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'We Built A Brotherhood': Family, Friends Mourn Marco Vanegas After Fatal DC Lyft Crash
A beloved father and grandfather was killed in a crash in DC, leaving behind a stunned family, decades of friendships, and a community now gathering to say goodbye.
Marco A. Vanegas, 52, died Friday, June 6, after the vehicle he was riding in was struck near 17th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW, just steps from some of the most heavily traveled blocks in the nation’s capital.
He was the passenger who did not survive.
In the days since, the crash has turned from a traffic investigation into something more personal for those who knew him: a funeral, a fundraiser, and a flood of memories…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died.
Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page.
A cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
"We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force."
The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories.
They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor."
Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ
A Virginia teenager thought she was talking to friends online.
Instead, federal prosecutors say she was being groomed by a Missouri couple who spent weeks manipulating her before driving to Virginia, picking her up near her home, and sexually abusing her for days across state lines.
Now, nearly two years later, both are heading to prison for decades.
Justin Johiah Cutright, 41, was sentenced to 45 years behind bars, while his wife, Christin Marie Cutright, 33, received 27 years for their roles in the scheme involving a 13-year-old Virginia girl, according to federal authorities.
Specifica…
Storm Threat To Return After Pleasant Stretch: Here's Timing
The week is starting on its best behavior, but storms are already waiting offstage.
Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, after a cold front moved through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said.
A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as another cold front moves through the region.
That is als…
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio.
NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline.
The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies.
Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog.
He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt.
Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports.
The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas.
Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster.
American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports.
Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32.
The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País.
One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported.
The crash killed all six people abo…
