Fort Smith police release bodycam footage related to officer misconduct investigation

Fort Smith Police Department releases bodycam footage of alleged hazing incidents connected to the firing of six officers. FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) has released bodycam footage related to the hazing and misconduct investigation into six recently fired officers.  FSPD reported that on Dec. 10, 2024, authorities from the Office of Professional Standards … Read more

Search warrant reveals buried fetus in Pennsylvania linked to attempted abortion

In an application for a search warrant, Susquehanna Regional Police said a witness reported the fetus was buried in a Marietta-area yard after an attempted abortion. LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The fetus that was found buried in the back yard of a Lancaster County home on Tuesday was the result of an attempted at-home abortion … Read more

‘I’m still in shock’: Sports writer John Feinstein suddenly dies

Feinstein covered a variety of sports over his decades-long career and became a familiar commentator on NPR, ESPN and other radio programs. MCLEAN, Va. — John Feinstein, a best-selling author and sports columnist at the Washington Post, died Thursday, according to the publication. He was 69.  His brother, Robert Feinstein, confirmed the death to the … Read more

Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes

The nine-page memo from the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights said NIL money that goes to athletes should be treated the same as athletic financial aid. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX, the Department of Education said in guidance … Read more