More rain in the forecast as dangerous flooding inundates South Florida

More rain in the forecast as dangerous flooding inundates South Florida

(NEW YORK) -- Relentless rain has inundated South Florida this week, flooding neighborhoods, stranding drivers and canceling flights -- and the threat isn't over.North Miami has been overwhelmed by 21.7 inches of rain this week.Some areas have recorded more than 2 feet of rain since Tuesday.On Friday, another 5 inches…
Eight-year-old girl dies after medical emergency aboard flight to Chicago: Coroner

Eight-year-old girl dies after medical emergency aboard flight to Chicago: Coroner

(CHICAGO) -- An 8-year-old girl died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight to Chicago Thursday morning, which was rerouted to land in Peoria, Illinois, officials said.The child was transferred to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, despite emergency personnel performing life-saving measures, Peoria County Coroner's Office…
Texas man charged with threatening federal agent: ‘Guns will come out’

Texas man charged with threatening federal agent: ‘Guns will come out’

(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- A Texas man was charged with making threats to an FBI agent, according to information provided by the Justice Department on Thursday.Timothy Muller, 43, of Fort Worth, is alleged to have called an FBI Special Agent and left a threatening voicemail, followed up by subsequent text…
New study shows up to 43% of US households are not storing guns securely

New study shows up to 43% of US households are not storing guns securely

(NEW YORK) -- Firearms are the leading cause of death in the United States for children aged 0-19 years, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting over 4,700 pediatric gun-related deaths in 2021.Many of those deaths are unintentional.A new study published by the CDC described how often guns…
Phoenix Police Department engaged in civil rights violations, DOJ finds

Phoenix Police Department engaged in civil rights violations, DOJ finds

(PHOENIX) -- A damning new report from the Justice Department released Thursday has concluded that the Phoenix Police Department has engaged in a "pattern or practice of conduct" that "deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law."A DOJ investigation found "systemic problems" within the department's policies, training,…