Americans older than 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023: FBI

Americans older than 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023: FBI

(NEW YORK) -- People older than 60 lost more money in scams in 2023 than the previous year -- an 11% increase totaling more $3.4 billion overall, according to a new report released by the FBI on Tuesday.Commonly known as "elder fraud," financial crimes against seniors totaled $3.4 billion in…
What to know about the Charlotte law enforcement shooting victims

What to know about the Charlotte law enforcement shooting victims

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) -- Authorities have identified the four law enforcement officials who were fatally shot Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina.Thomas M. Weeks Jr., William "Alden" Elliott, Samuel "Sam" Poloche and Joshua Eyer were killed in the incident, which occurred at a residence in the city's North Tryon Division while the…
Four takeaways from the first week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial

Four takeaways from the first week of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial

(NEW YORK) -- Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York centers on dozens of business records, testimony from witnesses who prosecutors acknowledge might have "baggage," and a maze of emails and text messages that prosecutors hope to weave into a sturdy case against the former president.But during their…
Texas tornado critically injures police lieutenant, department says

Texas tornado critically injures police lieutenant, department says

(NEW YORK) -- A lieutenant with the Conroe Police Department was critically injured when a tornado tore through his home in Trinity County, Texas, the department said.James Waller, a 22-year veteran of the force, was critically injured and remained hospitalized on Monday, law enforcement said."His recovery will be lengthy and…
Boy, 2, dies after bounce house carried away by wind gusts

Boy, 2, dies after bounce house carried away by wind gusts

(NEW YORK) -- A 2-year-old boy was killed and another child was injured when a strong gust of wind sent a bounce house they were playing in flying into the neighboring lot, according to police.Authorities from the Pinal County Sheriff officials say they were called at approximately 5 p.m. on…