UP-W Metra trains stopped after pedestrian struck; ‘extensive’ delays anticipated – NBC Chicago

A harrowing incident unfolded at Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday, where students were seen hiding under desks during a mass shooting that resulted in two fatalities and six injuries. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, remains a mystery regarding his motive. In the aftermath, FSU President Richard McCullough condemned the violence, expressing grief for the victims and announcing a vigil scheduled for April 18 at Langford Green, while students were allowed to retrieve...

Approximately 429,200 Casely wireless portable phone chargers are being recalled due to reports of overheating lithium-ion batteries, which have caused six minor burn injuries. The recall affects the Casely Power Pods 5000mAh (model number E33A), sold online between March 2022 and September 2024 for $30 to $70. Consumers are advised to stop using the chargers immediately and contact Casely for a free replacement, with disposal instructions for the hazardous batteries provided by local waste centers....

In a significant development, Indiana authorities have identified Fred Allen Lienemann as a suspect in the 1972 murder of Phyllis Bailer, who was found dead after going missing while traveling with her young daughter. DNA advancements led to a strong profile from Bailer's clothing, which linked Lienemann, a deceased individual with a criminal history, to the crime. Although Lienemann was murdered in 1985, the case offers closure to Bailer's family, as the Indiana State Police...

Idaho police released footage showing officers fatally shooting 17-year-old Victor Perez, an intellectually disabled boy, who was wielding a knife during a family confrontation. Despite being nonverbal and having autism and cerebral palsy, the officers approached him with guns drawn and opened fire without attempting de-escalation; Perez died a week later. His family plans to file a federal wrongful death suit, prompting community outrage and calls for accountability as an investigation into the incident continues....

On October 2, 2017, Aaron Friar, 50, and his daughter Ellie, 15, disappeared from their Medford, Oregon home, prompting an investigation that revealed signs of foul play, including blood spatter at the scene. Ellie was found alive shortly after, walking with her boyfriend and a friend, while her father's whereabouts remained unknown, leading detectives to suspect a homicide. During questioning, Russell Jones, one of the men with Ellie, eventually confessed to assisting in disposing of...

FIRST ON FOX: Minister Dominique Alexander, a Dallas activist known for advocating to defund the police, is publicly supporting 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing Texas track star Austin Metcalf. Alexander's organization, Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), is working to facilitate Anthony's bond process, which was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. His history of activism includes close ties with former Rep. Cori Bush, and recent comments criticizing Metcalf's father have drawn attention to...