(CNN)A man who was fatally shot three days ago by a Virginia Beach police officer was wielding a handgun, the department said Monday in a news release. Donovon Lynch, a 25-year-old Black man, died Friday night after he was shot in the torso and thigh, according to a news release from the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Police said the officer, who has yet to be identified, and another officer told homicide detectives that Lynch had a handgun when he was shot.The weapon was recovered, and a witness said Lynch had the gun earlier in the evening, police said.Lynch was a cousin of...…(CNN)A man who was fatally shot three days ago by a Virginia Beach police officer was wielding a handgun, the department said Monday in a news release. Donovon Lynch, a 25-year-old Black man, died Friday night after he was shot in the torso and thigh, according to a news release from the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Police said the officer, who has yet to be identified, and another officer told homicide detectives that Lynch had a handgun when he was shot.The weapon was recovered, and a witness said Lynch had the gun earlier in the evening, police said.Lynch was a cousin of...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alaa Elassar, CNN(CNN) The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons -- an extremely invasive species in the Everglades -- are safe for us to eat.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is collaborating with the Florida Department of Health to investigate the mercury levels in pythons to determine if they can be safely consumed. If so, the snakes may soon end up on restaurant menus and dinner tables across the state.Pythons are nonvenomous constrictors primarily found in south...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alaa Elassar, CNN(CNN) The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons -- an extremely invasive species in the Everglades -- are safe for us to eat.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is collaborating with the Florida Department of Health to investigate the mercury levels in pythons to determine if they can be safely consumed. If so, the snakes may soon end up on restaurant menus and dinner tables across the state.Pythons are nonvenomous constrictors primarily found in south...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alaa Elassar, CNN(Want more inspiring, positive news? , a newsletter for the good in life. It will brighten your inbox every Saturday morning.)(CNN) Twin sisters received a late Christmas gift from a stranger almost 650 miles away after he found a holiday wish list tied to a balloon.In December, Leticia Flores-Gonzalez had her 4-year-olds, Luna and Gianella Gonzalez, tie their lists to balloons and release them into the sky above their home in Liberal, Kansas. It was their way of reaching Santa Claus."It was important doing something special...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alaa Elassar, CNN(Want more inspiring, positive news? , a newsletter for the good in life. It will brighten your inbox every Saturday morning.)(CNN) Twin sisters received a late Christmas gift from a stranger almost 650 miles away after he found a holiday wish list tied to a balloon.In December, Leticia Flores-Gonzalez had her 4-year-olds, Luna and Gianella Gonzalez, tie their lists to balloons and release them into the sky above their home in Liberal, Kansas. It was their way of reaching Santa Claus."It was important doing something special...WW…

Want more inspiring, positive news? , a newsletter for the good in life. It will brighten your inbox every Saturday morning. (CNN)Twin sisters received a late Christmas gift from a stranger almost 650 miles away after he found a holiday wish list tied to a balloon.In December, Leticia Flores-Gonzalez had her 4-year-olds, Luna and Gianella Gonzalez, tie their lists to balloons and release them into the sky above their home in Liberal, Kansas. It was their way of reaching Santa Claus."It was important doing something special for my girls because of the hard year we had during the coronavirus...…Want more inspiring, positive news? , a newsletter for the good in life. It will brighten your inbox every Saturday morning. (CNN)Twin sisters received a late Christmas gift from a stranger almost 650 miles away after he found a holiday wish list tied to a balloon.In December, Leticia Flores-Gonzalez had her 4-year-olds, Luna and Gianella Gonzalez, tie their lists to balloons and release them into the sky above their home in Liberal, Kansas. It was their way of reaching Santa Claus."It was important doing something special for my girls because of the hard year we had during the coronavirus...WW…

