Jessica Botelho

A 40-year-old woman was shot in the stomach while a suspect used her as a human shield during an attack in New York, authorities say. Police say the woman's 12-year-old daughter, as well as four other people, were also hurt in the "brazen and heartless attack."

Six shot in ‘brazen and heartless attack’ in NY; police say mother used as human shield

December 31, 2024 at 1:33 p.m.

A 40-year-old woman was shot in the stomach while a suspect used her as a human shield during an attack in New York, authorities say. Police say the woman's 12-year-old...

FILE — A shopper leaves a Party City store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Party City closing all stores after almost four decades of business

December 20, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

Party City, which has been in business for nearly four decades, is set to close all of its stores, according to a report.

A Chinese hacking campaign has prompted federal officials to urge people to send encrypted text messages. (The Baltimore Sun)

Feds urge public to send encrypted text messages after Chinese hacking campaign

December 6, 2024 at 8:14 p.m.

To help hide texts from foreign hackers, an FBI official recommends that iPhone and Android users send encrypted messages.

Missing Hawaii woman missed flight at LAX intentionally, police chief says

December 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said Hannah Kobayashi didn't get on her connecting flight from LAX to New York on Nov. 8, "which the investigation determined was intentional." She...

On Nov. 21, Ryan Kobayashi, center, holds a picture of his missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Father of missing Hawaii woman found dead in Los Angeles as search for her continues

November 25, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.

Ryan Kobayashi's death comes two weeks after reports of his daughter Hannah's disappearance when she missed a a connecting flight in Los Angeles.

Shown are "I Voted!" stickers at the Philadelphia Election Warehouse, in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Woman takes last-minute flight from Germany to vote in Pennsylvania: report

November 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

A 30-year-old woman living in Germany while studying for her master’s degree went to great lengths to vote in the 2024 U.S. election.

Los Angeles Dodgers players, coaches and ownership group are paraded on buses during the baseball team's World Series championship parade Friday, Nov. 1, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Man falls from building during World Series victory celebration

November 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

A man reportedly fell from the third floor of a California building during the L.A. Dodgers World Series championship celebration in downtown Los Angeles.

MSPCA staffers Kaitlyn May and Dr. Mary Kate Clough pose with Blanco and his very happy owner, Nan Collins. (Photo courtesy of MSPCA-Angell)

Cat presumably lost in NC flood waters makes its way back home after 8 days

October 30, 2024 at 1:43 p.m.

Cat presumed lost in North Carolina floodwaters survives 8 days and miraculously finds its way back home to grateful family.

A police officer sits at his car as he guards outside One Police Plaza NYPD Headquarters on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

New York man gets 45 years in prison for toddler’s fatal fentanyl overdose at daycare

October 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

The husband of a former New York day care operator was sentenced to 45 years behind bars for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking case that led to the death...

Florida Highway Patrol Regional Commander Major Matthew Williams walks past a car damaged by a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton at the St. Lucie County Sheriff's parking facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Fort Pierce. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

Dog found tied to pole in path of Hurricane Milton gets new name

October 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

A dog that was found tied to a pole along an evacuation route in Florida as Hurricane Milton headed for the state has a new lease on life.

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