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The case of Judy Malinowski is the subject of a true-crime documentary, 'The Fire That Took Her'

Judy Malinowski found herself in the middle of an altercation with her on-again, off-again boyfriend when she was suddenly doused with gasoline and set on fire.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:52

With beach season around the corner, here's how you can protect yourself from 'provoked' shark bites, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research says

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:51

Approximately 48 sets of human remains were found inside Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center

A funeral director in Jeffersonville, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to theft after 31 corpses and 17 sets of cremated remains were found on his premises.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:50

Judge Clifton Newman issued an order Friday that the video evidence of the crime scene remains sealed.

Graphic, unedited crime scene videos from Alex Murdaugh's double murder were accidentally sent to Netflix, but a South Carolina judge ordered that they are to remain sealed, according to a report. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:48

Haley stands out as the only woman in the presidential race thus far

Nikki Haley, the first and only woman in the 2024 presidential race, knows there's still a long way to go until election day.

"This is a marathon, it’s n

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:46

Cleese claimed no one from British media contacted him to clarify his statements before reporting them

"Monty Python" star and British comedy legend John Cleese has lashed out at the press in recent days for allegedly reporting that he will be removing a politically incorrect scene from future adaptations of his movie "Life of Brian" to avoiding offending the trans community.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:45

Randi Weingarten hasn’t taught school for 25 years, but unions still get taxpayers to pay her pension

New York taxpayers are on the hook to pay government pension benefits for teachers union boss Randi Weingarten — one of the most powerful political operatives in the country — even though she hasn’t stepped into a classroom to teach for a quarter-century.  

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:43

 Thoughts on reparations vary in degree as some label the push a "sin bill" while others called the move simply an effort to "gain votes"

The debate around reparations for Black Americans continues to rage across the country as some states and cities move forward on implementing the controversial policy. While polls show a majority of Americans are against reparations, proponents say it is time for the United States to pay for the harm caused by slavery and racial discrimination. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:42

Seven horses died in the recent days leading up to the Kentucky Derby

The horse death toll at Churchill Downs since April 27 is now 11 after another died on Friday.

Lost in Limbo tumbled into the dirt during the seventh race at the racetrack on Friday and was unable to get up.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:41

Kim Gardner stepped down while mired in accusations of negligence, misconduct

The controversial leadership of an embattled George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis who resigned earlier this month amid allegations of neglecting her duties is still having ripple effects as the city looks to turn the page.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:40

The remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster were discovered uncorrupted after being exhumed last week for the first time since the nun was buried in 2019

The body of a Benedictine nun has remained uncorrupted for four years following her burial.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:38

The rule was implemented as Title 42 expired earlier this month

A rule limiting and regulating asylum claims at the southern border, which marks a key element of the Biden administration’s efforts to regulate migrants in the wake of the end of the Title 42 public health order, is facing mounting legal challenges -- with lawsuits from both the left and the right.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 14:37

 Researchers in Texas who survey the coasts for sea life and often stare down a creepy doll with barnacles for eyes have auctioned off hundreds of items they find to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:08

 Changes are necessary on both sides of the table to address the chronic lack of funding faced by historically Black colleges and universities, some experts say in the wake of a report showing the vast funding disparity between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their Ivy League counterparts.

While the largest challenge remains the redirecting of philanthropic funds to HBCUs, they say, HBCU leaders also need to be better about promoting their product through tools such as social media and podcasts – even if financial challenges make those tasks more difficult.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:07

You have to see Black Canyon of the Gunnison in person. 

Photos don't do the national park justice since Black Canyon is so deep and narrow.

At Chasm View, its rims are only 1,100 feet apart, whereas Grand Canyon’s rims are miles apart. 

That narrowness makes Black Canyon’s walls, which reach upwards of 2,700 feet high at Warner Point, look and feel even steeper. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:06

When Layidua Salazar went to the doctor in 2013, she expected it to just be a regular annual exam.

But when the nurse came in, she said Salazar wouldn't be having a pap smear. She was pregnant.

Salazar was on birth control and felt sure the nurse had the wrong room. But they had run the test three times. “We are sure you’re pregnant,” the nurse told her.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:05

 Alexis Patterson disappeared on her way to Hi-Mount School in Milwaukee on May 3, 2002.

She was 7.

The latest season ofUnsolved, a true-crime podcast for USA TODAY and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, examines the case. The episodes feature exclusive interviews with Alexis' family and more details about the police investigation than has ever been made public before. Unsolved is available on all podcast platforms.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:04

 The White House and Republicans in Congress are reportedly closing in on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling while cutting spending over the next two years.

But both sides have stressed they’re not there yet, a deal could still fail to materialize and any agreement would have to be passed by a fractious Congress.

The economy, meanwhile, hangs in the balance.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:02

Polls show many Democratic voters unenthusiastic about backing Biden in 2024

 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. may be here to stay as new polling shows Democratic voters are unenthusiastic about re-electing President Biden 2024. 

Kennedy’s polling numbers have remained steady since he launched his 2024 presidential campaign, and the most recent Fox News Poll from this week shows the challenger commanding 16% of the Democratic primary vote, a sizable chunk for a primary challenger against an incumbent president

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:01

Gov. Kevin Stitt says Oklahoma will focus on kids, not the system, after signing school choice bill into law

Oklahoma's new school choice law allows students to pursue their "God-given talents" at any school in the state, Gov. Kevin Stitt told Fox News. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 13:00

CoCo is a hound mix and dedicated 'wingman' who loves to be around people

A New York-based dog known for lovingly shadowing humans is looking for a home — for the second time. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:59

The first orca may have suffered a 'critical moment of agony' that caused the aggression

Orcas have reportedly attacked and sunk three boats off the coast of Spain in apparent acts of revenge that experts worry other whales in their pod might copy.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:58

Principal Carrie Simms said the fights are happening in the school's hallways, bathrooms and some students' homes

Middle school students in Loudoun County, Virginia, have created "fight clubs" that include brackets, betting and challenges, and some parents are aware the fights are happening in their homes, according to the principal.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:57

Florida police said the toddler had severe injuries including gaping wounds, and a hole with intestines, spinal column and colon visible

A Florida couple was charged with aggravated manslaughter for allegedly severely abusing their special-needs toddler in a "bone chilling" child abuse case, police say.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:56

As the law currently stands, a Gold Star spouse must wait until age 55 to remarry if he or she wishes to retain survivor benefits

With the sunset of the "Widow’s Tax" earlier this year, Gold Star families are seeking to end another vestige of military family life: a remarriage penalty. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:55

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer gathering season. Hosts and attendees alike will be wondering what folks will want to drink.

Here's some of the trendiest choices to stock:

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:54

The White House and Republicans in Congress are reportedly closing in on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling while cutting spending over the next two years.

But both sides have stressed they’re not there yet, a deal could still fail to materialize and any agreement would have to be passed by a fractious Congress.

The economy, meanwhile, hangs in the balance.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:52

Police say the suspect hasn't yet been arrested, according to the report

Police in Baltimore, Maryland. say that five men were injured Friday after being shot.

Officials say that the shooting happened near Lexington Market around 3:30 p.m., according to FOX 45.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:51

Only five out of 33 seniors met graduation requirements after an initial internal audit of attendance, grades, and credits

A Texas high school had to postpone its graduation after only a few of their seniors met graduation requirements.

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:50

There was initial concern that the raccoon potentially had rabies and customers were kissing the wild mammal

Petco employees in Maine were asked to clip an unusual customer's nails after a woman brought a wild raccoon into the store to get its nails clipped. 

By: unewsy
Posted on: May 27 12:49