An ICE officer, Christian Castro, has been charged in Minnesota with four counts of second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime after allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man during an attempted immigration arrest. Prosecutors say Castro fired through a home’s front door without being threatened, striking Julio Sosa-Celis and endangering others inside, including a child’s bedroom. Authorities claim body and video evidence contradict earlier ICE accounts … Continue reading ICE officer charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

A New York judge ruled that prosecutors in the trial of Luigi Mangione can use a gun and a notebook described as a “manifesto” as evidence in the case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, the judge excluded several other items from a warrantless search of Mangione’s backpack at a McDonald’s, saying the search violated his rights. Statements Mangione made before receiving … Continue reading Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two suspects, aged 17 and 18, were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and the FBI is seeking public tips as part of the investigation. The attack happened shortly before midday prayers at the city’s largest mosque, prompting a rapid … Continue reading Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque

Three pedestrians were killed and several others injured late Saturday night in Oakland, California, when a vehicle struck people and cars near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue. Police said the driver was traveling at high speed before hitting a parked vehicle and multiple pedestrians, with the cause of the crash still under investigation. The driver, identified as a juvenile, was arrested and also taken to … Continue reading 3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland

Two suspects, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a series of up to 12 random shootings across Austin over the weekend that left four people injured. Police say a possible third suspect is still at large after an extensive multi-agency search in nearby Manor that temporarily prompted shelter-in-place orders. The shootings, which had no clear motive, occurred at locations including fire … Continue reading 2 in custody, 1 still at-large after multiple ‘random’ Austin shootings

Top Trump administration officials, Republican lawmakers, and prominent Christian leaders gathered on the National Mall for a large prayer rally marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary. The event, called “Rededicate 250,” featured speeches, worship music, and prayers emphasizing the idea of the United States as a nation rooted in faith and “under God.” President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several cabinet members … Continue reading Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment after the 2020 election. Peters had been sentenced to over eight years in prison, but Polis reduced it to about four years and said she will be eligible for parole in June. The decision, which does not erase … Continue reading Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters’ prison sentence

Four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The aircraft were performing a demonstration when they made contact midair, spun together, and crashed, leading to a brief base lockdown and cancellation of the remainder of the event. Officials said all pilots are in stable condition and … Continue reading 4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho