Edmund DeMarche

Afghanistan February 18, 2022

Afghan boy who was stuck inside well for 2 days has died: report

The boy who fell into a well in Zabul province, Afghanistan, died a short time after he was extricated on Friday, according to media in the country.

Oklahoma February 17, 2022

Oklahoma executes man for role in 2005 quadruple slaying

Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for his role in a quadruple slaying in 2005.

Australia February 16, 2022

Swimmer dies in shark attack in Sydney, suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’

Remains belonging to a swimmer were located Wednesday off a beach in Sydney, Australia, after a brutal shark attack that resulted in “catastrophic injuries.”

Celebrity News February 16, 2022

Tyrese Gibson announces death of mother in heartbreaking post

Tyrese Gibson, the “Fast and Furious” actor, took to Instagram Monday to announce the death of his mother, who reportedly had been hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

Texas February 16, 2022

Houston girl, 9, fatally shot by robbery victim, police say

A Houston man who was the victim of a robbery fired the deadly shot that struck a 9-year-old girl who was riding in a pickup truck with her family on Monday, police said.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez February 15, 2022

AOC ties expiration of child tax credit to jump in NYC crime

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., tied the increase of thefts in New York City to the expiration of the child tax credit at the end of the year, according to an interview published on Monday.

Afghanistan February 13, 2022

Afghanistan’s Karzai calls on Biden to reverse decision to unfreeze $3.5B for 9/11 victims

Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, urged President Biden on Sunday to reverse his decision to unfreeze $3.5 billion in Aghan assets held in the U.S. for families of 9/11 victims.

Spaceflight February 13, 2022

Rocket on crash course with moon does not belong to SpaceX, report says

The massive rocket speeding through space on a collision course with the moon does not belong to SpaceX despite earlier reports and likely belongs to a spacecraft launched by China in 2014, according to a report on Saturday.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez February 12, 2022

AOC says Texas turning blue is inevitable during campaign stop

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told a Texas crowd Saturday that it is inevitable that Texas will turn blue as she endorsed two candidates for Congress prior to the primary next month.

Chicago February 12, 2022

Chicago woman is carjacking victim for second time

A Chicago woman who was enjoying a cup of coffee inside her parked car on Saturday was the victim of an armed carjacking for the second time in the city, according to a report.

Departed February 11, 2022

Bob Saget's autopsy reveals extent of injuries prior to death

Bob Saget, the “Full House” alum who died after being found unresponsive in an Orlando hotel room last month, suffered multiple fractures prior to his death, according to a report.

CIA February 11, 2022

CIA has been secretly collecting data on Americans in bulk, senators say

The Central Intelligence Agency has conducted a secret, bulk surveillance program without congressional approval for years and two senators have called for new information about the program that includes data on Americans, according to a statement on Thursday.

Coronavirus February 10, 2022

COVID-19 seems to increase risk of serious heart ailments year after recovery: report

Any infection with COVID-19—regardless of severity—seems to increase the risk of heart ailments for survivors, according to a new study that one researcher called “stunning.”

New York City February 9, 2022

Alleged shoplifter seen carrying stack of steaks out of NYC Trader Joe’s: report

An alleged shoplifter was caught on video making his way out of a New York City Trader Joe's carrying a stack of stolen steaks that looked like it could feed a football team’s offensive line, according to a report.

Los Angeles February 9, 2022

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office may have to fire 4,000 employees over vaccination status

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva blasted the county’s board of supervisors on Twitter late Tuesday after they voted in favor of a motion that could result in the termination of more than 4,000 employees over their COVID-19 vaccine status.

Coronavirus February 9, 2022

Fauci says ‘full-blown’ COVID-19 pandemic is almost over in US

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser for President Biden, said in an interview published Tuesday that the U.S. is almost past the “full-blown” pandemic phase of the coronavirus and said he hopes that all virus-related restrictions could wind down in a few months.

Tennis February 7, 2022

Peng Shuai denies accusing high-ranking Chinese official of sexual assault

Last November, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai took to social media and appeared to accuse a high-ranking official in the ruling Chinese Communist Party of forcing her to have sex after her repeated refusals, but she now denied ever accusing anyone of sex assault – while also announcing she's retiring.

NFL February 7, 2022

Alvin Kamara, Pro Bowl running back, arrested on battery charge in Las Vegas

Alvin Kamara, the star NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints, was arrested Sunday shortly after playing in the Pro Bowl for his alleged involvement in a brutal beating the previous night inside a Las Vegas club.

Georgia February 7, 2022

Georgia car crash kills 4 after hitting speeds of up to 170 mph: report

Four people died in the early morning car crash on a Georgia interstate after authorities said the car attempted to evade law enforcement before apparently losing control and crashing into a line of trees in Monroe County, according to a report.

California February 4, 2022

California cop shot, 1 suspect nabbed, 2 considered armed and dangerous

A police officer in Pomona, Calif., was shot in the leg Thursday night and one of the suspects was apprehended.

MILITARY February 3, 2022

ISIS leader killed in US Special Operations raid in Syria, Biden says

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in a "successful" U.S. Special Operations counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria Thursday, President Biden and the Pentagon have confirmed.

Los Angeles February 3, 2022

LA's Garcetti mocked for response to maskless picture

Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti was widely mocked on social media for what some users saw as a stunning response to a question stemming from a photograph that showed him posing maskless with NBA legend Magic Johnson and San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

White House February 2, 2022

Leaked documents raise new questions about Biden admin's preparation for Afghanistan withdrawal: report

The Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan faced new scrutiny on Tuesday after a news outlet said it obtained leaked notes from the White House Situation Room that showed “just how unprepared” it was to evacuate Afghan nationals who assisted Americans during the conflict.

Los Angeles February 1, 2022

UCLA department cancels in-person classes after apparent mass shooting threat: report

A former lecturer at UCLA appeared to post a troubling video and a manifesto that referenced race and a mass shooting-- prompting the university’s philosophy department to cancel in-person classes on Tuesday, according to a report.

Florida February 1, 2022

Livestock in South Florida began disappearing, 13-foot-alligator blamed, killed

A professional hunter from Mississippi said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock in South Florida’s Okeechobee County: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.

World January 31, 2022

Mugshot of wanted convicted burglar in the UK goes viral

Jonathan Cahill of West Yorkshire's mugshot went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.

NFL January 31, 2022

Tony Romo’s let-them-score comment gets panned on social media

Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current analyst for CBS Sports, faced some good-natured ribbing on social media after floating the idea that the Cincinnati Bengals allow the Kansas City Chiefs to score at the end of regulation.

New York January 31, 2022

Michael Rapaport returns to NYC Rite Aid where he filmed alleged shoplifter

Michael Rapaport, the actor, returned to the New York City Rite Aid where he filmed an alleged shoplifter calmly walking out of the store with a few bags packed with goods and updated his followers that the store's shelves are now bare.

Alabama January 28, 2022

Alabama killer executed for brutal murder of driver in 1996

The Alabama killer who was executed Thursday by lethal injection for a 1996 murder remained silent during the procedure at Holman Prison.

Joe Biden January 28, 2022

Top Pennsylvania Dems can’t meet Biden due to scheduling conflict

Two top Democrats in Pennsylvania running for high office said they will miss President Biden during the president's stop in Pittsburgh on Friday due to scheduling conflicts-- just weeks after Stacey Abrams, the Georgia gubernatorial candidate, cited the same reason.