WASHINGTON—A pair of Amtrak train cars derailed Tuesday morning outside of Washington D.C.’s Union Station, causing delays but no significant injuries, according to authorities. The incident took place before 9 a.m. in a tunnel near the Union Station entrance, and involved an incoming train arriving from Norfolk, Virginia. Both derailed train cars remained upright. Fire…
Train Derails at Union Station in Washington, Causing Delays but No Serious Injuries
July 11, 2023
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Leslie Van Houten, Follower of Cult Leader Charles Manson, Released From California Prison
July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving more than 50 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders. Ms. Van Houten “was released to parole supervision,” the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement. She left the California Institution…
White House Unveils Plan to Stop Surge in ‘Tranq Dope’ Deaths
July 11, 2023
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Amid the dramatic rise in overdose deaths caused by “tranq dope,” or fentanyl laced with animal tranquilizer xylazine, the White House has announced a national response plan to address the crisis. The plan aims to ensure a 15 percent reduction in xylazine-positive overdose deaths in at least three of four U.S. Census regions by 2025….
Portland Pauses Plan to Distribute Smoking Paraphernalia to Fentanyl Addicts
July 11, 2023
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After the word got out on Friday that a Portland county was ready and set to distribute “smoking supplies,” including aluminum foil, straws, and pipes to fentanyl smokers, the program was suspended. The Multnomah County program was met with sharp criticism from health experts, Portland citizens, and even the mayor. The program was put on…
‘Sound of Freedom’ Motivates Canadians Against Human Trafficking
July 11, 2023
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The newly released movie “Sound of Freedom” is raising Canadian awareness of human trafficking and motivating people to respond, say two longtime advocates who work to combat the trade in humans. The drama, based on true events, tells the story of Tim Ballard, an employee for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who rescues young…
Top Official Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Stop ‘Public Safety Threat’ Occurring on Facebook
July 11, 2023
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg provide an explanation to the alleged high volume of human trafficking across Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms, after a report revealed that children are being exploited via Zuckerberg’s platforms. “Before launching new products or wasting time preparing for a cage match that will likely…
Suspect Arrested After Humvee Plows Into Army Headquarters Building at Georgia Base
July 11, 2023
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FORT STEWART, Ga.—A person was arrested after a military Humvee crashed into the Army office building for commanders and other top leaders at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia. The vehicle plowed through the glass front doors of the Army post’s headquarters building Monday morning. No injuries were reported and a suspect was taken into custody,…
Another Man Arrested in Connection With Shooting at Kansas Nightclub
July 11, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan.—A second suspect is now in custody in connection with a shooting that injured nearly a dozen people earlier this month in Kansas, Wichita police announced Monday. A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a felon. On Friday, a 19-year-old man was arrested. It wasn’t…
Murder Suspect Captured in California After Escaping Medical Center
A homicide suspect who escaped from a medical center in California over the weekend was located near a residential neighborhood on Monday and taken into custody, according to authorities. Eric Abril, 35, escaped from Sutter Roseville Medical Center early on July 9, and was spotted by a homeowner walking his dog a day after his…
Authorities Capture Slaying Suspect Who Escaped Custody While Being Transported in Montana
July 11, 2023
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THOMPSON FALLS, Mont.—Authorities in western Montana have captured a Michigan slaying suspect who escaped custody over the weekend by removing his handcuffs and shackles at a gas station while being transported to face charges. Chadwick Shane Mobley was taken into custody at about 6:10 p.m. Monday in the town of Plains, the Sanders County Sheriff’s…
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