A pastor in the United Kingdom has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a man who drowned during a baptism ceremony, authorities confirmed. Prosecutors say 48-year-old pastor Cheryl Bartley faces charges in connection with the death of 61-year-old Robert Smith, a grandfather of seven, who died during a religious ceremony in Birmingham in October…
The woman convicted of murdering Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has once again been denied parole, ensuring she will remain behind bars for at least several more years. Yolanda Saldívar, who fatally shot the 23-year-old singer in 1995, was denied parole following her first eligibility review after serving 30 years of a life sentence. The decision was…
A remarkable act of integrity is inspiring many in Kinston, North Carolina, where 18-year-old Jaydon Cintron chose honesty over temptation. While on break at a local Chick-fil-A on Good Friday morning, Cintron discovered two white envelopes on the floor of the men’s restroom. Inside was a total of $9,833 — one envelope labeled First Citizens Bank…
A North Carolina community is mourning after a missing rideshare driver was found dead days after he disappeared, authorities confirmed. According to reports from CBS affiliate coverage, 48-year-old Linwood Phillips, a rideshare driver from Cary, was reported missing after he was last seen on April 2. He had been in the area of Cary Towne Boulevard…
A dancer with ties to Berkeley is fighting for his life after collapsing during a rehearsal, prompting an outpouring of support from dance communities across the Bay Area and Los Angeles. The dancer, identified as Gbari Gilliam, suffered cardiac arrest while rehearsing and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors later discovered a serious, previously undiagnosed…
Hundreds of airport security workers are being asked to return $1,000 gift cards that were generously handed out by filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry, after the gifts reportedly raised concerns over federal ethics rules. According to multiple reports, the gift cards were distributed to Transportation Security Administration employees at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during…
A Mississippi community is mourning the tragic death of a mother of three who succumbed to her injuries weeks after being brutally attacked by multiple dogs, as her family continues to question why the animals involved have not been euthanized. LaKesha Newsom, 35, died on March 27 after suffering catastrophic injuries in the March 3…
A Memphis man has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its police department after he says an officer took an inappropriate photo of his deceased mother while responding to a wellness check. LeMichael D. Wilson alleges that after his 69-year-old mother, LaJuanese Trannon, was found dead inside her home in July 2025, a Memphis…
A North Carolina TikTok influencer at the center of a highly publicized civil lawsuit is facing new financial obligations after being found liable for breaking up a marriage in a rare “alienation of affection” case. Brenay Kennard, a social media personality with more than 3 million followers, has been ordered by a judge to pay…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a sweeping new policy that will prohibit transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic Games, beginning with the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Under the new rules, eligibility for the female category will be limited to athletes classified as biological females, determined through a…
