Michael Hechtman
The Archive
Suspected gunman who shot deputy sheriff busted after manhunt
A man accused of shooting dead a deputy sheriff in Maine was busted Saturday after a four-day manhunt. John Williams, 29, was taken into custody by officers who used their...
Poisoned ex-Russian spy, daughter may go into US protection
Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, reportedly will get new names — and start new lives in the US. The Sunday Times of London said MI6 is...
Israel threatens to attack 'terrorist targets' in Gaza
Jerusalem threatened Saturday to attack “terrorist targets’’ in Gaza, after Israeli gunfire killed 16 Palestinians at massive protests along a border fence a day earlier. Israeli Gen. Ronen Manelis accused...
Winston Churchill cheated on his wife, report says
It was probably his darkest hour. Winston Churchill, the revered British Prime Minister who led his country to victory in World War II, was outed on Saturday as a cheating...
Teachers are already armed in some Missouri schools
President Trump’s plan to arm selected teachers has already been in effect for years in several Missouri school districts, it was reported Saturday. Aaron Sydow, superintendent of a district in...
UN approves resolution calling for 30-day cease-fire in Syria
At least 22 people were killed by Russian artillery and bombs in Syria Saturday — as the UN Security Council approved a resolution demanding a 30-day cease-fire. The attacks on...
Israeli fighter jet downed after alleged breach by Iranian drone
Syrian anti-aircraft fire took out an Israeli warplane Saturday, forcing its pilots to eject just before it crashed in northern Israel. It was the first time since 2006 that Israel...
Mobster acquitted in murder of NYPD detective dies at 84
A mobster who was accused of killing an NYPD detective in 1986 but set free after four trials died at age 84 Friday in New York after an illness, The...
You're not an adult until you turn 24, science says
Like Peter Pan, we don’t want to grow up. In fact, we’re not really adults until reaching age 24, researchers have concluded. That’s because so many young people are continuing...
Want to lose weight? Find a gym buddy
Think you’re too fat? Find a friend who’s into fitness. Dutch scientists released a study showing that having a “fitness buddy” has such a positive impact of health that more...
2 reportedly killed as mass protests in Iran turn violent
Iran’s major cities descended into chaos Saturday as anti-government protesters hurled stones at cops — who fought back with tear gas. Social media reported that two demonstrators were shot dead...
London Zoo blaze leaves aardvark dead, meerkats missing
An aardvark was killed and four meerkats were missing and presumed dead in a fire at the London Zoo early Saturday, officials said. One person was taken to a hospital...
Pentagon's UFO program revealed
The truth is out there — and American taxpayers have paid at least $22 million seeking it. That’s how much the Pentagon’s real-life Mulders and Scullys spent from 2008 to...
Ex-aides reveal the wild secrets behind Trump's presidential campaign
Life aboard the Trump campaign plane was an unforgettable and bizarre experience, featuring scenes like press secretary Hope Hicks steaming the candidate’s pants while he was wearing them, a new...
John J. Gotti's grandmother still loves him
John J. Gotti may be a criminal to the feds — but to his 75-year-old grandmother he is a “beautiful young man, sensitive loving and kind.’’ In a letter to...
Japanese tug boat collides with USS Benfold in Pacific
A Japanese tug boat collided with US destroyer off the coast of Japan Saturday — the fifth time this year an American naval vessel was involved in a collision in...
Family dives into Amazon River to escape pirates
An American couple from California made a daring escape from pirates who attacked their boat on the Amazon River by jumping overboard and swimming to shore, towing their two young...
Florida State fraternity pledge found dead after party
A Florida State University fraternity pledge died at a chapter party, police said Saturday. No one has been arrested in the death of Pi Kappa Phi pledge Andrew Coffey at...
Rand Paul assaulted at his home
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was attacked Saturday by his neighbor, who allegedly entered his property and tackled him from behind, throwing him to the ground. The senator and his attacker...
America is most divided since Vietnam War: poll
A shocking 70 percent of Americans believe the country is divided as badly today as it was during the Vietnam War era of protests and riots, a new poll revealed...