John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Parents arrested for abandoning their abused baby at the hospital

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A couple accused of leaving their injured 4-month-old baby at a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, before fleeing have been apprehended after a months-long search. Brandon Augustine, 24, and Mildred Chestnut, 23, allegedly abandoned their child in March, claiming the injuries were a result of a minor car crash. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced the arrests on Thursday, charging the couple with Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Injury. The child was found to have suffered …

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Arrest made for murder of missing 18-year-old found in fire pit

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Authorities in Arizona have apprehended a suspect in connection with the horrific murder of an 18-year-old teenager from Nebraska. The victim, Parker League, had gone missing while visiting Arizona and was later found burned in a fire pit near Apache Junction. Anthonie Ruinard, 37, was arrested by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday for League’s murder. The investigation revealed that League had been stabbed multiple times, dismembered, and his body burned beyond recognition. League’s …

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Man shot and killed outside 7-eleven gas station

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Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred outside a convenience store in Orange County, Florida. Nathaniel Narue Charles Jr. was shot near the 7-Eleven store on Rose Avenue, but officials have not provided any details regarding whether he was the intended target. Deputies responded to the scene in the Lockhart area shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday night. Charles was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries, according to …

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Toddler’s body found. A suspect has been arrested.

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the body of a missing Michigan toddler has been discovered in Detroit. The grim discovery comes days after a man suspected in her disappearance was arrested on unrelated charges. The Lansing Police Chief confirmed that 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith was found by a federal search team near the Coleman A. Young International Airport. The investigation has now shifted from a missing child case to a homicide investigation, leaving the community …

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Man’s dead body discovered in garbage bag, mom of slain man also found dead

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A shocking double homicide has rocked the community of Queens, New York, as the mother of a man found dead in a garbage bag on a street was also discovered dead. The suspect, identified as Roscoe Danielson, was captured on chilling video dragging his murdered brother’s body from a home. Police have arrested Danielson in connection with the murders of his mother, Sheryl Myrick, and his brother, Kyle Danielson. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities …

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Teacher fatally shot on Catholic university campus in Washington, D.C.

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A tragic incident unfolded on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., as a Kentucky teacher was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently searching for the perpetrator responsible for the fatal shooting. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson, was a social studies teacher and assistant wrestling coach at Oldham County High School in Kentucky. Emerson’s untimely death has left his community devastated and mourning …

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Two firefighters killed and five injured battling cargo ship blaze

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In a devastating incident at Port Newark, two firefighters tragically lost their lives while fighting a fire on a ship. The fire broke out on Wednesday night, engulfing multiple vehicles on the ship docked at Export Street and Marsh Street in Newark. Despite their best efforts, the firefighters became trapped and succumbed to the intense heat. The victims were identified as Augusto “Augie” Acabou, a nine-year veteran of the Newark Fire Department, and Wayne “Bears” …

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Deadly shooting erupts during family feud at Arizona home

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A heated argument between two families turned tragic when a man opened fire, killing his father’s girlfriend and her son at a residence in Gila Bend earlier this week. The incident unfolded during a confrontation in the couple’s bedroom, escalating into a physical altercation involving multiple individuals. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old David Diaz, allegedly grabbed a gun and fired shots near the front door, striking the victims. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded …

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Louisiana woman shot dead in domestic violence incident

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A tragic incident unfolded in Graymoor-Devondale, Louisiana, as a woman was shot multiple times in what authorities are describing as a domestic violence situation. The victim, Ashley Yates, 35, was leaving work when she was attacked. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, she succumbed to her injuries at the University of Louisville Hospital. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, later took his own life. Ashley Yates, a resident of Louisiana, was shot multiple times …

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Deadly gas leak kills 16 people

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A tragic incident in the Angelo settlement of Boksburg, South Africa has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, including three children. The victims were killed by a leak of toxic nitrate gas, which was being used by illegal miners to process gold in the settlement’s closely packed metal shacks. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal mining and the dire living conditions in informal settlements. The settlement is located in Boksburg, a city …

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