Officials in Southern California say a possible crack in a 7,000-gallon toxic chemical tank at a GKN Aerospace facility may be relieving internal pressure and reducing the risk of a catastrophic vapor explosion. The tank contains methyl methacrylate, a hazardous chemical, and concerns initially triggered evacuation orders for about 50,000 residents across Orange County. Fire officials said they are still confirming whether the crack eliminates … Continue reading California toxic chemical tank could be easing pressure as officials race to prevent explosion

A gunman opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening before being shot and killed in an exchange with Secret Service agents. The suspect, identified in U.S. media as 21-year-old Nasire Best, was known to authorities and had a documented history of mental health issues. The shooting began near Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., causing panic as bystanders and reporters took cover … Continue reading Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

A 17-year-old suspect, Cristian Mondragon-Fajardo, has been charged in connection with a series of 12 shootings across Austin that injured three people and critically wounded another. Prosecutors said he is an undocumented immigrant and that ICE has placed a detainer on him following his arrest, which could lead to deportation proceedings after the criminal case. The shootings reportedly targeted multiple locations, including fire stations, fire … Continue reading Teen suspect tied to 12 attacks in chaotic Austin shooting spree identified as illegal alien

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in history, has died at age 41 after being hospitalized for a severe illness. He reportedly became unresponsive while testing a racing simulator and was later taken to a hospital in Charlotte, though no official cause of death was released. Busch won 63 Cup Series races and a record number … Continue reading 2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Police in Elmendorf, a Texas suburb near San Antonio, spent two days dealing with escaped exotic animals, including a kangaroo and a llama. The kangaroo, named Little Rex, was reported by residents before officers, along with wildlife officials, tracked it down and safely captured it. Authorities jokingly announced the animal had been “taken into custody” and would no longer be hopping through city streets. Shortly … Continue reading Texas suburb wrangles kangaroo and then a llama in 2 days, police say

Tennessee halted the execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers after officials were unable to successfully establish an intravenous line for lethal injection over the course of more than an hour. His attorney described repeated failed attempts to access veins in his arms, feet, and neck as painful and inhumane, alleging he was left bleeding and in distress. The Tennessee Department of Corrections said staff … Continue reading Tennessee stops execution after failing to find inmate’s vein for lethal drugs, attorney says

Federal prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against the remaining defendants in the “Broadview Six” case after admitting serious errors in the grand jury process. A federal judge expressed shock over alleged misconduct, including improper prosecutor behavior, juror exclusion, and inappropriate communications. The U.S. attorney said the case was dismissed due to these procedural issues and acknowledged the handling was improper, though not intentional. Defense lawyers argued … Continue reading All charges dismissed against Chicago’s “Broadview Six”

Arizona prisoner Leroy Dean McGill, 63, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez, marking one of three planned executions in the U.S. this week. Prosecutors said McGill attacked Perez and his girlfriend by throwing gasoline and lighting them on fire after an argument in a Phoenix apartment. Perez later died from his injuries, while the girlfriend survived … Continue reading Arizona set to execute a prisoner for the killing of a man set on fire in 2002 attack

A New Jersey man, Paul Caneiro, was sentenced to four consecutive life terms without parole for killing his brother, sister-in-law, and their two young children in a 2018 crime spree. He was also given an additional 16 years for arson and theft charges tied to the case. Prosecutors said the killings in Colts Neck were motivated by greed after financial disputes within the family. A … Continue reading New Jersey man gets life in prison for killing his brother and family

More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders in Southern California as the wind-driven Sandy Fire burned near Simi Valley north of Los Angeles. The fire had grown to about 1,698 acres, was only 5% contained, and had destroyed at least one home, though calmer winds briefly helped firefighters make progress. Around 750 firefighters, along with aircraft, were working to contain the blaze as officials … Continue reading Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes

A wildfire known as the Flanders Fire, about 10 miles east of Breezy Point, Minnesota, has grown to more than 1,600 acres, officials said. Fire crews report the blaze is now nearly 60% contained after working since the weekend to control it. Authorities said they have identified the fire’s origin and are investigating “people of interest.” Evacuation orders are set to be lifted at noon, … Continue reading Minnesota wildfire grows to 1,600 acres, DNR identifies “people of interest”

