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Hawaii authorities search for man with handgun after scuffle on Army base

No shots were fired but the Army treated it as an “active shooter situation” and two military bases on Oahu went into lockdown for several hours, said Michael Donnelly, a spokesperson for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii.
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii.
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii.
2h ago

Phillies fan and his TikTok-famous emotional support alligator turned away from ballpark

Joie Henney and his emotional support animal, WallyGator, were denied entry to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The reptile has a big presence on social media.
The Philadelphia Phillies play at Citizens Bank Park in 2020.
The Philadelphia Phillies play at Citizens Bank Park in 2020.
2h ago

Elon Musk wades into U.S. immigration debate at Texas-Mexico border

Musk met with local politicians and law enforcement to obtain what he called an “unfiltered” view of the situation.
Elon Musk with Tony Gonzales while visiting the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas
Elon Musk with Tony Gonzales while visiting the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas

Thousands of cases of cantaloupe recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

The company initiated the recall after the Food and Drug Administration conducted a test on cantaloupe in a distribution center.
cantaloupe
cantaloupe
4h ago

Curt Schilling reveals without permission that former Red Sox teammate Tim Wakefield has cancer

Wakefield, 57, retired in 2012 with a 200-192 record and 4.41 ERA in more than 3,000 major league innings. He was a part of Boston’s 2004 and ’07 World Series championships.
Tim Wakefield undergoing treatment, former teammate Curt Schilling revealed details without permission
Tim Wakefield undergoing treatment, former teammate Curt Schilling revealed details without permission

National parks would close and rangers would be furloughed if government shuts down, official says

The National Park Service plans to restrict access as much as possible, shuttering visitor centers, locking gates and bolting bathrooms, a senior Interior Department official said.
North America, USA, Montana, Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Highway, Big Horn Sheep walking Highway Retaining Wall from Auto.
North America, USA, Montana, Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Highway, Big Horn Sheep walking Highway Retaining Wall from Auto.

Toby Keith describes 'roller coaster' journey after cancer diagnosis as he receives Country Icon Award

The country singer appeared to move his wife to tears while performing at the People's Choice Country Awards on Thursday.
2023 People's Choice Country Awards - Show
2023 People's Choice Country Awards - Show

Jury acquits delivery driver of main charge in shooting of YouTuber

Alan Colie shot YouTuber Tanner Cook after being followed at Dulles Town Center during a prank. Colie said he acted in self defense. Cook survived and continues to make videos.
Tanner Cook.
Tanner Cook.
11h ago

Ex-St. Louis area police officer accused of sexually abusing handcuffed men

Marcellis Blackwell was charged with deprivation of rights under color of law and altering records in a federal investigation, federal prosecutors say.
An exterior view of the North County Police Cooperative building in St. Louis.
An exterior view of the North County Police Cooperative building in St. Louis.
13h ago

California college employee who killed retired administrator is sentenced to life

Chuyen Van Vo stabbed Steven Shek Keung Chan more than 30 times in the 2019 attack on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
A man was reportedly attacked and killed on campus at California State University Fullerton Aug. 19, 2019.
A man was reportedly attacked and killed on campus at California State University Fullerton Aug. 19, 2019.
14h ago

Fourth person charged with drug offenses after baby dies at Bronx day care

A 1-year-old child died and three other children were hospitalized after appearing to have been poisoned by exposure to fentanyl, prosecutors said.
Law enforcement officers found a one-kilogram package that field-tested positive for fentanyl and two “kilo press” machines.
Law enforcement officers found a one-kilogram package that field-tested positive for fentanyl and two “kilo press” machines.