US news summaries — Page 4
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Five Indianapolis officers charged over alleged Flock misuse; one also faces stalking charges
Michael Rogers, Jonathan Schultz, Cassandra Crawley, Matthew Binford and Abigail Cramer were charged in Indianapolis with fraud and official misconduct over Flock camera misuse; Schultz also faces stalking charges for allegedly tracking women. -
Idaho stop evidence led to 12 new convictions for Aaron Hjermstad
New footage shows Aaron Hjermstad's 2021 Idaho stop. Troopers seized devices that led to a probe; FOX 9 says it involved over 120 children. Hjermstad pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 12 children and was sentenced to life, with parole possible after 30 years. -
Two indicted in case alleging ATM worker stole $259,574
Christopher Skinner, 41, and Amee Skinner, 37, were indicted in federal court in New Hampshire: prosecutors accuse Christopher of stealing $259,574 from ATMs and both of laundering proceeds. Both pleaded not guilty; the allegations remain unproven. -
Fort Lauderdale Airbnb renter shoots 18-year-old during alleged break-in
Dareon Pubien, 18, was shot by an Airbnb renter during an alleged break-in in Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 24 and remains in critical but stable condition after surgery. Police also arrested Sean Thompson, 25; both face charges of attempted murder and home invasion with a firearm. -
Ten new listings expand the National Park Service's Underground Railroad network
The National Park Service added 10 listings to its Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, including historic sites, cemeteries, a museum and an exhibit. More than 900 listings now span 41 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands. -
Texas clinic owner convicted in $26 million TRICARE fraud case
A federal jury convicted Texas clinic owner Kevin D. Curry on nine counts in a scheme involving more than $26 million in false TRICARE claims for medically unnecessary or unprovided mental-health care; the FBI had seized his gold Cybertruck months earlier. -
Advocates allege data center firms use minor permits to avoid major US air reviews
Environmental advocates allege data center firms split emissions sources into “minor” permits to avoid major US air reviews. They cite Amazon and Duke Energy in North Carolina and New Mexico’s Project Jupiter, whose developer withdrew its application in April. -
Wichita police probe homicide after missing Lorretta Moody found in suitcase
Two people found a suitcase containing the body of Lorretta M. Moody, 67, outside Wichita's Fire Station 22 on Sept. 16. Police were called at about 6:25 p.m. and are investigating her death as a homicide; Moody had been reported missing. -
Andrew remains under police investigation amid speculation about US testimony
Former Prince Andrew remains under investigation after a February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police reportedly seek original US emails about an allegation that he shared confidential government information with Jeffrey Epstein. -
A Tarpon Springs cathedral painting sent to Greece in 1923 is found in a church
A religious painting from Tarpon Springs’ St. Nicholas Greek Cathedral has been found hanging in a church in Greece, more than a century after it was sent there for restoration. City officials are awaiting approval from Florida Greek Orthodox officials to bring it back. -
Jury acquits Jasmine Blake of murder, convicts her of two felonious assaults
A Hamilton County jury acquitted UC nursing student Jasmine Blake of murder on Sept. 25 but convicted her of two felonious assault counts related to the Feb. 1 shooting death of her girlfriend, Diamond Rice. The verdict left unresolved whether Blake acted in self-defense. -
Danielle Sullivan urges Marfan monitoring after sister’s aortic dissection
Cacharel Davis, 37, who has Marfan syndrome, was hospitalized Aug. 31 with an aortic dissection and aneurysm. After nearly three weeks in intensive care, she was discharged Sept. 17 and awaits open-heart surgery; her sister Danielle Sullivan urges regular monitoring. -
Air Force picks 34 of 35 bidders for contract program worth up to $3.5B
The Air Force selected 34 of 35 bidders for a small-business contract program to compete for construction and environmental projects in the U.S. The program is worth up to $3.5 billion through September 2034, and each selected company receives an initial $3,000. -
Lanternflies crowd Toledo yard around a neighbor’s tree of heaven
Hundreds of spotted lanternflies have crowded around a tree of heaven beside Heather Keyes’ Toledo driveway, leaving sticky residue in her yard. Keyes says she has killed hundreds and cannot park or sit there; the tree is on the neighboring property. -
Miami balcony dog taken into care; Kevin Alexander Benjamin faces animal cruelty charge
