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6 Killed When Small Plane Crashes, Bursts Into Flames in Field Near Southern California Airport

MURRIETA, Calif.—Six people were killed when a small plane crashed and burst into flames in a field during the second of two landing attempts in fog at a Southern California airport before dawn Saturday, authorities said. The crash of the Cessna C550 business jet occurred around 4:15 a.m. in Murrieta, about 80 miles southeast of…


6 People Dead After Plane Crashes and Catches Fire in Southern California, Officials Say

MURRIETA, Calif.—Six people died after a plane crashed over a Southern California field on Saturday morning before bursting into flames. The plane was engulfed in fire along with about one acre of vegetation when deputies arrived. The plane crashed near an airport in the city of Murrieta, California, in southwest Riverside County, located between Los…


Inmate Suspected of Homicide Escapes From a Pennsylvania Jail Using Bed Sheets

WARREN, Pa.—Authorities were searching Saturday for an inmate described by police as “very dangerous” who escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets, officials said. Michael Burham was last seen wearing a blue denim coat from the jail, white and orange pants, and orange shoes, Warren police said Friday. Mr. Burham was being…


Florida Judge to Murder Suspect on Run for 40 Years: ‘You Knew You Were Running From Something’

TAMPA, Fla.—A judge in Florida has ordered a 65-year-old California fugitive held without bond in connection with the death of a woman nearly 40 years ago. Donald Santini was arrested by U.S. marshals in California last month, and extradited to Florida. He had used at least 13 aliases over the years. Mr. Santini was the…


Bud Light Falls From Top 10 Most Popular Beers in America

After a significant decline in market capitalization and nationwide boycotts, Bud Light is now no longer among America’s top 10 most popular beers according to a prominent survey—with women ranking the brand lower than men. Bud Light was ranked 15th in the list of the most popular beers in the United States during the second…


Crack in North Carolina Roller Coaster May Have Formed 6–10 Days Before Closure, Commissioner Says

RALEIGH, N.C.—An ongoing investigation by North Carolina’s Department of Labor found that a large crack in the support column of a towering roller coaster had been visible for at least a week before the amusement park shut it down for repairs. “It looks like maybe six to 10 days prior, some pictures had been taken…


1 in 3 Seattle Residents Relocate out of the City Due to Crime and Cost

One in three Seattle residents are relocating out of the city due to public safety concerns over daily crimes and high cost of living prices, according to a Seattle Times/Suffolk University poll published in June. About 33% of Seattle residents surveyed said they were seriously considering moving out of the city. Sixty-seven percent said they…


China’s Economy Is in Big Trouble and Investors Should Get Out: Miles Yu

American companies should reconsider their investment in China, as the country’s economy is in serious trouble with a struggling non-state sector, said Mile Yu, a senior fellow and director of the China Center at Hudson Institute. “China has been playing hard to get for the last several months and they would not talk. Now they…


US Confirms Talks With Russia Over Prisoner Swap Involving WSJ Reporter

The United States confirmed on Friday that there have been talks with Russia to press for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, but forewarned that those discussions “have not produced a clear pathway to a resolution.” Speaking at a news conference on July 7, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said…


‘More to Come’: Abbott Announces Installation of Floating Border Barrier Along Rio Grande

Texas has started installing a water-based border barrier along the Rio Grande, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott said on Saturday, as part of efforts to hinder illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border. “New marine barrier installation on the Rio Grande begins today,” Mr. Abbott stated on Twitter, along with a 15-second video showing dozens of…