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7h ago

Florida man in viral arrest video is in 'excruciating pain' after police beating, lawyers say

Le’Keian Woods was beaten and Tasered by several Florida sheriff’s officers as he fled from a traffic stop Friday night.
 Le’Keian Woods surrounded by officers as he's taken into custody
 Le’Keian Woods surrounded by officers as he's taken into custody

Florida hit by Canadian smoke from historic wildfire season

More than 69,000 square miles have been burned by wildfire in Canada so far. 795 wildfires were still burning Tuesday afternoon.
Canadian wildfire smoke travels towards Fla., on Oct. 3, 2023.
Canadian wildfire smoke travels towards Fla., on Oct. 3, 2023.
9h ago

Mom seen being attacked by gun-toting biker in Philadelphia: ‘Glad that video is not me dying’

A "person of interest" caught on video vandalizing a car and pointing a gun at the woman has been identified but not arrested, police said.
Nikki Bullock talks about surviving an attack in Philadelphia.
Nikki Bullock talks about surviving an attack in Philadelphia.

11-year-old arrested and charged in shooting of 2 teens at Florida football practice

The young suspect is in custody after Monday night's gunfire in Apopka, charged with second-degree attempted murder.
Police respond following a shooting that broke out at a football practice in Apopka, Florida.
Police respond following a shooting that broke out at a football practice in Apopka, Florida.
10h ago

Lady Gaga doesn't have to pay $500,000 to woman charged in connection with stealing her dogs

A judge spared Lady Gaga from paying the reward to Jennifer McBride, who returned her stolen dogs, citing McBride’s involvement with stolen property.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga
10h ago

Senior Defense Department official charged with helping run dogfights

Dogs were allegedly electrocuted with jumper cables if they lost. 
Department of Defense official Frederick D. Moorefield, Jr.
Department of Defense official Frederick D. Moorefield, Jr.
10h ago

Grimes sues Elon Musk over parental rights

Grimes, whose legal name is Claire Boucher, filed a petition to establish a parental relationship Friday in San Francisco Superior Court.
Grimes and Elon Musk atHeavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala
Grimes and Elon Musk atHeavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala
12h ago

17-year-old Ohio homecoming queen candidate dies after collapsing on high school football field

Breanne McKean collapsed shortly after she was announced as a contender for homecoming queen Friday, according to the school district.
Breanne McKean poses for a homecoming photo.
Breanne McKean poses for a homecoming photo.
12h ago

Self-driving car runs over pedestrian who was hit by human driver in San Francisco

The woman was in critical condition Tuesday, and police said they were looking into what led to the collision.
A Cruise autonomous taxi in San Francisco.
A Cruise autonomous taxi in San Francisco.
14h ago

'Sunday Night Football' scores ratings TD as Swifties tune in with Jets, Chiefs fans

Taylor Swift's mere presence at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night might have been a driving force in the game's being the season's most-watched.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J.
14h ago

'Boopac Shakur,' who outed pedophiles online, fatally shot at restaurant after accusing person

Robert Wayne Lee used social media to pose as a 15-year-old girl to catch sexual predators. While his work led to arrests, he also "mistakenly identified someone as a sexual predator who was not," officials said.
Robert Wayne Lee.
Robert Wayne Lee.