WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland
Watch: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland With a man's life hanging in the balance six stories above the ground, two quick-thinking Maryland police officers resorted to an unusual maneuver to keep him from falling. Montgomery County Police Officers Lanham and Emiliano were responding to a mother's call about her adult son experiencing a mental health crisis in the 3300 block of University Boulevard West when the situation suddenly took a dangerous turn. Officers were advised that the son had removed his clothes, laid them out, and climbed over the sixth-floor balcony railing. Although initially cooperative with police, the man sud…

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Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (DEVELOPING) Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (DEVELOPING) Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (DEVELOPING)
Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (Developing) A gas leak in Virginia has prompted warnings for nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed as emergency crews work to contain the leak and police shut down a busy roadway. The Alexandria Fire Department responded to the 5600 block of Eisenhower Avenue, where firefighters and Washington Gas crews were working to shut off and repair a leaking gas line, officials said. Authorities warned that the smell of natural gas could spread beyond the immediate area, prompting precautions for people living and working nearby. "Surrounding areas may have an odor of natural gas," fire offici…
Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING)
Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (Developing) A sewer main break has torn up a busy Maryland roadway, creating a rush-hour headache for drivers as police warn that the damage has forced an indefinite closure. Riva Road in Annapolis was shut down between Admiral Cochrane Drive and MD 665 (Aris T. Allen Boulevard) on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The closure was announced during the evening commute, with police urging motorists to find alternate routes and prepare for delays. The trouble also extended to MD 665, where the Maryland Department of Transportation reported that the westbound exit r…
Maryland Instagram Impersonator Who Lured Victim Into Deadly $75 Weed Deal Learns Prison Fate Maryland Instagram Impersonator Who Lured Victim Into Deadly $75 Weed Deal Learns Prison Fate Maryland Instagram Impersonator Who Lured Victim Into Deadly $75 Weed Deal Learns Prison Fate
Maryland Instagram Impersonator Who Lured Victim Into Deadly $75 Weed Deal Learns Prison Fate $75 worth of weed led to at least 40 years in prison for the murder of 20-year-old Henry Krishawn Gilbert in Maryland. Jorden Hungerford, 20, was convicted in Montgomery County of murder and other violent offenses in connection with the April 2025 death of Gilbert in Gaithersburg. On Friday, Nov. 6, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced that Hungerford has been sentenced to life in prison, with all but 40 years suspended. Gilbert's body was found inside a green Honda Civic that struck a curb with the engine still running on April 26, 2025, according to prosecutors. He …
Maryland Man's Coffee Break Goes From Mug To Mugshot After Bizarre Break-In: Sheriff Maryland Man's Coffee Break Goes From Mug To Mugshot After Bizarre Break-In: Sheriff Maryland Man's Coffee Break Goes From Mug To Mugshot After Bizarre Break-In: Sheriff
Maryland Man's Coffee Break Goes From Mug To Mugshot After Bizarre Break-In: Sheriff Mark Aldridge really needed his coffee fix. A strange burglary in Southern Maryland is under investigation after the 56-year-old Lexington Park man broke into a home, made himself a cup of joe, then peacefully left, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called on Thursday, Nov. 5, to investigate a reported burglary at a home in the 23000 block of Gunston Drive in Lexington Park. Investigators say that a witness told first responders that a man had entered the residence and made a cup of coffee before being told to leave. Aldridge left without incident, but his…

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Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands For nearly 40 years, one of Maryland's most spectacular mountain overlooks has been largely out of reach. Now, the state is working to change that, part of a broader effort to open up places once inaccessible, privately owned, or overlooked. The long-awaited transformation of Wills Mountain State Park near Cumberland is among six public land projects highlighted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 5, as officials look to expand opportunities for residents to explore the state's natural landscapes and history. At Wills Mountain, the obstacle has been getting peo…

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Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6. The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said. It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group. The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…

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Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's is planning major changes to its menu as the struggling fast-food chain tries to win back customers. The Dublin, Ohio-based company announced a new turnaround strategy called "Dave's Way" during its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday, Nov. 5. The sweeping plan includes improving popular menu items, removing less popular foods, and allowing some restaurants to stop serving breakfast. Wendy's is already testing several changes, including thicker and crispier bacon, creamier Frostys, and whole-leaf lettuce on sandwiches, Restaurant Dive reported. The chain is also work…

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Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change
Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's is planning major changes to its menu as the struggling fast-food chain tries to win back customers. The Dublin, Ohio-based company announced a new turnaround strategy called "Dave's Way" during its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday, Nov. 5. The sweeping plan includes improving popular menu items, removing less popular foods, and allowing some restaurants to stop serving breakfast. Wendy's is already testing several changes, including thicker and crispier bacon, creamier Frostys, and whole-leaf lettuce on sandwiches, Restaurant Dive reported. The chain is also work…

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MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone'
MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' A Major League Baseball star is facing backlash for sharing anti-Muslim videos on social media after the midterm elections. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander shared two offensive videos on his Instagram story on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The posts criticized Muslims and Islam, drawing criticism from fans before they were removed. One video claimed "America voted for Sharia Last Night!" and featured an image of Abdul El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim US senator after winning his election in Michigan. The video also claimed that Muslims want Islami…