Winter Storm and TSA Confusion Disrupt Travel at South Florida Airports

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Winter Storm and TSA Confusion Disrupt Travel at South Florida Airports

Travelers at South Florida airports faced widespread disruptions Sunday as a powerful winter storm in the Northeast combined with temporary federal screening changes to create long lines, cancellations and soaring ticket prices. Passengers at Miami International Airport reported confusion after the Department of Homeland Security briefly paused TSA PreCheck, the expedited security screening program. The … Read more

Armed Man Shot and Killed After Breaching Mar-a-Lago Security Perimeter

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Armed Man Shot and Killed After Breaching Mar-a-Lago Security Perimeter

An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday after making an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., officials said. During a news conference, Ric Bradshaw, sheriff of Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, said security personnel detected an individual who had … Read more

Family Member Arrested in Victorville Shooting That Left Two Dead, One Injured

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Family Member Arrested in Victorville Shooting That Left Two Dead, One Injured

A suspect has been arrested following a shooting in Victorville that left two women dead and a third victim hospitalized, authorities said. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded around 8:58 p.m. Friday to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and multiple gunshot victims in the 13000 block of Sundown Road. … Read more

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Charged in Wife’s Killing at Ohio Home

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Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Charged in Wife’s Killing at Ohio Home

A former contestant on American Idol has been charged with murder after authorities say he killed his wife inside their Ohio home while their children were present. Police in Tipp City, located north of Dayton, responded around 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 16 to a report of a burglary and shooting at the residence of 39-year-old … Read more

Mexico’s Most Wanted Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation

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Mexico’s Most Wanted Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation

Mexico’s most wanted man, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — widely known as “El Mencho” — has been killed during a military operation aimed at arresting him, according to Mexico’s defence ministry. El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), died Sunday while being transported to Mexico City after being seriously wounded in clashes between … Read more

Postal Workers Rally for Fair Pay and Safer Conditions Ahead of Contract Talks

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Postal Workers Rally for Fair Pay and Safer Conditions Ahead of Contract Talks

Postal workers nationwide rallied Sunday, demanding fair contracts and safer working conditions as negotiations are set to begin this week in Washington, D.C. Dozens gathered at the National Association of Letter Carriers branch on Chicago’s South Side, while similar demonstrations took place across the country as part of a National Day of Action. Workers said … Read more

Overnight Shooting Closes Northbound I-57 for Hours, Illinois State Police Report

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Overnight Shooting Closes Northbound I-57 for Hours, Illinois State Police Report

A shooting on the city’s South Side overnight forced authorities to shut down the northbound lanes of I-57 for several hours early Sunday, according to Illinois State Police. Officials reopened all lanes around 6:30 a.m. ISP reported that the shooting occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on northbound I-57, just north of Halsted Street. Authorities diverted … Read more

Road Work to Shut Down Part of Montrose Drive Beginning Monday Night

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Road Work to Shut Down Part of Montrose Drive Beginning Monday Night

Transportation officials announced that upcoming road work will affect traffic in Kanawha County starting Feb. 23. Crews will close the left lane of Montrose Drive between MacCorkle Avenue and Kanawha Turnpike from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Education. Officials said the overnight … Read more

Different Bills Advance to Let 18- to 20-Year-Olds Conceal Carry Without Permits

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Different Bills Advance to Let 18- to 20-Year-Olds Conceal Carry Without Permits

The West Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates have each approved separate versions of legislation that would allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to carry a concealed weapon without obtaining a permit. House Bill 4106 passed Tuesday in an 87-9 vote. “It waives safety training and also background checks for 18, 19, 20-year-olds,” Del. Sean … Read more