A Pittsburgh attorney has been charged with felony offenses for allegedly helping conceal evidence connected to a cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University. Paul Robinson is accused of hiding a safe containing drugs and cash and is the father of Thomas Robinson, who investigators identified as one of the alleged leaders of the operation. Authorities say cocaine was cut and packaged at the Delta … Continue reading Dad charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring is managing attorney in Pittsburgh

Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday morning, with one victim in critical condition. Police responded around 1:29 a.m. to reports of gunfire and found five people suffering from gunshot wounds near the campus dorms. Four victims had non-life-threatening injuries, including a VSU student who was later released from the hospital. The campus lockdown was lifted around 8:22 a.m., … Continue reading Five people shot, one in critical condition, at Virginia college

A shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday evening left one person dead and four others injured, police said. Officers responded just before 7 p.m. and found five victims, with one later pronounced dead at a hospital. The other four victims suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, and local reports said two children, ages 4 and 14, were among those shot. … Continue reading 1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky

Dozens of people ransacked a business in Bellflower, California, early Saturday while a large street takeover blocked a nearby intersection. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies said about 100 to 150 vehicles filled the roadway, preventing them from immediately reaching the business. Investigators found that three suspects used power tools to break through a window and security gate, allowing 30 to 40 additional people to enter … Continue reading L.A. street takeover acts as cover while thieves ransack local business

At least seven people have died across Indiana following historic flooding that brought more than 11 inches of rain to some areas over three days. Floodwaters have begun to recede in some of the hardest-hit communities, including Indianapolis, but additional thunderstorms and flooding are expected Sunday. The White River reached a record 24.9 feet in Anderson, while flooding also continued along the Wabash River and … Continue reading Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana

Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described her as an incredible light who brought love and joy to her family, friends, and millions of fans. Panettiere began acting as a child and landed her first television role on the soap opera One Life to Live at just four years old. She later became … Continue reading Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36

Three men were executed in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama on Thursday, marking the first time in more than 15 years that three executions occurred in the U.S. on the same day. Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, 70, was executed in Oklahoma for the 2003 murder of his common-law wife and had appealed for mercy while citing lifelong mental health struggles. Darrell Hines, 66, was executed in Tennessee for … Continue reading Three men executed on same day in US for the first time in 15 years

Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before approaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend. Forecasters warned the storm could bring heavy rain, high winds, dangerous surf and life-threatening flooding and mudslides across Hawaii. A hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii County, while a tropical storm watch covers Maui County and several nearby islands. Rainfall … Continue reading Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii

Record-breaking flooding has submerged neighborhoods across Indiana after the White River rose above 24.5 feet, more than a foot higher than the previous record set in 1913. More than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday, prompting Gov. Mike Braun to declare a statewide emergency and activate the Indiana National Guard. Residents in Anderson were ordered to evacuate as several feet … Continue reading Indiana’s White River breaks 1913 flooding record as governor declares state of emergency

A woman was arrested Friday in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Melissa L. Farris faces two felony charges for allegedly damaging federal property and a veterans’ memorial, with each offense carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The vandalism included filling a memorial fountain with bubbles and spray-painting the message “Clean hands … Continue reading Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges Friday for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Mangione told the court he posed as a potential investor to learn the location of the conference where Thompson was attending before shooting him. Prosecutors said they will seek the maximum sentence of life in prison, with Mangione scheduled to be sentenced on December 18. … Continue reading Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

A 20-year-old Northern Kentucky man died Monday after falling more than 175 feet from a waterfall in Oregon. Oregon State Police said Zachary Mertens fell from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park after entering a closed area to take photos. Troopers and deputies responded to the park around 6:30 p.m. following reports of the fall. Mertens was a 2025 graduate of … Continue reading 20-year-old dies after falling from waterfall in Oregon

A 47-year-old Reno woman, Christine Mitchell, has been arrested in connection with the Freds Mountain Fire. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says Mitchell intentionally started multiple fires near Freds Mountain Road. Authorities say she later flagged down firefighters responding to the blaze and admitted that she had started the fire. The fire grew into what became known as the Freds Mountain Fire, KOLO-TV has reported. … Continue reading Woman arrested for allegedly starting Freds Mountain Fire

