Three additional cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in the United States, including one outside the main cluster in Texas. This brings the total number of identified cases to five, affecting cattle, goats, and a dog in Texas and New Mexico. The parasite, caused by fly larvae that feed on living flesh, poses a serious threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and occasionally humans. … Continue reading A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

A trailer carrying fireworks erupted in flames on Interstate 75 near Ooltewah, creating a dramatic roadside explosion just before the Fourth of July weekend. Fire officials said the work truck’s box trailer became fully engulfed, causing fireworks to detonate and launch in multiple directions across the highway. Cellphone video showed intense bursts of fireworks shooting into the sky while thick smoke covered the roadway. Authorities … Continue reading Trailer carrying fireworks ignites in spectacular display on Tennessee highway

More than 10,000 bottles of bourbon were stolen in a coordinated cargo theft from a warehouse in Philadelphia, according to company officials. The theft, which occurred in broad daylight, involved about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at roughly $500,000. Investigators say suspects may have tricked warehouse workers into allowing access and loading the goods under false pretenses. The company described the incident as … Continue reading $500K worth of bourbon stolen from Philly warehouse, company officials say

An 18-year-old man died on Wednesday after suffering a heat-related illness while hiking in the Grand Canyon. Emergency responders were called shortly before 2 p.m. to the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens. Rangers located him in a remote area near Garden Creek, about 30 feet below the trail. Despite a rapid response and helicopter rescue efforts, he did not survive, AZ Family has reported. … Continue reading Hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park

At least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, prompting a police search for suspects. Authorities said 10 victims are in stable condition while two remain critically injured. The shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival, and police believe two individuals were firing at each other during the incident. Victims ranged in age from 16 to 61, with witnesses describing chaos as … Continue reading Manhunt continues after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio

Six people were injured in a knife attack at Penn Station in New York City on Sunday evening, according to authorities. The fire department reported that victims suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious and were taken to nearby hospitals, with one in serious condition. Amtrak officials said five people were slashed and all were stable, and a knife was recovered at the scene. Police … Continue reading 6 injured in knife attack at New York City’s Penn Station

David Glen Shuck has been charged after allegedly making repeated death threats against a U.S. senator and the senator’s family. Authorities say he faces multiple counts related to threatening a member of Congress and communicating interstate threats. Court documents allege Shuck called the senator on three separate occasions and threatened to kill him and his relatives. The case is being investigated by the U.S. Capitol Police and … Continue reading Oklahoma man charged with threatening US Senator

In the trial of Karmelo Anthony, prosecutors allege he fatally stabbed fellow student Austin Metcalf during a 2025 high school track meet in what they described as a “sneak attack.” The defense argues Anthony acted in self-defense after Metcalf allegedly initiated contact and created a chaotic confrontation under a team tent. Surveillance footage shown to jurors and witness testimony are expected to play a key … Continue reading Karmelo Anthony stabbing was a ‘sneak attack,’ prosecutors say

A judge has dismissed a murder charge against Arkansas sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer after ruling that key evidence was lost due to law enforcement mishandling of a dash camera memory card. Spencer had been charged in connection with the 2024 shooting of a man accused of sexually abusing his teenage daughter, a case his defense said involved protecting his child. The court found the loss … Continue reading Judge dismisses murder charge against Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser

Ohio State University has agreed to pay $100 million to 279 former students who allege they were sexually abused decades ago by campus doctor Richard Strauss. The settlement is part of an eight-year legal battle over claims that the university knew about Strauss’s misconduct but failed to stop it. One plaintiff did not sign the agreement, and final details are still being worked out. A court-appointed … Continue reading Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement in sex abuse lawsuits

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information as part of a deal with federal prosecutors. He is expected to be arraigned again on June 26 and could face a sentence ranging from probation to up to 60 months in prison, along with $2.25 million in restitution. Prosecutors say the case involves classified … Continue reading John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining national security information

Federal authorities are investigating former congressman George Santos over allegations that he engaged in insider trading on a prediction market tied to his own attendance at a State of the Union address. He reportedly placed bets on Kalshi that he would not attend the event while publicly suggesting the opposite, which may have allowed him to profit from shifting market odds. The platform flagged the … Continue reading George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets

Authorities in New York City are investigating a strange series of incidents involving groups of people emerging from manholes after multiple videos of the activity circulated online. The NYPD said its Emergency Services Unit searched the sewer system as a precaution and found no evidence of danger or damage, and no arrests or injuries have been reported. The incidents were first reported in Brooklyn’s Gravesend … Continue reading New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes

Authorities in Bakersfield placed several downtown buildings on lockdown Tuesday after a reported bomb threat and hostage situation at a Chase Bank building. Police said an unidentified man entered the bank and barricaded himself inside with an unknown number of people. Two hostages were successfully released through negotiations, and no injuries had been reported. Nearby buildings, including City Hall and Police Headquarters, were locked down … Continue reading 2 hostages released after man barricaded himself inside California bank with others

A toll booth attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed into a beach access booth in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The victim, 62-year-old Tammy Jo Baker, was pronounced dead at the scene after the truck struck the booth at an estimated 40 mph. Authorities said the driver, 35-year-old Deanna Harrell, continued toward the beach before attempting to turn around and becoming stuck in … Continue reading Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand

A maintenance worker discovered the body of 43-year-old James Connell inside an abandoned Kroger store in metro Atlanta on May 22 while checking for a water leak. Police responded to the closed grocery store and later charged 34-year-old Micah Deangelo Garner with concealing a death, though no one has been charged in Connell’s killing. Authorities suspect foul play, but the victim’s cause of death has … Continue reading Man’s Body Found by Maintenance Worker in Abandoned Grocery Store

A San Francisco police officer is expected to survive after being shot multiple times during a gun battle with robbery suspects Sunday night. The shooting occurred after officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to a robbery, leading to a chase that ended in a crash. Police said the driver opened fire, injuring the officer, while officers returned fire and critically wounded the passenger. The … Continue reading San Francisco police officer expected to live following shootout with suspect

Remains found in New Mexico’s Carson National Forest have been identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared in June 2025. A hiker discovered the remains in a remote area, where authorities also found a handgun nearby. Officials are still determining the cause and manner of her death as the investigation continues. Casias, 53, was reported missing after failing to return … Continue reading Lab worker who vanished last year found dead in New Mexico national forest

Six people were killed in a series of shootings in Muscatine, Iowa, that police believe stemmed from a domestic dispute. The suspected gunman, identified as 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers discovered victims at multiple locations, including a home, another residence, and a business, with all believed to be family members of the suspect. Police Chief Anthony … Continue reading Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say

A 17-year-old boy was shot during a chaotic social media–organized teen meetup that drew hundreds of people to Clearwater Beach in Florida. The gathering quickly escalated into fights and disturbances, prompting a large police response already prepared for the event. Officers found the injured teen with non-life-threatening wounds and transported him to a hospital, while several people were detained as others fled the scene. Witnesses … Continue reading Police warn teen takeovers will end after beach shooting leaves 1 wounded

Officials in New Jersey arrested dozens of protesters overnight after they defied a curfew outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. Authorities said some demonstrators were carrying protective gear such as helmets and gas masks and refused repeated orders to disperse, leading to clashes with police. Reports of arrest totals varied, with estimates ranging from about 20 to more than 40 people. The … Continue reading Several protesters arrested at New Jersey ICE facility as clashes continue

The murder trial of Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet in April 2025, is set to begin with jury selection this week. Prosecutors allege the stabbing happened after an argument under a team tent, while Anthony claims he acted in self-defense. Anthony was charged with first-degree murder and remains on house arrest after … Continue reading Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial to get underway over a Texas track meet stabbing

Multiple people were killed and a police officer was wounded during a domestic violence incident in Sandy, Oregon, on Sunday. Officers responding to reports of a shooting and disturbance came under gunfire and returned fire. One officer was shot multiple times but is hospitalized in stable condition and expected to survive. The suspect barricaded inside the home for several hours before surrendering around 8 p.m., … Continue reading Multiple victims dead in Oregon, officer shot in ‘traumatic’ domestic violence incident

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters had served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence for crimes tied to breaching election system security after the 2020 election. She was convicted for helping an outside expert access and copy voting system data, actions that fueled false claims of … Continue reading Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after sentence commuted

Jacob Baker, 36, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder along with multiple additional offenses in connection with the killing of three elderly men in Hawaii. Authorities say the victims—Robert Shine, John Carse, and a 79-year-old man—were found dead at separate residences in Pahoa over a two-day period. Baker was arrested after a manhunt involving state and federal agencies, following surveillance footage and witness … Continue reading Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder