Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated the National Guard to be on standby from November 4 to 7 to assist law enforcement if needed during election week, following nationwide warnings from the Department of Homeland Security. This precaution responds to recent incidents, including ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington. Experts note that large-scale election violence like the January 6 Capitol riot is unlikely, though smaller … Continue reading Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence

A 61-year-old surfer in Maui, Hawaii, survived a shark attack near Waiehu Beach Park on Friday, managing to swim partway to shore despite losing part of his leg. A bystander then helped him reach land, where police and medical teams applied tourniquets to control the bleeding. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Maui officials praised the surfer’s resilience and the quick … Continue reading Shark bites off part of surfer’s leg in attack near Maui beach, authorities say

The entire police department in Geary, Oklahoma, resigned on Thursday, with Police Chief Alicia Ford suggesting the decision stemmed from issues with the city council. Ford, in a statement, expressed gratitude for serving Geary and urged residents to engage more with council activities. An interim chief, JJ Stitt, has been appointed, while the Blaine and Canadian County Sheriff’s Offices are providing assistance, Fox News has … Continue reading Oklahoma town’s entire police force, including chief, resigns on same day

Sheila Keen-Warren, 61, was released from prison after serving time for the 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, whom she allegedly killed while dressed as a clown. Keen-Warren, who later married Marlene’s husband, Michael, had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2022 but maintained her innocence. The plea deal, reached just before trial, resulted in a 12-year sentence, reduced due to her seven years in custody … Continue reading Florida’s convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband’s then-wife

The FBI is investigating the death of Dennoriss Richardson, a 39-year-old Black man found hanging in an abandoned Alabama house, after his wife and community members raised concerns about local law enforcement’s conduct. The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office ruled his death a suicide, but Richardson’s wife disputes this, linking it to a lawsuit he filed in February accusing the police of assault and misconduct. The … Continue reading Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama

A significant fire beneath a bridge over the Ohio River closed Interstate 471, a major route between Cincinnati and northern Kentucky, on Friday. The fire, which ignited near a playground, caused flames to shoot over 40 feet high and damaged part of the bridge’s steel structure, including warping several beams and causing concrete to fall. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Ohio Department of Transportation … Continue reading Massive fire closes Ohio River bridge near Cincinnati and damages its steel structure

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption trial is set for April 21, 2025, just two months before a competitive Democratic primary on June 24. Judge Dale Ho scheduled the trial date to allow for a resolution before the election, emphasizing the public’s interest in a swift trial. Adams faces five charges, including bribery related to luxury travel perks from Turkish nationals, and has pleaded … Continue reading Mayor Adams set to go on trial in historic federal corruption case in April

Peanut, a popular orphaned squirrel and social media star, was euthanized after state authorities seized him during a raid on his caretaker Mark Longo’s home in Pine City, New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) took Peanut and a raccoon named Fred due to concerns over potential rabies exposure after a person was bitten by the squirrel. Longo, who runs an … Continue reading Squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized by NY state officials

Richard Moore was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina on Friday for the 1999 murder of convenience store clerk James Mahoney, despite appeals for clemency from jurors, his trial judge, and others citing his rehabilitation. Moore, 59, was convicted of shooting Mahoney after an altercation over a short payment. His lawyers argued for a life sentence without parole, highlighting his clean prison record and … Continue reading Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life

Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer, was acquitted of one count related to violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor’s neighbors during a 2020 botched raid, but jurors remain deadlocked on a second count concerning Taylor’s rights. The jury’s partial verdict followed their inability to reach a unanimous decision earlier in the day. Hankison fired 10 rounds into Taylor’s apartment, which endangered her neighbors, … Continue reading Jury delivers partial not guilty verdict in federal retrial of Breonna Taylor case

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania ruling allowing provisional ballots missing a “secrecy” envelope to be counted, dealing a setback to the GOP and Republican National Committee just before the election. The GOP argued these ballots could cause “irreparable harm” if counted. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision emphasized that provisional votes can only be counted if eligibility is verified, Fox News has reported. Republican … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Pennsylvania provisional ballot ruling