Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the breaking news manager for Patch's National Desk. Send tips and/or photos to dan.hampton@patch.com.
Previously: program manager for Patch's Test Kitchens, local editor on Long Island; and senior breaking news editor. Before Patch, I worked as a news associate at The Associated Press.
More than two dozen eye drop products were recalled after officials said they could be contaminated with bacteria — and could blind people.
A manhunt was underway Thursday morning for the gunman in a pair of shootings that killed at least 18 people in Lewiston, Maine.
The woman who accused Jonathan Majors of domestic violence in New York City is facing an assault charge, according to a report.
Dozens of states sued Instagram and Facebook parent Meta on Tuesday, accusing them of harming young people's mental health.
About two dozen people staged a sit-in at Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s office in Skokie. Seven were reportedly cited for trespassing.
Taylor Martinez, who played for the Cornhuskers from 2010-13, has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
Experts predict Auroral activity will be high Monday into Tuesday. Here's where the Northern Lights could dance in the United States.
U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. Some schools skyrocketed in the rankings.
A tornado warning was issued Wednesday evening for eastern and southeastern Massachusetts.
A tornado warning was issued Wednesday evening for northeastern Providence County in Rhode Island.
Parts of New England are expected to see dangerous rip currents and strong winds as early as Friday. Here's the latest on Hurricane Lee.
"I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days," Steven Tyler said in a statement.
A Lakeland mother and two of her children, ages 6 and 14, were killed in a crash Monday evening, according to reports.
Sixteen people were charged in a violent crime ring spanning multiple states, including Florida. Offenses included robbery and carjackings.
Two Cruise driverless cars were reportedly involved in crashes Thursday. The company is investigating one involving an emergency vehicle.
The stabbing spree happened July 27. Hasson Victoria was indicted on eight felony assault and weapons possession charges.
The recall includes 42 models of dehumidifiers sold at Home Depot, Walmart, Sam's Club, Sears and more.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers and patients not to use or buy these pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests.
Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood.
Sean Dawkins, a New Jersey native and former Cal Bears standout wide receiver, has died. He was 52.
