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May 1

New York high school lacrosse hazing 'could have been catastrophic': DA

Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick said the high school lacrosse players he is prosecuting over hazing allegations could have faced a much more serious fate.

May 1

New England investigators 'not ruling out anything' amid serial killer fears: Former homicide detective

A former homicide detective does not believe authorities in New England are ruling "anything out" after 11 bodies have been found in the area since March 1.

May 1

Jennifer McCabe doubles down on Karen Read’s alleged 'I hit him' confession, but can't find it in paper trail

Key witness Jennifer McCabe testifies Karen Read said 'I hit him' three times after finding John O'Keefe's body. Defense challenges inconsistencies in her account to grand jury.

April 30

'Major drug trafficker' gets lengthy prison sentence after leaving OD victims to go to Wendy's: authorities

Russell Defreitas, a New York drug kingpin, was sentenced Tuesday to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of 92 charges and representing himself in court.

April 30

Blue city's Democratic committee prints thousands of 'red cards' urging immigrants to know their rights

A Boston-area Democratic committee is purchasing some 8,000 cards designed to remind immigrants of their constitutional rights if approached by ICE.

April 30

Pittsburgh funeral director charged with swindling pet owners, dumping pets' remains in landfill

The owner of a Pittsburgh funeral home, Patrick Roy Vereb, was arrested after allegedly giving more than 6,500 pet owners ashes from other animals and dumping remains in a landfill.

April 30

New England serial killer fears: Investigators identify two bodies pulled from rivers in separate states

A man was was identified in Massachusetts, and a woman in Connecticut, amid concerns that a serial killer might be preying on residents in New England.

April 30

11 high school athletes face charges in armed 'hazing' after prosecutor's ultimatum

Westhill high school lacrosse players are facing serious charges stemming from an incident that went "way beyond hazing," according to Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick.

April 30

Blue city leaders print thousands of 'know your rights' cards for immigrants

Massachusetts' Medford City Democratic Committee wants to make sure immigrants are aware of their rights when approached by authorities. (WFXT)

April 30

Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Wednesday while attempting to land at a Maryland airport.