Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday morning, with one victim in critical condition. Police responded around 1:29 a.m. to reports of gunfire and found five people suffering from gunshot wounds near the campus dorms. Four victims had non-life-threatening injuries, including a VSU student who was later released from the hospital. The campus lockdown was lifted around 8:22 a.m., … Continue reading Five people shot, one in critical condition, at Virginia college

A shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday evening left one person dead and four others injured, police said. Officers responded just before 7 p.m. and found five victims, with one later pronounced dead at a hospital. The other four victims suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, and local reports said two children, ages 4 and 14, were among those shot. … Continue reading 1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky

Dozens of people ransacked a business in Bellflower, California, early Saturday while a large street takeover blocked a nearby intersection. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies said about 100 to 150 vehicles filled the roadway, preventing them from immediately reaching the business. Investigators found that three suspects used power tools to break through a window and security gate, allowing 30 to 40 additional people to enter … Continue reading L.A. street takeover acts as cover while thieves ransack local business

At least seven people have died across Indiana following historic flooding that brought more than 11 inches of rain to some areas over three days. Floodwaters have begun to recede in some of the hardest-hit communities, including Indianapolis, but additional thunderstorms and flooding are expected Sunday. The White River reached a record 24.9 feet in Anderson, while flooding also continued along the Wabash River and … Continue reading Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana

Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described her as an incredible light who brought love and joy to her family, friends, and millions of fans. Panettiere began acting as a child and landed her first television role on the soap opera One Life to Live at just four years old. She later became … Continue reading Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36

Three men were executed in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama on Thursday, marking the first time in more than 15 years that three executions occurred in the U.S. on the same day. Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, 70, was executed in Oklahoma for the 2003 murder of his common-law wife and had appealed for mercy while citing lifelong mental health struggles. Darrell Hines, 66, was executed in Tennessee for … Continue reading Three men executed on same day in US for the first time in 15 years

Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before approaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend. Forecasters warned the storm could bring heavy rain, high winds, dangerous surf and life-threatening flooding and mudslides across Hawaii. A hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii County, while a tropical storm watch covers Maui County and several nearby islands. Rainfall … Continue reading Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii

Record-breaking flooding has submerged neighborhoods across Indiana after the White River rose above 24.5 feet, more than a foot higher than the previous record set in 1913. More than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday, prompting Gov. Mike Braun to declare a statewide emergency and activate the Indiana National Guard. Residents in Anderson were ordered to evacuate as several feet … Continue reading Indiana’s White River breaks 1913 flooding record as governor declares state of emergency

A woman was arrested Friday in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Melissa L. Farris faces two felony charges for allegedly damaging federal property and a veterans’ memorial, with each offense carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The vandalism included filling a memorial fountain with bubbles and spray-painting the message “Clean hands … Continue reading Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges Friday for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Mangione told the court he posed as a potential investor to learn the location of the conference where Thompson was attending before shooting him. Prosecutors said they will seek the maximum sentence of life in prison, with Mangione scheduled to be sentenced on December 18. … Continue reading Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO