Hawaii experienced its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains hit already saturated soil, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people on Oahu’s North Shore. Muddy waters damaged homes, cars, and infrastructure, with the cost of the storm estimated to exceed $1 billion, including airports, schools, and a Maui hospital. No deaths were reported, though 10 people were hospitalized with hypothermia, and 72 children … Continue reading Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

A Utah woman, Kouri Richins, was convicted of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022, while also self-publishing a children’s book about grief. Prosecutors said she was $4.5 million in debt and sought to inherit her husband’s $4 million estate while planning a future with another man. She was also found guilty of attempted murder, … Continue reading Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

Historic wildfires in Nebraska have burned nearly 800,000 acres, causing at least one death, and are considered the largest in state history, Gov. Jim Pillen said. The most severe blaze, the Morrill Fire, has consumed over 572,000 acres and remains only 18% contained, while three other fires — Cottonwood, Road 203, and Anderson Bridge — are also burning across the western part of the state. … Continue reading At least 1 dead as Nebraska wildfires scorch nearly 800,000 acres

Authorities in Florida are cracking down on spring break gatherings after social media-promoted “takeover” events in Volusia County led to over 100 arrests and multiple medical emergencies. Thousands flocked to popular beaches like Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, prompting the sheriff’s office to issue cease-and-desist letters to online event organizers. Law enforcement also seized six guns and handled incidents involving minors under the influence. … Continue reading Florida sheriff blames spring break ‘promoters’ as arrests climb

The FBI has resumed purchasing Americans’ data and location histories from commercial data brokers to support federal investigations, Director Kash Patel testified. This marks the first public confirmation since 2023 that the agency is actively buying such data, which is often collected from consumer apps and games. Senator Ron Wyden criticized the practice as a circumvention of Fourth Amendment protections, since no warrant is required … Continue reading FBI buying data that can track people, Patel says

The FBI and IRS are launching a joint initiative to investigate nonprofits suspected of links to domestic terrorism, particularly targeting antifa and other extremist groups. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s December memo directed federal agencies to prioritize investigations of individuals and groups using or threatening violence to advance political agendas. The initiative will use IRS expertise in financial investigations and is centered at an FBI “mission … Continue reading FBI, IRS to investigate nonprofits for ‘domestic terror’ links

Victoria Johnson, 30, of Winter Haven, Florida, appeared via video conference for her first court hearing after a crash killed an 8-year-old boy and seriously injured a 10-year-old. She was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, leaving the scene with serious injury, tampering with evidence, driving without a license causing death, and giving false information to law enforcement. During the hearing, Johnson … Continue reading Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

The FBI has recovered still images from motion-activated cameras around Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, property, but the images revealed nothing suspicious, showing only people in the yards and law enforcement after her disappearance. Guthrie, 84 and mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been taken between late January 31 and early February 1. Earlier doorbell camera footage showed a masked suspect carrying … Continue reading Nancy Guthrie case: FBI recovers new images from cameras

Three major wildfires, including Nebraska’s largest ever, have burned roughly 600,000 acres across central and western Nebraska, killing one person and remaining 0% contained. The Morrill Fire alone has consumed over 460,000 acres across Morrill, Arthur, and Keith counties, while the Cottonwood Fire and Road 203 Fire have burned 100,000 and 40,000 acres, respectively. Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency, deploying the Nebraska … Continue reading Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control

A powerful kona storm has battered Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, landslides, and blizzard conditions to the islands. Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island saw rainfall of 1–2 inches per hour, with some areas of Maui receiving over 20 inches in 24 hours, causing collapsed roads and at least one home to wash away. More than 35,000 residents were without power, and the National … Continue reading Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides

A major snowstorm in Minnesota is tapering off, but a NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Monday night. Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency operations as conditions improve. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport saw hundreds of flight cancellations, and roads remain hazardous, with some snowplows temporarily stuck during the heaviest snowfall. Snow is expected to move east by Monday … Continue reading Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota as major snowstorm winds down

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, accused of shooting five co-workers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, last August, is seeking to plead guilty to a reduced set of charges in a military court. Radford allegedly used a personal handgun to fire on members of his supply unit, injuring four soldiers and a civilian partner, before being disarmed by bystanders. He originally faced 13 criminal counts, including six attempted … Continue reading Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5

A sudden surge of alleged Bigfoot sightings has been reported in Portage and Trumbull Counties, Ohio, with at least eight encounters in five days, sparking excitement among enthusiasts. Witnesses described large, ape-like creatures ranging from 6.5 to 10 feet tall, often with dark brown or reddish fur, spotted in broad daylight and woodland areas, sometimes vocalizing or leaving massive footprints. One sighting even left a … Continue reading Dramatic ‘surge’ in Ohio Bigfoot sightings

