Firing upheld for LAPD officers who played Pokémon Go during holdup
The officers claimed they hadn’t heard the radio request for backup but on the patrol car recordings, they were heard discussing whether to respond and one of the officers could be heard saying, "Ah, screw it," according to the court filings.
The officers claimed they hadn’t heard the radio request for backup but on the patrol car recordings, they were heard discussing whether to respond and one of the officers could be heard saying, "Ah, screw it," according to the court filings.
Power company apologizes for advice to cuddle pets to stay warm as bills surge
The power company has apologized for advising customers to cuddle with pets or challenge children to hula hoop competitions to keep warm without turning up the heat as gas and electricity bills soar this winter.
The power company has apologized for advising customers to cuddle with pets or challenge children to hula hoop competitions to keep warm without turning up the heat as gas and electricity bills soar this winter.
Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
High school coach suspended after team blows out opponent 92-4
Sacred Heart Academy issued a statement apologizing for Monday’s blowout, saying the game didn't reflect the school’s values.
Sacred Heart Academy issued a statement apologizing for Monday’s blowout, saying the game didn't reflect the school’s values.
North Korea claims dictator invented burrito
Move over Mexico, North Korea is the real birthplace of the burrito, at least if you believe the state media.
Move over Mexico, North Korea is the real birthplace of the burrito, at least if you believe the state media.
Bull charges California Highway Patrol officer, barely missing him
Dashcam video captured the moment a CHP officer escaped a charging bull in rural Northern California.
Dashcam video captured the moment a CHP officer escaped a charging bull in rural Northern California.
Not so fast food: Two men attack NYC Burger King worker over slow service
Two men are accused of attacking a Brooklyn Burger King worker, allegedly because it was taking too long for their food.
Two men are accused of attacking a Brooklyn Burger King worker, allegedly because it was taking too long for their food.
California twins born 15 minutes apart, but in different years
Twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo entered the world just 15 minutes apart in Salinas, California, but they were born on different days, months and years.
Twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo entered the world just 15 minutes apart in Salinas, California, but they were born on different days, months and years.
Gov. Hochul gives 'Jeopardy' contestant a 2nd chance at clue
Brooklyn resident Ben Walthall had failed to buzz in on the ”Jeopardy" clue that read, “In 2021, she became the first female governor of New York state.”
Brooklyn resident Ben Walthall had failed to buzz in on the ”Jeopardy" clue that read, “In 2021, she became the first female governor of New York state.”
Greece bans New Year's music at venues amid COVID surge
Music will be banned at all commercial venues in Greece for New Year's celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant.
Music will be banned at all commercial venues in Greece for New Year's celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant.
Contents of second time capsule discovered in Richmond unveiled
The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday.
The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday.
Second time capsule found during removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond to be opened
Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.
Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.
VIDEO: Woman with pickaxe shoplifts at Rite Aid in Venice
A shocking video shows a bizarre scene at a store in Venice involving a woman carrying a pickaxe.
A shocking video shows a bizarre scene at a store in Venice involving a woman carrying a pickaxe.
Florida man denies drugs strapped to his penis were his
Florida authorities said they found drugs wrapped around a man's penis during a traffic stop, but the man denied the drugs were his.
Florida authorities said they found drugs wrapped around a man's penis during a traffic stop, but the man denied the drugs were his.
Driver dies after chasing and rear-ending girlfriend on I-10, crashes into 3rd vehicle: DPS
The boyfriend was pronounced dead at the scene. The girlfriend was not injured. The driver of the SUV suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.
The boyfriend was pronounced dead at the scene. The girlfriend was not injured. The driver of the SUV suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.
Time capsule hidden beneath Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond opened after 130 years
A rust-colored 1875 almanac, a cloth envelope and a silver coin were found Wednesday in a time capsule that lay hidden beneath a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia for more than 130 years.
A rust-colored 1875 almanac, a cloth envelope and a silver coin were found Wednesday in a time capsule that lay hidden beneath a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia for more than 130 years.
City College professor finds $180,000 cash in his mail
A box sat in a mailroom at City College for nine months before Professor Vinod Menon returned to campus after teaching remotely. Inside, Menon found a letter and stacks of cash. The amount of money was so large that the FBI had to step in.
A box sat in a mailroom at City College for nine months before Professor Vinod Menon returned to campus after teaching remotely. Inside, Menon found a letter and stacks of cash. The amount of money was so large that the FBI had to step in.
Researchers rank the most dangerous Christmas songs
Whether you like the classics or a newer mix, studies suggest some yuletide hits could have an effect on people's ability to drive. Research suggests "Frosty the Snowman" and "All I Want for Christmas is You" top the list.
Whether you like the classics or a newer mix, studies suggest some yuletide hits could have an effect on people's ability to drive. Research suggests "Frosty the Snowman" and "All I Want for Christmas is You" top the list.
134-year-old time capsule possibly found in base of removed Robert E. Lee statue
The 1887 time capsule, believed to be found buried in the pedestal under the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, is believed to contain Confederate artifacts.
The 1887 time capsule, believed to be found buried in the pedestal under the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, is believed to contain Confederate artifacts.
Professor left $50 for students in a locker, if they read the syllabus
A professor in Tennessee says he hid a cash prize in a locker and gave his students simple clues on how to get it if they read the syllabus of his class, but the money remained unclaimed or even acknowledged at the end of the semester.
A professor in Tennessee says he hid a cash prize in a locker and gave his students simple clues on how to get it if they read the syllabus of his class, but the money remained unclaimed or even acknowledged at the end of the semester.