Several former intelligence and FBI officials cooperating in a United States Department of Justice investigation into former John Brennan have been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Washington, D.C.. The case examines allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about the Central Intelligence Agency’s role in the 2016 Russia election interference assessment. The subpoenas came after a change in leadership, with a Trump ally, Joe DiGenova, taking over the investigation following … Continue reading Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before grand jury

A University of Wisconsin–Madison lab researcher, Makoto Kuroda, was arrested after allegedly adding toxic chemicals to a coworker’s water bottle and shoes. The coworker noticed a strange odor and chemical taste in the water, which tests later confirmed contained chloroform. Investigators say Kuroda admitted he acted out of anger over a workplace promotion and rule disagreements. He also reportedly wanted to make the coworker sick … Continue reading UW lab researcher admits to adding poisonous chemicals to coworker’s water bottle

Seven teenagers were shot, and two were killed, after a planned fight escalated into gunfire at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Police said multiple people exchanged shots during the incident, which occurred before 10 a.m. on Monday. The victims include two deceased boys, ages 17 and 16, and five others injured ranging from minor to critical condition. Authorities are still investigating how many firearms … Continue reading 2 teens dead, 5 others injured after gunfire breaks out during ‘planned fight’ at North Carolina park

Two U.S. Army soldiers were injured after encountering a brown bear during land navigation training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Both soldiers used bear spray during the encounter but still required medical treatment for their injuries, according to officials. The incident is currently under investigation, and the soldiers’ identities have not been released. The base, located in Anchorage, has previously experienced similar wildlife encounters, including a fatal bear … Continue reading 2 Army soldiers sustain injuries after bear encounter in Anchorage

Kash Patel said on a Fox News interview that the FBI has gathered material he claims supports President Donald Trump’s assertion that the 2020 election was stolen, but he said it is not ready to be publicly released due to an ongoing investigation. He stated that the information is being handled with the United States Department of Justice and declined to provide details, urging viewers to “stay tuned.” Patel’s … Continue reading FBI has evidence backing Trump’s 2020 stolen-election claims, Patel says

Five people, including three University of Iowa students, were injured in a shooting near the campus in Iowa City early Sunday after a reported large fight escalated. One victim is in critical condition while the others have been stabilized, according to officials. Police said the incident began in downtown Iowa City and that officers heard gunfire when they arrived at the scene. No arrests have … Continue reading Five people injured in shooting near University of Iowa

Donald Trump has ordered another U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people. The administration says the campaign targets “narcoterrorism” and has now killed at least 181 people since September, with additional strikes also occurring in the eastern Pacific. Officials claim the vessels are traveling along known trafficking routes, but they have not provided public evidence that drugs were … Continue reading U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

A man identified as Shamar Elkins killed eight children and wounded two women in a domestic violence shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, before being killed by police after a car chase. Authorities said most of the victims were his own children, and many were likely shot while asleep inside a home. The suspect also carjacked a vehicle while fleeing and was later fatally shot by officers … Continue reading Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting

Three Los Angeles County residents have been sentenced for a staged insurance fraud scheme involving a person dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. The group pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud after submitting fake claims involving high-end vehicles like Rolls-Royces and Mercedes models. Investigators say they used video footage of the “bear” inside the cars to support claims totaling about $141,839. Authorities … Continue reading Bear‑suit scammers in LA County convicted in insurance fraud scheme

The 2022 death of Alabama researcher Amy Eskridge has resurfaced online as part of renewed attention on multiple unusual deaths and disappearances involving scientists linked to U.S. defense and aerospace work. Her case is now being discussed alongside at least 10 others, prompting speculation about whether a broader pattern exists, though officials have not confirmed any connection. Eskridge, who worked on experimental propulsion concepts and … Continue reading 11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets

The FBI is analyzing a DNA sample collected from the Tucson home of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted on February 1, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The sample, originally processed by a private Florida lab, was recently transferred to the FBI for advanced testing using newer technology. Officials say the DNA appears mixed from multiple individuals, making it difficult to separate and … Continue reading Nancy Guthrie abduction: FBI analyzing DNA recovered from her home, sources say

Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event in 2025, returned to court as lawyers debated delaying his upcoming preliminary hearing. The defense argued they need more time to review extensive evidence, including digital and forensic material, while prosecutors insisted there is already strong proof such as surveillance video, DNA, and alleged confessions. Robinson’s team also sought to … Continue reading Charlie Kirk case stalls as accused shooter delays plea and eyes media limits

Severe spring storms swept across the U.S. Midwest on Friday, with reports of apparent tornadoes in Illinois and Minnesota and widespread warnings across multiple states. The Storm Prediction Center said about 38 million people were at risk of severe weather, including tornado threats in Iowa, Wisconsin, and northern Illinois. Heavy rainfall also raised flooding concerns in states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Kansas, following … Continue reading Tornadoes touch down in Midwest with millions at severe weather risk for weekend

