Multiple wildfires are raging across Oklahoma, prompting evacuations and injuring firefighters amid extreme fire conditions. The 43 Road Fire near Woodward has burned about 2,000 acres, leading to evacuations of 3,000–4,000 residents, while the massive Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County has consumed over 145,000 acres and spread into Kansas. At least four firefighters have been injured, including three in an overturned fire truck, and … Continue reading Residents evacuate, firefighters injured as Oklahoma wildfires blaze

Five people died in a major crash on northbound I-25, including four confirmed from southern Colorado: two men from Walsenburg, a woman from Pueblo, and a woman from Rye; the identity of the fifth victim was not released. The collision involved 29 passenger vehicles and seven semis, one of which was towing a trailer carrying goats, four of which were killed. State troopers are investigating … Continue reading Death toll rises to 5 after multi-vehicle crash on Colorado’s I-25 near Pueblo

A massive sewer pipe collapse north of Washington, D.C., has spilled 243.5 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, creating what the EPA calls an ecological crisis of “historic proportion.” Tests showed E. coli levels hundreds of times above safe limits, prompting DC Water to warn residents to avoid the river and take precautions if exposed. Emergency crews are treating calls near the … Continue reading Potomac River E-coli levels skyrocket after 240 million gallons of sewage pour into waterway

A UN human rights council panel of independent experts said millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein point to a “global criminal enterprise” whose actions may meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity. The experts highlighted that the crimes occurred against a backdrop of supremacist beliefs, misogyny, racism, and corruption, resulting in the commodification and dehumanization of women and girls. They called for an … Continue reading Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts

Rescue teams are searching for nine skiers missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, facing winds up to 40 mph and blizzard-like conditions. The group of 15 skiers and guides was in the Castle Peak backcountry area, known for deep snow, rugged terrain, and no ski patrol. Six skiers have been rescued with varying injuries, two of whom were hospitalized. Authorities warned that the difficult … Continue reading Dangerous conditions in search for skiers missing in avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe

A federal judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case of nine alleged Antifa members accused of ambushing a police officer at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center. The mistrial was triggered by defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wearing a T‑shirt featuring civil rights icons Shirley Chisholm and Martin Luther King Jr. during jury selection. Judge Mark Pittman said the shirt was inappropriate and scheduled a show‑cause … Continue reading Mistrial declared in Texas ICE detention center ambush trial over defense lawyer’s T-shirt

Six backcountry skiers were found alive Tuesday after an avalanche in the Castle Peak area of Northern California, while 10 others remained missing. The group included four ski guides and 12 clients, and survivors were instructed to shelter in place until search and rescue teams could reach them. The avalanche occurred amid a powerful winter storm bringing heavy snow, high winds, and thunderstorms to the … Continue reading 6 backcountry skiers rescued alive, 10 missing after California avalanche

A shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket left two people dead and three critically injured on Monday. The gunman, identified as 56-year-old transgender man Robert Dorgan, also known by the alias Roberta Esposito, shot four family members and a family friend before taking his own life. Police said the attack stemmed from a domestic dispute, with Dorgan’s transgender identity reportedly fueling years … Continue reading Transgender father Robert Dorgan ID’d as RI hockey shooter who gunned down family

A suspect carrying what appeared to be a gun was arrested near the West Front of the United States Capitol, according to United States Capitol Police. Authorities temporarily closed part of Maryland Avenue and warned staff to avoid the Lower West Terrace while they investigated, later giving the all-clear around 2 p.m. Police said one person is in custody and there is no ongoing threat. … Continue reading Gunman arrested outside US Capitol