Delphi double murder suspect Richard Allen may not have acted alone: prosecutors

Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen, who has been charged in the 2017 slayings of teens Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams, may not have acted alone, prosecutors said Tuesday in court. In a major break in the case, Allen, 50, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder for killing German, 14, and her best friend, Williams, 13, last month. At a bail … Continue reading Delphi double murder suspect Richard Allen may not have acted alone: prosecutors

One Killed, 17 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Apple Store

One person is dead and 17 people hurt after a car crashed into an Apple Store at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, Massachusetts, Monday morning, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office confirmed. Officials said a dark-colored SUV crashed through the plate glass window around 10:45 a.m. and struck multiple people, including several who were pinned against a wall. Calling it an “unthinkable morning,” District … Continue reading One Killed, 17 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Apple Store

Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges

The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crimes charges Monday, two days after the attack that killed five people and left 17 others with gunshot wounds. Online court records showed that 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich faced five murder charges and five charges of committing a bias-motivated crime causing bodily injury in Saturday … Continue reading Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges

A Quarter of Americans at Risk of Winter Power Blackouts, Grid Emergencies

Large swaths of North America may face blackouts and other energy emergencies during bouts of extreme cold this winter as coal and natural gas supplies tighten, according to a US regulatory agency. The electric grids at most risk of supply shortfalls are in Texas, the central US system stretching from the Great Lakes to Louisiana, New England and the Carolinas, the North American Electric Reliability … Continue reading A Quarter of Americans at Risk of Winter Power Blackouts, Grid Emergencies

Man guilty of tattooing minor in MCDONALD’S dining room

A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to charges that he gave a minor a tattoo while seated at a table in the dining room of a McDonald’s restaurant, according to court records. Brandon Presha, 29, last month copped to a pair of misdemeanor counts in connection with the illegal inking at a McDonald’s in Laurens, a city about 35 miles south of Spartanburg. Seen … Continue reading Man guilty of tattooing minor in MCDONALD’S dining room

Police seek ‘Rambo’-style knife in probe of Idaho student murders: report

Police investigating the brutal slaughter of four University of Idaho students appear to be searching for a “Rambo”-style knife in the slayings, a local store owner said. Moscow Building Supply general manager Scott Jutte told the Idaho Statesman that a police officer stopped by the retailer more than once this week to inquire about the possible sale of a KA-BAR brand combat blade. He said … Continue reading Police seek ‘Rambo’-style knife in probe of Idaho student murders: report

Air Force, FBI raid homes in probe of Area 51 website

Agents from the U.S. Air Force and FBI recently raided homes in Clark and Lincoln counties in an investigation of a man who operates a website about the top-secret military base known as Area 51, a spokesman said Wednesday. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations and FBI entered homes owned by Joerg Arnu in Las Vegas and the tiny town of Rachel on Nov. … Continue reading Air Force, FBI raid homes in probe of Area 51 website

Multiple US border agents shot, one fatally, by narcos near Puerto Rico

At least five people were involved in a maritime shooting between U.S. border agents and drug smugglers that took place off the coast of Puerto Rico early Thursday morning, the Washington Examiner was first to report Thursday. The shootout happened 14 miles off the coast of northwestern Puerto Rico. Three federal agents were shot, according to a federal officer and a statement from Customs and … Continue reading Multiple US border agents shot, one fatally, by narcos near Puerto Rico

22 LASD recruits injured after being struck by wrong-way driver in Whittier, authorities say

A total of 22 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruits were injured after they were struck by a wrong-way driver during their run on Wednesday, authorities said. The incident happened in the South Whittier area near Mills Avenue and Trumball Street at around 6:29 a.m. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the recruits were on a run as part of a training exercise … Continue reading 22 LASD recruits injured after being struck by wrong-way driver in Whittier, authorities say

UVa student charged in deaths of 3 football players shot one victim in his sleep, prosecutor says

A University of Virginia student charged with fatally shooting three football players after a field trip over the weekend shot one of the victims while he was sleeping and appeared to be aiming at “certain people,” prosecutors said Wednesday. Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 22, appeared via video link from jail for his first court appearance Wednesday morning. No bond was set. Jones appeared emotionless, dressed … Continue reading UVa student charged in deaths of 3 football players shot one victim in his sleep, prosecutor says

