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Preliminary Findings Say Joanne Baker Shot Her Husband, a Retired Florida Sergeant, Then Herself
The Broward Sheriff's Office says its preliminary investigation indicates Joanne Baker, 59, shot and killed her husband, retired Pembroke Pines police sergeant John Baker, 62, then shot herself. The couple were found dead at home in Pembroke Pines on Sept. 21. -
14-year-old taken into custody in shooting that killed Westfield student
Authorities took a 14-year-old boy into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Spring ISD student Royce Witchet outside Westfield High School, less than a day after the killing. Officials have not disclosed what led to the shooting. -
Russia weighs Rubio's invitation for Putin to attend Florida G20
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would decide through diplomatic channels whether President Vladimir Putin attends the G20 meeting in Florida this December, after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited him. Peskov said Russia was grateful for the invitation. -
Santa Monica's Pier sign will return after bridge rebuild, expected in late 2027
Santa Monica will dismantle its 85-year-old Pier sign in the coming weeks while replacing the 1939 bridge it sits atop. The city says the sign will be restored and returned when construction is expected to finish in late 2027; a smaller replica is already in place. -
Harvard reports connect Gen Z’s purpose pressure with college admissions
Harvard’s Making Caring Common reports that 47% of Gen Z say young people face “a lot” of pressure to find one purpose; 38% report at least some. Its admissions report says applications should focus on students’ values, not a fixed calling. -
Holzapfel plans bill requiring barriers at roadside outdoor dining areas
New Jersey Sen. Jim Holzapfel plans to introduce a bill requiring restaurants with outdoor seating beside roads to install barriers between diners and traffic. The move follows a car crash at Meg’s Grill in Lavallette that killed Ursula Keating and injured several others. -
OSHA proposes $446,864 in penalties against ModWash over safety violations
The U.S. Labor Department has proposed $446,864 in penalties against ModWash LLC, saying it willfully exposed workers at its Sicklerville car washes to hazardous energy by failing to lock out equipment during maintenance. OSHA also cited noise-related violations. -
Brian Jackson may lose both legs after trying to help pregnant woman escape fire
Brian Jackson may lose both legs after emergency surgery for injuries in a Riverside apartment fire on Sept. 17. He told KABC he went first to help a pregnant woman about to jump from a window, then an explosion pushed him off. -
Jeff Maiorca arrested on suspicion of killing wife after remains found under Big Bear home
Jeff Maiorca, 53, was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing his wife Jill, whose remains were found beneath a Big Bear Lake home in 2020. Detectives believe she was killed in November 2006, when she was 29, and was reported missing the following year. -
Bears prepare to turn to Case Keenum against Eagles amid QB injuries
The Bears are preparing to start third-string quarterback Case Keenum against the Eagles in Week 3’s Monday night game, NFL Network reported. Caleb Williams is not expected to play after a Week 2 hamstring injury, while backup Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol. -
Dmitriev to meet Trump officials in New York during UN General Assembly
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev heads to New York Wednesday for talks with Trump officials Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and others, two sources told Reuters. A source said Russia-U.S. economic ties, energy and a peaceful settlement in Ukraine are on the agenda. -
Earnest Harold Smith charged with murder 15 years after Bridget Caldwell’s death
Earnest Harold Smith was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with murder in Bridget Caldwell’s 2011 death, Houston police said. A cold-case review identified additional evidence linking Smith; police have not disclosed it. Caldwell was found strangled in a Houston apartment. -
Tomasz Kosowski convicted of murdering lawyer Stephen Cozzi
Tomasz Kosowski was convicted of first-degree murder for killing lawyer Stephen Cozzi in 2023; Cozzi’s body remains missing. Prosecutors say Kosowski killed him in the firm restroom and dumped the remains in an Everglades dumpster; the state seeks the death penalty. -
DNA identifies Jason Landry's remains found near Luling after six years
DNA testing identified remains found near Luling, Texas, earlier this month as those of missing Texas State student Jason Landry, officials said Wednesday, ending a six-year search. Investigators report no evidence of foul play; the remains do not reveal how he died. -
NYPA plans $1.2 billion overhaul of Niagara plant's 13 generators
The New York Power Authority has earmarked $1.2 billion to upgrade all 13 generators at the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant over 15–20 years. NYPA says the work aims to keep the plant reliable for 50 years. The plant can help restore statewide power after a blackout. -
Joachim Lanham dies after Kansas crash on cross-country skating trek
Norwegian skater Joachim Lanham, 24, died Sept. 11 after a car hit him in Salina, Kansas, on day 22 of his New York-to-Los Angeles rollerblading trek. The sheriff's office identified the driver as an 82-year-old woman; the county attorney will decide whether to charge her. -
Travionna Johnson faces manslaughter charges after daughter found dead in tub
Travionna C. Johnson, 23, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and abandonment after her 8-year-old daughter was found dead in an overflowing bathtub in Spokane on Sept. 20. Johnson allegedly told police she left the nonverbal child home alone while going to work. -
Families share stories of U.S. troops killed or missing amid Iran war
The report profiles U.S. service members killed or missing amid the Iran war: 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales and Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, were killed; the Navy suspended its search for Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards after his helicopter went down. -
Free Texas car-seat inspections run Sept. 20–26 as NHTSA data show 46% errors
Texas parents and caregivers can schedule free car-seat inspections with safety specialists at nearby TxDOT offices Sept. 20–26 through the “Love My Car Seat” campaign. NHTSA data show 46% of seats are installed incorrectly or used improperly. -
Renee Good’s mother calls for accountability at forum on fatal ICE shootings
Donna Ganger called for “accountability and change” at a Capitol Hill forum Tuesday, Sept. 22, after her daughter Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. Ganger said she voted for Trump, believing agents would protect citizens. -
Oregon woman seeks $75,000 from Apple over alleged AirTag alert failure
Jane Doe, an Oregon woman, is suing Apple for $75,000, alleging her former partner hid an AirTag under her car and her iPhone never alerted her that an unknown AirTag was traveling with her. No court has ruled on Apple's liability. -
With median asking rent near $3,285, Miami ranks last for affordability among 182 U.S. cities
Miami ranked last for rental affordability among 182 major U.S. cities, with median asking rent at about $3,285 a month, The Latin Times reported. A $1,500 monthly budget covers about 498 square feet; Hispanic renters face especially high cost burdens. -
Kaseya Center adds rooftop ‘Welcome to Vice City’ sign for GTA VI
A “Welcome to Vice City” sign now sits atop Miami’s Kaseya Center under a joint marketing agreement involving Miami-Dade County, the arena and Rockstar Games, ahead of GTA VI’s November release. The county’s chief of staff said it received a contribution of less than $1 million. -
Fully draining Milwaukee tool batteries may reduce capacity and lifespan
SlashGear recommends recharging Milwaukee M12 and M18 lithium-ion batteries before they run flat: full discharge may reduce capacity and lifespan, slow charging and affect battery-management systems. It also warns that low voltage could cause overheating and, in some cases, fire. -
Worker's fatal fall extends Rome's Colosseum closure through Thursday
The Colosseum will remain closed until Thursday after technician Andrea Moretti, 22, died overnight, falling several metres while installing new lighting. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli also suspended all construction and maintenance work until further notice. -
California moves to link cap-and-invest market with Washington
California is moving to link its cap-and-invest market with Washington’s, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. The governor’s office estimates the change could provide $10 billion in electricity-bill credits and generate $8 billion for the state climate fund through 2030.
