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United Airlines to add nonstop flights to Croatia, Italy, Scotland, Spain and more in summer 2026

9Oct

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World

United Airlines to add nonstop flights to Croatia, Italy, Scotland, Spain and more in summer 2026

United Airlines announced today that it will expand its transatlantic network in summer 2026 with new nonstop service to Split, Croatia; Bari, Italy; Glasgow, Scotland; and Santiago de Compostela, Spain — making it the only U.S. airline offering direct service to each of these destinations from Newark, NJ. (File Photo) September 2025 The airline will also launch new service from Washington-Dulles to Reykjavik, Iceland, and add year-round daily flights from Newark to Seoul, South Korea. Additionally, United will increase service between Newark and Tel Aviv, Israel, from two to three daily flights. According to United, this expansion brings its total number of transatlantic destinations to 46 — the most of any U.S. airline. Tickets for all new routes are on sale now. Highlights ...

Tenth Circuit dismisses Okla. man’s appeal after meth trafficking plea

9Oct

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Oklahoma

Tenth Circuit dismisses Okla. man’s appeal after meth trafficking plea

(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) October 8, 2025 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed the appeal of Alfredo Joaquin Soto, who was sentenced to 210 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Soto, also known as Joaquin Alfredo Soto, entered a plea agreement in the Western District of Oklahoma admitting to possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). The agreement included a waiver of his right to appeal. The government moved to enforce that waiver, and Soto’s counsel acknowledged it was valid. After reviewing the record, the Tenth Circuit agreed, finding the appeal waiver was knowingly and voluntarily made and that enforcing it would not result in a miscarriage of justice. Th...

Police identify 16-year-old killed in Wilmington shooting; second teen remains critical

9Oct

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Delaware

Police identify 16-year-old killed in Wilmington shooting; second teen remains critical

WILMINGTON, DEL. – Wilmington Police have identified the teen who died following a shooting in the area of 6th and Pine Streets as 16-year-old Nathan Lopez of Newark. File Photo (August 2025) The shooting occurred around 5:07 p.m. on October 8, 2025. Officers responding to the scene located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Lopez succumbed to his injuries, while a 17-year-old male remains hospitalized in critical condition. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634 or provide anonymous tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com. The Wilmington Police Department’s Victim Services Unit is available to provide support and referrals to c...

Three killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 211 in Clay County

9Oct

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Arkansas

Three killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 211 in Clay County

SUCCESS, ARK. – The Arkansas State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed three lives late October 8, 2025, in Clay County. According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. on State Highway 211, north of the town of Success. Troopers arrived to find a 2001 Nissan Xterra that had veered off the roadway, entered a ditch, struck a tree, and caught fire. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Izabella Brasfield of Marmaduke, and two passengers, 19-year-old Tara Calhoun and 45-year-old Michelle Braman, both of Corning, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Four dead after shooting spree across southwest Houston and Sugar Land

8Oct

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Houston, National

Four dead after shooting spree across southwest Houston and Sugar Land

HOUSTON, TX – A gunman went on a shooting spree across Sugar Land and southwest Houston Wednesday, leaving four people dead. https://youtu.be/lCYRqAH_huQ The first shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. in the 12900 block of Dairy Ashford Road near US 90 in Sugar Land. A woman was found shot inside her vehicle and later died at a hospital. The suspect fled the scene. Around 1:45 p.m., the gunman arrived at a mechanic shop in the 13000 block of Fondren Road in southwest Houston. After an argument and a witness recording him, he opened fire and killed two men, including the shop owner. A few miles away, at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to another shooting in the 8000 block of Creekbend Drive, where the gunman was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Poli...

Armed robbery crew shoots at officers while fleeing robbery

8Oct

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Houston

Armed robbery crew shoots at officers while fleeing robbery

HOUSTON, TX – According to Captain Ryan Watson, an armed robbery crew fired at police while fleeing a robbery, leading to a pursuit and crash near Canino and West Hardy Road. https://youtu.be/n4TbVqQXBgQ The robbery began about 11:15 a.m. when three suspects reportedly robbed the WSS clothing store in the 500 block of East Tidwell. Patrol officers obtained a description and surveillance photos of the suspects’ vehicle. The North Division’s patrol and crime suppression teams started to search the area and located the vehicle about 12:55 p.m. in front of the Advance Auto Parts at Airline and Tidwell, where the suspects were reportedly committing another robbery. As undercover officers attempted to watch the suspects, the suspects opened fire at police, striking no one. The suspect...

Governor Abbott orders TxDOT to enforce roadway safety, remove political markings

8Oct

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Texas

Governor Abbott orders TxDOT to enforce roadway safety, remove political markings

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enforce compliance with federal and state roadway safety guidelines, emphasizing the removal of political or ideological markings from Texas roadways. File Photo (September 2025) “Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways,” said Governor Abbott. He instructed TxDOT to ensure that counties and cities eliminate all non-standard symbols, signs, or markings conveying political or ideological messages. According to the Governor’s Office, failure to comply may result in penalties, including denial of state and federal road funding and suspension of existing agreements with TxDOT. Federal and state guidelines prohibit surface ma...

29-year-old man arrested in connection to Palisades Fire ignition

8Oct

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California

29-year-old man arrested in connection to Palisades Fire ignition

LOS ANGELES, CA – A 29-year-old man, Jonathan Rinderknech, has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Palisades Fire, which later grew into a destructive wildfire, according to federal and local law enforcement officials. The fire caused significant damage in the Palisades area, prompting widespread evacuations and firefighting efforts. Rinderknech is facing federal charges related to the ignition of the blaze. Further details about the investigation have not yet been released.

Florida man arrested after trespassing twice, found with meth and thermos hidden inside body

8Oct

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Florida

Florida man arrested after trespassing twice, found with meth and thermos hidden inside body

POLK COUNTY, FL – Deputies arrested 51-year-old Walter Frymire after a series of unusual incidents that began with a report of a nude man inside a public park restroom, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, Frymire was fully clothed. He was trespassed from the park and released without arrest. However, shortly afterward, he crossed the street and trespassed again by climbing onto nearby railroad tracks. Deputies then took him into custody. Frymire, who has 25 prior arrests and five previous prison terms, was also found in possession of methamphetamine. During a standard body scan at the jail, deputies discovered Frymire had inserted a metal thermos into his body cavity. He was transported to a hospital, where a specialist was required to remove the...

Sturgis man arrested after teen escapes kidnapping, police chase spans multiple cities

8Oct

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South Dakota

Sturgis man arrested after teen escapes kidnapping, police chase spans multiple cities

STURGIS, SD – A 15-year-old girl escaped from a residence in Sturgis after reportedly being held against her will, sexually assaulted, and forced to take illegal drugs, according to the Sturgis Police Department. Police located the girl and began an investigation that led them to a suspect and the residence where the crimes allegedly occurred. While conducting surveillance, officers saw the suspect leave the residence with three other individuals in a vehicle. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled, prompting a high-speed pursuit through Sturgis, Deadwood, Lead, and into Spearfish Canyon. During the chase, items believed to be drug paraphernalia and controlled substances were thrown from the vehicle. The pursuit ended just before reaching the Spearfish city limit...