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Parents of woman who 'melted' into couch after not moving for more than a decade are sentenced
Sheila and Clay Fletcher, of East Feliciana, were arrested in January 2022 after their 36-year-old daughter, Lacey Fletcher, was discovered dead in a fetid crater in the family’s sofa.
Appeals court blocks Texas migrant law just hours after Supreme Court gave green light
The high court declined to delay the law Tuesday, arguing that it would not issue a final ruling until lower courts fully adjudicated the measure.
Victims in Miami murder-suicide ID'd as former college hockey players, shooter was enraged ex-boyfriend: cops
Roommates Sidney Capolino, 23, of Pawling, New York, and Meghan Moore, 25, of Centerville, Massachusetts, were both shot dead by Moore's enraged former boyfriend at their apartment complex.
Miami Beach merchants say spring break crackdown on rowdy revelers helped prevent chaos
Although reactions were mixed, Miami Beach merchants told The Post Monday a heralded crackdown on Spring Break chaos was largely successful in stanching disorder.
Kaylee Gain suffered brain bleed and still has not regained consciousness after brutal attack
The Missouri teen who was mercilessly beaten after school earlier this month has yet to regain consciousness 10 days after the incident, her stricken parents revealed Monday.
Southwest Airlines settles lawsuit with family of disabled passenger, 25, who died after being thrown onto walkway
The family's attorney, Robert Solomon, confirmed the settlement to The Post.
Why the residents of America's wealthiest town — home to Steph Curry — are volunteering to have their homes burglarized
Atherton Police Commander Dan Larsen told The Post this week several residents have already gamely volunteered to have their residences used to lure unsuspecting crooks.
Redditor shares picture mocking suspected Gilgo Beach killer — taken nearly 8 years before capture: ‘Crazy s—t’
A stunned Long Islander unknowingly posted a picture of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect Rex Heuermann all the way back in 2015 -- almost eight years before the hulking architect...
Tutor to Kylie Jenner and Dr. Dre's daughter lifts lid on how the rich spend up to $32,000-a-month on private teachers
"Families of a certain type -- celebrities, high profile CEOS who were traveling a lot -- they needed something that fits their lifestyle," Sorya told The Post.
Charges dropped against migrant accused in the death of Florida deputy who had heart attack after struggle
Florida prosecutors dropped all charges against a 19-year-old migrant worker accused of causing the death of a deputy who suffered a heart attack following a struggle. Virgilio Aguilar-Mendez was arrested...
Hulking, 280-pound student beats elderly teacher to the floor – with instructor claiming school refused to arrest unruly 'man child'
Shellshocked Rob Gooding, of Indianapolis, told News 8 he was serving as a substitute at Perry Meridian High School on Feb. 1 when an unruly student suddenly approached him during...
30 prison guards had sex with inmates over just 16 months — while 14 others smuggled drugs in: report
After a protracted battle state officials over records access, The Herald-Leader newspaper obtained a trove of internal reports that offered a rare glimpse into official misconduct behind prison walls.
Black Wisconsin schools chief resigns after hot mic reveals him calling Green Bay 'lily' white and principal 'b--ch'
Claude Tiller resigned from his position as Green Bay schools chief last week after a controversial appearance on an Atlanta radio show that rankled local board members.
Death of teacher, 73, at hands of student allegedly covered up by school admin: wife
His wife of 25 years, Margo Jimenez, said school officials told her he had fallen while trying to shepherd a student in the proper direction.
Disgraced Florida builder arrested after allegedly scamming 'Below Deck' star, others out of millions by failing to finish their upscale homes
Spencer Calvert, 51, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon at his $3.3 million gated Jacksonville mansion and charged with several larceny and fraud raps.
LA school board candidate faces calls to drop out after he endorsed antisemitic Louis Farrakhan book, liked porn online
Critics have quickly pounced on the longtime activist's online conduct and demanded he withdraw from the crowded field of seven candidates.
Mom blends in with students before bursting into daughter's classroom, breaking teacher's nose in front of 25 kids
"These are injuries you don't often see in a boxing match," Onondaga DA Bill Fitzpatrick said of the horrific incident.
Girl who died in Florida sand hole while digging with her brother at beach identified as 7-year-old from Indiana
Despite frantic rescue efforts, Sloan Mattingly of Fort Wayne, Indiana died after being submerged in sand for roughly 20 minutes.
Nonbinary teen who died after bathroom beating's tragic final texts revealed
Nex Benedict, 16, who was non-binary, according to their grandmother, messaged the unidentified relative to tell of the attack by a group of girls.
Non-binary student dies after girls 'beat her head across the floor' in school bathroom assault: reports
The mom said Benedict was often bullied at school, and had fallen and hit her head during the bathroom fight.