Dispute Erupts Over Woman's Disclosure of Hospital Abuse Victim Safety Check

An L.A. judge denied the prosecutor’s attempt to cancel a resentencing petition, clearing the way for a potential release of Erik and Lyle Menendez. L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman accused the infamous brothers of telling numerous lies and questioned their self-defense claims.

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Beloved former child star Hayley Mills, best known for classic feature films like Pollyanna, and The Parent Trap, continues to live a full life at 79. Hayley Mills was born on April 18, 1946, in Marylebone, United Kingdom, the the youngest daughter of renowned actor Sir John Mills (Great Expectations), and actor/playwright Mary Hayley Bell.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Some people are broke because they don't earn enough. Others stay broke because they keep spending like they’re trying to prove something. One choice at a time, they dig the hole deeper, and call it normal.

UPDATE: As of April 27, 2025, four of the children previously listed below are no longer listed as missing. Dumorrgon Sullivan, Dorian Locke Vallinmaki, Ari Anderson, Antonia Thompson, and Hannah Geraci have been removed from the below listings.

Martin Diaz came to the United States with his parents as a toddler in the early 1990s and he’s been here ever since. His entire family lives here. He works in construction and has owned a company in that industry with his wife, Kendall, since 2022.

Beloved former child star Jay North, best known as Dennis Mitchell in the original Dennis the Menace television show (CBS, 1959-1963), died on Sunday, April 6, 2025. According to his dear friend, journalist/TV producer Laurie Jacobson, North passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore.

Beyond the Gates spoilers for next week’s episodes of the new CBS soap tease more betrayals, schemes, and unhinged moments are coming. The writers are gearing up for the first sweeps month after its debut in February, and they seem to be going all out.

COLUMBUS, OH – It was the early hours of a Monday morning when gunfire shattered the quiet outside a Waffle House on North Cassady Avenue. What should’ve been just another late-night stop turned into a crime scene, leaving a family devastated and a city with unanswered questions.

The inmate who was critically injured Monday at the Duval County jail has died, according to his family’s attorney. Charles Faggart, 31, was hospitalized after he was injured during some kind of incident at the jail. He died shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, said attorney Belkis Plata of Belkis Schott Law.

UNION, NJ - A Union City pharmacy has agreed to pay $995,420 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed federal healthcare programs for medications it never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

WASHINGTON — Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ request to pause the requirement.

As illegal crossings have dropped to 15-year lows along once-busy historic crossing points between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande, law enforcement officers are encountering large groups of illegal aliens in more remote areas of the Texas border.

According to WRIC 8 News, the Richmond FBI has a warning for parents. It is against groups that are part of a violent network targeting children and manipulating them into recording themselves committing illegal and violent acts.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown, federal officials said Friday.

In fewer than 100 days, the Trump administration has promoted drilling, mining and development of public lands while undercutting the science, scientists and laws that protect the environmental fabric of the West, conservationists say. The president maintains he is pursuing his agenda in the name of national security and a better life for Americans.

Former child star Tara Correa-McMullen was best known for her role as Maritaz Crus on TV's classic legal drama Judging Amy (CBS, 1999-2005). As tragic fate would have it, in 2005, Correa-McMullen died similarly to that of her television role: She was fatally shot in Inglewood, CA, at only 16.

Gino Palazzolo is speaking out amid claims that he was “already with” another woman after filming Season 2 of 90 Day: The Last Resort. As Monsters and Critics reported, Jasmine Pineda accused her estranged husband of dating a woman named Nathalie from Las Vegas “by the time” they got back from filming The Last Resort.

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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An analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness shows that as many as 9 million people could become homeless if the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ends rental assistance.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Two men who operated roofing businesses in New Jersey and New York have been indicted on federal charges of tax evasion after allegedly failing to report more than $2 million in income to the Internal Revenue Service over a four-year period.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a small young dog named Vago who is searching for his forever family. When Vago was first discovered in August, he was in dire condition. As the rescue explains, he was found "all alone wandering the streets of Mexico, starving, matted and covered in fleas, ticks and infection." Despite these challenges, Vago's resilient spirit has shown through, and today he is described by the rescue as a “completely transformed dog," though still working on reaching his ideal weight. At 3-4 years old and 13.5 pounds, he's proven to be the perfect package of personality and affection.

On Martha's Vineyard, a resilient French Bulldog named Felecia, or "Fifi," is hoping to find her permanent home through Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts. After being rescued from a breeding operation in Texas, this 24-pound French Bulldog is continuing her journey toward a better life while waiting for the right forever family. Discovered on the streets of Texas where she was previously used for breeding, she is now thriving in her foster home. "Despite her past, Fifi is incredibly affectionate and snuggly," reports Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., highlighting her remarkable ability to overcome her challenging history.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has returned to Florida from a patrol that saw them seize more than 44,550 pounds of Mexican Cartel cocaine and 3,880 pounds of Mexican Cartel marijuana worth about $510 million. US Attorney General Pam Biondi says the seizures represent more than a half-billion-dollars of lost profits by the Gulf Cartel (CDG), the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS), and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is helping a special little dog named Wink find his perfect match. At just seven pounds – smaller than most cats – this one-year-old charmer is proving that the best things come in small packages, especially when they come with an oversized personality. After a previous adoption wasn't the right fit, Wink has returned to Sandy Paws Rescue with a clearer understanding of his ideal home environment.

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a charming senior dog who's proving that age is just a number when it comes to finding love. At 10 years old, Scruffy, a small terrier mix weighing just 12 pounds, is ready to capture hearts and find his forever home. "Scruffy is a 10-year-old small terrier type dog. At 12 lbs, Scruffy is small but mighty!" the shelter shares, describing their newest resident. Despite his advanced years, Scruffy enjoys his daily adventures outdoors, though he's equally content with quiet moments of companionship.

A recent study finds that people under the age of 50 who smoke heavily have a higher risk of experiencing an unexplained stroke. The study, published in Neurology , found that this was particularly true in men and people in the 45-49-year-old age group.

Jeanette Avellan admitted to embezzling company funds over six years and failing to pay taxes; state recommends four-year prison term and over $4.5 million in restitution. Monmouth County, NJ - A Howell, New Jersey, woman has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $4 million from her longtime employer and committing tax fraud over multiple years, according to an announcement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice.