A vehicle crashed into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, Los Angeles, Thursday afternoon, killing three people and injuring six others. The victims who died—a 55-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman, and a 30-year-old man—were in the store’s bakery at the time. Two patients were reported in serious condition, two had minor injuries, and two left the scene against medical advice. The driver, an elderly woman, … Continue reading 3 Killed as Vehicle Crashes Into Grocery Store in Los Angeles

A Houston doctor, Dr. John Stevenson Bynon Jr., has been federally indicted on five counts of falsifying medical records, allegedly making five patients ineligible for liver transplants, with three of them dying as a result. Bynon, who served as director of abdominal organ transplantation at Memorial Hermann Health System, is accused of altering records between March 2023 and March 2024 without patients, families, or medical … Continue reading Renowned Houston surgeon allegedly faked records to block patients’ liver transplants

Investigators continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, in Arizona, with no suspect yet identified, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Evidence suggests a possible abduction: blood matching Guthrie’s was found outside her home, her doorbell camera was disconnected … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy is “still out there,” sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward

White House border czar Tom Homan criticized anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis for setting up roadblocks and checkpoints, calling their actions a “joke” that only harm local residents. He said local police have dismantled the checkpoints and emphasized that such actions are illegal and ineffective against federal immigration enforcement. Homan also announced a drawdown of 700 federal agents in the Twin Cities, citing increased cooperation with … Continue reading Homan calls anti-ICE roadblocks in Minneapolis a ‘joke’ after police chief disbands them

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday that another “prolific leaker” who released information endangering federal law enforcement officers has been identified. In a post on X, Noem said she plans to refer the individual to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution. She emphasized that leakers will be pursued regardless of rank, tenure, or political status, making internal prosecutions a top priority. Noem previously announced … Continue reading Noem vows criminal prosecution after catching alleged DHS ‘prolific leaker’

The Trump administration is reducing the number of federal immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota as part of its ongoing operations, following cooperation agreements with state and local officials to turn over arrested immigrants. About 700 federal immigration officers—roughly a quarter of those deployed—will be withdrawn immediately, though around 2,000 agents will remain in the state. The full drawdown will only occur once protests and interference … Continue reading 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota

Fulton County officials in Georgia have filed a motion seeking the return of 2020 election materials seized last week by the FBI, including ballots, tabulator tapes, electronic ballot images, and voter rolls. The motion, currently under seal, also asks the court to block federal authorities from using or reviewing the materials while the request is pending. The FBI search took place on January 28 at … Continue reading Georgia’s Fulton County files motion seeking return of 2020 election materials seized by FBI

A man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during a 2024 golf outing in Florida was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole. Ryan Routh was found guilty of multiple federal charges, including attempting to kill a major presidential candidate and firearms offenses, after prosecutors said he spent weeks plotting the attack. The judge rejected defense claims that Routh chose not to … Continue reading Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A ransom note was sent to an Arizona news station following the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, Pima County authorities said. The note contained specific details about Nancy Guthrie’s home and what she was wearing the night she went missing, though officials have not confirmed its accuracy. Investigators, including the FBI, are treating the note seriously and continue searching for Nancy, who … Continue reading Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

An Olive Garden employee in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, died after suffering severe burn injuries in an incident police have classified as a suicide attempt. Authorities said the event occurred Friday afternoon at the restaurant where the man worked as a cook, prompting emergency calls reporting a burn victim. The employee was taken to a hospital but later died from his injuries, while a second worker received … Continue reading Olive Garden cook dies after going ‘head first’ into deep fryer; Cops say suicide

Seven people died when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off the coast of Massachusetts last week, marking a tragic loss for Gloucester, one of the country’s oldest fishing towns. The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation on Jan. 30 after receiving the vessel’s emergency alert, covering over 1,000 square miles with aircraft, cutters, and boats. A debris field, a body, and … Continue reading Massachusetts town mourns victims after boat sinks

Authorities in Las Vegas are investigating a suspected biolaboratory found in a home on the city’s east side, linked to Jia Bei Zhu, the owner of an unauthorized California biolab arrested in 2023. SWAT officers served a search warrant on Saturday, taking the property manager into custody while seizing refrigerators containing vials of unknown liquids. Sheriff Kevin McMahill said there is no threat to the … Continue reading 1 person is arrested after a suspected biolab is found at Las Vegas home

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all ICE agents in Minneapolis will immediately start wearing body cameras, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding allows. The move comes after Republican Senator Ron Johnson expressed support for body cameras, a key Democratic demand for approving continued ICE funding. Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, are also pushing for an end to roving … Continue reading Kristi Noem says all federal agents will begin wearing body cameras on patrols

A Fairfax County jury found Brendan Banfield guilty of aggravated murder for the killings of his wife, Christine, and another man, Joseph Ryan, in February 2023 at their Herndon, Virginia home. Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, had allegedly conspired with the family’s au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, with whom he was having an affair, to lure Ryan to the house and kill his … Continue reading Brendan Banfield found guilty of aggravated murder in ‘au pair affair’ killings trial

Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reportedly taken from her Arizona home against her will on the night of Jan. 31, and her family reported her missing the next day. Authorities are treating the home as a crime scene, citing concerning aspects that suggest she did not leave voluntarily. Nancy, who has physical limitations and requires medication, could not walk 50 yards on her … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Believed to Be Taken from Home Against Her Will, Police Say

A 59-vehicle pile-up shut down Highway 99 in Tulare County, California, Saturday morning due to dense fog limiting visibility to 150–200 feet. The crashes began with separate collisions on each side of the highway, triggering a chain reaction that involved dozens of vehicles. The highway, a major Central Valley route, remained closed in both directions until about 2:30 p.m. while crews cleared the scene. Multiple … Continue reading 59-vehicle pile up in foggy conditions closed major California highway for hours

Fulton County plans to challenge the FBI’s recent seizure of 2020 election records, calling the search “unprecedented and improper.” The FBI executed a warrant on Jan. 28 at the county’s Elections Hub, taking hundreds of boxes of ballots, voter rolls, ballot images, and other records. County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. said the warrant exceeded its authorized scope, as agents were allowed to copy records but … Continue reading Fulton County to file motion after FBI seizes 2020 election ballots

Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Portland on Sunday, shutting down roads while opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calling for accountability in the January deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. The demonstration, organized by Portland Contra Las Deportaciones, began at City Hall and proceeded to the ICE facility in South Waterfront. Video showed federal agents using tear gas, pepper balls, and … Continue reading Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters shut down streets in Portland

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s “official state meteorologist,” saw his shadow Monday, predicting six more weeks of winter. Thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob for the 140th Groundhog Day celebration to witness the famous groundhog’s annual emergence. AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok said the eastern U.S. will continue to experience below-average temperatures and possible snow and ice in the coming week. Despite Phil’s prediction, the National Centers for Environmental … Continue reading Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes 140th weather prediction

A weekend snowstorm brought record-setting snowfall to North Carolina, freezing temperatures to Florida, and at least two deaths across the region. North Carolina saw over 1,000 vehicle collisions, with up to 22.5 inches of snow reported in some areas, marking the largest snow event since 2004. Coastal areas were hit by flooding and property damage, including a house washed away in Buxton, while black ice … Continue reading 2 dead amid winter storm that brought record snow and freezing temperatures to the South

The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, referencing President Donald Trump and other prominent figures such as Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates. The documents include an FBI list of allegations involving Trump, many reportedly based on unverified tips. The White House cited a Justice Department statement calling those claims unfounded and false, and Trump … Continue reading DOJ releases millions of pages of documents in Epstein investigation

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with his participation in a protest inside a Minnesota church on January 18. The arrest stems from the demonstration at Cities Church in St. Paul, where Lemon was present along with other journalists. A federal magistrate judge recently rejected a proposed criminal complaint from the Department of Justice charging Lemon over the protest. Lemon … Continue reading Former CNN anchor Don Lemon taken into custody

Activists are calling for a nationwide “blackout” on Friday, urging people to skip work, school, and shopping to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive ICE enforcement. The strike, organized by student groups in Minnesota and supported by unions and national organizations, follows a series of fatal shootings involving federal agents, including Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Protests and walkouts are planned in cities across the U.S., … Continue reading Anti-ICE protests to be held across US as organizers urge national strike

Anthony Kazmierczak was charged for squirting apple cider vinegar on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis event, facing federal counts of assault and intimidation. Authorities say Kazmierczak, who has a criminal history and health issues, appeared to make threats during the attack and had previously expressed violent sentiments toward Omar. He also faces state charges for terroristic threats and assault. Omar, a Somali refugee, … Continue reading Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assault and intimidation

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a habeas corpus petition seeking to overturn her 2021 sex‑trafficking conviction, claiming prosecutors concealed “secret settlements” that shielded 29 associates of Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution. She alleges 25 men reached undisclosed deals while four alleged co‑conspirators were known but never charged, and argues that this concealment violated her constitutional rights and undermined the fairness of her trial. Maxwell also raises claims … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell claims 29 friends cut ‘secret deals’ with DOJ