A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California near Willits on Wednesday morning, causing power outages for about 10,000 customers in Mendocino County and scattering items in stores. The USGS initially estimated a stronger quake before downgrading it, and officials reported some injuries but no deaths or major damage. Emergency crews responded to downed power lines, possible gas leaks, and water line breaks while urging residents … Continue reading 5.6 earthquake rattles Northern California: Some injuries reported, thousands lose power

Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who previously served in Congress from 2019 to 2021, defeated progressive state Sen. Nate Blouin and other candidates in the race. The district, redrawn by court order, is now considered heavily Democratic, giving McAdams a strong chance in the … Continue reading Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah

About two million honey bees were released after a semitrailer carrying beehives overturned in Orange County, Texas. The truck, loaded with tens of thousands of pounds of bees, tipped over when the driver failed to complete a turn in a rural neighborhood. Emergency officials warned residents to stay indoors as crews worked amid heavy swarms to recover and relocate the hives. Beekeepers and responders in … Continue reading Millions of bees swarm Texas neighborhood after semitrailer overturns

A 24-year-old man, Tyler J. Russell, was arrested and charged with arson and six counts of second-degree manslaughter after a deadly motel fire in Endwell, New York. The blaze tore through the Knights Inn early Monday morning, rapidly engulfing the building and producing heavy smoke and flames. Six people were killed and at least two others were injured, while about 73 guests were displaced. Emergency … Continue reading 6 dead, 73 displaced in Knights Inn motel fire; man arrested on arson charge

U.S. Army Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences for a 2024 shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia in which he attacked his own unit and his fiancé. Military prosecutors said he shot his fiancé during an argument and then opened fire inside his unit’s offices, injuring five soldiers before being tackled and disarmed. All six victims survived, though they testified … Continue reading Army sergeant sentenced after shooting 5 soldiers and his male fiancé at Fort Stewart

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at a library in Chico, northern California, killing two people and injuring a child before being arrested within minutes. Police said the suspect, identified as Bradley Scott Sayer, appeared to be inspired by the Columbine school shooting and had posted related references on social media. Authorities say he carried a shotgun, wore a shirt referencing “natural selection,” and targeted a … Continue reading California teen plotted Columbine-type shooting at library that left two dead, officials say

Nine Texas protesters were sentenced to lengthy prison terms of 50 to 100 years after being convicted of terrorism-related charges linked to a 4 July protest at an immigration detention facility. Prosecutors said the group vandalized property during the demonstration and that one activist shot and wounded a police officer, though he survived. The harsh sentences were widely criticized as excessive, with legal experts noting … Continue reading Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison

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