Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty in a New York court to trafficking nuclear materials, drugs, and weapons as part of an international criminal network. In a 2021 DEA undercover operation, Ebisawa attempted to sell uranium and weapons-grade plutonium from Myanmar to a supposed Iranian general for a nuclear weapons program. He also conspired to distribute heroin and methamphetamine in the U.S. … Continue reading Alleged Yakuza leader admits trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

Dontae Smith, 21, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to second-degree murder and other charges for randomly killing three people and wounding a fourth during a two-hour shooting spree in Detroit in August 2022. The attacks, which left victims at a bus stop and a church doorway, occurred during a paranoid schizophrenic episode, according to his attorney. Smith’s plea deal carries a minimum 30-year sentence, with … Continue reading Man who randomly killed 3 on Detroit streets pleads guilty but mentally ill

Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. The largest, the Palisades Fire, has destroyed over 1,000 buildings, grown to 16,000 acres, and displaced 30,000 residents. The Eaton Fire in Altadena has claimed five lives, spreading to over 10,000 acres, while the Hurst Fire near San Fernando triggered evacuations in Santa … Continue reading California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes

Two men were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane after it landed in Fort Lauderdale from New York’s JFK Airport. Their bodies were discovered during post-flight maintenance, and their identities and how they accessed the aircraft remain unknown. Authorities, including the TSA and Broward County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating. The Airbus A320 had been in continuous service throughout the day, CNN … Continue reading 2 bodies found in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale

Samson Fussner, 28, attempted a mass shooting at Yellowstone National Park in 2024, after months of expressing racist and white supremacist views. Prosecutors revealed in court documents that Fussner ranted about his mental health issues, racist ideas, and plans for mass violence. He held a woman hostage at the park before engaging in a shootout with park rangers on July 4th. Fussner had texted his … Continue reading Yellowstone Park shooting gunman spewed racist views before thwarted attack, prosecutors say

FBI agents, along with Harris County Sheriff’s deputies, investigated a storage unit in northwest Harris County where they discovered a cooler containing bottles of sulfuric acid. The bottles were reportedly purchased from a local hardware store. The investigation is connected to the deadly New Orleans attack, but authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The storage facility, SpareBox Storage, is normally quiet, … Continue reading FBI finds cooler filled with sulfuric acid in NOLA New Year’s probe

An Arctic blast, Winter Storm Blair, has caused widespread devastation, killing at least six people due to icy roads and freezing temperatures. One victim was found frozen at a bus stop in Houston, while others died in traffic accidents across the Midwest and South. The storm, which moved from Kansas, Missouri, and Texas into the mid-Atlantic, left 200,000 homes and businesses without power. A child … Continue reading Man found frozen to death at bus stop as winter storm kills six

A drug trafficking investigation in Bogalusa, Louisiana, led to the arrest of Mayor Tyrin Truong and six others. The investigation, launched in April 2024, uncovered an operation distributing opioids, marijuana, THC products, and MDMA, using social media for sales and payments. Profits funded firearms purchases, some linked to violent crimes. Truong, the city’s youngest mayor, faces charges related to drug offenses, unauthorized use of a … Continue reading Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation

A wildfire fueled by extreme winds swept through Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, damaging homes and prompting evacuation orders for 30,000 residents. Roads were clogged with fleeing residents, many abandoning their vehicles and escaping on foot. The fire, which started in the morning during a Santa Ana windstorm, quickly spread, threatening over 13,000 structures. California Governor Gavin Newsom visited the area and declared a … Continue reading California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures