New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident
The longtime staff writer had been on suspension since allegedly exposing himself during a work conference call last month.
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Video, 911 calls released in Walter Wallace police killing
Philadelphia DA pledges to remain independent in investigation of the killing of a Black man whom police say was armed and dangerous.
BLM protesters run over woman police officer with a pickup truck
Violence and disorder flare in Philadelphia after police kill Black man.
Student sues school district after suspension for wearing pro-Trump gear
Pennsylvania teen claims school’s new clothing policy violates her constitutional rights to free speech.
High schooler faked his own kidnapping during Zoom class
Maryland teen has cops called to his home after getting friend to pose on screen as masked intruder during lesson.
Eleven-year-old girl kicks kidnapper to escape
Plucky kid manages to get away from two men and run into a nearby shop to raise the alarm.
Central Park Karen fights to avoid jail
White woman who called cops to make false claim that a Black man was assaulting her could strike plea deal to keep her out of the slammer.
Police in New York City shoot man dead, claim he fired at them first
Details still emerging as officers fatally shoot a man on Thursday lunchtime in Queens.
Police accused of beating porcupines to death with batons
Two Maine cops fired after allegedly clubbing the animals to death while on duty.
Man accused of trying to murder wife with staircase tripwire
Pennsylvania resident allegedly rigged up fishing line which caused his wife to stumble and almost fall down the stairs.
White male professor condemned for posing as “woman of color”
The employee of the University of New Hampshire joins a long line of race fakers who have attracted heavy criticism.