A 56-year-old woman, Donike Gocaj, died in New York City after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy Midtown Manhattan street. Police said she had just parked her SUV near Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street before stepping out and falling into the uncovered hole shortly before 11:30 p.m. Utility company Con Edison said surveillance footage suggests a heavy truck may have dislodged … Continue reading Woman dies after stepping out of car into uncovered manhole in New York City

Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate in Southern California as the wind-driven Sandy Fire spread rapidly near Simi Valley. The blaze broke out in hills northwest of Los Angeles and burned more than 1,300 acres, damaging at least one home while strong gusts helped push the flames. Evacuation orders and warnings affected roughly 10,000 homes, with nearby communities and parts of Los Angeles also … Continue reading Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

A California woman, Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, has been charged with paying people, including homeless individuals, to register to vote. The Justice Department says she faces one felony count and could receive up to five years in prison, though she has agreed to plead guilty. Prosecutors allege she worked for years as a petition circulator and offered money in exchange for voter registrations and petition … Continue reading Woman charged with paying homeless to register as voters

An ICE officer, Christian Castro, has been charged in Minnesota with four counts of second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime after allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man during an attempted immigration arrest. Prosecutors say Castro fired through a home’s front door without being threatened, striking Julio Sosa-Celis and endangering others inside, including a child’s bedroom. Authorities claim body and video evidence contradict earlier ICE accounts … Continue reading ICE officer charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

A New York judge ruled that prosecutors in the trial of Luigi Mangione can use a gun and a notebook described as a “manifesto” as evidence in the case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, the judge excluded several other items from a warrantless search of Mangione’s backpack at a McDonald’s, saying the search violated his rights. Statements Mangione made before receiving … Continue reading Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two suspects, aged 17 and 18, were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and the FBI is seeking public tips as part of the investigation. The attack happened shortly before midday prayers at the city’s largest mosque, prompting a rapid … Continue reading Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque

Three pedestrians were killed and several others injured late Saturday night in Oakland, California, when a vehicle struck people and cars near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue. Police said the driver was traveling at high speed before hitting a parked vehicle and multiple pedestrians, with the cause of the crash still under investigation. The driver, identified as a juvenile, was arrested and also taken to … Continue reading 3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland

Two suspects, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a series of up to 12 random shootings across Austin over the weekend that left four people injured. Police say a possible third suspect is still at large after an extensive multi-agency search in nearby Manor that temporarily prompted shelter-in-place orders. The shootings, which had no clear motive, occurred at locations including fire … Continue reading 2 in custody, 1 still at-large after multiple ‘random’ Austin shootings

Top Trump administration officials, Republican lawmakers, and prominent Christian leaders gathered on the National Mall for a large prayer rally marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary. The event, called “Rededicate 250,” featured speeches, worship music, and prayers emphasizing the idea of the United States as a nation rooted in faith and “under God.” President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several cabinet members … Continue reading Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment after the 2020 election. Peters had been sentenced to over eight years in prison, but Polis reduced it to about four years and said she will be eligible for parole in June. The decision, which does not erase … Continue reading Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters’ prison sentence

Four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The aircraft were performing a demonstration when they made contact midair, spun together, and crashed, leading to a brief base lockdown and cancellation of the remainder of the event. Officials said all pilots are in stable condition and … Continue reading 4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho

Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said an FBI agent visited the home of the county’s election director and left a business card, which he criticized as an inappropriate way to initiate contact. He said officials would follow up on the visit but defended Wisconsin’s handling of the 2020 presidential election as fair, transparent, and repeatedly validated through audits and court reviews. Christenson warned that continuing … Continue reading Wisconsin official cries foul alleging FBI showed up at front door of county election director’s home

A livestreamer known as “Chud the Builder,” real name,Dalton Eatherly was arrested after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, that left both him and another man wounded. Authorities said a confrontation between Eatherly and an unidentified individual escalated into an exchange of gunfire, leading to charges including attempted murder and aggravated assault. Both men were hospitalized and reported to be in … Continue reading ‘Chud the Builder’ charged with attempted murder after Clarksville courthouse shooting

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks abruptly resigned, adding to a wave of leadership turnover in immigration agencies under President Donald Trump’s administration. No official reason was given, though reports suggest internal disagreements and shifting power dynamics among top immigration officials, including allies of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. His departure comes as other senior officials, including acting ICE leadership, also step down or are … Continue reading US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials