronze grave markers from veterans’ headstones at multiple cemeteries across Indiana, according to…
Florida Proud Boy pleads guilty to charges stemming from Jan. 6 Capitol breach
WASHINGTON — A Florida man and member of the Proud Boys organization pleaded guilty Friday to felony and misdemeanor charges for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.…
Finance director indicted for embezzling over $320,000 from D.C. non-profit
WASHINGTON — A finance director for a non-profit advocacy organization in Washington, D.C., was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling more than $320,000 from his employer, according to an indictment unsealed Friday.…
New York City Disqualified from Tri-State Pizza War After Former Mayor Did This
NEW YORK CITY, NY – It might not be the worst thing former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio will be blamed for, but it’s one of the worst. In the latest…