Terror Plot With Snipers, Drones Targeted White House UFC Event On Trump's Birthday: FBI Terror Plot With Snipers, Drones Targeted White House UFC Event On Trump's Birthday: FBI
Terror Plot With Snipers, Drones Targeted White House UFC Event On Trump's Birthday: FBI A much-awaited White House event was spared from a dangerous plot, federal authorities say. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday morning, June 16, that the FBI and law enforcement partners thwarted alleged planned attacks tied to the "UFC Freedom 250" event in Washington, DC. The event was hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, as part of his 80th birthday weekend and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations. Patel said the FBI and its partners became aware on Wednesday, June 10, of a potential threat involving people outsid…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
'In Shock And Mourning': Family Grieves 21-Month-Old Killed By Amtrak Train In Springfield 'In Shock And Mourning': Family Grieves 21-Month-Old Killed By Amtrak Train In Springfield
'In Shock And Mourning': Family Grieves 21-Month-Old Killed By Amtrak Train In Springfield A fundraiser has been launched to help the family of a 21-month-old Springfield girl who was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train, leaving her loved ones and the community devastated. Gloria Elikana died after being struck by an Amtrak train near railroad tracks behind Emily Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield at about 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, according to authorities. She was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries. The loss has shaken a family that has already endured extraordinary hardship. According to a GoFundMe created …
Major Boating Retailer Closing North Shore Location, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing North Shore Location, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing North Shore Location, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
Active-Duty Dedham Police Sgt Dies After Long Cancer Battle; GoFundMe Surges For Family Active-Duty Dedham Police Sgt Dies After Long Cancer Battle; GoFundMe Surges For Family
Active-Duty Dedham Police Sgt Dies After Long Cancer Battle; GoFundMe Surges For Family A Dedham police sergeant who died after a long battle with cancer is being remembered for his dedication to the community he served and the family he loved. Sgt. James Quigley died Thursday, June 11. “Throughout his battle, Jim continued to serve our community with commitment and selflessness,” the Dedham police posted to Facebook. He leaves behind his wife and two children, Maeve and James, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. Quigley joined the Dedham Police Department in 2015 as a patrol officer. He was promoted to detective two years later and spent years handling com…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
Heartbroken Massachusetts Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To CT Resort Heartbroken Massachusetts Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To CT Resort
Heartbroken Massachusetts Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To CT Resort A Massachusetts eighth grader who died during a school field trip at a Connecticut resort is being remembered as a gifted student, athlete, and leader whose loss has devastated his family and school community. Emari Marshall-Woodard, 14, suffered a medical emergency while visiting High Meadow Resort in Granby and drowned on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. An off-duty officer began life-saving measures before Emari was transported to a hospital, where he later died. "Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, school staff, and all those whose lives have been touched…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
2 Sisters Dead After Fire Tears Through Bellingham Home 2 Sisters Dead After Fire Tears Through Bellingham Home
2 Sisters Dead After Fire Tears Through Bellingham Home A fast-moving overnight house fire killed two sisters and left a Massachusetts community reeling.  The fire broke out around 12:40 p.m. Monday, June 15, at 15 Temi Road in Bellingham, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office.  Bellingham Fire Chief William R. Miller said firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke pushing through the roof. Crews had to fight flames to get inside.  They found two older adults inside the home. Crews pulled them from the fire, but they died soon after.  Firefighters extinguished the fire within 40 minutes.  No other injuries were r…
New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced To Decades New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced To Decades
New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced To Decades A Massachusetts man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughters "several thousand times" over the course of three years will spend decades behind bars, prosecutors announced.  Richard Cruz, 51, of New Bedford, was found guilty on Thursday, June 11, of three counts of forcible child rape and two counts each of child rape aggravated by age and indecent assault and battery on a child younger than 14, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.  A Fall River Superior Court judge sentenced him to 40 to 50 years in prison.  Both of t…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…