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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings. The recordings, obtained Monday by The Associated Press through...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

Federal agents searched Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on Monday, only three weeks before the frequent target of President Donald Trump’s criticism stands for reelection in her congressional district in Minnesota. Here’s what to know: Is this political...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

Toronto man, 23, accused of removing ankle monitor, wanted for breach of release

A Toronto man is wanted by police after allegedly breaking the conditions of his release, staying out past curfew, and removing his GPS ankle monitor. According to authorities, 23-year-old Tevin Campbell, of Toronto was required to wear a GPS monitor...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

Police search for man in alleged Bloorcourt Village sexual assault

Toronto police are searching for a man after someone was allegedly sexually assaulted at a residence in the Bloorcourt Village neighbourhood on Saturday. Investigators say the victim met the suspect in the Bloor Street West and Ossington Avenue area before...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in...

One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police. Officials did not confirm how the person died or what caused the others to be...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

Scarborough takes centre stage in Toronto mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving

Scarborough was the focal point for Toronto’s mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving, with the main candidates making their stops in the city’s east end. Mayor Olivia Chow, stopped at an event hosted by the Chinese Cultural Centre, serving meals for seniors....

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

A 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after Friday’s destructive tremors

A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. The quake struck around 6:20 p.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers (6...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

2 Canada’s Wonderland roller coasters shut down following fatal incident at Georgia park

Two roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland have shut down with no given timeline on when they might reopen, according to officials. This comes after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local

SIU investigating after a man’s death while in OPP detachment cell

The province’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into a man’s sudden death while he was lodged in the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Orillia detachment cells. At approximately 6:45 p.m. on October 11, 2026, three men were arrested in relation...

Oct 13, 2026 | Local