Megan Palin

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Megan Palin is a freelance journalist based in New York.

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Kentucky couple busted for pushing baby in stroller full of drugs — and live maggots

The 30-year-old couple appeared intoxicated while walking with the tot heading to an abandoned building on May 24, according to a report.

NYC serial harasser admits making 12K calls to members of Congress, including threat to kill aide

A Queens man pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a congressional aide and making thousands of harassing phone calls to more than 50 Congress members.

Trump's attorney reveals he was 'expecting' guilty verdicts: 'We didn't think we'd get a fair shake'

Donald Trump's attorney Todd Blanche said he was "expecting" the guilty verdict in the hush money trial and conceded he can't rule out a prison term for the former president....

Fugitive 'bad breath rapist' hid for 10 years working as floral shop assistant for multimillionaire girlfriend: source

"[Lee] was going around pruning bushes and specialty trees at high end homes," Quincy's Chief of Police Mark Kennedy told The Post.

Texas authorities find 27 illegal immigrants in horse trailer during traffic stop

A routine traffic stop in Texas on Friday uncovered 27 illegal immigrants being smuggled in a horse trailer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed. 

Stabbing spree suspect accused of attacking little girls claimed to be a model, had attacked psychologist dad: report

Jared Ravizza, 26, bragged during interviews about his prowess as a pro skier, model, philanthropist and the leader of Ravizza Group, a marketing company which he founded.

Maniac accused in movie theater stabbing spree seen with lip gloss, nail polish as court docs confirm name change

Jared Ravizza, 26, swapped shirtless selfies showing off a gym-honed torso as recently as September 2023 for ones wearing lipgloss, face glitter and painted pink nails.

Judge Judy delivers scathing verdict on progressive DAs ruining US cities, believes they need other jobs: 'Fill ice cream cones some place'

Judge Judy Sheindlin has ripped progressive district attorneys for ruining major cities like New York -- saying they're better suited for other jobs, like selling ice cream.

US man seen begging for his life after 'failed Congo coup' was on his first trip overseas

Fifty people, including three Americans, were detained over a wild plot to overthrow the Congolese government — led by Christian Malanga, 41, who was shot dead in the failed uprising...

Kate Middleton ‘may not appear in public for rest of the year’: report

Kate Middleton may “not appear in public for the rest of the year" as she continues chemotherapy treatment for cancer, royal insiders have claimed. “Lots of people involved in planning...

Harvard student goes off script in commencement speech to rip school as more than 1,000 walk out

A Harvard University commencement speaker went dramatically off script to blast the Ivy League school for barring a handful of those involved in a disruptive anti-Israeli encampment -- before more than 1,000...

Shiba inu who inspired ‘doge’ meme and cryptocurrency 'quietly passed away' as owner 'caressed' her

"She quietly passed away as if asleep while I caressed her," her owner wrote of the pooch that inspired a million memes.

FBI now investigating death of pastor's wife as haunting new footage of her final hours emerges

Haunting newly released CCTV footage shows Mica Miller appearing without a care in the world as she ran errands shortly before her death, deepening her family's suspicions of foul play....

Inside 55+ days of hell for Baltimore bridge vessel's crew members forced to stay aboard without cellphones

The 21 crew members stuck on the ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse are reportedly having a “tough” time after not being able to leave the vessel for...

Two Jordanian nationals in ICE custody over breach at Marine base: Possible 'ISIS dry run'

“On May 3, 2024, Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested two Jordanian noncitizens for trespassing," an ICE Washington spokesperson said.

Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison

DePape, 44, was convicted of breaking into the Pelosi's San Francisco home in Pacific Heights and carrying out the bloody attack on the then-82-year-old on Oct. 28, 2022 in November...

Shocking video shows Jewish teen pummeled by a classmate in alleged antisemitic attack

An Israeli-Canadian teen who attends a New Brunswick high school has accused a classmate of assaulting her for being Jewish in a brawl caught on video,

Florida teen mom sent ex pics of her 'stomping' on baby's head in sick plot to win him back

A young mom has been charged after she allegedly photographed herself appearing to stomp on her 10-month-old baby's head and sent the image to her ex-lover so he would "come...

78-year-old suspect in ballerina 'hit-and-run' boating death lives in $3.5M Florida mansion with private lake, dock

The boater accused of piloting the vessel that killed 15-year-old ballerina Ella Adler is the longtime president of a "leading" company and lives in a multimillion-dollar waterfront mansion on a...

Border charities spending taxpayer millions on music therapy, 'people-plant interactions' and huge salaries: report

“The amount of taxpayer money they are getting is obscene,” Charles Marino, former adviser to the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under Obama, said of the NGOs.