(CNN)A former sheriff's office detective is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and two other people Sunday in Austin, Texas, according to police. A news release from the Austin Police Department said Stephen Broderick, 41, was scheduled to meet Amanda Broderick for a visit with his son.The bodies of Amanda Broderick, 35, Alyssa Marie Broderick, 17, and Willie Simmons III, 18, were found near two cars that appeared to have been in an accident. Alyssa Marie Broderick was the suspect's stepdaughter, and Simmons was Alyssa's boyfriend, police said.Police didn't specify how the two teenaged...…(CNN)A former sheriff's office detective is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and two other people Sunday in Austin, Texas, according to police. A news release from the Austin Police Department said Stephen Broderick, 41, was scheduled to meet Amanda Broderick for a visit with his son.The bodies of Amanda Broderick, 35, Alyssa Marie Broderick, 17, and Willie Simmons III, 18, were found near two cars that appeared to have been in an accident. Alyssa Marie Broderick was the suspect's stepdaughter, and Simmons was Alyssa's boyfriend, police said.Police didn't specify how the two teenaged...WW…

(CNN)The bodies of two men found inside a commercial vessel that capsized earlier this week off the Louisiana coast have been identified.Lafourche Parish Coroner Dr. John King identified the two men as Anthony Hartford, 53, of New Orleans and James Wallingsford, 55, of Gilbert, Louisiana.The bodies of the two men were found inside the capsized liftboat on Friday by divers contracted by , the owner of the vessel, .A man recovered from the water on Thursday near the capsized vessel was identified Friday as Ernest Williams, 69, of Arnaudville, Louisiana, Lafourche coroner chief investigator...…(CNN)The bodies of two men found inside a commercial vessel that capsized earlier this week off the Louisiana coast have been identified.Lafourche Parish Coroner Dr. John King identified the two men as Anthony Hartford, 53, of New Orleans and James Wallingsford, 55, of Gilbert, Louisiana.The bodies of the two men were found inside the capsized liftboat on Friday by divers contracted by , the owner of the vessel, .A man recovered from the water on Thursday near the capsized vessel was identified Friday as Ernest Williams, 69, of Arnaudville, Louisiana, Lafourche coroner chief investigator...WW…

(CNN)One person was killed and at least five others were injured when people in two vehicles shot at each other on a Fort Worth, Texas, freeway Friday night, officials said.The two vehicles, which police say each had several occupants, were traveling eastbound on the Southwest Loop of the 820 freeway just after 10 p.m. local time when people began shooting for unknown reasons, according to police.Stray bullets hit a woman driving an unrelated vehicle and a man who was inside his house on the service road, police said.A 19-year-old male died early Saturday in the ICU, according to the...…(CNN)One person was killed and at least five others were injured when people in two vehicles shot at each other on a Fort Worth, Texas, freeway Friday night, officials said.The two vehicles, which police say each had several occupants, were traveling eastbound on the Southwest Loop of the 820 freeway just after 10 p.m. local time when people began shooting for unknown reasons, according to police.Stray bullets hit a woman driving an unrelated vehicle and a man who was inside his house on the service road, police said.A 19-year-old male died early Saturday in the ICU, according to the...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A possible military explosive training device was discovered on the shore of a popular Florida beach early Sunday.The device, believed to be a sea mine, washed ashore in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, a small beachfront town just north of Fort Lauderdale, Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carey Codd said in a news release.Naval mines are explosive devices left underwater to damage ships or submarines.A sheriff’s deputy discovered the device while on patrol around 2:30 a.m., after which deputies secured the area and closed off a small section of...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A possible military explosive training device was discovered on the shore of a popular Florida beach early Sunday.The device, believed to be a sea mine, washed ashore in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, a small beachfront town just north of Fort Lauderdale, Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carey Codd said in a news release.Naval mines are explosive devices left underwater to damage ships or submarines.A sheriff’s deputy discovered the device while on patrol around 2:30 a.m., after which deputies secured the area and closed off a small section of...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alaa Elassar, CNN(CNN) Getting on the ballot won't be Yeezy.Kanye West said Saturday he is running for president in the 2020 US election, an apparent challenge to go head-to-head with President Donald Trump."We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future," West . "I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION."See moreWest tweeted his plans days after and announcing a new album titled "God's Country."Fans immediately tweeted their support for the musician and business...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alaa Elassar, CNN(CNN) Getting on the ballot won't be Yeezy.Kanye West said Saturday he is running for president in the 2020 US election, an apparent challenge to go head-to-head with President Donald Trump."We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future," West . "I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION."See moreWest tweeted his plans days after and announcing a new album titled "God's Country."Fans immediately tweeted their support for the musician and business...WW…