Thomas Lee Gudinas, 51, was executed Tuesday evening in Florida for the 1994 rape and murder of Michelle McGrath near a central Florida bar. After being sentenced to death in 1995, his appeals—citing mental illness and constitutional concerns—were rejected by both state and federal courts. Gudinas repented before the lethal injection. He was the seventh person executed in Florida this year, which leads the nation … Continue reading Florida executes man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

The FBI is ramping up counterterrorism efforts following recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory attack on a U.S. base in Qatar. A memo sent to FBI field offices directs a renewed focus on terror threats, including domestic risks, aligning with an earlier internal report prioritizing actions against Iran and its proxies. This shift comes amid internal concerns over agents being diverted … Continue reading FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is set to be arraigned Wednesday on federal charges of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers during a May 9 oversight visit to the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. McIver, a Democrat, faces three counts and could face up to eight years in prison. She denies the allegations and plans to fight them in court. The case, brought … Continue reading US Rep. LaMonica McIver to be arraigned on assault charges stemming from immigration center visit

Twenty people were injured by a lightning strike Tuesday evening at Lake Murray Public Park near Lexington, South Carolina. Twelve children and six adults were taken to hospitals, while two others left on their own. The injuries are non-life-threatening. The lightning struck during a hot, sunny day with a brief passing storm cloud, NBC News has reported. Emergency services responded, and the park was temporarily … Continue reading 20 injured in lightning strike at South Carolina beach

The cargo ship Morning Midas, carrying around 3,000 vehicles to Mexico, sank in the North Pacific near Alaska weeks after a fire disabled it. The 600-foot vessel, operated by London-based Zodiac Maritime, went down in deep waters off the Aleutian Islands after the crew abandoned ship due to an onboard fire on June 3. All 22 crew members were safely rescued. The ship contained over 1,800 … Continue reading Cargo ship carrying 3,000 new vehicles sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora and her date, Hector Garduno, were fatally shot by her estranged husband, Tomas Lizarraga, in a restaurant parking lot in Fontana, California, on Saturday. An off-duty police officer at the scene shot and killed Lizarraga after the attack. Zamora, a mother of seven, was in the process of divorcing Lizarraga. Garduno was a father of four, ABC News has reported. A … Continue reading Fitness influencer killed by estranged husband, who’s then fatally shot by off-duty cop: Police

Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove allegedly bit co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim on the arm during a VIP event at Summer Con in Washington, leaving a visible bite mark, according to a police report. Hannah-Kim said Kove grabbed and bit her after she tapped him on the shoulder to say hello. Kove admitted to the bite, saying it was meant as a joke and referencing their playful behavior … Continue reading ‘Cobra Kai’ actor confronts co-star Martin Kove over biting her

Daniel Park, a suspect charged in connection with the May bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic, has died in federal custody, the Bureau of Prisons announced. Park, 32, was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles and later pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of death is unknown. Park was accused of supplying explosives to bomber Guy Bartkus, who died … Continue reading Daniel Park, suspect linked to bombing of California fertility clinic, dies in federal custody

Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed he will not testify in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, telling the judge he made the decision after thorough discussion with his lawyers. The prosecution rested after six weeks of testimony from 34 witnesses, including two ex-girlfriends who said they were coerced into sex acts at so-called “freak-offs.” Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, has remained jailed without bail. … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge

In a recent immigration crackdown, U.S. federal agents arrested 11 Iranian nationals over 48 hours across eight states, including individuals with suspected ties to terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. One detainee was on the U.S. terror watchlist, and several had prior criminal convictions. ICE also arrested a U.S. citizen for allegedly threatening to shoot officers and harboring an illegal immigrant. While no … Continue reading ICE arrests 11 Iranian nationals in 48 hours