University of Idaho homicide victims believed stabbed to death in ‘isolated, targeted attack’: police

Law enforcement officials in Moscow, Idaho are now calling the quadruple homicide of four University of Idaho students an “isolated, targeted” attack. Police believe the four students became targets of a targeted attack over the weekend and were apparently stabbed to death. Continue reading University of Idaho homicide victims believed stabbed to death in ‘isolated, targeted attack’: police

Invasion of fire ants “raining down” on Hawaii amid warnings to people and pets

Islanders on Hawaii are running scared as an invasion of venomous fire ants has taken hold on the pacific island group with people being stung in their beds. Residents of the US State have been warned to check their homes for the tiny insects following their discovery at Wailua River State Park. The infestation is believed to have begun at a private home and is … Continue reading Invasion of fire ants “raining down” on Hawaii amid warnings to people and pets

Four University of Idaho students found dead near campus identified

Moscow, Idaho Police are investigating the deaths of four University of Idaho students, the victims of a suspected homicide. The four students were found dead in a home on Sunday near the university camps. Moscow Police received a call just before noon on Sunday about an unconscious person at King Road. When police arrived on the scene, they found four people dead in the home. The … Continue reading Four University of Idaho students found dead near campus identified

Three Virginia football players killed; ex-player in custody

A former University of Virginia football player suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other students on campus late Sunday night is in custody after a manhunt in Charlottesville, Virginia, police confirmed Monday. During a news conference on Monday, University of Virginia president Jim Ryan said three Cavaliers football players were shot and killed: junior receiver Lavel Davis Jr. of Dorchester, South Carolina; … Continue reading Three Virginia football players killed; ex-player in custody

Driver slams into South Los Angeles carnival, injuring 6

An investigation was underway in Los Angeles after a person drove through a street carnival in the city’s historic South Central area Saturday night injuring six people, according to FOX 11 LA. The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. near the intersection of Trinity Street and East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the Los Angeles Fire Department tweeted.  After driving into the carnival, the driver then … Continue reading Driver slams into South Los Angeles carnival, injuring 6

Frontier Airlines flight diverted after unruly passenger discovered with a box cutter

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Tampa changed course Friday night after an unruly passenger was discovered with a box cutter, according to officials. After the suspect was taken into custody and searched, a second box cutter was found in their carry-on, according to the agency. Blades are prohibited in the cabin but allowed in checked bags. Frontier flight 1761 took off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky … Continue reading Frontier Airlines flight diverted after unruly passenger discovered with a box cutter

Dallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air

Two vintage World War Two-era planes have collided and crashed at an air show in the US state of Texas, killing six people. Footage shows the aircraft striking each other at a low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half. A fireball can be seen as it hits the ground. The planes – one of them a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress – were taking … Continue reading Dallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air

Actor Alec Baldwin alleges wrongdoing against ‘Rust’ film crew members in lawsuit

On Friday, actor Alec Baldwin filed a cross-complaint seeking to “clear his name” in the shooting death of “Rust” Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and Baldwin said the blame for the tragedy lies in with three crew members and with the man who supplied ammunition to the film set. Continue reading Actor Alec Baldwin alleges wrongdoing against ‘Rust’ film crew members in lawsuit

Hurricane Nicole: Power outages as rare November storm hits Florida

Some 215,000 homes and businesses in Florida have been left without power as storm Nicole batters the US state. States of emergency and evacuation orders are in place, and residents have been told to stay indoors with heavy rain and storm surges forecast. Nicole has already lashed the Bahamas as a huge category one hurricane, and caused widespread flooding. Storms of this size so late … Continue reading Hurricane Nicole: Power outages as rare November storm hits Florida

Campaign to extend Idaho’s western border gains more Oregon support

Two more eastern Oregon counties appeared to join the growing, long-shot campaign to extend Idaho’s western border to add their region to the state, initial midterm election returns indicated. Oregon’s Morrow and Wheeler counties each voted Tuesday to support the so-called “Greater Idaho” movement, which proposes exiting Oregon to enter the boundaries of its eastern neighbor. If the results hold, that means 11 Oregon counties … Continue reading Campaign to extend Idaho’s western border gains more Oregon support