4 arrested after ICE protesters disrupt Portland City Council meeting

Anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting Wednesday, prompting Councilor Loretta Smith to describe the event as a “mini insurrection.” The protest targeted a land-use agreement allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in the South Waterfront neighborhood, criticizing the council for inaction. Police arrested four protesters, including Susan Anglada-Bartley and Cole Donahugh, on charges of misdemeanor trespass, with some also facing disorderly … Continue reading 4 arrested after ICE protesters disrupt Portland City Council meeting

FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, sources say

Nancy Guthrie, 84, is missing after being reportedly abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. Law enforcement sources say the FBI has been coordinating with Mexican authorities, including its Hermosillo, Sonora suboffice, though there is no evidence she crossed the border. Doorbell camera footage from Guthrie’s home shows a suspected kidnapper, and investigators are still recovering additional video from other cameras on the … Continue reading FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, sources say

Residents evacuate, firefighters injured as Oklahoma wildfires blaze

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

Death toll rises to 5 after multi-vehicle crash on Colorado’s I-25 near Pueblo

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

Potomac River E-coli levels skyrocket after 240 million gallons of sewage pour into waterway

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

Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts

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

Dangerous conditions in search for skiers missing in avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe

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

Mistrial declared in Texas ICE detention center ambush trial over defense lawyer’s T-shirt

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

6 backcountry skiers rescued alive, 10 missing after California avalanche

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

Transgender father Robert Dorgan ID’d as RI hockey shooter who gunned down family

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

Gunman arrested outside US Capitol

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

Sheriff says Guthrie family ‘cleared’ as suspects in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping

Authorities investigating the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie have cleared her immediate family members as suspects, calling them fully cooperative. The FBI is analyzing key DNA evidence found on a glove linked to a masked suspect seen outside her Tucson-area home the night she disappeared. Surveillance footage shows an armed man tampering with a security camera before the Feb. 1 kidnapping, but no arrests have … Continue reading Sheriff says Guthrie family ‘cleared’ as suspects in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, pioneering civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, has died at 84 after battling Parkinson’s disease and progressive supranuclear palsy. A close associate of Martin Luther King Jr., he was present when King was assassinated in 1968 and later founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advance social and economic justice. Jackson ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, … Continue reading Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

4 indicted after Minneapolis clashes, woman accused of biting off officer’s fingertip

Four people have been federally indicted in connection with clashes and threats against federal officers in Minneapolis following protests after an immigration officer shot Alex Pretti. Claire Louise Feng, 27, of St. Paul, is accused of biting off the fingertip of a Homeland Security special agent during a January 24 protest and faces assault charges. Brenna Marie Doyle, 18, of Spokane, Washington, along with James … Continue reading 4 indicted after Minneapolis clashes, woman accused of biting off officer’s fingertip

DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect

The FBI reported that a glove containing DNA, found about two miles from Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy’s home in Tucson, may match gloves worn by a masked person recorded on her porch the night she disappeared. Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing on January 31, and blood was found on her front porch; purported ransom notes were later sent but deadlines passed without resolution. Surveillance footage … Continue reading DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect

Walk for Peace Buddhist monks arrive in Fort Worth

After walking 2,300 miles over 110 days to promote peace, 19 Buddhist monks returned to their Fort Worth temple on Valentine’s Day to a jubilant homecoming with rose petals, lion dances, and hundreds of well-wishers. The journey, which began quietly from their Historic Stop Six temple, faced numerous hardships, including a monk’s leg amputation, injuries to their dog Aloka, and sub-freezing temperatures. The monks’ trek … Continue reading Walk for Peace Buddhist monks arrive in Fort Worth

Department of War transports next-generation reactor in nuclear energy milestone

The Department of War transported a next-generation nuclear reactor from California to Utah aboard a C-17, advancing President Donald Trump’s executive orders to modernize U.S. nuclear energy and enhance national security. The reactor will undergo testing at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab to evaluate how advanced nuclear systems could support military bases and remote defense operations. Officials highlighted the project as a step toward … Continue reading Department of War transports next-generation reactor in nuclear energy milestone

‘It’s never too late,’ Savannah Guthrie says in new plea

Savannah Guthrie appealed on social media for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, urging anyone involved to “do the right thing.” New evidence includes a glove found two miles from her home that may match one seen on a man in doorbell camera footage from the morning she disappeared. Investigators are shifting focus away from several previously scrutinized individuals, including a man whose home was … Continue reading ‘It’s never too late,’ Savannah Guthrie says in new plea

Arizona sheriff blocking FBI from key evidence in escalating Guthrie case: source

The FBI has requested key evidence, including a glove and DNA found in Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home, to process at its national crime lab in Quantico, Virginia, but Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is insisting the items be sent to a private lab in Florida instead. Federal officials say this decision risks delaying the investigation and criticized the sheriff’s office for not involving the FBI … Continue reading Arizona sheriff blocking FBI from key evidence in escalating Guthrie case: source

Black gloves found in search for Nancy Guthrie, sources close to the investigation say

Investigators searching for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie found a pair of black gloves near her Arizona home, which will be tested for DNA and may match footage of a person seen outside her house. The FBI released a description of a male suspect, about 5’9”–5’10” with an average build, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack and a distinctive ski mask. Authorities have been following … Continue reading Black gloves found in search for Nancy Guthrie, sources close to the investigation say

2-year-old rescued from claw machine that decides who will go and who will stay

A 2-year-old boy, Cooper King, caused a stir in Webster Groves, Missouri, when he crawled into a claw machine at the Vetta Sports – Soccerdome on February 7, 2026. Cooper wandered off while his family watched his older brother play soccer and ended up playing happily inside the machine for about 20 minutes. Bystanders, including police and firefighters, gathered around as a service technician eventually … Continue reading 2-year-old rescued from claw machine that decides who will go and who will stay

Eyewitness video of mysterious craft hovering over El Paso upends ‘party balloon’ claims

New video from El Paso, Texas, appears to show a large hovering UFO releasing smaller objects, contradicting official claims that a party balloon prompted a temporary U.S. airspace shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration had closed a ten-mile-wide area near El Paso International Airport for “special security reasons” on February 10, affecting all commercial and general aviation, but quickly reversed the order. Witnesses submitted multiple sightings … Continue reading Eyewitness video of mysterious craft hovering over El Paso upends ‘party balloon’ claims

Border czar says Minnesota immigration crackdown is over

The Trump administration is ending its large‑scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, known as “Operation Metro Surge,” after weeks of protests and criticism. The crackdown, led by federal immigration agents, resulted in thousands of arrests and sparked significant backlash following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens during confrontations. Border czar Tom Homan announced the drawdown of federal officers, saying the mission achieved its goals … Continue reading Border czar says Minnesota immigration crackdown is over

FBI reveals description of suspect and backpack he was wearing in Guthrie case

The FBI released a description of the suspect in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, describing him as 5’9”–5’10” with an average build and carrying a black 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack. The agency raised the reward to $100,000 for information leading to her location or the arrest of those responsible. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department conducted searches near her home in the Catalina … Continue reading FBI reveals description of suspect and backpack he was wearing in Guthrie case

ICE chief tells US House agency is ‘just getting started’

US immigration chiefs appeared before Congress on Tuesday amid rising scrutiny of President Trump’s crackdown on immigrants. ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and USCIS Director Joe Edlow defended their agencies, highlighting enforcement successes and claiming the US border is more secure than ever. Republicans praised their efforts, framing immigration enforcement as essential for safety, while Democrats accused the agencies of illegal … Continue reading ICE chief tells US House agency is ‘just getting started’