A 13-year-old boy was injured after reportedly exiting his ride vehicle on Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and going down part of the attraction’s 50-foot waterfall drop. Witnesses said the ride stopped temporarily after staff became aware of the incident and emergency personnel responded. The teen was taken to a local hospital for evaluation but was later released. Disneyland officials shut down the ride immediately after … Continue reading 13-year-old boy falls down waterfall of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland

Four Coast Guard crew members suffered minor injuries when an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during a training flight near Sitka in southeast Alaska. The aircraft went down in a remote area near Harbor Mountain, and rescuers reached the scene about an hour later. All four crew members were taken to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center and are expected to recover. The Coast Guard has launched an … Continue reading Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska, four injured

Federal prosecutors have arrested two additional suspects, Jordan Rincker and William Lee Falkner, in an alleged plot to attack a UFC event near the White House, bringing the total number of defendants to seven. Court documents say Rincker provided money, weapons, and logistical support to co-conspirators and discussed using drones to carry out an explosive attack, though he later denied technical knowledge of drones. Falkner … Continue reading 7 people now face charges in plot targeting UFC event at White House

A federal judge quashed subpoenas issued by the Trump administration to Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, over an immigration enforcement investigation. The court ruled the subpoenas were politically motivated and aimed at pressuring “sanctuary” jurisdictions rather than pursuing a legitimate legal inquiry. Judge Patrick Schiltz said the Department of Justice failed to show evidence of actual obstruction by state or local officials. Minnesota leaders … Continue reading Judge blocks subpoenas for Walz and others over Minnesota immigration crackdown

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Tucson home in early February, prompting a major investigation. Authorities received ransom notes, including one demanding cryptocurrency and a second claiming she had died shortly after the abduction and was buried in a remote area. The FBI and investigators have treated the messages as potentially credible and attempted to trace their origins. … Continue reading Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died

At least four hikers have died in the Grand Canyon this month due to suspected heat-related illness, according to the National Park Service. The deaths occurred during separate incidents in mid-June, including a 72-year-old man on the South Kaibab Trail and a 67-year-old man and 68-year-old woman on the North Kaibab Trail, where temperatures can exceed 109°F. Despite rapid response efforts and helicopter support, all … Continue reading Multiple hikers dead amid scorching Grand Canyon temperatures

Chicago police reported at least 33 people were shot and six killed across the city over the weekend. The violence included multiple incidents on the South and West Sides, with victims ranging from teenagers to adults, many of whom were taken to local hospitals in critical or serious condition. Several shootings occurred during large gatherings, where officers were present but suspects often escaped due to … Continue reading At least 36 shot, 6 fatally, in shootings across Chicago this weekend

The U.S. military carried out another strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving six survivors. The operation is part of an ongoing campaign that has now resulted in more than 60 strikes and over 210 deaths since September. U.S. officials say the boats are linked to “narcoterrorists,” but critics argue there is little evidence and question the … Continue reading US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles as firefighters continue battling a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has burned for days. The blaze began in a large cold storage facility and has proven difficult to control due to lingering heat, hazardous materials, and poor visibility inside the building. Smoke and chemical odors, including from a ruptured ammonia … Continue reading LA firefighters battle warehouse blaze amid concerns over billowing smoke

A controversy erupted at the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., after visitors were seen peeling off large chunks of paint from the recently renovated site. Bethesda resident and former Olympian David Hearn was arrested for destruction of government property after allegedly removing paint, a charge he denies. He says he is being unfairly targeted and has faced threats following the high-profile incident. The … Continue reading Former olympian arrested for taking paint from D.C. Reflecting Pool

Two Bay Area college students, Harshita Nair (21) of UC Berkeley and Mahial Sran (20) of San Jose State University, died after being swept into the ocean near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County. The women were pulled from the water on June 10 after a sudden wave pushed them into the sea, and rescue crews rushed them to hospitals. Authorities confirmed that Nair died … Continue reading 2 California college students die after waves sweep them into sea

A private jet traveling from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin, Texas, crashed onto a Texas motorway near Laredo after reporting mechanical problems. Bystanders and first responders used tools like a shovel and sledgehammer to help free trapped passengers from the wreckage. One of the six people on board died, while the five survivors were hospitalized in stable condition. The crash also struck a vehicle and … Continue reading Bystanders rush to rescue aircraft passengers after fiery Texas crash

A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, has been charged with a hate crime, arson, and other offenses after a cross was burned in Grant Park in Chicago on June 9. Police said he admitted responsibility but claimed the act was meant as a protest against President Donald Trump and the “ruling class,” not a racially motivated symbol. Authorities allege the burning cross was used in a … Continue reading Man who admitted setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

An 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died in Central Park after jumping from a runaway horse-drawn carriage that had gone out of control. The incident, believed to be the first fatal carriage accident in the park in over 150 years, has renewed calls to ban the rides entirely. The Central Park Conservancy and animal welfare groups argue the growing number of incidents shows the attraction is … Continue reading New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides

Luigi Mangione’s legal team has dropped plans to use a psychiatric defense in his upcoming September state trial for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. The move came shortly after they had indicated they might argue “extreme emotional disturbance” and reference psychiatric evaluations. The reversal followed a judge’s order requiring the defense to promptly share any psychiatric evidence with prosecutors, who … Continue reading Luigi Mangione’s lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense

Federal agents and Los Angeles police conducted a major nighttime sweep of MacArthur Park as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park, an ongoing effort to eliminate open-air drug markets. About 100 officers targeted drug dealers and users, marking the third large-scale operation since the crackdown began in early June. Authorities say earlier raids resulted in multiple arrests and citations and have disrupted drug sales in … Continue reading Bison that killed 70-year-old woman is spared from euthanasia, will live under tribal care

Federal agents and Los Angeles police conducted a major nighttime sweep of MacArthur Park as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park, an ongoing effort to eliminate open-air drug markets. About 100 officers targeted drug dealers and users, marking the third large-scale operation since the crackdown began in early June. Authorities say earlier raids resulted in multiple arrests and citations and have disrupted drug sales in … Continue reading Cops rush drug-addled zombies in new blitz on LA’s notorious MacArthur Park

A 23-year-old Delaware man, John Wallace-Bey, has been charged with murder and other firearm-related offenses in connection with a fatal shooting at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital. He was arrested in Philadelphia on June 16 after a hours-long manhunt and is awaiting extradition to Delaware. Authorities say one victim was killed and another remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Wallace-Bey was denied bail during a preliminary … Continue reading Delaware hospital shooting suspect identified, faces murder charge

Two people were killed in a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon during a tandem jump, authorities said. One of the victims was Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete known for performing with Madonna during the 2012 Super Bowl and for his work in BASE jumping. The second victim was 68-year-old Danny Joe Kregle, a businessman and grandfather who was jumping with Lewis at the … Continue reading Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was injured after being struck by a van during an attempted arrest in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on Monday morning. Police said the suspect fled in a vehicle, hit the agent, and the agent fired shots at the van, possibly striking it. The officer is expected to recover, though authorities have not released further details about his condition … Continue reading ICE agent fires shots after being hit by van in New Jersey, police say

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice Department to launch a “politically motivated” investigation into him and his wife. Newsom said no crime has been identified and claimed the probe is aimed at him because he may be considering a future presidential run. He also criticized what he described as efforts to involve his family, calling it a “personal vendetta” … Continue reading California Governor Newsom says he is being investigated

A Florida teenager, Timothy Hudson, has been ordered detained while awaiting trial for the alleged sexual assault and murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship last year. Hudson was originally charged as a juvenile but later transferred to adult court, where he now faces charges that could result in a life sentence. The court ruled he must remain in custody, … Continue reading Florida teen charged in stepsister’s cruise ship murder ordered detained until trial

Eight people, including two Boeing employees, were killed when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission. The aircraft burst into flames on the runway, creating a large plume of smoke, and officials said the crash was not survivable. The crew was described as a mix of military personnel, government civilians, … Continue reading Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

A California woman, 33-year-old Morabia Siddhi Suresh, died in Kentucky after being struck on Interstate 75 while trying to rescue a pet that escaped her vehicle following an earlier crash. Authorities said she had been driving in rainy conditions when the initial collision occurred, causing the animal to flee the car. In an attempt to retrieve the pet, she entered active traffic lanes and was … Continue reading Woman struck and killed while chasing pet after Kentucky highway crash

A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a children’s lemonade stand in South Boston. Police said two suspects approached the stand run by an 11-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother, stole a cash box containing about $50, and displayed a firearm during the incident. The suspects reportedly made several passes by the stand before approaching and grabbing the money. … Continue reading Boston police arrest 14-year-old after masked suspects allegedly rob siblings’ lemonade stand