New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced To Decades New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced To Decades
New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced To Decades A Massachusetts man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughters "several thousand times" over the course of three years will spend decades behind bars, prosecutors announced.  Richard Cruz, 51, of New Bedford, was found guilty on Thursday, June 11, of three counts of forcible child rape and two counts each of child rape aggravated by age and indecent assault and battery on a child younger than 14, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.  A Fall River Superior Court judge sentenced him to 40 to 50 years in prison.  Both of t…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
At Least 1 Dead In Tractor-Trailer Involved In Taunton Multi-Car Crash: Report At Least 1 Dead In Tractor-Trailer Involved In Taunton Multi-Car Crash: Report
At Least 1 Dead In Tractor-Trailer Involved In Taunton Multi-Car Crash: Report Massachusetts State Police are asking drivers to avoid Route 44 following a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer truck.  The wreck was reported on Monday morning, June 15, in the area of  Burt to North Walker Streets in Taunton. State and local police were on the scene investigating the cause of the crash.  Early reports said multiple people were hurt in the crash, but police have not released any information on casualties. WJAR reported that at least one person had died, but calls to investigators to confirm were not immediately returned.  That investigation…
Why Massachusetts, Connecticut, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Why Massachusetts, Connecticut, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Why Massachusetts, Connecticut, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.  Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Corporation will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, creating one of the largest streaming businesses in the US. Fox and Roku announced the cash-and-stock agreement in a joint news release on Monday, June 15. The deal would combine Fox's programming, along with its free ad-supported service Tubi, with The Roku Channel and the popular streaming device. Under the agreement, Fox will buy Roku for $160 per share. Roku shareholders will receive $96 in cash and 0.9693 shares of Fox Class A common stock for each Roku share. Fox said the merger would make the company the third-largest pla…
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio. NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline. The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies. Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts A hoax that sounds like a rescue can end with an empty bank account. Federal authorities are warning about Phantom Hacker scams, a layered fraud scheme that can trick victims into moving their own money to criminals, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The scam often begins with someone posing as tech support. The person may contact a victim by phone, text, email, or a pop-up message and claim a computer problem needs immediate attention. The FBI says victims are then directed to download software that grants the scammer remote access to their computers. Once inside, the…
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster. American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports. Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32. The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País. One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported. The crash killed all six people abo…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport 12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport A skydiving flight ended in disaster shortly after takeoff. A pilot and 11 skydivers were killed Sunday, June 14, when a plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agency said troopers were assisting the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office after a fatal crash near the airport. UPDATE: 12 people were killed after a plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. -FOX4 https://t.co/UWdylPia1M pic.twitter.com/QyxoXy65Fb — Breaking911 (@Breaki…
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded after a retired firefighter opened fire during a confrontation at an active crime scene in West Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, near North 54th and Arlington streets in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood, according to Philadelphia police. Officers assigned to the 19th District had responded to reports of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they began investigating and canvassing for witnesses and evidence. During that investigation, a 57-year-old man, now…