‘Heartbreaking and unimaginable’: Connecticut man says he was held captive by stepmom since childhood

The 32-year-old man told firefighters that he intentionally set fire to his stepmom’s home and said, “I wanted my freedom” after 20 years of captivity. WATERBURY, Conn. — A Waterbury woman is accused of keeping her stepson captive in abusive conditions for over 20 years, and the now-32-year-old man claimed he intentionally set the home … Read more

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