Matt Delaney

Disney removes ‘Simpsons’ episode in Hong Kong that jokes about China’s forced labor camps

Disney has dropped an episode of "The Simpsons" from its streaming platform in Hong Kong that made a reference to forced labor camps in China.

February 7, 2023

Oregon a magnet for assisted suicide after loosening residency rules: Report

Oregon is allowing terminally ill patients from across the country to travel to the Beaver State for their assisted suicide procedure after the state relaxed its residency requirement last year, according to a report.

February 7, 2023

First-grade boy accused of shooting Virginia teacher choked another teacher, lawyer says

The 6-year-old Virginia boy who police said intentionally shot his teacher last month had choked another teacher "until she couldn't breathe" and chased pupils around in an attempt to whip them with his belt, according to a legal notice filed on behalf of the wounded teacher.

February 7, 2023

Neo-Nazi couple accused of plan to blow up Baltimore electric substations

Federal agents have broken up an alleged plot by a neo-Nazi couple to attack multiple energy substations to "completely destroy" Baltimore.

February 6, 2023

Hawaii legislature debates enacting ‘green fee’ on tourists to use state’s beaches, parks

Hawaii's legislature is considering a "green fee" for tourists that would go toward environmental conservation efforts in the state.

February 6, 2023

Indiana lawmakers one step closer to legalizing throwing stars

The push to legalize throwing stars under certain conditions in Indiana cleared its first hurdle by being passed by the state's Senate last week.

February 6, 2023

Will New Orleans’ security be ready for Mardi Gras? City was named nation’s ‘murder capital’ in 2022

New Orleans being named the nation's "murder capital" ahead of Mardi Gras has local officials scrambling to bolster security while business owners are concerned that the reputation will scare away festival-goers.

February 6, 2023

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger seen around college campus weeks before slayings: Report

The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students last fall was seen around campus in the weeks before the slayings, according to a media report.

February 5, 2023

Three killed Saturday in 3 separate shootings in D.C.

Three people were killed in three separate shootings in the District on Saturday, according to authorities.

February 5, 2023

Sand from beach where Tom Brady retired selling for nearly $100K

Those looking for a piece of history can buy sand from the beach where Tom Brady announced his NFL retirement -- for a nearly six-figure sum.

February 5, 2023

Ex-Guatemalan police chief found guilty of visa fraud charges after lying about murder convictions

A former Guatemalan chief of police was found guilty of visa fraud charges after omitting two prior murder convictions on his U.S. green card application, federal prosecutors revealed Monday.

February 2, 2023

Vermont man dies after brawl at middle school basketball game

A man died Tuesday after joining in a melee that broke out at a middle school boys' basketball game in northern Vermont.

February 2, 2023

Florida has 7 of the nation’s 10 most dangerous beaches: Report

Florida has an unfortunate monopoly on the nation's deadliest beaches in America, according to a recent report.

February 2, 2023

California’s abundant snowpack brings hope that state’s drought is over

An exceptional amount of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range might signal the end of the Golden State's lengthy drought.

February 2, 2023

Spate of vigilante incidents linked to public’s lack of confidence in police

A rash of recent high-profile vigilante incidents, according to crime experts and social scientists, could be a sign that some Americans are losing faith in the justice system and in the ability of police to serve and protect.

February 1, 2023

D.C. police: Metro worker killed, 3 injured in shootings near Potomac Avenue station

D.C. police said a Metro worker was killed and three other people were wounded Wednesday morning in separate shootings in and near the Potomac Avenue station in Southeast.

February 1, 2023

TV giant Dr. Phil to air final episode this spring

Dr. Phil is calling it quits for his famed daytime TV career.

February 1, 2023

Britain to juice up its borders with electronic travel system

People wanting to take a trip to see Big Ben in London or the Scottish highlands will soon need to apply for permission through the U.K.'s Electronic Travel Authorization process.

February 1, 2023

Mass release of Alabama prisoners stalled by failure to notify victims

Alabama's plan to let out hundreds of prisoners Tuesday was largely delayed after the state said it failed to notify victims ahead of the mass release.

February 1, 2023

Accused police impersonator arrested with ‘stash of knives,’ chainsaw blade in downtown D.C.

A suspected police impersonator was arrested Monday while in possession of a "stash of knives" and a chainsaw blade, according to authorities.

January 31, 2023