QaShontae Short claimed the no-show-date in Michigan caused her emotional distress because the date fell on her late mother’s birthday.
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY
Lawsuit: Dallas Taco Bell manager poured scalding water on customers over incorrect order
The suit filed in Dallas County against Taco Bell claims two customers were left with permanent skin damage after the reported hot water attack.
Methanol found in blood of all 21 teenagers found dead in South African bar, officials say
South African police said final toxicology reports will determine whether anyone faces criminal charges in the teenagers’ deaths.
Fleet of 52 school buses travels to Sen. Ted Cruz’s home in youth gun violence protest
The buses contained 4,368 empty seats – the number of children who were killed as a result of gun violence in 2020.
Faroe Islands to set quota of 500 dolphins to be killed in controversial whale hunt
During the Faroe Islands grindadrap, sea mammals are lured into shallow water where they are killed for their meat and blubber.
American tourist trying to take selfie injured after falling into Mount Vesuvius crater
The tourist dropped his phone into the volcano crater and got stuck going after it. Guides used a long rope to pull him to safety.
New Mexico boy, 15, died from smoke inhalation during SWAT raid, police say
Police had been searching for Qiaunt Kelley, 27, who was wanted on felony charges and barricaded himself inside a home with a 15-year-old inside.
Hours after husband’s death, Minnesota mother drowns 3 children, kills self, police say
Authorities identified the victims as Molly Cheng and her three children, ages 3, 4 and 5. Her husband, Yee Lee, had died by suicide hours earlier.
‘We did it again’: Maryland mom wins $100K jackpot for third time in five years
The 30-year-old woman won her latest prize playing a $100,000 Lucky scratch-off ticket, the Maryland Lottery reported.
Tennessee firefighters rescue kitten stuck in … a Pepsi vending machine?
Fire crews in Morristown, Tennessee rescued the kitty after a Walmart employee found it lodged inside a Pepsi vending machine at a Walmart.