The lead prosecutor in former FBI director James Comey’s criminal case has been removed, according to a court filing, with no explanation given for the change. The Justice Department replaced Matthew Petracca with assistant U.S. attorney Timothy Severo as the case continues in North Carolina. Comey was indicted in April 2026 over a social media post featuring seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors claim … Continue reading Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey

A Massachusetts family of four was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Virginia while traveling to a wedding, where they were bringing homemade desserts for the celebration. The crash occurred on Interstate 95 when a bus allegedly struck slowed traffic in a work zone, triggering a chain-reaction collision that killed Dmitri and Ecaterina Doncev and their two children, along with another woman. Several others were … Continue reading Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding

Authorities are searching for 55-year-old Michael Timothy Puckett, accused of shooting two Virginia sheriff’s deputies, killing one, during a welfare check near Richmond. The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service have offered a combined $60,000 reward for information leading to his arrest, and officials say he should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. The deputies were responding to a call on Friday night when they encountered … Continue reading $60,000 reward in search for man who allegedly shot 2 Virginia sheriff’s deputies, killing 1

Two men were killed in a collision on the Queensboro Bridge bike path in New York City during the morning commute when a stand-up motorized scooter and a bicycle struck each other while traveling in opposite directions. Both victims, aged 39 and 35, were taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said the scooter involved was capable of speeds exceeding … Continue reading 2 men dead after colliding on bike path of Queensboro Bridge

Protests have resumed outside Delaney Hall, an immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid controversy over conditions and its role in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy. The facility, reopened in 2025 and run by a private contractor under ICE, has faced accusations of poor conditions, including medical neglect and inadequate food. Demonstrators recently clashed with law enforcement, leading to several arrests as officials … Continue reading Tense protests erupt outside Delaney Hall immigrant detention centre in US

A 36-year-old Hawaii man, Jacob “Jake” Daniel Baker, was arrested after a two-day manhunt in connection with the killings of three people in the Puna district. Police said the victims, all local men, were killed in separate incidents involving strangulation, blunt force trauma, and sharp force injuries. Baker was found hiding in a small cave after a resident reported his location and was taken into … Continue reading Man wanted in 3 homicides in 48 hours arrested in Hawaii after massive search

Former CIA official David J. Rush was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found more than 300 gold bars worth over $40 million, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches at his Virginia home. He is charged with theft of public money and is accused of improperly requesting large amounts of gold and currency for supposed work-related expenses. Investigators say he also fabricated academic and military … Continue reading Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says

A San Francisco Bay Area woman known as the “Los Gatos party mom” was sentenced to 35 years in prison for crimes involving hosting alcohol-fueled sex parties for teenagers. Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of dozens of offenses, including child endangerment and facilitating sexual assault, and received the maximum sentence allowed under state law. Prosecutors said she provided alcohol and condoms to teens as young … Continue reading California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison

The bodies of six missing employees have been recovered after a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, raising the confirmed death toll to eight. Three workers remain unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue in what officials warn could be one of the state’s worst industrial disasters. The explosion involved a tank of “white liquor,” a hazardous chemical used in paper production, … Continue reading Bodies of 6 of the 9 missing employees recovered after chemical tank rupture

A natural gas explosion destroyed an apartment building in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, killing three people, including a child, and injuring several others. Fire officials said crews responded to a gas leak before a fire broke out, which quickly escalated into a major multi-alarm emergency. At least 23 people were believed to have lived in the building, with some still unaccounted for as rescue teams … Continue reading Three killed, including child, in Dallas apartment explosion and fire