The FBI is investigating a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as an act of terrorism after 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman who previously served time for attempting to support ISIS, killed one person and injured two others. The shooter targeted an ROTC class, fatally wounding retired Army officer Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, before being subdued and killed by … Continue reading Old Dominion University shooting being investigated as terrorism

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, drove a truck with explosives into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 12, before exchanging gunfire with security and being killed. Ghazali, a U.S. citizen originally from Lebanon, had obtained citizenship in 2016 and lived in Dearborn Heights. The attack injured a security guard and hospitalized 30 officers for smoke inhalation, but none of the 140 students or staff … Continue reading Temple Israel Suspected Attacker Identified by Department of Homeland Security

Two masked thieves stole four drones from a secret Army building at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in November, prompting a $5,000 reward for information leading to their arrest. The suspects were captured on images wearing dark clothing and gloves, fleeing in a sedan and a pickup, though it’s unclear if all drones were taken on the same day. The theft comes amid heightened tensions with Iran … Continue reading Manhunt for masked thieves who raided US Army base to steal four drones

Texas executed Cedric Ricks, 51, for the 2013 murders of his girlfriend Roxann Sanchez, 30, and her 8-year-old son, Anthony. Ricks also attacked Sanchez’s 12-year-old son, Marcus, who survived by mimicking his brother’s last gurgling sounds during the assault. The execution took place on March 11 by lethal injection, with Marcus and six other family members witnessing the event. Ricks tearfully apologized to Marcus and … Continue reading Moments before execution, killer tearfully apologizes to son of slain mother

The administration of Donald Trump announced a plan allowing attorneys from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to seek court-appointed guardianships for certain homeless veterans. Under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, VA lawyers can act in state courts to start guardianship or conservatorship cases when veterans lack family members to make decisions for them. The program could affect about 700 veterans who … Continue reading Veterans Affairs to Pursue Legal Guardianship of Homeless Vets

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of Saint Peter’s Chaldean in San Diego faces multiple felony charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and aggravated white-collar crime, after allegedly misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars from his church. Authorities say he received church rent payments in cash and funneled funds through an account meant for rent assistance, with roughly $272,000 unaccounted for. Shaleta was arrested at San Diego International Airport … Continue reading California bishop’s alleged secret double life explodes into felony case

A young girl missing for nearly six years from Duarte has been found in North Carolina, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced. The child, identified as Karen Rojas by Missing People in America, was last reported missing on July 1, 2020, after her mother ceased communication with the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services during an ongoing investigation. LASD received information in … Continue reading Young girl reported missing in L.A. in 2020 located in North Carolina

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of Highway 11 due to falling volcanic fragments and ash. This marked the 43rd fountaining episode since the eruption began in December 2024, with lava confined to Kilauea’s summit crater and posing no direct threat to homes. Volcanic fragments, known as tephra, forced officials to … Continue reading Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of 75-year-old Charles “Sonny” Burton to life without parole, even though he was not present when the murder he was sentenced for occurred. Burton had been condemned for the 1991 shooting death of Doug Battle during a store robbery, but another man, Derrick DeBruce, fired the fatal shots after Burton had left. Ivey said it would be … Continue reading Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man set to be executed

A series of tornadoes swept across multiple U.S. states from Texas to Michigan, killing at least two people and causing extensive damage. In Lake Village, Indiana, two deaths were confirmed, and officials reported widespread destruction of homes. A powerful tornado also struck Kankakee County, Illinois, leveling blocks of buildings, downing trees and power lines, and overwhelming emergency services. The storm brought softball-sized hail, possibly the … Continue reading 2 dead in Indiana as tornadoes devastate homes and communities in Midwest

Two of the four people killed in a tornado outbreak across southern Michigan on Friday night have been identified: 12-year-old Silas Anderson near Edwardsburg and 65-year-old Penni Jo Guthrie in Union City. The storms struck a 50-mile stretch of southern Michigan, including Three Rivers, causing widespread destruction, killing at least four people, and injuring at least 12 others. An EF3 tornado with winds up to … Continue reading Michigan tornado victims identified, including 12-year-old boy

Jury selection begins Monday in the U.S. federal trial of five men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, Christian Sanon, and James Solages face charges of conspiracy to kidnap or kill Moïse, with possible life sentences, and have all pleaded not guilty. South Florida was a key hub for planning and financing the plot, … Continue reading Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 5 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president