Brad Matthews

Father and son duo convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy

A father and son duo were convicted over a drug trafficking conspiracy in a Maryland federal court Thursday -- but were acquitted of kidnapping and armed robbery charges.

May 13, 2023

Land appraiser in North Carolina pleads guilty to $1.3 billion fraud scheme

A North Carolina land appraiser pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to defraud the United States Friday, involving inflated tax deductions for charitable contributions based on fraudulent appraisals of conservation easements.

May 13, 2023

FCC implements first-ever ‘robo-blocking’ order on gateway provider for international calls

The Federal Communications Commission ordered U.S. providers Thursday to start blocking calls from One Eye, a "gateway provider" for international robocalls, within 30 days.

May 12, 2023

Swiss village evacuated due to threat of 2.6 million cubic-yard rockslide

The tiny village of Brienz in eastern Switzerland had a deadline to evacuate by Friday due to the threat of a 2.6 million cubic-yard rockslide.

May 12, 2023

YouTuber admits obstructing federal probe into deliberate plane crash

A YouTube user pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into a staged plane crash he performed in 2021 to draw attention to himself and a sponsor's product.

May 12, 2023

Old Dupont Circle mansion up for sale at nearly $30 million

Even by District of Columbia real estate standards, the Blaine Mansion in Dupont Circle is hitting the market at a sky-high price: $29,950,000. The house, built in 1881, is the oldest estate left in the neighborhood.

May 12, 2023

Jury awards $22 million in back wages to 7,500 Pennsylvania factory workers

More than 7,500 workers at a Pennsylvania battery manufacturer are owed $22,250,000 in back wages, a federal jury ruled Wednesday.

May 11, 2023

Virginia highway worker injured in hit-and-run

A Virginia Department of Transportation worker was hospitalized after being hit by a car whose driver is now charged with his 10th offense of driving on a suspended license.

May 11, 2023

Peloton recalls 2.16 million bikes due to injury risk from seat posts breaking

At-home exercise bike company Peloton announced a recall of 2.16 million bikes Thursday because of problems with the bike's adjustable seat posts, which can break and detach, causing injury.

May 11, 2023

Two workers fatally shot at Mercedes-Benz plant in Germany; suspect in custody

A pair of 44-year-old workers died Thursday after a shooting at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, Germany.

May 11, 2023

Outgoing Finnish prime minister announces impending divorce

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who is due to leave office, on Wednesday announced she's filed for divorce.

May 11, 2023

Viral TikTok recipe leads to flood of Fruit Roll-Ups smuggled into Israel

A viral TikTok recipe, wherein ice cream is wrapped in a Fruit Roll-Up that turns crunchy, has sparked enough demand in Israel to lead to smuggling attempts.

May 11, 2023

Killer bees kill five after bus crashes into their hives in Nicaragua

Killer bees stung five people to death in Nicaragua after their bus careened into a ravine and struck the beehives.

May 10, 2023

TikTok ‘Kia Challenge’ could have led to crash that killed two in California

The theft of two Korean-model cars, and the resulting chase and crash that killed the driver and passenger of one of them, could be linked to a TikTok auto-theft "game."

May 10, 2023

D.C. Defenders take on the Arlington Renegades in XFL Championship

A team from Washington traveling to Texas to take on a team from the Dallas suburbs in a gridiron showdown with everything on the line: history, bragging rights, the championship trophy. Sound familiar?

May 10, 2023

Oregon’s obscure ‘Swastika Mountain’ renamed for American Indian

An Oregon mountain previously known as "Swastika Mountain" has been renamed "Mount Halo" for a former chief of the state's Yoncalla Kalapuya American Indian tribe.

May 10, 2023

Missing teen hiker found in Montana’s Glacier National Park

A missing 19-year-old hiker from Michigan was rescued in Glacier National Park Monday night after a helicopter team picked up his heat signature.

May 10, 2023

Pregnant mail worker goes postal against romantic rival in Northeast D.C. shooting

A pregnant postal worker shot another love interest of her boyfriend in Northeast D.C. Monday.

May 10, 2023

Bruce Callahan recaptured at Longwood University after escape from Virginia jail

The second of two escapees from Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, Virginia, was recaptured Monday after he pleaded with a civilian for medical help.

May 9, 2023

More drivers dead set against buying electric cars, J.D. Power survey shows

Electric vehicle advocates and manufacturers are in for a shock -- a recent survey from consumer research firm J.D. Power shows the number of stalwart holdouts is growing.

May 9, 2023