Inmates Escape from Tangipahoa Parish Jail

Four inmates escaped from a jail east of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with two being taken back into custody after being found in a dumpster behind a Dollar General store.

Inmates Escape from Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Louisiana

Four inmates escaped from Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Louisiana by slipping through a vulnerable section of the perimeter fence. The inmates were in jail for various crimes including homicide and armed robbery.

Kangaroos on the Loose in Texas

A police department in Texas was called to report kangaroos on the loose. The kangaroos were safely returned home. The owner, Shelby Lowery, confirmed their safety and expressed gratitude for the concern.

Iranian Film Director Mohammad Rasoulof Fleeing Country

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof fled the country after being sentenced to eight years in prison for his movies criticizing authoritarian rule. Known for 'There Is No Evil,' he escaped to a safe place and denounced Iran's clerical rulers.

Prison Guard Ambush in France

Two prison guards were shot dead during an ambush in northwestern France, allowing an inmate named Mohamed Amra, known as The Fly, to escape. The guards killed were young fathers. The justice minister stated that Amra was not considered radicalized or a terrorist. The escape took place during a prison transfer to court. Amra was the head of a narcotics network and had tried to escape before. The incident involved gunfire and multiple injuries.

The Roofman: The Story of Jeffrey Manchester

Leigh Wainscott unknowingly dated an escaped convict who lived in hidden rooms at a Toys R Us and Circuit City. Jeffrey Manchester, aka the Roofman, was eventually caught and sentenced to prison. He made multiple escape attempts but is currently serving his sentence.

Escaped Circus Elephant in Butte, Montana

An elephant escaped from a circus in Butte, Montana, was recaptured without harm. The incident caused minor damage to a storage area at the Butte Civic Center. The elephant, named Viola, was part of the Jordan World Circus and had escaped twice before. PETA filed a complaint over the incident.

Kidnapping and Assault of Georgia Woman

A Georgia woman in her 60s was kidnapped, burned, and cut by an assailant as she was leaving work. She managed to escape and seek help at a nearby fire station.

Escape of White Supremacist Idaho Prison Gang Member

A young couple from Georgia were found drunk and asleep on the sand in Daytona Beach while their children were missing. A fourth person has been charged in connection with an ambush that allowed a white supremacist Idaho prison gang member to escape. The escapees are suspected in the killings of two men while on the run.

Inmate Escape and Death in Hawaii

An inmate in Hawaii who broke out of jail and got hit by a car while fleeing police has died. The recovery team lifted a rental Jeep up a cliff in Hawaii after a man inadvertently drove over the edge while trying to see the sunrise.

Runaway Ostrich in South Korea

A runaway ostrich named Tadori escaped from a zoo in South Korea due to loneliness, dodging traffic before being captured safely and returned to the zoo.

Afghanistan's Ban on Female Education

Afghanistan has banned education for women and girls for almost three years. A woman shares her story of escaping the restrictive life in the country and helping other girls.

Inmate Escape and Capture

Inmate who escaped from prison in Pennsylvania captured after being found leaving a Planet Fitness in Philadelphia. He had been on the run for nearly four months.

Inmate Escape and Rescue in Hawaii

Inmate escapes from Hawaii jail, gets hit by a vehicle moments later. Recovery team lifts rental Jeep up a cliff after driver accidentally drives over the edge.

Georgia Teenagers Escape Custody

Two Georgia teenagers escaped custody after overpowering a deputy and fleeing into the woods but were later recaptured following an extensive search with the help of bloodhounds.

Escape of Dangerous Inmate in Idaho

Dangerous inmate in Idaho escapes from custody at hospital after second suspect ambushed officers and opened fire, injuring two. Authorities believe it was a planned attack.

Fire at Haiti's National Penitentiary

A fire erupted in Haiti's national penitentiary in Port-au-Prince, adding to the chaos in the capital amidst social and political turmoil. Gangs roam the streets as the unpopular Prime Minister steps down. Prisoners had previously escaped when gunmen stormed the facility. The situation is still developing.

Escape from Chaos-Ridden Haiti

Bestselling author Mitch Albom and his group had to flee chaos-ridden Haiti on a helicopter due to violence by armed rebels. They were trapped in Port-au-Prince and eventually escaped to the Dominican Republic with the help of two congressional members.

Escape from Gaza to Egypt

Palestinian civilians face difficulties escaping Gaza to Egypt due to high costs, with some managing to do so including relatives of Hamas leaders; speculation on potential escape of Hamas police spokesman; concerns over targeted attacks by Israel on Hamas officials.

Violent Gangs Seize Control of Haiti's Main Airport

Heavily armed gangs in Haiti have seized control of the main airport after 4,000 inmates escaped prison, leading to mass violence and chaos. The gangs aim to prevent the return of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, with ongoing attacks on key government sites.

Haiti in State of Emergency After Deadly Gang Assault on Prison

Haiti is in a state of emergency after a deadly gang assault on the capital's main prison saw nearly 4,000 inmates freed, leading to civil war-like conditions in the city. Over 200 armed gangs inflict terror, violence, and lawlessness in Haiti's capital. The government has declared a 72-hour state of emergency to capture the escaped criminals, and former elite police officer Barbecue is behind the surge in attacks.

Escape of Alleem Bordan in Philadelphia

Alleem Bordan, who escaped police custody while in handcuffs in Philadelphia, was arrested in western Pennsylvania after being found in Johnstown. He was also accused of stealing a car during his escape.

Life and Death of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl

The article discusses the life and death of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and lived in Central Park for over a year before dying outside a building on the Upper West Side. Flaco's escape and subsequent life in the park captivated many people, especially birders, who mourned his death when it was discovered. The circumstances surrounding Flaco's death are still being investigated.

Escape of Alleem Bordan from Police Custody in Philadelphia

Alleem Bordan, 29, escaped from police custody while in handcuffs at a hospital in Philadelphia. He had been arrested for stealing a car and was in custody before fleeing officers. Police are still searching for the suspect.

Louisiana inmate escapes custody

Louisiana inmate, convicted murderer Leon Ruffin, escapes custody during medical transport after pepper-spraying a deputy. Ruffin is considered armed and dangerous, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Violent Crime Suspects Escape and Possible Murders on Yacht

Three violent crime suspects may have killed two people aboard a yacht, possibly Americans, during an escape from Grenada to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. U.S. authorities are coordinating with local law enforcement officials on this incident.