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18-year-old arrested in Texas in connection with Boston South Station fatal stabbing

An 18-year-old who was wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing in Boston's South Station in August has been arrested in Texas, officials said Saturday. more

Gustavo Atencio Flores (via CBS Boston) | 10/31/26

Bat surveys boost interest in protecting Illinois' declining populations

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that the total population of tricolored bats, now a federally listed endangered species, had dropped by 93% in caves and shelters where they hibernate since … more

Via Daily Herald - hyperlocal | 10/31/26

Southern California doctor sentenced to prison for $45 million Medicare fraud scheme

(KTLA) -- A Southern California doctor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding Medicare out of more than $45 million and using the money to fund a luxury lifestyle. Violetta Mailyan, 45, … more

Vivian Chow (via KHON2) | 10/31/26

Southern California doctor sentenced to prison for $45 million Medicare fraud scheme

(KTLA) -- A Southern California doctor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding Medicare out of more than $45 million and using the money to fund a luxury lifestyle. Violetta Mailyan, 45, … more

Vivian Chow (via KGET) | 10/31/26

UMass football player to miss season after cancer diagnosis

UMass football wide receiver Dallas Elliott will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, head coach Joe Harasymiak announced. more

Rachael Hornsby (via WWLP22 News - Massachusetts News) | 10/31/26

South Colonie CSD to hire outside firm to combat racism

The South Colonie Central School District has announced its plans to address racism among its student population. more

Kristina Handy (via News10 - NYC) | 10/31/26

Detectives investigate circumstances surrounding man's death in Compton

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man Saturday morning in Compton, authorities said. The death at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Sportsman Drive … more

City News Service (via NBC Los Angeles) | 10/31/26

Any flyers to or through the U.S. must sign a new statement starting Nov. 3. Here's why.

If you're flying to the U.S. or have a connecting flight in the U.S., you'll need to sign a statement starting at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 3. Here's why. more

Via KING5 | 10/31/26

Letter: Vote now for Cooper, Ager and Earls

"It is urgent that we elect Roy Cooper to the U.S. Senate, Jamie Ager for the U.S. House of Representatives (N.C.-11) and reelect Anita Earls for N.C. Supreme Court." more

Letters (via Mountain Xpress) | 10/31/26

Fort Collins considering Safe Parking program, offering resources to people experiencing homelessness

Fort Collins city council is considering bringing a Safe Parking program to the area. The program would allow people experiencing homelessness to sleep in their cars in designated areas. more

Via Denver7 | 10/31/26

Police identify suspect who barricaded himself in Marietta home after stabbing incident

MARIETTA — Police have identified a suspect who allegedly stabbed his brother and barricaded himself inside their Marietta home. more

Lucinda Warnke | lwarnke@mdjonline.com (via MDJ) | 10/31/26

California Botox doctor used $45 million in Medicare money to fund her lavish lifestyle, feds say

Violetta Mailyan was convicted in May of billing Botox injections that were never provided. more

Stephen Battaglio (via Los Angeles Times) | 10/31/26

Woman dead after two-vehicle crash in Town of Lockport

A woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Lockport Friday afternoon. The accident is still under investigation. more

Via WKBW | 10/31/26

French protesters defy heavy police presence in new demonstrations