US news summaries — Page 14
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Edgewood doctor killed in home stabbing; wife critical, man charged
Dr. Idris Evans, 46, was killed and his wife critically injured when a man allegedly broke into their Edgewood, Pennsylvania, home and stabbed them as they slept, police said. Their two children escaped unharmed; Elijah Hemingway, 32, faces homicide and other charges. -
CDC survey finds frequent fatigue in 20% of women and 13% of men
Women more often reported frequent fatigue than men in a CDC analysis of a 2024 national survey: 20% versus 13% over the previous three months. The report defined it as feeling exhausted most days or every day; 16.6% of adults met that definition. -
James Williams, former Reddit moderator, ordered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million
A federal judge ordered former Reddit moderator James “Archbox” Williams to pay Nintendo $4.5 million after he failed to answer a lawsuit alleging he ran shops distributing pirated Switch games. The order permanently bars him from distributing Switch games illegally. -
Ohio audit flags regulator gaps as electricity prices climb 34% since 2022
An Ohio audit found electricity prices rose 34% since 2022 and said regulators fell short on rate-case deadlines, collecting complete operational data and planning for future demand. FirstEnergy customers in Lakewood and other communities report repeated outages. -
Robert Glenn Wagoner Jr. may face enhanced charges after Frederick Murray’s death
Robert Glenn Wagoner Jr. remains jailed without bond on three charges over an alleged assault and break-in at Frederick Murray’s home. Murray, 64, died Sept. 19, five days after the attack; prosecutors have directed authorities to seek enhanced charges but haven’t specified them. -
Gold Star father urges precision in designation ahead of Sept. 27 observance
Ahead of Sept. 27’s Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, Gold Star father Tony Ruiz says the designation should follow federal eligibility rules. He notes that the Defense Department has a separate emblem for qualifying military deaths that do not meet Gold Star criteria. -
SIG sets P385's starting price at $599 and announces two P320 variants
SIG Sauer launched the P385 on Sept. 22, offering full-size, carry and compact versions plus one with an integral compensator; prices start at $599. SIG says its new fire-control unit has a patented trigger-block design; it also announced two P320 variants. -
Michigan father turns to lawyer over school's menstrual-reporting rule
Andy Amsdill hired a lawyer over Lakeview High School’s rule requiring parents to report how long a girl’s period lasts to make up missed swimming days in gym class. Another parent says his daughter’s refusal to share the information affected her gym grade; she earned a C. -
Stanford says AI photo edit removing Billy Ramirez violated policy
Stanford replaced Hispanic student Billy Ramirez in a promotional photo with an AI-generated Black woman without disclosure. It said the edit and nondisclosure violated its AI policy; banners were removed, and staff training and stronger review are planned. -
Former Tesla worker testifies after lawyer calls N-word a term of respect at bias trial
At trial over Black Tesla workers’ racial discrimination claims, a Tesla lawyer called the N-word a term of respect and endearment. A former employee said a non-Black coworker used it and threatened them with physical violence; they were written up after reporting it. -
David Yorwerth faces five charges after suspected fraud attempt at Tannersville bank
David J. Yorwerth was arrested Sept. 23 after staff reported a suspected fraud attempt at a Tannersville bank; police say he ran when ordered to stop. He faces five charges and remains jailed after failing to post $50,000 bail; an Oct. 7 preliminary hearing is set. -
Shannon Dillon arrested near Broward cruiser found nearly 100 miles away
Shannon Dillon, 42, was arrested near a Broward sheriff’s cruiser found in St. Lucie County, nearly 100 miles north of its Fort Lauderdale headquarters, less than an hour after it disappeared on Sept. 22. She wore a sheriff’s vest and said she drove there in it. -
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says evidence supported conviction; lawyer reports threats
Michael P. Desronvil, the lone juror who wanted Lindsay Clancy convicted, says he had no doubts; his lawyer reports death threats, doxing and harassment after an 11-1 deadlock ended the six-week murder trial without a verdict. -
Trump mourns James Copenhaver, injured in 2024 rally shooting
James Copenhaver died in Pittsburgh on Sept. 23, more than two years after being injured in the July 2024 shooting at Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Trump called him “a true American Patriot”; House Republicans and Gov. Josh Shapiro offered condolences. -
Kratom packages found at two Ole Miss death scenes; toxicology results pending
Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, both Ole Miss students, were found dead Monday, one on campus and one off campus. Kratom packages were found at both scenes; toxicology is pending, and authorities have not confirmed kratom contributed to either death. -
Maryland test prompts recall of Lior ground cinnamon
Galil Importing recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after Maryland testing found elevated lead in a sample. The 90-gram containers, lot GAP11304 (UPC 794711005484), should not be used; consumers can discard them or return them for a refund. No illnesses have been reported. -
Pablo Torre says 14 sports figures connected to Life Surge gave no statement
Pablo Torre said he sought comment from 14 sports figures paid to speak at or promote Life Surge, but none provided a statement; he said he had exchanged messages with several representatives. The reporting also examines allegations about the company's event sales. -
George Wagner seeks to represent himself in Rhoden family killings case
George “Billy” Wagner III, charged with aggravated murder and other crimes in the 2016 deaths of eight Rhoden family members, is seeking to dismiss his lawyer and represent himself, saying he has no faith the attorney will fully support his case. A hearing is set for Oct. 1. -
FDA gives Vitruvias thyroid-tablet recall its highest-risk rating
The FDA classified the recall of Vitruvias’ 30 mg Thyroid Tablets, USP, as Class I because they may be stronger than intended. Lot 504950 was distributed nationwide; about 1,900 units were sold, and patients taking them should contact their provider. -
Kehoe charged with two felony counts after Lexus chase on three wheels
Vincent Kehoe, 21, was taken into custody in Westchester after his Lexus continued a Chicago-area police chase on three wheels when a wheel came off near Mannheim Road. Berkeley police charged him with two felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude. -
Hannah Gann admits lying about claims to be Black, Palestinian and Tunisian
Philadelphia activist Hannah Gann, a white Jewish woman, admitted she hid or lied about her background. Two groups she worked with said she claimed to be Black, Palestinian and Tunisian; they cut ties and said she is no longer welcome in their organizing spaces. -
AI education policies address today's schools, but leave redesign unresolved
A Forbes essay argues UK and US governments' AI responses focus on tools and safeguards, not how learning should change. A survey found 87% of 4,021 people aged 11–24 in England had used an AI tool; only 9% said schools and universities prepared them very well for an AI world. -
Virginia survey finds residents favor safeguards for data center growth
A survey of 1,004 residents in northern Virginia and the Richmond area found support for new underground transmission lines, limits on data centers near homes, schools and parks, regular energy and water-use reports, and public input before approval. -
Detroit and Flint research sessions highlight teens’ mental-health concerns
Detroit school staff reported teens’ depression, anxiety, trauma and exhaustion; Flint community members raised mental-health concerns. Parents and educators described feeling overwhelmed, while Flint teens asked for supportive programs and trusted adults. -
Advocates say US cuts strain school disability complaint system
U.S. Education Department cuts and seven regional-office closures weakened its school disability complaint system, advocates say. Between March and September 2025, OCR marked over 7,000 complaints resolved; GAO found about 90% of them were dismissed. -
Sid Jawahar gets 11 years; prosecutors list Travis Kelce among 64 victims
Sid Jawahar was sentenced Sept. 15 to 11 years in prison for a Ponzi scheme that took more than $35 million from investors; a judge also ordered $31.35 million in restitution. Prosecutors named Travis Kelce among 64 victims, but Kelce’s losses are unknown. -
Alabama’s TikTok lawsuit over teen mental health reaches a jury Monday
Alabama is taking TikTok and parent ByteDance to trial in Montgomery on Monday, the first case against TikTok in the broader social-media litigation to reach a jury. The state alleges the app’s design and recommendations have worsened teen mental health. -
Former Citrus housing director arrested in alleged $1.2 million diversion
Thomas F. Jardon, former housing director at South Florida nonprofit Citrus Health Network, was arrested Sept. 23 and faces 57 felony charges over an alleged diversion of more than $1.2 million from homelessness programs. He pleaded not guilty Sept. 24. -
Former Odessa officer faces two felony counts over texts to women he arrested
Former Odessa, Texas, officer Jody Baer faces two felony counts of misusing official information; investigators say he used phone numbers obtained during arrests to send personal, sexually inappropriate texts to two women. He resigned the morning of his arrest.
