Matt Delaney

Iran’s anti-hijab protests rage on after woman died in police custody over headscarf violation

Anti-hijab protests in Iran continued Tuesday in response to a woman who died in police custody after being arrested for not wearing the headscarf properly.

September 21, 2022

Brooklyn residents form safety group after homeless man attacks woman, kills dog

An upscale Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood formed a community safety group after a homeless man attacked a woman and her dog with a stick in Prospect Park.

September 21, 2022

Washington Monument vandalized with red paint; man in custody

A man was arrested for vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday evening, U.S. Park Police said.

September 21, 2022

Boater accused of shooting at Coast Guard helicopter near Louisiana

An unidentified boater off the coast of Louisiana was arrested last week on charges of shooting at a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.

September 20, 2022

Feds charge 47 people with defrauding $250 million from food program for kids in need

Federal prosecutors have charged over 40 people in a $250 million fraud scheme that took federal funds designed to feed needy children and instead used the money for lavish personal purchases.

September 20, 2022

Hundreds of Paddington Bear toys left at memorials honoring Queen Elizabeth II

A deluge of Paddington Bears has been left at royal memorial sites to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II.

September 20, 2022

D.C. police dog found dead inside K-9 cruiser; investigation underway

A D.C. police dog was found dead Monday inside of its marked K-9 police cruiser, according to authorities.

September 20, 2022

Pilot dies in crash during Reno air race

A pilot flying in an aerial race near Reno, Nevada, died after his plane crashed.

September 20, 2022

California bans testing for ‘off-the-clock’ marijuana use

Californians won't have to worry about their marijuana habit outside of work affecting their job status, thanks to a law taking effect in 2024.

September 20, 2022

COVID quarantine bus in China overturns, kills 27

A bus transporting people to a COVID-19 quarantine center in China overturned, killing at least 27 people, Chinese state media reported.

September 19, 2022

Traffic deaths projected to decline for first time since 2020, transportation officials say

Deaths from car crashes are anticipated to decline for the first time since 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September 19, 2022

South Korean nonprofit joins Maryland program to bolster foreign investment

A South Korean nonprofit is the newest partner in Maryland's program that seeks to attract international businesses to the state by offering resources such as mentorship and a temporary location to set up shop.

September 19, 2022

A reward of $7,500 offered for return of four kidnapped puppies in D.C.

The Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington is offering a $7,500 reward for anyone who has information on the whereabouts of four allegedly kidnapped puppies.

September 19, 2022

Danish tourist shot in back during attempted robbery in NYC

A tourist from Denmark was shot in the back early Sunday morning during a mugging in New York City, according to authorities.

September 19, 2022

Denver approves monthly cash payments for homeless women, families and trans individuals

Denver will be giving $1,000 a month over the next year to more than 140 of the city's homeless residents as a part of a pilot program intended to help house them.

September 19, 2022

Ford Foundation to end racial equity fellowship by 2028

The Ford Foundation will gradually phase out its financial commitment to a racial equity fellowship program by 2028, according to a Friday statement by the foundation's president.

September 18, 2022

Fentanyl supplier in Washington state gets 10-year sentence in federal prison

A trafficker of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamines throughout Washington state's Puget Sound region was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison, federal prosecutors said.

September 18, 2022

Veteran suicide rate is over 2 times higher than federal numbers, study says

Federal records on veteran suicide rates are significantly undercounting the actual number of deaths, according to a study's interim report.

September 18, 2022

Soccer star Paul Pogba’s brother arrested in connection with alleged extortion attempt

The brother of French soccer player Paul Pogba was arrested in connection with an extortion plot targeting the star midfielder.

September 18, 2022

3 killed after two planes collide midair over Colorado

Three people were killed after two small planes collided midair Saturday near Boulder County, Colorado, authorities said.

September 18, 2022