A man in his 50s fatally stabbed his wife and adult daughter and critically injured his son-in-law with a meat cleaver inside their apartment in Fairfax County, police said. The attack occurred early Monday at the Margate Manor apartments in Mantua. Officers responding to 911 calls found the suspect still attacking his son-in-law and shot and killed him after he refused repeated commands to drop the … Continue reading Man using cleaver to ‘butcher’ his family is killed by Fairfax County police

A federal judge has permanently blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his classified documents investigation into President Donald Trump. Aileen Cannon ruled that making the report public would cause a “manifest injustice,” noting the case had been dismissed and Trump retains the presumption of innocence. The investigation centered on allegations that Trump improperly stored classified materials at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed efforts to retrieve them. Charges … Continue reading Judge Cannon permanently BLOCKS release of Jack Smith report on classified docs

Caleb Flynn, 39, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn, who was shot in the head in their Tipp City, Ohio home on February 16, 2026. Court documents allege Caleb used a 9mm handgun and staged the crime scene to mislead investigators, though he initially told 911 that an intruder had killed his wife. He faces additional charges of two counts … Continue reading Fmr American Idol contestant charged with wife’s murder after she was found in home

The U.S. military killed three alleged narco-terrorists in its latest strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Pacific, SOUTHCOM said. This strike, directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, is the fourth announced by U.S. Southern Command this week. The vessel was reportedly transiting known trafficking routes and engaged in narcotics operations, with no U.S. personnel harmed. So far, the U.S. has carried out at … Continue reading US military kills 3 in latest strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Pacific

Crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers killed by an avalanche on Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe, California, concluding a search hindered by heavy snowfall. The avalanche struck on the last day of the group’s three-day tour, with six survivors calling for help after witnessing the sudden slide. Rescue efforts were slowed by dangerous conditions, requiring helicopters, ropes, and snowcats, as well as … Continue reading Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

A powerful winter storm is hitting the East Coast, bringing heavy snow, high winds, blizzard conditions, and coastal flooding through Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Snowfall of 18 inches to 2 feet is expected from New Jersey to Massachusetts, with gusts up to 70 mph that could cause power outages and damage from downed trees and lines. Blizzard warnings are in effect across … Continue reading A major winter storm hits the Northeast, with blizzard warnings in effect

A 21-year-old man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin from North Carolina, was shot and killed by Secret Service and local deputies after driving into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday morning. He was armed with a shotgun and carrying a gas can when confronted around 1:30 a.m., but former President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time. … Continue reading Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago

Military jets intercepted five Russian aircraft flying in international airspace near Alaska’s western coast, though officials said the activity was not provocative. NORAD tracked two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighters, and one A-50 reconnaissance plane near the Bering Strait on Thursday. In response, the U.S. launched F-16s, F-35s, an E-3 airborne radar plane, and four KC-135 refueling tankers to identify and escort the Russian planes … Continue reading NORAD intercepts 5 Russian aircraft near Alaska

Chris Nanos has reportedly “locked down” the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, limiting key decisions to himself, Chief Jesus Lopez and Captain Juan Carlos Navarro, amid tensions with the FBI. Law enforcement sources told the Daily Mail that detectives are not steering the case and alleged that Nanos is withholding evidence from federal authorities, claims he has publicly denied. Critics, including former Chief … Continue reading Sheriff accused of locking FBI & own detectives out of crucial decision-making in Nancy Guthrie kidnap probe

Authorities in Nevada County are investigating possible criminal negligence in the deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed at least eight skiers and guides during a backcountry trip. The sheriff’s office has notified OSHA as part of the probe, which is examining why the excursion proceeded despite active avalanche warnings. Blackbird Mountain Guides confirmed three of its guides died and said investigations are ongoing into … Continue reading Officials investigate deadly California avalanche for possible criminal negligence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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