'You Black motherf---ers': Racist landlord headed to prison for stealing the identities of Black tenants to obtain COVID relief benefits, then evicting them

Asked to describe the side effects, the defendant allegedly told deputies: "it makes you cough because it burns your throat." The post 1-year-old ‘had droopy eyes’ and struggled to breathe after taking ‘hit’ from aunt’s THC ‘weed’ vape pen, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .

A Minnesota woman who stopped at Walmart before bringing her son to the hospital was charged with murder after the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. The post Mom stopped at Walmart for Pedialyte on the way to the hospital with her dying 20-month-old son: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

A Louisiana woman was allegedly so fed up with fighting with her two children, ages 12 and 11, that she ditched them both on the side of the road — forcing the kids to schlep roughly four miles to a relative’s house, police say. Laquesha Washington, 33, allegedly...

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

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A Texas woman is behind bars after she allegedly shot her boyfriend dead while he was coming back to their apartment to get his things. The post Woman killed her boyfriend when he came back to their apartment to ‘get his belongings’: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

UNION COUNTY, NJ - A Union County man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $900,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a COVID-19 relief initiative designed to assist small businesses. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the sentencing of Joseph McKeon, also known as "Jay McKeon," 54, of Westfield, New Jersey.

An Ohio sheriff's deputy lost his life after he responded to a domestic violence call and was allegedly shot by the man at the home. The post ‘I am not f—ing playing’: Deputy killed by porch-sitting homeowner who made it clear he’d ‘be okay’ with dying tonight, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .

Waiting lists to get into a family shelter in Denver are more than 100 people long, according to city officials. Now new data shows the impact migrants have had on shelters. During a presentation Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the City Council, deputy director for shelter at the Department of Housing Stability Jeff Kositsky discussed family homelessness. According to self-reported data shared during the presentation, 74% of households served were experiencing homelessness for the first time. More than a quarter of households had at least one family member with a disabling condition. Causes of homelessness included health problems (46%), lack of employment (24%) and an inability to pay a mortgage or rent (21%). According to the point in time count, 2024 saw a large spike in sheltered families, from 356 in 2023 to 579 in 2024. Unsheltered families fell during that time from 40 to 9.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared that Coco, a sweet six-year-old Shih Tzu and Poodle mix weighing 25 pounds, is still looking for his forever family. Coco’s rescue story started with a bittersweet transition when his previous owner, unfortunately, entered hospice care. In addition to finding himself in need of a new home, Coco’s fur was severely matted at that time. Luckily, Sandy Paw Rescue Inc. was there to give him the shave he needed and connected him with a loving foster home. According to the Rescue, it has now been over a month, and “Coco is still waiting for an application!”

In January 2022 a harsh and freezing blizzard swept across northern Minnesota near the U.S. border with Canada with a wind chill of -36 degrees. But despite the frigid conditions, two men smuggled a family of four — including two children, ages 11 and 3 — across the border and left them to die. Now the smugglers, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, and Steve Anthony Shand, 50, are headed to prison.

This story appears as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. Read more about the partnership.

"A conclusion that one or more of the early actions aimed at dismantling USAID violated the Appointments Clause would not provide a basis to prevent the proposed upcoming action." The post ‘A meaningful burden’: Judge gives Trump huge win, says deposing DOGE staff cannot stop government from enacting ‘permanent’ USAID ‘shutdown’ first appeared on Law & Crime .

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune.

Mascarpone frosting is exceptionally light and creamy. It's not as sweet as most kinds of frosting and the flavor and consistency are like a richer, thicker version of whipped cream. This is also one of the easiest and quickest kinds of frosting to whip up, taking only about 10 minutes to make.

Several graduation ceremonies occurred in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, May 10, 2025. However, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) commencement ceremony will be different from the others.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dutch, a gentle dog whose story touches hearts and shows the resilience of rescue dogs. Despite a challenging past marked by abandonment, Dutch has maintained an unwavering spirit and gentle demeanor. "This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he'd ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him," shares the local nonprofit rescue, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that brought Dutch into their care. Yet, what makes Dutch's story remarkable is not the hardship he endured, but rather his continued capacity for love and trust despite all he has been through.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Lizzy, a tiny 5-pound puppy who has had a difficult start to life. At only six weeks old, Lizzy was left abandoned in an apartment, where her story could have taken a tragic turn if not for the intervention of a compassionate volunteer. Thankfully, Lizzy was discovered in time and has since been placed in a loving foster home. She has not let her past define her. "Lizzy is a small girl with a huge puppy personality," the rescue organization shares, highlighting her vibrant and engaging nature.

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Five current and former Amtrak employees have pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a multi-million-dollar health care fraud conspiracy that resulted in over $11 million in fraudulent claims paid by Amtrak’s health insurance plan. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the guilty pleas, which were entered before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark.

"The Order is unconstitutional, and thus defendants do not have a legitimate interest in enforcing the Order," Senior U.S. District Judge Richard Leon writes. The post ‘Must be struck down in its entirety’: Animated judge invokes ‘Founding Fathers’ in scathing takedown of ‘unconstitutional’ Trump executive order targeting law firm first appeared on Law & Crime .

A judge has rejected efforts by former Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife Glenna Bevin to keep their divorce settlement confidential, ruling in favor of their adopted son Jonah Bevin, 18, who had asked it be public.

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Donovan Elliot, 61, admitted to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced heroin, with sentencing scheduled for September in New Jersey. A Queens Village, New York, man pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark to drug trafficking charges involving multiple kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and fentanyl-laced heroin, federal prosecutors announced.

This isn’t the usual banana pudding. It’s creamier, a little richer, and has a flavor that catches people off guard—in a good way. The secret? A mix of cream cheese (and sometimes mascarpone) that gives it just the right texture and taste. It’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast, and yes, people always want the recipe.

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain disruptions and new U.S. tariffs are already affecting shipments.

California-based burger chain In-N-Out is expanding again, with four new restaurants planned across the state. According to the company’s official “opening soon” list, new locations are coming to Modesto, Monrovia, Indio, and Sylmar.

A stepfather allegedly offered a story in which a 5-year-old girl had fallen fatally unconscious while holding her breathing, but investigators claim to have discovered security cameras that caught him in the act physically abusing the child. The post Stepdad’s claim that 5-year-old girl died from holding her breath disproved by video: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime .

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Everyone keeps asking the same thing: When will the housing market crash? According to Dave Ramsey, it won’t. At least not in 2025.