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A 43-year-old woman died and a 16-year-old boy was injured in a two-vehicle collision south of Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday morning. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash at the intersection of South 82nd Street and Roca Road.
A 17-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Indianola, Iowa, on Sunday evening. The driver was a 15-year-old from Ankeny. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating the crash, which occurred on West 18th Place. Authorities have withheld the identities of both juveniles out of respect for their families. Bystanders and emergency crews attempted CPR, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Former child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in Westlake Village, California, after exiting a vehicle during a DUI investigation. He was booked for obstruction and public intoxication but released after 34 hours with no formal charges filed as of Wednesday.
Residents and activists in Chicago are calling for stronger city action after weekend street takeovers disrupted several neighborhoods, with videos showing donuts and crowds blocking streets. They point to enforcement measures in Los Angeles as a model, urging more police deployment and accountability, though no major injuries or arrests were reported and Mayor Johnson did not comment.
Two people died after an overnight canoe trip on Tomales Bay near White Gulch Beach; they left around midnight to view bioluminescence, a multi-agency search was launched, both were located wearing life vests, and the cause is under investigation by Marin and Sonoma sheriff's offices.
McHenry County officials are trying to identify partial human remains found near the Fox River (Colby Drive) days after the fatal Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska. Dental records are being used to establish an ID, as authorities have not confirmed whether the remains belong to Jablonska, who was decapitated in the collision of a 31‑foot pontoon and a smaller boat. The coroner’s office continues its investigation with other agencies; meanwhile, Richard Stevenson, 45, remains jailed on reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges related to the crash.
A 13-year-old boy was bitten by a beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County and was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital with injuries to his hands and chest; authorities will test the beaver for rabies, per WUSA9.
Three men died when a single-engine Piper Cherokee plane that took off from Ocean City, NJ en route to Montgomery County, PA crashed in a wooded area in Bowie, Maryland; investigators believe the aircraft may have been part of a local flight school training flight, and the NTSB and FAA are leading the investigation; no other injuries were reported.
A person suffered serious burns at a Lyme worksite and was airlifted to the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital; Life Star assisted with transport after responders staged at Ashlawn Farm, though officials have not released details on the incident or the victim’s identity.
Santa Ana police released footage showing a woman inside a West 17th Street restaurant on May 12 hurling her order at an employee during a verbal altercation. The suspect is described as possibly Hispanic, 18–25, with long dark hair, last seen wearing a dark shirt and loose dark pants with a light polka dot pattern. Police are seeking the public’s help identifying her and ask anyone who recognizes her to call 714-245-8403.
Two high-speed police pursuits are highlighted: in Arkansas, a 3-year-old climbs out of a flipped car after a pursuit, and in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, a car goes airborne during a separate chase. The piece notes the dangers of chases, with 3,336 people killed in U.S. pursuits from 2017–2022, including more than 550 bystanders, contributing to reforms like the NYPD banning high-speed chases for low-level offenses.
CBS News review of surveillance shows 18-year-old Emir Balat buying a 20-foot safety fuse at Phantom Fireworks in Penndel, PA, days before he and a co-defendant allegedly threw improvised explosive devices at protesters near Gracie Mansion; the FBI is investigating as a potential terrorism case, with Balat citing ISIS inspiration and both men facing multiple terrorism and explosive-material charges.
Despite high-profile violent incidents, 2025 is projected to see the largest one-year decrease in U.S. homicides ever recorded, with a roughly 20% drop nationwide, returning crime levels closer to pre-pandemic norms according to preliminary data from law enforcement agencies.
A recent stabbing on a UK train highlights ongoing issues with knife crime in Britain, which, despite a slight decrease in recorded offenses, remains a significant social concern linked to factors like deprivation, mental health, and societal violence culture. Efforts to reduce knife crime include enforcement, community programs, and early intervention, but experts emphasize the need for broader social support and prevention strategies.
A college lacrosse player from Upstate NY, Noah Snyder, was killed in Milwaukee when a drunk driver, Amandria Brunner, collided with the vehicle he was in. Brunner, with a prior DUI conviction, was charged with two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after her blood alcohol content was found to be above the legal limit.