Day: August 28, 2023

Michigan woman pleads no contest in winter pond crash that killed 3 young sons

9:43 pm August 28, 2023

A western Michigan woman whose three young sons drowned last year after her SUV crashed into an ice-covered pond pleaded no contest Monday to several charges in connection with the crash. An Ottawa County judge accepted Leticia Gonzales’ no contest plea Monday to operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and three misdemeanor charges of moving […]

LA fire captain’s son charged with attempted rape, murder: report

9:14 pm August 28, 2023

The son of a Los Angeles fire captain is accused of the attempted rape and murder of 19-year-old Andrea Vasquez, according to a new report. Gabriel Esparza, 20, was arrested last week for the alleged shooting and kidnapping of Vazquez from Penn Park in Whittier Aug. 20 while she was on a date with her […]

Olympic gold medalist Jack Sock to retire after US Open, signs with pickleball tour

9:03 pm August 28, 2023

Jack Sock, an Olympic gold medalist and four-time Grand Slam champion, announced Sunday that he will retire from tennis following the U.S. Open. Sock’s retirement comes amid the Professional Pickleball Association’s announcement that the American tennis pro has now joined the tour. “To the 8-year-old boy who immediately fell in love with the sport of […]

Biden White House dodges on recommendation Americans stop at two beers a week

8:57 pm August 28, 2023

The Biden White House is refusing to say whether it would support a recommendation that Americans stop at only two beers a week, though White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre suggested President Biden might defer to “the experts.” Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the recent reports that President […]

Deadly Montreal fire in March is now being criminally investigated

8:49 pm August 28, 2023

A fire in March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation, Canadian police said Monday. Montreal police Insp. David Shane said traces of fire accelerants were found at the site, which can help explain why the flames spread so quickly. He said experts have found […]