American tourist takes wrong boat, ends up a Shrimper

In Texas, the legal use of unclaimed bodies for research is being challenged by proposed bills aimed at requiring consent for such practices, aligning with evolving medical ethics. The legislation, spearheaded by Parker, has received support but raised concerns among body brokers about potential impacts on medical training and research. The issue gained attention following an NBC News investigation revealing disturbing practices at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where unclaimed bodies, including...

New aerial footage from the NYPD reveals the aftermath of a tour helicopter crash in the Hudson River on April 10, resulting in six fatalities, including three children from the Escobar family. Divers swiftly responded to the scene, recovering the wreckage of the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, which was not equipped with flight recorders, complicating the investigation by the NTSB into the cause of the accident. Authorities continue to search for additional wreckage while the...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over allegations related to a loan for her Virginia property. FHFA Director William Pulte claims that James misrepresented her principal residence status, suggesting potential violations of criminal laws, including fraud, to secure favorable loan terms. In response, James' office emphasized her commitment to protecting New Yorkers and stated she would not be intimidated, highlighting her ongoing legal...

Washington — President Trump is exploring the possibility of sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to foreign prisons, particularly after a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. Legal experts express serious constitutional concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments related to due process and cruel and unusual punishment. Critics point out that U.S. oversight of foreign facilities is challenging, and conditions in countries like El Salvador may not meet...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen's Attempt to Visit Deported Salvadoran Migrant Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) was denied a visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran migrant and alleged MS-13 member, after traveling to El Salvador. Van Hollen, whose attorneys argue Garcia has no gang ties, met with Vice President Félix Ulloa but was informed he needed prior arrangements to visit the maximum-security "Terrorism Confinement Center" (CECOT) where Garcia is held. The senator vowed to...

Panama City Beach, a favored spring break destination in Florida, is officially stepping back from its tradition of hosting college students, as announced by Police Chief J.R. Talamantez. He emphasized the growing challenges associated with managing spring break crowds and stated that the city can no longer align with the event's associated issues, urging a reevaluation of its future. Talamantez acknowledged respectful visitors while condemning disruptive behavior, indicating a shift in community values and law...