Woman found dead in troubled multi-family home; 10 children removed for protection

Deputies said the property had a history of incidents and is now under closer review. MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. — A reported death inside a Maple Valley home led deputies to remove 10 children and open a criminal investigation after authorities said they found severe living conditions and multiple families staying at the property. The woman found dead was 47, and officials said her cause of death had not been determined. The case has drawn attention …

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Gunfire strikes 83-year-old Savannah woman’s home more than 80 times

The homeowner said the barrage lasted about 10 minutes and ripped through windows and walls. SAVANNAH, Ga. — An 83-year-old Savannah woman said her home was hit by more than 80 gunshots during a late-night burst of gunfire that lasted about 10 minutes, leaving her shaken and police searching for whoever opened fire in a residential neighborhood. The shooting added to the sense of unease in a city that has wrestled with recurring gun violence …

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Firefighters detail Clymer duplex blaze that killed father, two daughters

State police say the predawn fire is not believed to be suspicious. CLYMER, Pa. — Firefighters responding to a predawn duplex fire in Indiana County said they arrived to a building already mostly consumed by flames, leaving only a limited area to search before heat and smoke shut down interior access. A father and his two daughters died in the fire. The deaths of 34-year-old Kirk Lee Fabiszewski and his daughters, ages 7 and 4, …

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Murder defendant dies after medical emergency in Houston court

Officials said a bailiff gave naloxone as the man’s case neared a plea deal. HOUSTON, Texas — A man accused of killing his wife collapsed during a court appearance in downtown Houston and died hours later at a hospital, authorities said. The episode unfolded Friday morning in a felony courtroom where the defendant was expected to enter a plea in the 2023 murder case. The death halted a case that prosecutors said was nearing a …

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Four students in one San Antonio school district die within two weeks

Northside ISD said the 16-year-old was treated on site and died at a hospital. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A Stevens High School football player who collapsed during an offseason practice died hours later at a hospital, and a teammate says players repeatedly tried to alert coaches that something was wrong before the 16-year-old lost consciousness, according to accounts shared by students and Northside Independent School District officials. The death of Stevens junior Jaren Troy Lawson …

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Southern California crash kills couple; daughter left with life-altering injuries

Their 25-year-old daughter survived but faces surgeries and long rehabilitation. SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — The first calls came late on a Friday night, and by sunrise a quiet corner of Santa Clarita had turned into a place of grief, prayer and flowers after Genry Ortiz Torres and his wife, Silvia “Patty” Lux, were killed in a head-on crash while driving home from church with their 25-year-old daughter. Investigators said a 17-year-old driver was arrested on …

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Two teens found dead at Henderson home, inquiry underway

Deputies responded late Monday to Torri Drive and pronounced both juveniles dead at the scene. HENDERSON, North Carolina — Two teenagers, ages 13 and 17, were found dead late Monday at a home in Henderson, authorities said, prompting an active death investigation that remained tightly held Tuesday as deputies worked to determine what happened. Vance County sheriff’s deputies responded about 9:40 p.m. Monday to a call for service in the 70 block of Torri Drive, …

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Man falls ill with flesh-eating infection after tourist attraction trip

A Spring Hill family says the illness struck on the flight home and led to dialysis and major reconstruction. SPRING HILL, Fla. — What began as a scraped ankle during a New Year’s vacation in the Bahamas spiraled into septic shock, emergency surgery and organ failure for 62-year-old Brian Roush, his family said, as they raise money for dialysis, rehabilitation and ongoing care. Roush’s story has circulated widely because it shows how quickly a rare …

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Bronx hit-and-run in NYCHA lot kills father of three

Police said the driver sped away after striking a 27-year-old man in Melrose. BRONX, N.Y. — A 27-year-old father of three was killed in a hit-and-run early Sunday in a parking lot at a Bronx public housing complex, police said, and investigators are searching for an SUV driver who left the scene within minutes. The crash shook residents of the St. Mary’s Park Houses in Melrose, where neighbors and relatives said the man was known …

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Owner charged after two dogs killed at Fountain pet resort

A state licensing program says it received complaints as an investigation continues. FOUNTAIN, Colo. — A Fountain family says two of their dogs were killed by another dog at a boarding facility while the family was on vacation, and the business owner now faces a misdemeanor charge tied to the incident, according to court records and state officials. The deaths of the two small dogs, and the family’s claim that basic safety steps were missed, …

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