Plea negotiations are reportedly underway between Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors over charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A federal hearing has been scheduled for Friday, though sources caution that the talks are ongoing and may not result in a deal. Mangione faces separate federal and state cases and has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. A federal plea … Continue reading Luigi Mangione ‘discussing plea deal’

A man who co-owned an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, is believed to have killed his wife and 7-year-old daughter before taking his own life. Police found the woman and child fatally stabbed in the basement and the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound upstairs. Six other young children were at the daycare during the incident but were unharmed and reunited with their parents. … Continue reading Man accused of killing wife, child at in-home daycare center in Minnesota: Police

Two soldiers were killed Wednesday when an Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, Texas. Emergency crews responded to the crash around 1:30 p.m., and the soldiers were pronounced dead after being taken to a Fort Hood medical center. The crash sparked a large fire that spread across about 155 acres and led to some evacuations, though no other injuries or structural … Continue reading Two soldiers are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire

California climber Jacob “Jake” Whisenant, 30, died after falling while climbing in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness on August 3. Whisenant was known in the climbing community for setting speed records in Yosemite National Park, including a 2024 ascent of El Capitan in under three hours. He had also completed the famed Nose route on El Capitan twice in a single day earlier this … Continue reading Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall

Evacuations have been ordered along California’s Big Sur coast as the Timber Fire grows in the rugged mountains of Monterey County. The fire expanded to about 2,000 acres by Tuesday, with nearly 500 firefighters working to contain the blaze. Several popular tourist destinations, state parks and part of the Pacific Coast Highway have been closed, while officials urged visitors to avoid the area. The fire … Continue reading Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur

Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and released on $10,000 bond. The charges stem from a 2024 video allegedly involving Boebert and a 17-year-old girl that was later posted on Instagram. Authorities said Boebert was 18 and 11 months older than the girl at the time the video was recorded. He faces … Continue reading Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son is arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

Luigi Mangione is set to face trial in September for the alleged 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A New York judge has ordered that the 12 jurors remain completely anonymous throughout the high-profile trial to protect them from intimidation or corruption. The prosecution and defense will work together on a questionnaire for prospective jurors, which will later be made public. Mangione faces state … Continue reading Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury 

An Arkansas high school football player discovered a venomous cottonmouth snake hiding inside his helmet after practicing for nearly an hour. The two-foot-long snake had slipped beneath the helmet’s padding and remained hidden until the player noticed unusual movement. School staff were shocked when they inspected the helmet and found the snake trapped inside. Animal Services safely removed the cottonmouth and relocated it to a … Continue reading Arkansas high school football player finds deadly snake was in his helmet

A 47-year-old Georgia teacher died after rescuing a young girl caught in a rip current off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Derrick Moore, of Loganville, entered the water Friday evening and successfully brought the girl to safety before being pulled underwater by the current. His body was found along the shore around 1 p.m. Saturday, and officials confirmed he did not know the girl he rescued. … Continue reading Metro teacher dies saving girl caught in rip current along Myrtle Beach

Albuquerque police arrested 35-year-old Victor Rivera-Jimenez in connection with a road-rage shooting that killed 30-year-old Corsinio Martinez Friday evening. Police say Martinez was shot while driving on Unser Boulevard and crashed into a light pole, where officers found him dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators identified Rivera-Jimenez’s black GMC Sierra using automated license plate readers and later found surveillance footage placing him and his family in … Continue reading Man Takes Family to Restaurant After Road-Rage Killing

A man described by police as “armed and dangerous” was arrested Saturday after a three-day manhunt in New York’s Hudson Valley. Police say 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan allegedly killed his 70-year-old father, Robert Ryan, and intentionally set his father’s home near Port Jervis on fire. Authorities located Ryan in Gilboa after receiving multiple tips from people who reported seeing his vehicle in the area. Ryan … Continue reading Manhunt for suspect ends three days after dad killed, raging house fire set in NY

A woman was killed and a man was critically injured after they were shot on the porch of a home in Philadelphia late Sunday night. Police found 61-year-old Michelle Wilson and a 67-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds and took them to Temple University Hospital. Investigators believe at least one shooter opened fire on the pair, leaving at least 20 shell casings at the scene. … Continue reading Woman killed, man injured after being shot outside Philadelphia home