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A Colorado state trooper was shot and wounded in a senseless, “targeted” attack while parked on the side of a highway Saturday and still managed to kill the suspect in a shootout, authorities said. Cpl. Tye Simcox encountered “evil” when the gunman randomly began firing on the 16-year state law enforcement vet as he slowly … Read more

Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the board of trustees for the Atlanta Police Foundation, has died at age 58, the foundation announced Sunday. Ehmer joined Waffle House in 1992 and quickly rose to senior leadership, becoming president of the company in 2002, and later adding the titles of CEO … Read more

A raging wildfire spreading across southern California has sparked its own destructive weather, including thunderstorms that brought a series of devastating lightning bolts, according to weather experts. As the fire near the San Bernardino National Forest has rapidly grown in size over the weekend and forced thousands to flee their homes, the powerful blaze has … Read more

Alex Crook, 15, died after struggling in water at Scotman’s Flash in Wigan on Saturday A 15-year-old boy who died after being pulled from the water at a beauty spot in Greater Manchester has been named and pictured. Alex Crook, 15, died after emergency services were called to Scotman’s Flash in Wigan at around 3pm … Read more

Emergency services were called to Fletchersbridge in Cornwall yesterday morning (Picture: Wikipedia) A woman and child have died after being found together at a house in Cornwall yesterday morning. The pair were both given emergency medical treatment at the address in the hamlet of Fletchersbridge, near Bodmin, on Saturday morning. However, both were later confirmed … Read more

There has been a lot of talk about the future of touring recently after many struggled to get tickets to some of their favorite artists, but thankfully Usher has offered up his words of wisdom to those missing out – as well as an entire film for fans who didn’t manage to make it to … Read more

Kathy Bates has announced her retirement (Picture: FilmMagic) Kathy Bates has revealed she’s ready to retire after a career spanning five decades. Having recently turned 76, the Misery star plans to step away from the spotlight after her new series Matlock runs its course. The actor has earned an Oscar, two Primetime Emmys and two … Read more

Scotman’s Flash is a popular spot for watersports in Wigan A 15-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the water at a beauty spot in Greater Manchester. People who saw the boy get into difficulty tried to rescue him from the lake at a watersports activity centre, but were unable to. Emergency services were … Read more

Open fire! A loaded handgun fired off multiple rounds inside a Virginia home after someone carelessly stored the firearm in the home’s oven. “PLEASE DO NOT STORE GUNS OR ANYTHING ELSE IN YOUR OVEN,” the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS warned community members in a Facebook post describing the mishap on Friday. The loaded handgun … Read more

That’s no Dalmatian. A kitchen fire started by their “fat and hungry” puppy could have an Ohio family out of their home for six to eight months — or nearly nine dog years. Homeowner Chris DiLuzio was at work when he received an alarming call that his house was on fire. No one was home, … Read more