Donald Trump has proposed allocating $152 million to begin restoring Alcatraz as part of a broader push to reopen the former prison as a symbol of law and order. The idea, first floated in 2025, has drawn criticism from California officials, including Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi, who argue it is impractical and wasteful. Estimates suggest the full restoration could cost more than $2 billion, … Continue reading Trump requests $152m funding to restore Alcatraz as prison

The Colorado Court of Appeals had her sentence thrown out for Tina Peters, though her conviction for election system misconduct was upheld. The court ruled that the original judge violated her First Amendment rights by considering her public statements when imposing the sentence. As a result, the case is being sent back for re-sentencing, though the same sentence could potentially be reimposed if properly justified. Peters has a … Continue reading Tina Peters could receive same sentence after re-sentencing ordered by Colorado Court of Appeals

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major health care fraud crackdown in Southern California, resulting in multiple arrests of doctors, nurses, and other individuals. Officials said eight people were arrested and more than a dozen charged in connection with schemes involving fraudulent hospice care claims. Prosecutors allege defendants recruited people who were not terminally ill and paid them to pose as hospice patients to bill Medicare for millions … Continue reading Doctors, nurses arrested in SoCal health care fraud investigation

A manhunt is underway in Brooklyn for a second suspect linked to a deadly shooting that killed a 7-month-old baby girl identified as Kaori Patterson-Moore. Police have arrested the alleged gunman, 21-year-old Amuri Greene, who faces murder and attempted murder charges, while the search continues for the moped driver. Authorities say the shooting, believed to be gang-related, occurred when gunfire erupted as the child was being pushed … Continue reading Manhunt continues for 2nd suspect after baby girl shot and killed in Brooklyn

Nine people have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping at a Dallas music studio involving rapper Gucci Mane and others during what was supposed to be a contract meeting. Prosecutors say the group, which includes rappers Big30 and Big30, held victims at gunpoint, forced one to sign a contract release, and stole valuables. Authorities allege the suspects coordinated the takeover after arranging the meeting, with … Continue reading Rapper Gucci Mane ‘robbed and kidnapped’ by other rappers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new policy allowing service members to carry personally owned firearms on military installations for self-protection. He said base commanders will presume such requests are valid, though any denials must be justified in writing. The change aims to address concerns about recent shootings on bases, where access to personal weapons has been restricted under existing rules. Critics argue the policy could increase … Continue reading Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases

A 7-month-old baby, Kaori Patterson-Moore, was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting in East Williamsburg. Police say two suspects on a moped fired shots toward a group of people, then fled the scene. The suspects later crashed into a car while attempting to escape, and one person of interest is now in custody while another remains at large. … Continue reading Baby killed while in stroller in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn

A Hawaii jury heard testimony from Emile Konig that his father, Gerhardt Konig, appeared on FaceTime with blood on his shirt and admitted he had just tried to kill his wife before saying he intended to jump off a cliff. Prosecutors say this account supports their case in the alleged attack on Arielle Konig near the Pali Puka Trail in March 2025. Emile testified that … Continue reading Hawaii doctor’s son tells jurors dad confessed cliffside attack on wife, vowed to jump before arrest

New DNA testing has definitively linked serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime in Utah. Authorities say the evidence confirms Bundy’s involvement “without a doubt,” officially closing the case after more than 50 years. Aime was abducted after leaving a Halloween party, later found murdered along a highway weeks afterward. Advances in forensic science allowed investigators to reexamine old … Continue reading Ted Bundy linked to Utah murder of 17-year-old girl after DNA test

Human remains found on a California beach in 2022 have been identified as Walter Karl Kinney, who had been missing since 1999. The identification was made by the DNA Doe Project using genetic genealogy after investigators uploaded DNA to a database in 2026. Kinney’s remains were actually discovered in two separate instances—first shortly after his disappearance and again decades later when additional partial remains were … Continue reading Remains found during family’s seashell hunt ID’d as missing banker

An analysis by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not definitively link a bullet fragment from Charlie Kirk’s autopsy to the rifle found at the scene, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting further testing. Defense attorneys for the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson, are seeking a delay in proceedings to review the inconclusive forensic results and other evidence. The ATF report … Continue reading Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

Four individuals tied to BHRAGS Home Care Corp. were arrested in a federal corruption probe involving alleged theft and bribery related to NYC homeless shelter contracts. Prosecutors say leaders of the nonprofit stole over $1.3 million in public funds and received kickbacks in exchange for steering millions of dollars in contracts to specific businesses. The investigation is also examining potential bribery involving Farah Louis and … Continue reading 4 charged in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter

