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Grandmother Drove 11 Miles Before Realizing 7-Year-Old Was Gone and Dead

Lorraine Marie O’Neill faces sentencing in October after a jury found her guilty of neglect of a minor. ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland grandmother has been convicted of child neglect in connection with the death of her 7-year-old grandson, who fell through a rear window of her moving car on Interstate 97 and was struck by another vehicle in Anne Arundel County. An Anne Arundel County jury found Lorraine Marie O’Neill, 68, of Hagerstown, guilty …

Deadly ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Kills Five in Louisiana

All nine confirmed patients were hospitalized after wounds were exposed to seawater, according to Louisiana health officials. BATON ROUGE, La. — Five people in Louisiana have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in 2026 as state health officials report an unusually severe summer season for the dangerous bacterium found naturally in warm coastal water. Louisiana had recorded nine cases as of Aug. 5, and all nine patients were hospitalized, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. …

Fatal Crash Leaves Woman and Dog Dead on Busy Marbach Road

The roadway where Lisa Abell died has already been identified by San Antonio for potential safety changes and further study. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The death of a 52-year-old woman struck while crossing Marbach Road with her dog is renewing attention on pedestrian safety along a West Side corridor that San Antonio has already identified for possible street-design improvements. Lisa Abell died after a Chrysler struck her at about 11:30 a.m. Friday near West Military …

Six Dogs Mauled 9-Year-Old Tourist as Bahamas Vacation Turned Horrific

Harrington Rolle received a 12-month sentence after pleading guilty to negligently causing grievous harm in the July 28 attack. BIMINI, Bahamas — The owner of six dogs that seriously injured a 9-year-old Florida boy on a Bimini beach has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to negligently causing grievous harm. Harrington Rolle, 34, was sentenced Aug. 4 by acting Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans following the July 28 attack on Beau Brattain, …

Young Illinois Couple Found Dead After Wisconsin Kayaking Trip

David Thalman’s coworkers said the 20-year-old had already built a reputation for discipline, ambition and dependable client service. LAKE BLUFF, Ill. — Coworkers at a suburban Chicago real estate office are mourning a young colleague whose promising career ended when he and his girlfriend died during a kayaking trip near Wisconsin’s Washington Island. David Thalman, 20, of Dundee, and Francesca Warick, 20, of South Elgin were found Monday in Lake Michigan after an extensive search. …

Driver Dies After SUV Plunges Into Harris County Retention Pond

Investigators said the SUV left the eastbound lanes, crossed a grassy embankment and landed upside down in the water. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Authorities identified the man who died after his SUV veered off the Grand Parkway and overturned in a retention pond near Northcrest Drive on Sunday afternoon. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as 51-year-old Joseph Mariano. Investigators said Mariano was traveling east in a Nissan Rogue in the 6000 block …

Wildfire Tears Through Spokane Neighborhoods as Homes Burn

Officials could not immediately count the losses because flames, smoke and dangerous winds kept assessment crews out of several neighborhoods. SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands of Spokane residents faced an uncertain wait Sunday after a wind-driven wildfire burned homes and other structures, emptied neighborhoods and prevented many families from learning whether they would have a house to return to. The Old Trails Fire moved from open brush into residential areas Saturday, spreading so quickly that authorities …

Boy’s Final Act May Have Saved Sister From Raging River

The 10-year-old pushed his struggling sister toward rocks before he disappeared in the rain-swollen river, officials said. PASSAIC, N.J. — A 10-year-old boy may have saved his older sister’s life before he drowned in the Passaic River, where emergency crews continued searching Friday for a second 10-year-old child who remained missing. The boy, his 11-year-old sister and their 10-year-old friend entered the river Wednesday evening near a boat ramp in Pulaski Park, according to Passaic …

Injured Hiker Descends 5,000 Feet With Pole Through His Side

David Cifaldi assessed his injury, contacted rescuers and descended about 5,000 feet with help from two friends. BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana nurse hiked about 10 miles through rugged mountain terrain after falling onto a trekking pole that pierced his side during an attempt to climb the state’s highest peak. David Cifaldi, 32, was approaching Granite Peak with friends Jesse Ross and Brad Reich on July 20 when he slipped on rocks on the Froze-to-Death …

Australian Hiker Disappeared in the Tetons—His Last Check-In Raised Alarm

Park officials and county volunteers used the Australian man’s last communications to narrow a search spanning remote public lands. JACKSON, Wyo. — An incomplete satellite check-in and a video sent to family helped authorities trace the final movements of a 28-year-old Australian hiker who was found dead Wednesday in a remote area of the Teton Range. The search developed across several jurisdictions as officials reviewed the man’s recent communications and tracking information. Teton County Search …