Brad Matthews

Environmentalists block George Washington Parkway over Alaska oil drilling

Environmentalist protesters shut down part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Northern Virginia during Wednesday morning's commute.

April 26, 2023

Elderly Pennsylvania woman convicted of murdering husband with drugged coffee

A 78-year-old Pennsylvania woman was found guilty of first-degree murder for drugging her husband's coffee in 2018. She now faces mandatory life imprisonment.

April 26, 2023

Vampire straw confiscated by police at Boston airport

A titanium drinking item that goes by the name vampire straw flashed a tooth sharp enough to get its owner arrested by Massachusetts State Police on charges of carrying a dangerous weapon.

April 26, 2023

Dressers receive new safety standards protecting against tip-overs

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has produced new rules for dressers to prevent fatal furniture falls.

April 26, 2023

Miami-area condo building evacuated after being found unsafe by inspector

A condominium building in North Bay Village near Miami that had been deemed unsafe for human habitation finished evacuating residents Tuesday, four days after the declaration.

April 25, 2023

‘Fox News Tonight’ loses over 700,000 viewers after Tucker Carlson’s exit

The loss of Tucker Carlson has caused Fox News Channel to lose hundreds of thousands of viewers in the all important 8 p.m. Eastern time slot.

April 25, 2023

California man charged with pretending to be a doctor, treating thousands of patients

A California man has been charged for treating thousands of patients while falsely claiming to be a medical doctor.

April 25, 2023

Nearly 10 tons of liquid meth hidden in almost 11,000 bottles of tequila seized in Mexican port

The Mexican Navy halted a shipment of tequila after inspectors discovered that the liquor bottles actually contained over 9.5 tons of liquid methamphetamine.

April 25, 2023

Georgia doctor pleads guilty to distributing weight loss drug that is not federally approved

A Georgia physician has pleaded guilty to the introduction into interstate commerce of a misbranded drug product, a supposed weight loss medicine marketed as "Releana."

April 25, 2023

Meteor, part of the Lyrid shower, caused a bright flash and sonic boom in Indiana

Some Hoosiers were alerted to the bright flash and sonic boom of a falling meteor at around 8:45 p.m. Friday night.

April 22, 2023

Belgian customs officers destroy thousands of High Life cans over ‘Champagne of Beers’ tagline

Thousands of cans of Miller High Life beer were destroyed by customs authorities in Belgium over the American brew's tagline -- "The Champagne of Beers."

April 22, 2023

Part of popular beach in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii closed off due to birth of endangered seal pup

Part of the popular Kaimana Beach in Waikiki on the Hawaiian island of Oahu has been closed off in order to give an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and its newborn pup some space.

April 22, 2023

Arizona correctional officer, Army National Guardsman accused of drug smuggling with family in car

An Arizona correctional officer and Army National Guardsman has been charged with smuggling meth and heroin across the U.S.-Mexico border while his wife and children were in the car.

April 22, 2023

D.C. dentist and dental hygienist indicted on health care fraud charges

A D.C. dentist and dental hygienist have both been indicted on charges of health care fraud, wire fraud, making false statements relating to healthcare fraud, and conspiracy.

April 22, 2023

Rapper Afroman formally enters 2024 presidential race

Rapper Afroman, known best for hits "Crazy Rap" and "Because I Got High" has filed the paperwork to run for president as an independent.

April 21, 2023

Texas man gets life in prison after ninth drunken-driving conviction

A Texas man has been sentenced to life in prison by a jury after his ninth conviction for driving while intoxicated.

April 21, 2023

Thieves make off with $14.8 million in gold, other valuables from Toronto airport warehouse

Thieves pulled off a $14.8 million heist of gold and other valuables when they nabbed a container stored in a warehouse at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

April 21, 2023

Climate vandals deflate tires of 43 SUVs in Boston

Tyre Extinguishers, an environmental saboteur group, struck in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, deflating the tires of 43 luxury sport utility vehicles Wednesday night.

April 21, 2023

Knott’s Berry Farm reinstating chaperone policy for visitors 15 and younger

Children 15 and younger visiting the Knott's Berry Farm theme park in California will once again need a chaperone 21 or older from 4 p.m. until closing.

April 21, 2023

American Airlines worker at Austin airport dies in vehicle accident on tarmac

An American Airlines employee died of traumatic injuries on the tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.

April 20, 2023