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David Dausey puts health sciences and ethical AI on Duquesne’s agenda
Newly inaugurated Duquesne University President David Dausey says his priorities include expanding health-sciences education, advancing the arts and ethical use of AI, and preparing leaders of integrity as the university approaches its 150th anniversary in 2028. -
Green Oceans finds wreck believed to be lost 2019 fishing boat; apparent human remains
Green Oceans says it found a wreck near Block Island, Rhode Island, believed to be the F/V Mistress, which sank on New Year’s Day 2019, killing two fishermen. The nonprofit also reported what may be human remains; the vessel has not been formally identified. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
NJPAC cites asbestos as it plans to raze Newark’s Cathedral House
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center plans to raze Newark’s 85-year-old Cathedral House within two months, citing asbestos in mastic inside its brick facade. It sits in a historic district on state and national registers; a park and truck parking are planned there. -
Second man arrested in Tasia Fortune’s death; warrant issued for third suspect
Jackson police arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday as the second man arrested in Tasia Fortune’s death; a warrant has been issued for a third suspect. Fortune, 29, was found hanging behind an abandoned home on Aug. 3. -
Spreadsheet tied to ShinyHunters’ claimed FBI hack lists sensitive roles
A 5,000-line spreadsheet ShinyHunters says it stole from the FBI lists employees’ personal data and sensitive assignments, Reuters found. The FBI says it is investigating a claim that its FBIJobs.gov portal was compromised; the cause remains undetermined. -
CDC's 2026 count lists one US measles-related death, subject to updates
The CDC's 2026 count lists one measles-related death in the US, based on a death reported by a state, HHS said. The figure may change as more information arrives and reviews are completed; CDC data showed 3,471 measles cases as of Sept. 17. -
FOX 26 anchors add control-room duties, sparking a TV news debate
At FOX 26 Houston, Caroline Collins is testing a newsroom setup where she anchors and handles production, directing and audio. Some TV journalists warn it could harm quality and mental health; others say it reflects changing viewing habits and limited resources. -
Off-duty Danville officer arrested after shots damage sedan, police say
Jayquan Morton, an off-duty Danville police officer, was arrested without incident after Virginia State Police charged him in a shooting that damaged a sedan carrying two people on Sept. 20. Neither was hit; investigators say shots came from a silver SUV. -
Kansas City court orders Stonegate repairs and $2 million for tenants
A Jackson County court ordered repairs at Kansas City's Stonegate Meadows and $2 million for eligible tenants; class-action settlements now total nearly $4 million. Tenants had said ownership left rodent, roach and plumbing problems unresolved.
