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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.

Every month, a child goes missing in Missouri. As of April 20, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), nine more children have missing persons posters on its website for this month. Antonia Thompson was previously reported missing as of April 7, 2025.

From 1977 to 1984, ABC-TV aired the sitcom, Three's Company, featuring John Ritter, Suzanne Sommers, and Joyce DeWitt as roommates sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Sadly, both Ritter and Sommers have since passed away. But DeWitt is still with us, and a healthy 76 years old today.

The Bureau of Land Management’s contentious plans to remove all free-roaming horses from vast reaches of southwest Wyoming’s “checkerboard” region could begin as soon as this summer, although a legal appeal to stop roundups remains in limbo.

[Note: This article is an edited excerpt from The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman Reconstructed. Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]

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.

According to WRIC 8 News, there are more than 3,100 teacher vacancies in Virginia. Therefore, school districts in the state need substitute teachers to help fill some of those vacancies.

The historic and amazing Biltmore Estate is in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County). On May 23, 1963, it was designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL). The Biltmore Estate was the vision of George Washington Vanderbilt.

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.

It's been nearly forty years since the tragic death of actor/comedian Dick Shawn, whose stage, movie and TV career spanned over three decades. He died on April 17, 1987, during a live stage performance in front of approximately 500 people, mere seconds after delivering a punchline. At first, everyone thought his death was a joke. But it wasn't. He was gone, at only 57 years old.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a loving gentle giant named Demi, a Cane Corso who has captured hearts with her affectionate personality. At just under three years old and weighing 84 pounds, Demi has a perfect blend of majesty and playfulness that her breed is known for. Described as a loving companion who has never met a stranger, she particularly enjoys car rides, demonstrating her agility by easily hopping in and out of vehicles. Her social nature extends to other dogs of all sizes, and she's shown a peaceful coexistence with cats, completely ignoring them.

Former child star Willies Aames, now a vibrant 64 years old, is best known for his role as Tommy Bradford on the beloved family TV series, Eight is Enough (ABC, 1977–1981). But he began his career in commercials.

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.

Until now, students have had no choice in Virginia to enroll in a doula certification program. WRIC 8 News reported that Virginia Union University has become the first HBCU in Virginia to offer a doula training and certification program.

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.

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 dedicated foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently introduced a charming 1.5-year-old dog named Statler who is currently searching for his forever family. This delightful little dog, weighing just 11 pounds, comes with a personality that's as impressive as his fluffy coat. According to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., Statler embodies the perfect blend of playfulness and affection. “Statler is playful, cuddly, and always ready for adventure,” states the nonprofit rescue.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. U.S. Attorney Sean Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced on April 4, 2025, that Randy Pressley, a 45-year-old Alabama resident, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme involving six counts of wire fraud and two counts of interstate transportation of stolen goods.

By Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, and Perla Trevizo, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, and photography by Cengiz Yar, ProPublica. This article was originally published by ProPublica and co-published with The Texas Tribune. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox .

I've dealt with depression and anxiety for a long time. I've been meditating for about 9 months at this point. During my LSD trip I spent a lot of time introspecting and thinking about how important our frame of mind is.

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate funding for Head Start, a move that would cut early education for more than half a million of the nation’s neediest children and child care for their families.

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.

A dedicated rescue in New England is looking for dog lovers with room in their hearts and homes to help them save furry friends who are in need of a second chance at life. Massachusetts-based Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, has issued an urgent call for foster and adoptive homes to help save dogs who have been rescued from Texas. According to a recent announcement from Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., the organization is facing increasing pressure on their existing foster network in Massachusetts.

NEW JERSEY — A suspended employee of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly accepting payments in exchange for confidential information and deceptive assistance in ongoing DCF cases, according to an announcement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA).

Under an emerging Republican plan to require some Medicaid recipients to work, between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults ages 19 to 55 could lose their health care coverage, according to a new analysis.

Beloved actor Robert Young, who died in 1998, was best known for his legendary performances on the 1950s/'60s TV dramedy Father Knows Best and the 1960s/'70s medical series, Marcus Welby, M.D. Behind the scenes, however, the actor was riddled by depression, alcholism and suicideal tbhoughts and attempts.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a shy puppy who is playful once she comes out of her shell to a larger, handsome young dog who has been excelling at his training, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these six great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

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.

A judge has entered a restraining order barring Glenna Bevin from any contact with her adopted son, Jonah Bevin, following his request that his adoptive parents, former Gov. Matt Bevin and Glenna Bevin, be ordered to have no contact with him.

Other than those indigenous to this vast and blessed land, we are all immigrants here in the United States of America, with rights enshrined in the constitution, no matter our status. The frantic mass deportations pushed by the current administration have affected visa holders, asylum seekers, tourists, and legal citizens. Sweeping reforms have eliminated due process in a web of reinterpreting archaic laws like the Alien Enemies Act and have revoked Temporary Protection Statuses (TPS) , affecting hundreds of thousands of innocent people.