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America's Oldest Man Dies At 111
A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey.
Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden.
Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement.
"The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …
Beach Tragedy: College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger.
Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area.
The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported.
Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios.
The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
LI Driver Dragged Fatal Crash Victim Off Road Before Fleeing, Admits Guilt In Hit-Run
A man admitted to striking and killing a pedestrian, dragging her body off the road, and fleeing the scene without calling for help in New York, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, June 16.
Lan Huynh Truong, 45, of Selden, pleaded guilty on Monday, June 15, to Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting Resulting in Death and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License in the death of Victoria "Vicky" Hutson, 37, also of Selden, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:21 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, on Boyle Road near Villag…
Dazzling Days-Long Display Underway As Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Align With Moon
The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display.
A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus in the western sky Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments.
The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The moon will rise higher in the sky each night before finally moving above the planets on Thursday evening.
Look low toward the west-northwest horizon.
A clear, flat view will matter. Trees, bui…
$40K Stolen For Vegas Vacation By Former Manager Of Historic New York Cemetery
A former cemetery manager admitted stealing more than $40,000 from one of the Capital Region's most historic landmarks and spending some of the money on trips to Las Vegas, Walt Disney World, and other personal expenses, prosecutors announced.
David Eslinger, 58, of Fort Edward, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Identity Theft in the First Degree before Albany County Judge Roger McDonough on Thursday, March 27, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon.
An investigation found Eslinger, who served as general manager of Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands,…
LI Teen Escapes Alley Rape, Climbs Fence To Call 911 As Suspect Searches For Her: DA
A 16-year-old girl escaped an alleged rape, climbed a fence while partially unclothed, and called 911 as the suspect searched for her in New York, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, June 16.
Antonio Melendez Reyes, 59, was indicted after the attack on New York Avenue on Saturday, June 6, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
The teen was walking home when Melendez Reyes allegedly approached her and repeatedly asked for her phone number, prosecutors said. After she refused, he allegedly forced her into an alley and sexually assaulted her.
The girl escaped during t…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died.
Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page.
A cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
"We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force."
The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories.
They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor."
Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles'
A 4-foot-tall exotic dancer and OnlyFans creator from the NYC-area is now looking for love on national television.
Jordanna "JJ" James, a 37-year-old West Haven, CT native, is one of the stars of TLC's new reality dating series, "Little Singles," which premiered Monday, June 15.
The show follows a group of little people who reunite in Palm Springs after first meeting at a Little People convention, with romance, friendship, and drama unfolding under one roof.
James already had a spotlight of her own before TLC came calling.
On OnlyFans, James describes herself as "Tiny 4’0 pocket rocket wh…
Casino Parking Lot Shooting Lands Long Island Man In Prison
A man who shot another man twice outside Jake's 58 Casino on Long Island will spend the next decade behind bars, prosecutors announced on Monday, June 8.
Nashawn J. Legros, 26, of Wyandanch, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the May 2024 shooting, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
The attack happened at approximately 10:16 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, in the parking lot of Jake's 58 Casino on Express Drive North in Islandia,…
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster.
American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports.
Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32.
The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País.
One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported.
The crash killed all six people abo…
