Six people were killed when a twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed into the ocean off San Diego on Sunday, just minutes after takeoff. The pilot issued a mayday call, reporting difficulty maintaining heading and altitude before being advised to divert to a nearby naval air station. The plane reached only 2,100 feet before crashing under unclear circumstances. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, and the Coast … Continue reading 6 people killed in crash of small aircraft off San Diego, FAA says

U.S. authorities have arrested Chengxuan Han, a Chinese doctoral student from Wuhan, for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the U.S. without proper permits. Han was detained Sunday at the Detroit airport and accused of concealing roundworm-related material in shipments to a University of Michigan lab, where she planned to conduct research. The FBI says Han lied to agents and deleted her device’s contents before arriving. … Continue reading U.S. says it has arrested another Chinese researcher accused of smuggling biological material

David Huerta, president of California’s SEIU, has been charged with interfering with law enforcement during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. He was arrested Friday for allegedly blocking a gate at an ICE staging area and refusing to move when asked by federal officers. Huerta, who was injured during the arrest and later hospitalized, faces a felony charge of conspiracy to impede an officer and could … Continue reading California union leader charged with federal conspiracy counts

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, aiming to restore public trust in vaccine guidance. Kennedy criticized the previous committee as influenced by industry interests and said the move ensures future decisions are based on transparent, unbiased science. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes key recommendations on vaccine safety and … Continue reading RFK fires all 17 members of CDC vax advisory committee

A battalion of 500 U.S. Marines is being mobilized to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel amid violent anti-immigration enforcement protests, Fox News reports. The Marines, from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines at Twentynine Palms, will not perform law enforcement duties, but their rules of engagement remain unclear. This follows President Trump’s earlier deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized … Continue reading US Marines to deploy to Los Angeles to help quell anti-ICE riots

A 21-year-old Seattle man, Earl Enderson Riley IV, has been charged with multiple burglaries targeting homes of high-profile athletes, including MLB and NFL stars. Riley is accused of leading a series of thefts that began in February, stealing over $300,000 in luxury items from homes belonging to Mariners players Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez, and former Seahawks star Richard Sherman. He also allegedly targeted homes … Continue reading Seattle man charged with string of burglaries targeting pro athletes

Severe storms swept across the southern U.S. over the weekend, killing two people and knocking out power to nearly 150,000 residents from Texas to South Carolina. Both fatalities occurred when trees fell on vehicles in Mississippi and Georgia. The storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and tornadoes, including an EF-1 tornado in Arkansas, the Associated Press has reported. More severe weather is expected Sunday … Continue reading At least 2 people killed as storms push through South

Tensions flared in Los Angeles on Sunday as protests erupted over President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard amid an immigration crackdown. Thousands blocked freeways, set self-driving cars on fire, and clashed with police using tear gas and rubber bullets. The unrest centered downtown, with demonstrators targeting federal facilities. Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass condemned the federal intervention as a violation of state … Continue reading Protests intensify in Los Angeles after Trump deploys hundreds of National Guard troops

Ed the zebra, a runaway pet that became an internet sensation, was safely captured in Tennessee after more than a week on the loose. Authorities found him in a pasture near a subdivision in Christiana and airlifted him by helicopter to an animal trailer. Ed had escaped on May 31 and was seen running along Interstate 24, prompting a road closure. Social media lit up … Continue reading Ed the zebra captured after running loose for more than a week in Tennessee