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August 3, 2023

Eight Delta passengers intervene to stop, subdue man who allegedly assaulted attendant during flight

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office detained Nelson Montgomery, 39, at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans following a chaotic incident on a plane.

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park's once 'fastest,' 'steepest' roller coaster that held Guinness World Record freezes midair

Ohio amusement park guests had to walk down a 200-plus-foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue occurred Monday, according to a spokesperson.

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park guests evacuated from 200+ foot roller coaster, forced to walk down lengthy stairs

Amusement park guests at Ohio's Cedar Point were forced to walk down a 200+ foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue. (Credit: Josh Lett)

August 2, 2023

Ex-Auburn football player helps bail out wife, her lover who are accused of plotting his murder: report

A Georgia husband helped his wife, who is accused of trying to kill him amid an acrimonious divorce, and her alleged accomplices get bailed out of a Bahamas prison, according to a local report.

August 2, 2023

Toddler drowns after parents cooking dinner leave her in harness on boat

A sailing club owner said locals in Fiji and New Zealand regularly tether people in as a safety precaution and couldn't explain how the toddler would have gotten free.

August 2, 2023

Germany's Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival opens at reduced capacity due to persistent rain

A German heavy metal festival is opening today at reduced capacity due to persistent heavy rains that caused the grounds to be muddy. Organizers were forced to halt new arrivals.

August 2, 2023

Body of missing California hiker found near trail on El Cajon Mountain

A 34-year-old man was found dead, after he was reported missing following a hiking trip on El Cajon Mountain on Monday, authorities said.

August 2, 2023

14 dead in São Paulo police raid as elite officer's murder investigation continues

The casualty count from an ongoing operation in Brazil's São Paulo state is now 14, as officials continue their efforts to apprehend suspects in an elite police officer's killing.

August 2, 2023

Migrant numbers crossing Darién Gap set new record, despite US efforts

Migrants who traveled through the dangerous Darién Gap hit new highs in 2023, breaking records only just over halfway through the year, despite U.S. and international efforts.

August 2, 2023

Ohio standoff near Dayton airport ends: Semi-truck driver taken hostage rescued, 2 suspects die at hospital

An hours-long standoff with Ohio police near the Dayton airport ended in an officer-involved shooting, after suspects had taken a semi-truck driver hostage.