A 26-year-old man, Elisio Melendez, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly trying to push a stranger in front of a train at Seattle’s Northgate light rail station on March 19. Prosecutors say he approached the victim from behind as a train arrived and attempted to shove him onto the tracks, but the victim managed to stay upright despite being pushed twice. Surveillance … Continue reading Man charged after allegedly trying to push stranger in front of train

Three former Federal Bureau of Investigation agents — Michelle Ball, Jamie Garman, and Blaire Toleman — have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging they were wrongfully fired in retaliation for their work. They claim their dismissals were linked to their involvement in an investigation into efforts by Donald Trump to remain in power after the 2020 election. The agents argue that their removal reflects political interference … Continue reading FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has halted a controversial voter fraud investigation amid legal challenges from California officials. The probe had focused on allegations tied to last year’s Proposition 50 election results, which Bianco and supporters claimed showed discrepancies in vote counts. State officials, including Attorney General Rob Bonta, have argued that the investigation lacked legal authority and challenged the seizure of more than 650,000 ballots. Election officials … Continue reading California Republican sheriff halts inquiry into alleged voter fraud in Prop 50 election

A man identified as Ernesto Castellanos, age 57, was shot and killed at a Plaid Pantry store in Portland. Police say the suspect, described as a man in his 20s or 30s, fled the scene and is considered dangerous and possibly armed. The victim was an employee at the Plaid Pantry location where he was found shortly before midnight on Friday. The company has offered a … Continue reading Portland police ID victim of Plaid Pantry homicide, release video and photos of suspect

A federal corruption investigation is targeting New York City Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis, who works as an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul. Prosecutors are examining whether the sisters accepted bribes or kickbacks related to city funding for a migrant shelter provider. Debbie Louis was reportedly placed on leave after the governor learned of the investigation. The inquiry is being handled by federal authorities, though … Continue reading NYC Council member, Gov. Hochul aide face federal bribery investigation

A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School near San Antonio before fatally shooting himself, authorities said. The school was placed on lockdown, and the student died at the scene while the teacher was taken to a hospital, though their condition has not been released. No other injuries were reported, and students were safely evacuated and reunited with their families. Multiple law enforcement agencies … Continue reading 15-year-old shoots teacher then fatally shoots himself

Federal officials have labeled the March 12 Michigan synagogue attack as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah. The attacker, Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese-born U.S. citizen, rammed an explosive-laden truck into Temple Israel and died after exchanging gunfire with security guards. Investigators say he intended the attack as support for Hezbollah and had expressed extremist views in videos and online activity. Authorities reported he targeted the … Continue reading Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, federal officials say

A federal judge dismissed all remaining charges against former Louisville police officers Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, who were accused of providing false information for a no-knock warrant tied to the 2020 raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor. U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, preventing prosecutors from refiling the same charges. Federal prosecutors had requested the dismissal “in … Continue reading Judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

Two students were killed and at least seven others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Tennessee on Friday. The bus, carrying students and adults from Kenwood Middle School on a field trip, collided with a dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer on Highway 70 in Carroll County. Several of the injured were transported by air ambulance to hospitals across the … Continue reading 2 students killed, 7 other people injured in Tennessee bus crash

After a large “No Kings” demonstration, a group of protesters gathered outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The crowd forced open a gate, prompting federal agents and local police to push protesters back while officers reported being struck with large rocks. Protesters damaged the gate again, burned flags, and one individual reportedly climbed onto the building’s roof and vandalized it. Police said they … Continue reading Protesters break through gates at Portland ICE facility, burn flags

Police in Los Angeles arrested dozens of protesters and used tear gas, pepper rounds, and bean bags to disperse a crowd at a “No Kings” demonstration on Saturday night. The unrest occurred near the Metropolitan Detention Center, which has become a recurring protest site tied to immigration enforcement actions under the Donald Trump administration. Earlier in the day, tens of thousands of people joined more … Continue reading Dozens of No Kings protesters arrested in Los Angeles after clash with police

On Sunday, a private aircraft entered restricted airspace near Palm Beach, Florida, prompting the North American Aerospace Defense Command to scramble F-16 fighter jets and intercept it while Donald Trump was in the area. The aircraft was escorted out of the temporary flight restriction zone, which had been established by authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Secret Service. During the interception, … Continue reading F-16s scramble above Mar-a-Lago after unusual plane breaches restricted airspace

A suspect identified as Floyd William Parrott has been charged in the 1990 “Lovers’ Lane” murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson in Houston. The victims were found stabbed to death in a parked car, with Henry also sexually assaulted, and the case remained unsolved for decades despite extensive investigations. Parrott was arrested in Nebraska and is awaiting extradition to Texas to face capital murder charges. Authorities say recent investigative efforts by … Continue reading Charges filed against suspect in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case murders