A shooting at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina early Sunday morning left one person dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred on campus after “Viking Fest” events. A 24-year-old man, not a student at the university, was killed, and four others suffered gunshot wounds, including three students. Fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening. The university implemented a campus lockdown, which was … Continue reading Shooting at North Carolina university leaves 1 dead, 6 injured

A Georgia deputy was killed and another critically injured when a motor home driver, James Blake Montgomery, opened fire during a traffic stop on Saturday evening near Augusta. Deputies had stopped Montgomery to serve a domestic violence protective order when he initially appeared cooperative, then shot at the officers with an automatic pistol. Deputy Brandon Sikes was killed, while Deputy Gavin White was shot in … Continue reading Georgia deputy killed, another shot during traffic stop

First responders in Clearwater, Florida, declared a “mass casualty incident” Sunday night after a boat struck a recreational ferry with over 40 passengers onboard near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Six people were declared “trauma alerts,” with two seriously injured and flown to local hospitals by helicopter. The ferry came to a stop on a sandbar after the collision, and no one is believed to be … Continue reading Florida ferry carrying dozens of passengers struck by boat in hit-and-run: ‘Mass casualty incident’

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse during an Easter Sunday meal at a Washington, D.C. restaurant. The purse, which contained $3,000 in cash and Noem’s keys, driver’s license, passport, and homeland security badge, was stolen while she dined with family. One suspect, described as a “serial offender,” was arrested in Washington after being … Continue reading Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says

Federal agents can arrest Venezuelan nationals suspected of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang without judicial or administrative warrants, according to a directive from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The arrests are being made under the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law invoked by President Trump to fast-track deportations. Over 600 suspected gang members have been arrested, though a Bloomberg analysis found about 90% of … Continue reading Agents cleared for warrantless arrest of alleged gang members

The CDC and California are offering $25 gift cards to encourage testing and seasonal flu vaccinations near farms amid bird flu concerns. The program, called AFAST, targets communities near outbreak sites. Despite social media rumors, officials confirm testing for symptomatic farmworkers has not been stopped or discouraged. Neighboring states like Nevada and Idaho also continue testing and treatment efforts, CBS News has reported. So far, … Continue reading CDC and California offer $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing

The U.S. Army has suspended Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez, the first female commander of Fort McCoy in Wisconsin, after portraits of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth were found turned to face a wall. The Army stated the suspension is not due to misconduct but did not provide further details as the matter is under review. Baez Ramirez, who took command in July 2024, has a … Continue reading US army suspends commander after Trump and Hegseth portraits flipped to face wall