A California man, Keith Cordes, 37, allegedly fatally shot his father, Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and stepmother, Vicki Cordes, 66, in their Simi Valley garage on Sunday before fleeing to Chino, where he set his car on fire and died by suicide. Police believe the same weapon was used in both the double murder and Keith’s suicide, though forensic testing is pending. The motive for … Continue reading California radiologist, wife fatally shot in driveway by son, police say

Matthew Scott Alder, a safety volunteer, was charged with manslaughter Wednesday for fatally shooting bystander Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo during a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. Alder fired three shots after seeing Arturo Gamboa, 24, carrying a rifle, believing Gamboa was about to commit a mass shooting; Gamboa was wounded but not charged, as his weapon was unloaded and pointing down. Salt … Continue reading Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of ‘No Kings’ protester in Utah

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is investigating a network of Somali organizations in Minnesota connected to a $1 billion COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, amid allegations of auditing failures by Gov. Tim Walz’s administration. The probe targets nonprofits and individuals, including Feeding Our Future, who allegedly obtained PPP loans and other state and federal funding fraudulently. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stated the agency is reviewing citizenship, … Continue reading Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

A Virginia liquor store employee found smashed whisky bottles and a drunk raccoon sprawled in the bathroom after it fell through a ceiling tile and went on a “rampage.” The Hanover County animal shelter confirmed the raccoon was unharmed aside from a likely hangover and was released back into the wild after sobering up. Raccoons have increasingly adapted to urban life, showing physical changes similar … Continue reading Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store

The Trump administration launched immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis, targeting individuals alleged to have criminal records or immigration violations. In New Orleans, DHS said the operation focuses on people released after arrests for crimes including home invasion, armed robbery, and rape, citing “sanctuary policies” that prevent local authorities from honoring ICE detainers. The raids have sparked fear among immigrant communities, with many … Continue reading Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, plans to file a petition seeking her early release, representing herself in the process. A recent court filing warned that releasing documents from her case could prejudice a fair retrial by exposing “untested and unproven allegations.” The petition comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s crimes and the networks of … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: Court filing

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and assault charges during a remote hearing from a hospital bed. The attack killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, after Lakanwal allegedly fired at the troops while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” D.C. Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond … Continue reading Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance

The Pentagon announced that all National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C., are now armed with live weapons and are conducting joint patrols with local police. This escalation follows the ambush shooting of two guards near the White House last week, which left one dead and prompted the Trump administration to deploy hundreds more troops. The move marks a significant shift in domestic rules of … Continue reading Pentagon says every national guard soldier deployed in Washington DC ‘is now armed’

The Justice Department is considering whether to seek new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after a federal judge dismissed their cases last week. Prosecutors may forgo an immediate appeal and instead present the cases to a new grand jury, though this approach carries political and legal risks, including potential rejection by the jurors. Legal experts say … Continue reading DOJ deciding whether to seek new Comey, James indictments

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of notorious drug lord “El Chapo,” pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise charges, following a similar plea by his brother Ovidio. The brothers, known as the “Chapitos,” are accused of running a Sinaloa cartel faction that trafficked massive amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana into the U.S. Joaquin and longtime cartel leader Ismael “El … Continue reading Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors

The Trump administration is investigating whether Minnesota state welfare funds were diverted to the terrorist group al Shabaab, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. Allegations stem from reports that millions from Minnesota programs, including a $250 million fraud scheme involving the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, may have ended up in the hands of the group. Minnesota Republicans, including Rep. Tom Emmer, have urged federal prosecutors … Continue reading US Treasury investigating whether Minnesota welfare money went to Somali terror group al Shabaab

Luigi Mangione returned to court Monday for the first day of a pretrial hearing seeking to block prosecutors from using evidence linking him to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors played surveillance videos of the shooting and Mangione’s arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, where staff reported him to police after comparing him to released suspect photos. The defense argued that evidence, … Continue reading Luigi Mangione due in court as fight continues over evidence

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced she is recommending a broad travel ban on countries she claims are sending dangerous immigrants to the U.S., following a meeting with President Trump. In a social media post, she described certain immigrants as threats to public safety and accused them of draining American resources. The announcement followed an attack on two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., by … Continue reading Noem calls for ‘full travel ban’ on countries ‘flooding’ US with immigrants after DC attack

