TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — Amazon is pausing its drone delivery system after two of its drones crashed into a crane in Tolleson on Wednesday morning, sources say. The collisions happened within moments of each other just after 10 a.m. at a business park near 97th Avenue and Roosevelt Street, south of Interstate 10. Tolleson police responded alongside fire crews from Tolleson and Avondale. Based on a ... Read more
Massachusetts Teen Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rape and Murder of Teacher Colleen Ritzer
In a case that horrified the nation and drew widespread media coverage, a Massachusetts court has sentenced Philip Chism, now 23, to life in prison for the 2013 rape and murder of his math teacher, Colleen Ritzer, when he was just 14 years old. The ruling closes one of the state’s most shocking criminal cases, but the pain for Ritzer’s family and community remains immeasurable. The Day of the Crime On October 22, 2013, ... Read more
Young Girl in Fairy-Tale Gown Rescues Injured Stranger from Roadside Ditch
On a crisp autumn afternoon along Route 27 near Ashford, vehicles hummed along their usual paths until a five-year-old girl in a shimmering fairy-tale dress cried out for her mother to halt the car. Her name was Sophie Maren, a small child with wild blonde curls, glowing sneakers, and a fierce determination that seemed to overflow her tiny body. From the backseat, she strained against her seatbelt, her voice breaking with ... Read more
Cop Detains The Wrong Man But Still Wants His ID
A controversial encounter between police and a civilian in Marysville, Washington, has gained national attention after bodycam footage revealed what many are calling a clear case of “ego-driven policing.” The incident began with a simple shoplifting alarm but escalated into a heated standoff, raising questions about accountability, civil rights, and police discretion in handling low-level suspicions. The Alarm That ... Read more
A Flight of Compassion
Traveling alone with a fussy infant can feel like an insurmountable challenge, and that’s precisely the ordeal I encountered on a packed airplane. My son’s wails reverberated through the cabin, prompting sighs, glares, and hushed murmurs from those around me. Despite my efforts—offering a bottle, gently swaying, humming lullabies—the pain of teething combined with the cabin’s pressure refused to let him settle. As my ... Read more