President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on a hazardous chemical leak from a railcar near Cincinnati, Ohio, which prompted evacuations. The leak involved styrene, a toxic, flammable chemical used in plastics and rubber, which can cause health issues. Emergency teams are on-site, conducting hazmat operations and air quality testing. Residents within a half-mile were urged to evacuate, while those nearby were … Continue reading White House urges Ohio residents near chemical leak to heed calls to evacuate

Kentucky sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins, which shocked Letcher County. Stines, 43, remains jailed without bond, and a motive for the killing is still unclear. The arraignment was held remotely, with Stines requesting a court-appointed attorney, despite earning $115,000 annually. The preliminary hearing is set for October 1. Stines and Mullins had … Continue reading Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of judge in his chambers

Hurricane Helene is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 4 storm before making landfall in northern Florida late Thursday, bringing life-threatening conditions and extreme damage. It could hit the Florida Big Bend area with winds of 120-125 mph, gusts up to 160 mph, and a storm surge up to 20 feet. Torrential rain of 8-12 inches, with up to 24 inches in some areas, … Continue reading Hurricane Helene to roar ashore in Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 3

Two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries from an explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California, believed to be caused by an intentionally set improvised explosive device, according to authorities. A male person of interest has been detained and is being interviewed. No other suspects are believed to be at large. The courthouse and nearby city buildings are temporarily closed, and people are advised to avoid … Continue reading 2 hurt in explosion from intentionally set IED at Santa Maria Courthouse

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating allegations that one of its agents sexually assaulted a female staff member from Vice President Kamala Harris’ office during a recent trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin. The agent allegedly groped the woman in her hotel room after dining and drinking with her and other staffers. The agent has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation proceeds. Harris’ office … Continue reading Secret Service agent under investigation for alleged sex assault on Harris campaign aide

Stuart and Tonya Junker, along with 150 neighbors in South Dakota’s Hideaway Hills, are suing the state for $45 million after sinkholes began appearing around their homes, which were built over an old mine. The Junkers blame the state for selling land despite knowing its unstable condition. Since 2020, numerous sinkholes have formed, affecting 158 homes and infrastructure. Residents feel trapped, unable to leave due … Continue reading Giant sinkholes in a South Dakota neighborhood make families fear for their safety

Federal authorities executed a search warrant at the homes of NYPD interim commissioner Thomas Donlon on September 20, just over a week after he assumed the role. Donlon stated that the search involved materials unrelated to his NYPD work, dating back 20 years from his time as an FBI official. The search is not connected to the ongoing corruption probes at City Hall, CNN has … Continue reading Feds execute search warrant on new NYPD commissioner just over a week after he was appointed