A Massachusetts man, Brian Walshe, goes on trial Monday for the alleged murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, who disappeared on January 1, 2023, and whose body has never been recovered. Prosecutors say Walshe made online searches related to dismemberment and body disposal immediately after her disappearance and allegedly disposed of items linked to her in trash bags. Surveillance footage and recovered evidence—including a hatchet, … Continue reading Brian Walshe goes on trial in death of wife who disappeared more than 2 years ago

Travel across the U.S. was disrupted over the holiday weekend as winter storms and mandatory software updates grounded dozens of flights. On Sunday, FlightAware reported 12,113 delays and 1,424 cancellations, with major disruptions at airports in Chicago, New York, Boston, Des Moines, Fort Lauderdale, and Detroit. A Midwest and Great Lakes snowstorm dropped up to 10 inches of snow in parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, … Continue reading U.S. travelers face thousands of flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, over busy Thanksgiving weekend

Luigi Mangione, 27, accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4, 2024, is set to appear in court Monday as his attorneys seek to suppress diary entries and other evidence in his state murder case. Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania after a multi-day manhunt, with police seizing items from his backpack that prosecutors say tie him to the killing. … Continue reading Luigi Mangione will appear in court as his attorneys seek to have key evidence tossed

Three people died after a catamaran flipped over on the Caloosahatchee River in Florida on Saturday, authorities reported. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. near the Cape Coral Yacht Club, with four people aboard at the time. Three victims were recovered on Saturday, two of whom were pronounced dead, while the third was hospitalized in critical condition. On Sunday, a fourth victim, a 60-year-old who … Continue reading 3 killed in catamaran accident on Florida river

A shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton left four dead—including three children aged 8, 9, and 14—and 11 others injured. The attack occurred Saturday evening at the Monkey Space banquet hall, with 100–150 attendees present, though no suspect or motive has been identified. Authorities are investigating, collecting witness statements, and reviewing video footage, asking the public for assistance. Community members and faith leaders … Continue reading Three children among dead in mass shooting at Stockton-area birthday party

Two people were hospitalized after being shot at San Jose’s Westfield Valley Fair mall on Black Friday, according to police. Officers responded around 5:40 p.m. and found both victims, whose conditions remain unknown. Police said the incident appears to be isolated rather than an active-shooter situation, and the mall is being evacuated as a precaution while the investigation continues, CBS News has reported. Authorities have … Continue reading San Jose police investigate shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall that sent 2 to hospital

Jimmie Duncan, a Louisiana man who spent nearly 30 years on death row, was released on bail after his 1998 murder conviction was overturned earlier this year. He had been accused of raping and drowning his girlfriend’s 23-month-old daughter, but new expert testimony found the forensic evidence used against him was scientifically invalid. Judge Alvin Sharp ruled that the evidence now points to an accidental … Continue reading Louisiana death row inmate released on bail after conviction overturned in child’s death

One of the two National Guard soldiers shot near the White House has died, and the second remains in critical condition, President Trump announced. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national admitted to the US under a post–Afghanistan war resettlement program, will now face upgraded first-degree murder charges. Officials, including the US attorney general, have said they will seek the death penalty as investigators probe … Continue reading National guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom has died after Washington DC shooting

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly identified the woman set on fire on a Chicago CTA train as 26-year-old Bethany MaGee, blaming what he called Chicago’s lenient handling of repeat offenders for the attack. The suspect, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed, has a long history of mental illness and 72 prior arrests and had repeatedly violated electronic monitoring after being released over prosecutors’ objections. Mayor Brandon Johnson declined … Continue reading Woman set ablaze on Chicago transit train is identified

The Department of Justice has asked two federal judges in the Southern District of New York to authorize the release of grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell prosecutions, citing a 30-day deadline under the newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton filed the motions seeking permission to disclose the materials with appropriate redactions, including sensitive victim … Continue reading DOJ asks judges to authorize release of Epstein and Maxwell grand jury material

Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old Florida high school senior, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship on 8 November, and investigators say she died from asphyxiation consistent with a bar hold. Her grandparents told ABC News that authorities have identified Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother as a suspect, though the FBI has not confirmed any details. The stepbrother, who was on the cruise with the family, was … Continue reading Family speaks out after stepbrother emerges as suspect in death of Florida teen on cruise

A federal judge dismissed the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that former Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan, who brought the cases, was not lawfully appointed. Judge Cameron Currie found Halligan lacked authority to present the indictments, making all actions she took in the cases unlawful, and issued similar rulings for both defendants. The indictments were … Continue reading US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James