Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 falls apart mid-flight, passengers panic

Sepehran 737 makes emergency return to Mashhad after engine malfunction A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Iran’s Kermanshah was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off after a tyre reportedly came off one of its wheels, causing an engine malfunction and severe vibrations, according to CNN-News18. The incident occurred shortly … Read more

Concealed-Carry License holder shoots masked would-be robber at Orland Park gas station

ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) — An attempted “armed holdup” at an Orland Park gas station on Tuesday ended with the alleged would-be robber being shot by the customer police say he was trying to steal from. Orland Park police said officers responded around 9 a.m. to Harlem Avenue and 151st Street. Security video reviewed by ABC7 … Read more

Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after 3-month health-related absence

WASHINGTON — Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell made his long-awaited return to the Senate on Monday, casting his first vote since June when he was hospitalized for a fall at his home in Washington, D.C. McConnell announced his return in a social media post ahead of his first vote, ending his three-month health-related absence that has ignited … Read more

NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, killing 3, after deadly Metro bus crash: ‘A deeply traumatic day’

Three people were killed when an NBC4 news helicopter crashed and burst into flames Tuesday night in Chatsworth not far from a serious accident involving a Metro bus that also left three people dead. The area was already swarming with police, fire officials and the news media because of the bus crash when there was … Read more

Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry

The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto. A sweeping bill that would create business-friendly rules for cryptocurrencies stalled in the Senate on Tuesday, a major blow to the crypto industry’s plans in Washington. The Senate voted 50 to 49 … Read more

‘It’s scary’: York College students raise safety concerns after fight on West Jackson Street

A fight early Saturday morning in York is raising safety concerns near York College, with students, families and a property manager saying many noncollege students are causing disturbances on West Jackson Street. The latest incident became violent quickly, according to residents. Large gathering erupts into violence Students who live on the street said the violence … Read more

Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee

TSA officer at airport in Madison, Wisconsin, spotted the concealed hazard A traveler tried to dodge a $100 baggage fee by hiding a dangerous item inside her carry-on bag — but it wasn’t long before she was caught red-handed. The unidentified passenger was going through security at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, when a TSA … Read more

Common bedroom mistake could be quietly taking a toll on your health, experts say

Certain amount of light exposure tied to heart failure, stroke and atrial fibrillation in study A new study from Tulane University is raising fresh concerns about sleeping with a light on, linking nighttime light exposure to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers found that exposure to more than 3 lux of light — roughly … Read more

Rochester Man Enters Guilty Plea in Arson Case

Twenty-seven-year-old Anukone Jordan Somphanith today entered a guilty plea to a second-degree arson charge during a hearing in Olmsted County Court. The first-degree arson charge contained in the original criminal complaint was dismissed through a plea agreement. Firefighters Responded on New Year’s Eve According to a court document, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a … Read more