A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the Alaska–Yukon border on Saturday, with no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The USGS reported the quake occurred about 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon, at a depth of roughly 6 miles. Residents in Whitehorse reported feeling the tremor, with minor items falling off … Continue reading Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes remote area near Alaska-Canada border

This year’s Pearl Harbor remembrance marks a historic first: none of the 12 surviving centenarians are able to attend the ceremony in Hawaii, ending the era of firsthand witnesses at the event. The attack in 1941 killed over 2,300 troops and drew the U.S. into World War II, and while survivors have long been central to commemorations, their numbers have dwindled from thousands to just … Continue reading Only 12 Pearl Harbor survivors remain on the 84th anniversary

Overnight snowfall brought slick roads and slushy sidewalks to Chicago and parts of Northwest Indiana, pushing the city’s seasonal total to more than 17 inches—the fastest accumulation since 1978. Crews worked early, with more than 200 city plow trucks clearing streets before most residents woke up. Workers like Eric Soto were called in overnight to clear walkways, while parking lots, neighborhoods and major roads saw … Continue reading Cleanup continues in Chicago after Sunday’s snowfall

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 2½ years in prison and two years of probation for illegally selling ketamine to Matthew Perry shortly before the actor’s 2023 overdose death. The judge stressed that Plasencia didn’t supply the fatal dose but exploited Perry’s addiction for profit. Perry’s family delivered emotional victim impact statements, describing the actor as beloved worldwide. Plasencia pleaded guilty to four counts of … Continue reading Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A California man, Keith Cordes, 37, allegedly fatally shot his father, Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and stepmother, Vicki Cordes, 66, in their Simi Valley garage on Sunday before fleeing to Chino, where he set his car on fire and died by suicide. Police believe the same weapon was used in both the double murder and Keith’s suicide, though forensic testing is pending. The motive for … Continue reading California radiologist, wife fatally shot in driveway by son, police say

Matthew Scott Alder, a safety volunteer, was charged with manslaughter Wednesday for fatally shooting bystander Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo during a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. Alder fired three shots after seeing Arturo Gamboa, 24, carrying a rifle, believing Gamboa was about to commit a mass shooting; Gamboa was wounded but not charged, as his weapon was unloaded and pointing down. Salt … Continue reading Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of ‘No Kings’ protester in Utah

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is investigating a network of Somali organizations in Minnesota connected to a $1 billion COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, amid allegations of auditing failures by Gov. Tim Walz’s administration. The probe targets nonprofits and individuals, including Feeding Our Future, who allegedly obtained PPP loans and other state and federal funding fraudulently. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stated the agency is reviewing citizenship, … Continue reading Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

A Virginia liquor store employee found smashed whisky bottles and a drunk raccoon sprawled in the bathroom after it fell through a ceiling tile and went on a “rampage.” The Hanover County animal shelter confirmed the raccoon was unharmed aside from a likely hangover and was released back into the wild after sobering up. Raccoons have increasingly adapted to urban life, showing physical changes similar … Continue reading Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store