A federal judge in Florida denied a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury records from Epstein investigations in 2005 and 2007, citing strict legal limits on disclosing such materials. The judge also rejected transferring the matter to New York, where similar DOJ requests are under review. Separately, a New York judge denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s request to review Epstein-related grand jury testimony, stating she failed … Continue reading Florida judge rules Epstein grand jury records will remain sealed

Three police officers in Lorain, Ohio, were shot—two critically—when a gunman ambushed them as they ate lunch in their patrol cars. The suspect, a 28-year-old man from Lorain, opened fire with a high-powered rifle and was killed at the scene. The attack occurred in an industrial park and appeared to be premeditated, with the gunman lying in wait. A third officer was shot while responding … Continue reading 3 Ohio officers shot, gunman dead after lunchtime ambush, police say

Social media lit up after photos and videos showed a man dressed as Chuck E. Cheese being arrested by Tallahassee police at a local restaurant, shocking onlookers. The man, later identified as Jermell Jones, a part-time employee, was charged with three felonies related to credit card fraud. Police say Jones used a stolen credit card belonging to a customer who had hosted a party at … Continue reading Chuck E Cheese employee in mouse costume arrested for credit card fraud

A man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a woman was found dead in a Shelby Township, Michigan apartment following a 911 hang-up call. Police responded to the call early Saturday and were met by 29-year-old Terrance Lamar Bowie, who admitted there was a body inside. A 27-year-old woman, known to Bowie, was found dead in a bedroom. Authorities determined it was … Continue reading Man charged with murder after woman found dead following hang-up during 911 call

A woman was mauled by a brown bear while hiking the Basher Trail in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains on Tuesday. She called 911 and was later rescued by helicopter; her injuries are non-life-threatening. The bear ran off after the attack and has not been found. Authorities have closed the area and are searching for the animal, the Associated Press has reported. Officials are urging hikers to … Continue reading Officials search for bear that attacked a woman hiking on a popular Alaska trail

Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, New York, faces federal charges for allegedly building and hiding homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and residential rooftops. Prosecutors say Gann constructed at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using chemicals bought online and threw one onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks. He was arrested on June 5 with another device in his possession. Authorities credit swift … Continue reading Manhattan bomb plot foiled as feds charge NY man with building, stashing IEDs across city

Fernando Ramirez, a 29-year-old convicted felon, has been indicted on 74 felony charges—37 counts each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon—after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 37 people. The victims, mostly women, were waiting to enter the Vermont Hollywood nightclub when Ramirez plowed through them in a Nissan Versa. Eight suffered serious injuries. Ramirez, … Continue reading Felon who allegedly barreled car through LA nightclub crowd faces 37 attempted murder charges

Columbia University has disciplined over 70 students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests, including a May demonstration at Butler Library and another during last year’s alumni weekend. Sanctions include multi-year suspensions, expulsions, and degree revocations. A student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, said students were required to apologize to return or face expulsion. The crackdown follows pressure from the Trump administration, which cut federal funding and … Continue reading Columbia University disciplines at least 70 students who took part in campus protests