Brad Matthews

Cessna pilot arrested for illegal landing in Antarctica strikes deal to avoid prosecution

The teenage American pilot who was arrested for illegally landing in Chilean Antarctica as part of a worldwide flight to raise money for cancer research has reached a deal to avoid prosecution.

August 14, 2025

Human body parts found in Oregon river; cops looking into homicide

Human body parts were found in the Tualatin River in Oregon on consecutive days last week, with the Washington County Sheriff's Office treating the investigation as a homicide.

August 14, 2025

Florida approves first black bear hunt since 2015 in wake of first-ever fatal attack of human

Florida will have a black bear hunting season in December, the first there since 2015, after the state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved guidelines.

August 14, 2025

Three Philadelphia men arrested, accused of robbing a Brink’s armored truck

Authorities arrested three Philadelphia men accused of robbing a Brink's armored truck of more than $2 million in June. One of the alleged thieves was a Brink's employee.

August 14, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel says he got Italian citizenship as exit plan due to Trump policies

Jimmy Kimmel recently said he got Italian citizenship in case he wanted to leave the U.S. over President Trump's policies.

August 13, 2025

McDonald’s Japan ends ‘Pokemon’ promotion after people bought, tossed food to get collectible cards

McDonald's Japan prematurely ended a promotion for the chain's Happy Meals after customers bought the meals just to get a "Pokemon" collectible card, and threw away the food.

August 13, 2025

Two drivers hospitalized after rocks dropped from overpass in Nevada; cops seek suspects

Two drivers were hospitalized with serious injuries near Las Vegas after people dropped rocks onto U.S. Route 95 and are still on the lam.

August 13, 2025

Little boy airlifted from College Park after falling from balcony

First responders airlifted a toddler in College Park, Maryland, with life-threatening injuries after he fell from an apartment complex balcony.

August 13, 2025

$30,000 in stolen Labubu collectibles recovered by police in California

Police in Chino, California, recovered 14 boxes full of stolen collectible Labubu dolls worth a total of $30,000.

August 13, 2025

Evacuation orders lifted for Canyon fire in southern California

While the Canyon fire in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in California is ongoing, officials downgraded the evacuation orders to warnings as containment efforts continue.

August 9, 2025

Volunteers cleaning up flood damage in Texas find 115 million-year-old dino footprints

Volunteers helping to clean up damage from the recent floods in Texas found dinosaur footprints dating back to 110-115 million years ago, during the Earth's Cretaceous period.

August 9, 2025

Teen arrested, accused of shooting in Times Square that wounds 3

A 17-year-old is in custody following a shooting on Saturday in New York City's Times Square that left three others injured by gunshots.

August 9, 2025

Woman accused of attacking sheriff’s deputies with bees arrested for missing trial date

A woman accused of agitating bees to get them to attack sheriff's deputies during a 2022 eviction in Massachusetts was arrested in Tennessee this week for missing her court date.

August 9, 2025

Man found dead in Houston cemetery from wound on his side

Funeral home workers found a man dead at a cemetery in Houston from a wound on his side Friday. Police are unsure whether the wound was caused by a gunshot or something else.

August 9, 2025

Canyon fire in Los Angeles spreads to 5,370 acres

The Canyon fire affecting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in California is up to 5,370 acres, with 25% of the blaze contained, state fire prevention officials said Friday.

August 8, 2025

New York medical examiner identifies three 9/11 victims 24 years later

The New York City medical examiner has newly identified three victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including a passenger on one of the jets and an employee who was working at the World Trade Center.

August 8, 2025

Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker, husband pleads not guilty

The man accused of killing the top Democratic leader in the Minnesota House, Rep. Melissa Hortman, and her husband at their house on June 14 pleaded not guilty to federal charges Thursday.

August 8, 2025

Amtrak debuting faster Acela trains with more seats between Boston, D.C.

Amtrak is soon launching new Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and the District of Columbia, zipping 10 mph faster with 27% more seats than the current version.

August 8, 2025

Tow truck carjacked by rock-wielding suspect in D.C.

The Metropolitan Police Department is looking for a man they say brandished a rock at a tow truck driver and stole the vehicle in Northwest D.C. this week.

August 8, 2025

Statue commemorating Confederate war dead returning to Arlington National Cemetery

A Confederate war memorial statue is returning to Arlington National Cemetery after it was taken down on Dec. 20, 2023.

August 7, 2025