Karmelo Anthony’s legal battle is far from over. Just months after the 19-year-old was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, Anthony’s family and new appellate legal team are asking supporters for another round of financial help. … Read more
Concern is growing around Lionel Richie after the legendary singer remained hospitalized in a St. Louis intensive care unit following a troubling moment during his latest concert. Richie, 77, performed at The Muny in Forest Park on Saturday, August 29, but appeared to struggle near the end of the show. During his final number, “All … Read more
The investigation into the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere has continued to develop in the weeks since she was found unresponsive in Greenville, South Carolina, with investigators still working to determine exactly what caused her death. One of the earliest developments that drew public attention came just three days after Panettiere died, when police … Read more
Aiken fell quiet for a little girl on Sunday. Family, friends, neighbors and people from across the community gathered at Millbrook Baptist Church to remember 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, whose short life ended in a tragedy that deeply affected the Aiken community. The memorial service was filled with pink — from the clothing worn by attendees … Read more
A family vacation in Maine was supposed to be a simple summer memory for the Morgan family. Instead, it became the beginning of a tragedy that the family says they will never recover from. More than two years after 6-year-old Lucy Morgan suffered a catastrophic injury during a family vacation, her parents have filed a … Read more
After nearly a decade of digging along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, archaeologists say they have reached what may be their strongest case yet for identifying the ruins of a long-lost biblical city associated with Jesus and several of his apostles. The site, known today as el-Araj in northern Israel, has been the … Read more
A powerful flash flood that tore through the depths of the Grand Canyon has turned into a major search-and-rescue operation, with one person confirmed dead and about 15 others still reported missing or unaccounted for. The flooding struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, August 29, after intense thunderstorms sent a … Read more
Nearly a year and a half after a mother and her 8-year-old son were found shot inside their Saratoga Springs home, a case that initially left investigators with more questions than answers has taken a dramatic turn. A 16-year-old boy, who was 15 at the time of the killings, has now been formally charged with … Read more
Florida authorities have recovered 163 missing children in a five-day operation that stretched across the state and reached locations far beyond Florida, marking one of the largest child-recovery efforts ever carried out in the state. The operation, known as Operation Statewide Shield, was led by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in cooperation with state, … Read more
Tim Curry’s death has brought renewed attention to one of his most recognizable movie appearances — and to a coincidence that has left some Home Alone 2: Lost in New York fans feeling uneasy. The legendary British actor, best known for his unforgettable performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at … Read more