A Department of Homeland Security employee, Lauren Bullis, was killed on Monday in an alleged shooting and stabbing attack during a violent spree in the Atlanta area. Authorities say the suspect, 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, also allegedly killed one other person and critically injured a third victim during separate incidents. Officials reported that Bullis was attacked while walking her dog, and DHS described her as … Continue reading DHS employee killed while walking her dog in Atlanta shooting spree

The organizer of SantaCon, a holiday bar crawl event, has been arrested and charged with defrauding more than $1 million meant for charity. Federal prosecutors allege that Stefan Pildes misled ticket buyers and venues from 2019 to 2026, claiming proceeds would support charities while diverting much of the $2.7 million raised for personal use. Authorities say he spent the money on luxury expenses, including home … Continue reading SantaCon organizer is a grinch who stole $1 million, Justice Department alleges

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has referred a whistleblower involved in the 2019 Trump impeachment inquiry, along with a former intelligence inspector general, to the Justice Department for possible criminal investigation. The referrals stem from allegations tied to the handling of a 2019 complaint about President Donald Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ODNI officials claim newly released documents … Continue reading ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

The National Weather Service confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes struck Southeast Michigan early on April 15, 2026, affecting Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The stronger tornado hit the Ann Arbor area around 1:44 a.m., reaching winds up to 110 mph and carving a 1.7-mile path through neighborhoods, parks, and parts of the University of Michigan area. It caused significant damage including uprooted trees, downed light poles, and … Continue reading Two tornadoes confirmed in Southeast Michigan from overnight storms

The principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, Kirk Moore, was praised for stopping a potential school shooting by confronting and disarming a former student armed with two semi-automatic handguns. The attacker, identified as Victor Lee Hawkins, allegedly entered the school, fired shots, and attempted to target students before his weapon malfunctioned. Moore was shot in the leg during the struggle but managed to … Continue reading Oklahoma principal shot while tackling ex-student armed with handguns

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez has been charged with assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon after a shooting during an immigration enforcement stop in Northern California. According to a criminal complaint from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, agents from ICE and Customs and Border Protection attempted to arrest him for immigration violations when he refused to exit his vehicle. The complaint alleges he moved … Continue reading Man shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting an officer with his car

A Florida surgeon, Thomas Shaknovsky, has been indicted for manslaughter after allegedly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 operation that led to the patient’s death. Prosecutors say Shaknovsky made a critical surgical error during a planned splenectomy on 70-year-old William Bryan, causing catastrophic blood loss on the operating table. Authorities allege he continued the procedure despite realizing complications and later … Continue reading Florida surgeon indicted after removing liver instead of spleen

A major pileup involving about 70 vehicles occurred on eastbound Interstate 70 in Colorado during a sudden snowstorm with strong winds and whiteout conditions. The crash happened near the Highway 6 on-ramp and resulted in 19 people being injured, though no fatalities were reported. Authorities said rapidly worsening weather made the mountain roadway extremely slick and contributed to multiple collisions involving cars and semi-trucks. The … Continue reading Colorado pileup involving more than 75 crashed vehicles on snowy eastbound I-70

A woman was shot and killed by Omaha Police Department after she allegedly abducted a young boy from a shopper inside a Walmart in Omaha and attacked him with a knife. Police say the suspect had stolen a knife in the store, forced a woman to walk with her at knifepoint, and then left the building with the child. After officers arrived and issued commands, … Continue reading Woman killed by police at Omaha Walmart after allegedly kidnapping, slashing child

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has opened an early-stage investigation into former U.S. lawmaker Eric Swalwell following a woman’s allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2018 in West Hollywood. The accuser claims Swalwell drugged her and assaulted her in a hotel room after initially meeting her through professional networking opportunities. Swalwell’s attorney has strongly denied the accusations, calling them false and politically motivated, … Continue reading LA County deputies investigating Eric Swalwell sexual assault allegation

A pilot made an emergency landing on a Phoenix roadway after his plane’s engine failed shortly after takeoff from a private runway in Laveen, Arizona. With two passengers on board, he descended from about 2,500 feet and chose a clear stretch of 7th Street to land safely. Emergency crews responded quickly, and all three occupants escaped with only minor injuries and no hospitalizations. The plane … Continue reading Seaplane Pilot Makes ‘Miracle’ Emergency Landing on Busy Street

A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Indiana in connection with the alleged stalking and attack of former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham in Santa Monica. Authorities say she tracked Lindsey Buckingham to a scheduled appointment and threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing the scene. Lindsey Buckingham was not injured in the incident, according to law enforcement. The suspect, identified in court records as Michelle Dick, faces charges including stalking, battery, vandalism, and … Continue reading Woman accused of attacking Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is arrested