Miami-Dade Animal Services removed a dog from a downtown Miami high-rise around 1 a.m. Saturday after balcony videos prompted concern about its condition. Police escorted Kevin Alexander Benjamin from the building in handcuffs; NBC6 reported he was charged with animal cruelty. -
U.S.-led coalition withdrawal could leave Iraqi Kurdistan short of air defenses
Iraqi Kurdistan’s leaders fear the U.S.-led coalition’s scheduled Wednesday withdrawal will take away air defenses that intercepted Iranian and militia drones and missiles. Its Peshmerga lack equipment to counter such attacks, and Baghdad’s support is uncertain. -
More bears enter communities as encounters rise in at least 15 US states
The Washington Post reports bear encounters rose this year in at least 15 US states. Bears enter communities, and wildlife workers sometimes kill them after conflicts. Experts link the rise largely to unusual weather affecting food sources and rebounding bear populations. -
US survey finds red blood cell exchange reaches under 3% of sickle cell patients
A nationally representative survey of 100 US providers found fewer than 3% of their sickle cell patients were recorded as receiving red blood cell exchange, while 91% reported access. Common barriers included coordination, limited donated blood and unfamiliarity. -
Man faces charges after allegedly pointing rifle to demand supermarket watch
Orlando police say Juby Manuel Vera was arrested at a bus stop after allegedly pointing a rifle at a customer and clerk at a Sedano’s supermarket on Sept. 10 to demand a watch. He was charged with three firearm-related offenses. -
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Carnival Panorama passenger
Thomas Gigler remains missing after Carnival said footage confirmed he went overboard from the Carnival Panorama on a Puerto Vallarta–Long Beach cruise. After more than 41 hours of searching across more than 1,707 square miles, the Coast Guard suspended its search Sept. 22. -
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang reach Atlanta, Chinese state media reports
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta on Sunday after a 16-hour charter flight from Chengdu, Chinese state media reported. Zoo Atlanta will host them for 10 years and has renovated their facilities and secured a long-term local bamboo supply. -
Madison police arrest two fraternity leaders after finding about 30 pledges
Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane, leaders of Madison’s Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter, were arrested on hazing allegations after police found about 30 partly clothed pledges in its basement Sept. 23. Several had injuries police said were consistent with assault. -
Wisconsin suit seeks warrant rules for searches of Flock location data
Donavan Haidinger and two groups sued Waukesha County and 11 municipalities Sept. 10, seeking to require warrants before police search Flock’s location database unless a recognized exception applies. He says a nearby camera records his vehicle on nearly every trip. -
Houston Mayor Works to Replace Bystander's Car After Claim Denied
At work, University of Houston student Abigail Trujillo's Nissan Altima was totaled by dozens of shots fired by Houston police trying to apprehend Jamarcus Spates. Houston denied her claim, but Mayor John Whitmire says he is making an exception and arranging a replacement. -
Susie Wiles says cancer treatment deepened her sense of purpose
After a mid-March diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says six months of treatment while continuing in her role deepened her sense of purpose. On Sept. 16, she said doctors had declared her cancer-free. -
Henry A. Murray died at 95; his Kaczynski study remains controversial
Harvard psychologist Henry A. Murray died of pneumonia in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 23, 1988, aged 95. Ted Kaczynski took part in his 1959–62 study; no record shows Kaczynski credited it with his later actions, and historians and psychologists debate its influence. -
Redfin ranks Houston first for millennials, San Antonio for Gen Z
Redfin’s Census-based study puts Houston first among millennial destinations, with 16,365 more moving in than out (0.9% net migration), and San Antonio first for Gen Z, with a net inflow of 10,678 (3.1%). Austin and Dallas also rank in Gen Z’s top five. -
NYC parent respondents mostly welcome AI moratorium, flag screen-time concerns
New York City began a one-year moratorium on student use of generative AI in grades 2K–8, alongside screen-time caps. Most parents replying to a local school newsletter author's query welcomed it, while others feared limits on learning and tech skills. -
Advocates project Pennsylvania efficiency bill could cut utility bills by $291 million a year by 2035
Pennsylvania's efficiency bill for 15 appliance and water-fixture categories passed the state House, but Senate action has stalled. Advocacy groups project nearly $291 million in annual utility savings by 2035; standards would apply only to new purchases, not existing products.
