Rhode Island judge refers DOJ lawyers for possible discipline over handling of transgender care investigation

Washington — A federal judge in Rhode Island referred Justice Department lawyers for possible discipline on Friday over their handling of an investigation into transgender youth care at a hospital in the state, after previously finding that the lawyers misled the court and withheld information. The referral came after U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy quashed … Read more

Booted ‘Love Island USA’ contestant breaks the silence after alleged use of racial slur

Vasana Montgomery is speaking out after being ousted as a member of “Love Island USA” season 8 after videos resurfaced that appeared to show her using a racial slur. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I wanted to address a couple of videos from my teen … Read more

Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike

The body of a cruise ship passenger was found dead Monday on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis, after disappearing last week during a hike, local authorities said. Chinese national Wang Zyuan, 33, was last seen May 27 while hiking the Mount Liamuiga hiking trail, according to police. They confirmed in a … Read more

‘Love Island USA’ boots Season 8 contestant after alleged use of racial slur circulates online

A “Love Island USA” cast member has once again been booted from the villa. This time, it happened before the newest season even premiered. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. As soon as the reality dating show unveiled its Season 8 cast on Thursday, online fans … Read more

Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island

HONOLULU — A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island that had left residents on edge. Police said Jacob Baker, 36, of Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested on suspicion of murder, burglary and other charges following a search that involved “significant resources,” … Read more

Fire, shipyard explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, including 3 seriously

NEW YORK — A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City’s Staten Island has injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said. Someone reported two workers trapped in a confined space at the dock at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, and responding firefighters found a … Read more

Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 16 hurt, including multiple firefighters

Sixteen people have been hurt in an explosion and fire on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard Friday in New York City.  Two firefighters and one civilian suffered serious injuries, the New York City Fire Department said. Eleven other firefighters and two EMS personnel were also hurt.  All have been rushed to area hospitals. … Read more