Stories from United States

Prosecutors have indicted two New York City correction officers, Adrian Holder and Hawkins, in the Bronx. The indictment follows allegations of troubling interactions involving the use of the spray during their duties. Bronx District Attorney Darcelle Clark stated the men used pepper spray on individuals in custody three times in 2024 at the Otis Bantam Correctional Center. The officers allegedly filed reports to cover up the incidents.

Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has entered hospice care in Maine. The 86-year-old is receiving care due to congestive heart failure, according to his husband. Burlington police are also handling a separate case involving individuals facing trespassing and disturbing the peace charges. Frank served 32 years in Congress as a Liberal Democrat before leaving office in 2013. He was the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay while in office.

Approximately 20,000 Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) currently work as nursing assistants and caregivers in the United States. The Immigration Advocacy Group forward.us noted that many others work in dining services and long-term care facilities.

A teenage boy was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound following a fight in a parking lot. Police believe the boy was involved in the altercation. Blake High School was placed on hold status while investigators processed the scene.

Median rent listed on realtor.com in New York City rose to more than $3,600 during the first quarter of this year. High housing prices are reportedly trapping some residents in their current apartments.

An Honor Flight carrying nearly 100 veterans, including some dating back to World War One, departs for Washington, D.C. this Friday. The group is scheduled to return on Sunday for a homecoming in San Diego.

Ernest and Evelyn Rady have committed $75 million to Scripps Health for the development of the North Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The eight-floor inpatient building will be named in their honor.

Police are investigating a fight involving a gun at Blake High School in Montgomery. Details regarding injuries or specific circumstances of the incident are currently being gathered. The report was issued during a breaking news update in the nation's capital. Montgomery County Police responded to a fight involving several people in a school parking lot around 11:30 AM. Police managed to stop the activity and detained one individual. Officers also recovered a handgun that one of the subjects dropped during the altercation, according to the Montgomery County Police Chief. Montgomery County Police Chief Mark Yamada said a 19-year-old was detained at the scene of a school fight. No charges have been filed at this time. A male juvenile was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound following a fight at a school in Montgomery County.

Donald Trump expressed intent to combat crime and reduce murder rates in Chicago. Trump suggested he could force Iran to surrender within 10 to 12 days. He previously told his constituents that fuel prices would continue to rise for a period of time. The source noted uncertainty regarding whether the current situation will persist for another 2 to 3 months. Donald Trump has floated the idea of executing former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley. Trump characterized Milley's previous actions as treasonous. The remarks were reported in the context of discussions regarding Milley's conduct during his tenure. The proposal has drawn scrutiny regarding its status as a potential war crime. The secretary involved did not apologize or retract the statement, according to the report.

The state will open a new procurement process for phase two of the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction. The first contractor was responsible for the initial design of the bridge. This move follows setbacks in the ongoing rebuilding efforts.