Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged

Stepmom held man captive for decades until he set house on fire, officials say

A Connecticut man alleged to have been held captive and starved by his stepmother for more than two decades escaped the small room he had been locked away in by setting their house on fire, ...

NBC News - 10h

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

Emergency workers responding to a fire in Waterbury, Conn., found the man, 32, who weighed only 68 pounds and had been held captive in a tiny room.

The New York Times - 13h

7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man

Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...

NBC News - 1d

Man who escaped Puerto Rico prison in 1987 is caught in Florida

A man who escaped from a Puerto Rican prison in 1987 has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, where authorities say he had been living under a different name.

CBS News - 2d

After 40 years on the run, escaped prisoner located and caught

A man who escaped a Puerto Rican prison nearly 40 years ago was taken into custody in Florida, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

ABC News - 4d

Court stays execution of Texas man days before he was set to die by lethal injection

A Texas appeals court on Tuesday halted the execution of a man who has spent more than 30 years on death row and had been set to die by lethal injection this week.

NBC News - 1d

Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.

NBC News - 2h

Arkansas Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Producing Deadly Ricin Poison

Jason Kale Clampit, 44, was sentenced for possession of ricin, which he had made to set traps for trespassers, prosecutors said.

The New York Times - 3d

A Syrian man barely escaped a wave of sectarian killings. His brothers did not

This past weekend’s sectarian violence was possibly among the bloodiest 72 hours in the modern history of Syria after 14 years of civil war — and it threatens to open an endless cycle of vengeance

ABC News - 1d

Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town

Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...

The Guardian - 3d

What happened in Room 22?

For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room in upstate New York, torturing him to death, authorities said. How did it go on in secret?

NBC News - 5d

Fired special counsel says he was preparing push to return all fired probationary employees to their job

Former special counsel Hampton Dellinger said he was planning to pursue legal action to restore all fired probationary workers back to their posts before a court failed to keep him in his role. ...

The Hill - 1d

Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says

The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.

NBC News - 1d

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House

President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.

The New York Times - 3d

Online Influencer Is Killed While Livestreaming in Tokyo

Police in Japan have charged a man with the murder, saying he was a follower who had tracked her location by the buildings behind her as she filmed herself.

The New York Times - 1d

NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run

NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.

ESPN - 3d

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London

Lathaniel Burrell, was shot and died on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube station

BBC News - 3d

Driver charged with attempted murder in connection with CarMax dealership crash

A 25-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a vehicle ramming incident that left several people injured at a Los Angeles-area CarMax dealership, court documents show.

NBC News - 1d

Woman pleads guilty in cross-burning hoax during Colorado Springs mayoral campaign

DENVER — A woman who was part of a group charged with setting a cross on fire in front of a defaced campaign sign for a candidate who became Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor pleaded guilty on ...

NBC News - 13h

Man assaults 2 people on American Airlines flight, says he was 'mad' at Trump: FBI

A Texas man was arrested for violently assaulting a flight attendant and a passenger while on board an American Airlines flight earlier this month, according to the FBI.

ABC News - 1d

Florida man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman

A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next month

ABC News - 2d

Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death

Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.

BBC News - 4d

Texas court delays execution of man on death row days before he was set to die

The court put David Leonard Wood's execution on pause "until further order."

CBS News - 1d

Man charged with murder did online search for consequences of killing 'illegal immigrant'

A Texas man charged with murder in the death of his fiancé searched online what the legal consequences were of killing an "illegal immigrant" by a "legal citizen," according a court document.

NBC News - 1d

KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin

Journalist Melvin Robert says he is 'overjoyed and humbled' to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

The New York Times - 2d

Four charged in death of boy killed in hyperbaric chamber fire in Michigan facility

Three people were charged with second-degree murder and a fourth person was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Thomas Cooper, 5.

NBC News - 2d

Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

BBC News - 1d

Bills QB Josh Allen says he wants to spend his entire career in Buffalo: 'This is home to me'

Fresh off an MVP season and a record-setting extension, Allen said that he'll 'hopefully' stay with the Bills until he retires.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.

BBC News - 3d

Oil tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire

An English port boss said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball."

CBS News - 2d

On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.

The New York Times - 2d

Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign

Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...

The Guardian - 4d

Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads

A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.

NBC News - 21h

Gateway Church founding pastor indicted on child sex abuse-related charges

Robert Morris resigned from Gateway Church last year following allegations that he sexual relations with a 12-year-old girl approximately four decades ago.

CBS News - 12h

Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires

Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.

CBS News - 1d

14-year-old charged with murder of Newark police officer

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a Newark police officer, after shots were exchanged between police and a group.

ABC News - 4d

LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here’s what he says Americans don’t understand about the Tesla CEO.

Elon Musk takes a hammer-and-nail approach to everything, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says.

MarketWatch - 2d

Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House

The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.

CBS News - 3d

Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged

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