Popular NYC SantaCon charity fundraiser was more con than Claus, authorities say

NEW YORK — A SantaCon charity fundraiser that floods New York City with inebriated young people in red and white Santa costumes every holiday season was true to its name: a con, federal authorities said as they arrested its organizer. Stefan Pildes, 50, of Hewitt, New Jersey, was arrested on Wednesday and awaited an appearance … Read more

U.K. authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine worth over $500 million from banana, red wine shipments

Border agents in the United Kingdom have seized about five tons of cocaine at a single port in just under a month, the country’s Home Office said on social media.  The drugs are estimated to be worth over £400 million, or about $538 million, the agency said.  The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a … Read more

Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash; authorities investigating cause

Actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in southern Riverside County, about 80 miles from Los Angeles, on Thursday evening, her manager has confirmed with CBS LA.  It happened at around 5:45 p.m. local itme near the 28000 block of Rancho California Road in Temecula, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, who … Read more

Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash; authorities investigating cause

Actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in southern Riverside County, about 80 miles from Los Angeles, on Thursday evening, her manager has confirmed with CBS LA.  It happened at around 5:45 p.m. local itme near the 28000 block of Rancho California Road in Temecula, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, who … Read more

Iran authorities offering a reward for the capture of American aircrew

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT U.S. fighter jet appears to have been shot down over Iran 03:12 US Military Destroys Bridge Near Tehran in New Airstrike 00:37 Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Extremely Hard’ in Coming Weeks 05:50 Trump hints at timeline for … Read more

After loud booms, authorities say they found at least 25 explosive devices in NY man’s apartment

Reports of loud booms in a suburban New York neighborhood this week led authorities to an apartment where a man was found to be storing more than two dozen improvised explosive devices, federal prosecutors said. Raymond Elders had a “blueish black chemical residue” on his hands and was holding a lighter when police encountered him … Read more

Student shoots a teacher at Texas high school before fatally shooting self, authorities say

A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, a small but growing city near San Antonio. The teacher … Read more

Helicopter crash off Hawaii leaves 3 dead, 2 injured, authorities say

Hanalei, Hawaii —  A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon off a remote beach of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said. The helicopter was carrying a pilot and four passengers when it crashed at Kalalau Beach, the Kauai Fire Department said. The beach is on the Na Pali Coast on … Read more