A Georgia state Senate committee, investigating alleged misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis related to her election case against former President Donald Trump, was unable to question her because she did not appear on Friday. The Republican-led committee had subpoenaed Willis to testify and provide documents concerning various allegations, including her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which they claim presents a conflict … Continue reading Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena

Wildfires near Los Angeles slowed on Thursday due to cooler temperatures but still posed a threat to nearby suburbs. The three active fires have burned over 110,000 acres, with the Bridge Fire, California’s largest, scorching 51,000 acres and destroying more than 40 homes in the San Gabriel Mountains. A cooling trend is expected to aid firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, a delivery driver was charged with arson … Continue reading Los Angeles wildfires slow, still threaten suburbs

Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, from Norco, has been charged with igniting the massive Line Fire in San Bernardino County on September 5. Prosecutors say Halstenberg also attempted to start two other fires that day. He faces nine felony charges, including aggravated arson and arson causing great bodily injury, and is held without bail. The Line Fire has burned 37,207 acres and is 18% contained. The … Continue reading Man charged in Line Fire tried to set off two other blazes, officials say

AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Francine’s total damage and economic losses at $9 billion, including flooding, power outages, and business interruptions from halted Gulf of Mexico oil platform operations. Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter described Francine as a short but impactful hurricane in New Orleans. Despite the significant impact, Francine’s costs are lower compared to other recent storms this season, AccuWeather has reported. Notably, many homeowners face challenges … Continue reading Louisiana communities assess damage and begin cleanup after Francine

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned, effective 5 p.m. Friday, Mayor Eric Adams announced. Caban’s decision follows reports of federal investigators seizing electronic devices from his home and other NYPD executives, though his lawyers state he is not a target of the investigation. In his resignation letter, Caban cited recent developments as a distraction to the department. Tom Donlon, a former FBI official, will serve … Continue reading NYPD commissioner resigns amid corruption investigation

The U.S. scrambled fighter jets after detecting two Russian military aircraft near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD reported. The Russian aircraft stayed in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace. NORAD stated this activity is not considered a threat but is monitored closely. Similar incursions have occurred frequently, with at least four reported near Alaska in 2023. The intercept … Continue reading NORAD Scrambles Fighter Jets To Intercept Russian Aircraft Near Alaska

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Malibu at 7:28 a.m., followed by a 2.8 aftershock and four more ranging from 2.7 to 3.5 in the next hour, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Initially reported as a 5.1, the quake was centered five miles north of Malibu and seven miles deep. No injuries or significant damage have been reported. USGS seismologist Lucy Jones noted a rise … Continue reading Southern California Breaks Record For Most 4.0+ Mag Quakes In Single Year