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November 30, 2024

Florida grandfather, 71, fatally shot by neighbor during noise dispute; suspected gunman claims self-defense

A 71-year-old Florida man was allegedly shot to death by his downstairs neighbor in Lauderdale Lakes after the neighbor complained about loud music.

November 30, 2024

Chicago-area police officer killed while responding to 'armed offender' at bank, suspect charged

Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins died Friday after being shot while responding to a call about an "armed offender" seen leaving a Chase Bank, authorities say.

November 30, 2024

South Carolina mayor dies in crash while being ‘pursued’ by deputy, just days after his police force quit

McColl Mayor George Garner II died in a vehicle crash in Mechanicsville just days after his town's entire police force resigned, officials say.

November 30, 2024

Kentucky boy in coma after jumping from truck as intoxicated father drove to buy beer

A Kentucky man is facing charges after he went out for beer run while intoxicated and his son ended up in a coma after jumping out of the truck.

November 30, 2024

Washington boy, 12, steals grandfather's car, drives 160 miles before he is stopped

A 12-year-old Washington state boy was arrested and taken into custody after he allegedly stole his grandfather's car and led deputies on a short pursuit.

November 29, 2024

US-based model, husband and child kidnapped and held 12 hours after leaving restaurant in Brazil: reports

A Brazilian model who lives in the U.S. was kidnapped along with her husband and child in her home country this week and held captive for 12 hours.

November 29, 2024

Arkansas police investigate Black Friday mall shooting

A Little Rock Police Department spokesperson told local media that the shooting was "isolated" and that there was only non-life-threatening injuries. (Credit: KLRT)

November 29, 2024

Enraged passenger unloads flurry of punches on airport worker, wild video shows

A furious airline passenger was captured on dramatic video unleashing a flurry of punches on an airport worker over an apparent check-in delay dispute.

November 29, 2024

Suspect accused in dad's camping murder 'cut off' from self-defense claim after backtracking on confession

The suspect in the murder of a Montana dad and avid outdoorsman pleaded not guilty Tuesday after allegedly claiming self-defense in his confession to police.

November 29, 2024

Weird laws in Maryland, including $5-$500 fine for manufacturing, trading or selling 'stench bomb'

In Maryland, there are laws still technically in place that prevent the manufacture of "stench bombs," stipulations in singing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" and more.