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Dead Snake Found Inside Charcoal Bag at Barbecue

State agriculture officials said the animal likely died before the charcoal was shipped to Hawaii from outside the state. NAHIKU, Hawaii — A Maui man preparing huli huli chicken at a roadside barbecue found a dead snake inside a bag of charcoal, leading police to contact state agriculture officials about the unusual discovery in a state where snakes pose serious biosecurity concerns. Roy Hanks was working the grill at Hana Hawaiian BBQ at Nahiku Marketplace …

Driver Strikes 30-Person Bike Ride, Leaving Two Dead

Police arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run after a vehicle struck riders in a group of about 30 cyclists. MONTCLAIR, Calif. — Two bicyclists were killed and two others injured when a driver suspected of being under the influence struck several people participating in a Halloween-themed group ride late Saturday in Southern California, according to the Montclair Police Department. The collision was reported about 10:39 p.m. Oct. 24 near Kingsley Street …

11 Shot After College Homecoming Football Game

Six juveniles were among 12 people injured near Bragg Memorial Stadium as Tallahassee police continued searching for those responsible. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Eleven people were shot and another person was injured near Florida A&M University during homecoming weekend Saturday night, leaving six juveniles among the injured as police investigated an altercation that authorities said preceded the gunfire. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Oct. 24 near Perry and Manatee streets, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium, …

Federal Agency Warns Against 393,000 Pressure Cookers After Burns

The affected Power Quick Pot model can open while pressurized, unexpectedly releasing hot contents and causing serious injuries, regulators say. WASHINGTON — Federal safety regulators are warning consumers to immediately stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers after receiving 24 reports of the appliances unexpectedly expelling hot contents and causing serious burn injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the warning Oct. 15 for 6-quart Power Quick Pot electric pressure cookers with …

Teacher Accused of Selling Pills to Student

Langston Carter was fired after his arrest at a Montgomery charter school and faces multiple felony drug and firearm charges. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A former Alabama charter school teacher faces multiple felony charges after authorities accused him of selling prescription pills to a student inside a classroom, according to court records and Montgomery police. Langston Carter, 30, was taken into custody Oct. 22 after police were called to L.E.A.D. Academy in Montgomery. Court records reviewed …

Woman Faces Incest and Sodomy Charges Involving Child Under 12

Lauren Winans, 31, faces multiple felony charges stemming from alleged conduct in Nelson County in 2022. BARDSTOWN, Ky. — A 31-year-old Kentucky woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges accusing her of sexually abusing a child younger than 12, according to court records and local news reports. Lauren Winans of Bardstown was arrested Thursday after a Nelson County grand jury returned an indictment this week. Reports citing the indictment said the charges include first-degree …

Nine Dead After Gunmen Storm Greek Orthodox Church

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral in Karak governorate, prompting a nationwide security response and an ongoing search for the attackers. HAMOUD, Jordan — Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded after gunmen opened fire on mourners gathered for a funeral at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in southern Jordan, authorities said, as security forces continued searching Saturday for those responsible. The Oct. 23 attack in the village of Hamoud, in Karak governorate, was …

Former NFL Star Dies Suddenly at 37

The longtime Kansas City Chiefs lineman was pronounced dead at his Florida home as authorities opened a death investigation. GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey, a 10-year NFL veteran who became a steady presence on Kansas City’s defensive front, died Tuesday at his Florida home. He was 37. Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were sent to Bailey’s home after a caller reported a …

Woman Fatally Shot While Visiting Boyfriend in Hospital

Police said Jessica Cyrus was visiting hospitalized James F. Lawson when she suffered a fatal gunshot wound inside his patient room. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A Kansas City man has been charged with second-degree murder and two other felonies after authorities said his girlfriend was fatally shot while visiting him inside an Independence hospital patient room early Thursday. James F. Lawson, 39, faces charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm …

3-Year-Old Killed in Tragic Shooting Outside Burger King

Authorities said the child found the handgun inside a vehicle while his father was distracted by a payment problem. BARTOW, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy died Thursday after authorities said he found his father’s handgun inside a vehicle parked outside a Burger King in Bartow and accidentally fired it while his father was trying to resolve a problem paying for dinner. The shooting happened shortly after 6:20 p.m. Oct. 22 at a Burger King on …