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Jessica Schladebeck

Jessica Schladebeck is a breaking news reporter for the New York Daily News.

Savannah Gutherie and her siblings release video.

Savannah Guthrie addresses mom’s potential abductor in emotional video

February 5, 2026 at 1:34 p.m.

Savannah Guthrie, joined by her siblings, Annie and Cameron, delivered an emotional video plea directly addressing her mother's potential abductor, begging for her safe return.

Dog the Bounty Hunter with stepson Gregory Anthony Zecca.

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested in shooting death of son, 13

February 4, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, who mistakenly shot and killed his 13-year-old son some six months ago, has been arrested, authorities announced.

President Donald Trump (main), Renee Nicole Good (inset, top) and Alex Pretti (inset, bottom). (AFP via Getty Images; Obtained by NYDN)

Trump feels 'terrible' about Alex Pretti death, worse about Renee Good

January 28, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

President Trump admitted he feels "terrible" about the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, but said he's was more upset about Good because her parents are "Trump fans."

House on South Market St. in Duncannon, PA.

Pennsylvania boy, 11, shoots father dead over Nintendo Switch dispute

January 17, 2026 at 4:46 a.m.

An 11-year-old boy in Pennsylvania is facing criminal charges after he shot his father for confiscating his Nintendo Switch, according to court documents.

McDonalds on 2nd St. in Hastings, Nebraska. (Google Maps)

Grandfather dies in ‘freak accident’ at Nebraska McDonald’s drive-thru

December 26, 2025 at 6:05 p.m.

A mcDonald's employee was also injured while trying to help the man.

Delaney Hall, a migrant detention facility, is seen on June 12, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

ICE detainee dies day after arriving at Newark's troubled Delaney Hall

December 21, 2025 at 9:34 a.m.

Jean Wilson Brutus, a 41-year-old Haitian national in ICE custody, suffered a medical emergency and died just one day after he arrived at Delaney Hall in Newark.

Melania Trump launches production company ahead of controversial Amazon doc

November 28, 2025 at 6:23 p.m.

First Lady Melania Trump announced on Friday that she's launched her own production company, "Muse Films," ahead of the release of a controversial Amazon documentary.

Ismail Ali is pictured in a surveillance image before his disappearance. His face has been blurred to protect his identity now that he's been located. (West Yorkshire Police)

Man missing for 5 years found safe days after arrests made for his murder

November 22, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

A shopkeeper who disappeared more than five years ago was found alive and well just days after a group of suspects was arrested for his murder, police said.

Cleto Escobedo on the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in March 2025. (Randy Holmes/Disney via AP)

Cause of death for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ band leader Cleto Escobedo revealed

November 17, 2025 at 1:33 p.m.

A cause of death has been confirmed for Cleto Escobedo III, the band leader on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and a lifelong friend of the late-night host.

From left, Veronica Fonseca, victim Zachary Jackson and Anthony Fox. (Alameda County Sheriff's Office)

2 arrested in 1993 California cold case murder, including mother of victim's kids

November 13, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.

Two suspects have been arrested in the 1993 cold case murder of a man in California, including the mother of his two children and her boyfriend at the time.

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