Frank Mooney
A North Carolina woman was arrested in connection with the death of a 16-month-old infant at a daycare center. Alexandra Coffey, 29, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of the girl. Officers from the Lenoir Police Department were dispatched to Creative Beginnings just before 3 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in response to … Read more
BOSTON — As part of a settlement with a lady who claims to be one of the subjects’ ancestors, Harvard University will hand over 175-year-old images thought to be the first to be taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum dedicated to African American history. The photos of Tamara Lanier’s great-great-great-grandfather Renty, whom … Read more
Portland, Oregon — An Estacada man was arrested on Saturday and charged with trafficking 270 pounds of methamphetamine. Anthony Berrera, 29, faces charges of possessing methamphetamine and cocaine with the intent to distribute after allegedly transporting the substances from Southern California to Oregon, according to the US Department of Justice. Barrera rented a car, drove … Read more
A powerful storm that swept through the Austin area on Wednesday evening caused extensive damage and left thousands without power. According to the Austin Energy website, the storm damaged electrical equipment and broke tree limbs, leaving over 60,000 customers without power as of 10 p.m. According to the utility’s website, there is no expected date … Read more
Las Vegas — According to 911 conversations obtained by 8 News Now investigators on Wednesday, the man Metro police suspect of planning a mass shooting at a Las Vegas gym urged a patron to leave before killing an employee. On Friday, May 16, Daniel Ortega, 34, killed Edgar Quinonez, 31, in a shooting at the … Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a key social welfare program in the United States, ensuring that millions of low-income families do not go hungry. The program supports around 42 million people, or little over 12% of the population. This critical program provides a lifeline of help for families and individuals by issuing food … Read more
After a person was killed in a crash outside a South Los Angeles middle school, residents urged further action to protect youngsters from the deadly street, which is always congested with fast automobiles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred Tuesday near Vernon and McKinley Avenues, right outside George Washington Carver Middle … Read more
Montecito, California — A 42-year-old Nevada man was detained on suspicion of attempted murder and kidnapping after a woman was viciously injured during a break-in last week at a Southern California mansion owned by Beanie Babies millionaire Ty Warner, according to officials and court documents. The victim, identified in a criminal complaint as L. Malek-Aslanian, … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how much money you could receive when you retire or if you’re qualified for disability benefits, you’ve probably learned that Social Security isn’t as straightforward as it appears at first glance. It is true that millions of people in the United States get it on a monthly basis, but each check … Read more
Police are looking for the gunman who opened fire and shot several people inside a New England mall on Tuesday. Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo informed reporters just after 7 p.m. Tuesday that the gunman, thought to be in his 20s, was equipped with a semi-automatic pistol when gunshots erupted inside the Brass Mill Center … Read more