Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was fatally shot Sunday night in West Caln Township while responding to a call about an erratic driver. O’Connor pulled over the driver, who then shot him before dying by suicide. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police officials described O’Connor as a hero who died protecting others. O’Connor, who joined the state police in 2010, leaves behind a … Continue reading Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot, killed in West Caln Township

Two Pennsylvania men, Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested after explosive devices were ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence during a protest and counterprotest. The FBI has launched a federal terrorism investigation into the incident. Balat allegedly lit and threw an improvised explosive device (IED) toward counterprotesters, while a second device, obtained from Kayumi, was also ignited and dropped … Continue reading 2 men arrested in connection with explosive devices ignited outside NYC Mayor’s house

Three women—86-year-old Margaret Oldroyd, 65-year-old Linda Dewey, and 34-year-old Natalie Graves—were killed in a triple homicide in Wayne County, Utah. Dewey and Graves, aunt and niece, were found at a trailhead south of Torrey, while Oldroyd was discovered at her home in Lyman. Investigators tracked the suspect, 22-year-old Ivin Miller from Iowa, across multiple states using license plate readers and a key fob GPS, ultimately … Continue reading Identities released of three women found dead in Utah triple homicide

A mother and daughter were killed Thursday night when their vehicle was struck by a tornado west of Fairview, Oklahoma, near State Highways 60 and 243, authorities said. The Major County Sheriff’s Office reported the pair had gone missing earlier in the evening after losing contact while on the phone. Damage to the vehicle indicated it had been hit directly by the tornado, according to … Continue reading Mother and daughter reported dead after tornado strikes northern Oklahoma

A woman, Aliyah Henderson, 28, was arrested in Cleveland and charged with murder and child endangerment after the bodies of two girls were found in suitcases buried in shallow graves. The victims, identified through DNA as 10-year-old Amor Wilson and 8-year-old Mila Chatman, were discovered at a park in a residential neighborhood near a school. Authorities found a third child unharmed during the investigation, who … Continue reading Woman arrested after Ohio girls found dead in suitcases, police say

Virginia lawmakers passed HB 333, a bill requiring public schools to teach the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as a violent attack and prohibiting it from being described as a peaceful protest. The legislation also bars presenting claims of widespread election fraud as credible, though it does not impose criminal penalties for violations. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Dan I. Helmer, a Fairfax Democrat … Continue reading Virginia mandates Jan. 6 be taught as ‘violent insurrection,’ ban election fraud claims in schools

FBI agents are investigating the home next to Nancy Guthrie’s as the search for the missing mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its 32nd day. Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Feb. 1, and authorities believe she was abducted during the late night or early morning. Despite multiple ransom notes, she has not been found, and investigators are still reviewing key evidence, including a … Continue reading FBI searches home west of Nancy Guthrie’s house

At least 14 cases of measles have been confirmed at ICE’s Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas, prompting officials to isolate affected detainees and cohort 112 others as a precaution. The facility, located on Fort Bliss, has been closed to visitors and attorneys due to the outbreak. Camp East Montana, which houses nearly 3,000 detainees in tent-style structures, has faced multiple crises … Continue reading ICE confirms a measles outbreak in the nation’s largest detention facility in Texas

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who led Notre Dame to its last national championship in 1988, has died at 89, the university announced. Holtz coached for 33 seasons, compiling a 249-132-7 record at schools including Notre Dame, Arkansas, South Carolina, and NC State, with a brief stint in the NFL with the New York Jets. He is credited with lasting traditions at Notre Dame, … Continue reading Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dead at age 89

A massive explosion shook Logan Township, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon, sending at least four people to hospitals and prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents within a two-mile radius. The blast occurred at Savita Naturals, a family-owned cannabis oil extraction company that uses highly flammable propane solvent methods. Authorities reported a partial building collapse and burn victims, with three patients taken to Cooper University Hospital and … Continue reading Four hospitalized in New Jersey cannabis oil refinery explosion felt across three states

Two men, 24-year-old Franeek Cobb and 29-year-old Derrick Long, were arrested in connection with a weekend shooting at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Live that wounded nine people. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday during a birthday celebration hosted by DJ Jermaine Tandy, also known as DJ Fresh, though no motive has been released. All nine victims were hospitalized and are in stable condition, while the Cincinnati … Continue reading 2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded 9

Savannah Guthrie visited a memorial outside her mother Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills on Monday, leaving flowers and a note alongside her family as the community continues to show support. Nancy Guthrie has been missing for over a month, and authorities have shifted resources to a task force of Pima County homicide detectives and FBI agents, reviewing thousands of tips, video footage, and … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy missing over a month, $1M reward remains unclaimed

Minnesota prosecutors have launched an investigation into potential misconduct by federal officers, including Greg Bovino, during the January “Metro Surge” immigration enforcement operation. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is reviewing 17 cases, including fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and incidents involving chemical irritants near a high school. Moriarty expressed confidence her office could pursue charges despite federal … Continue reading Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

A Georgia jury found 55-year-old Colin Gray guilty on all 27 charges, including second-degree murder and cruelty to children, for his role in the Sept. 4, 2024, Apalachee High School shooting carried out by his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray. The teen allegedly used an AR-15-style rifle kept in the home by his father to kill two students and two teachers. Prosecutors argued Colin Gray ignored … Continue reading Georgia father Colin Gray found guilty in son’s alleged deadly school shooting

A third victim of a Texas bar shooting has died, bringing the death toll to three, Austin police said, with more than a dozen others wounded outside Buford’s beer garden on Sixth Street. The deceased was identified as 30-year-old Jorge Pederson; the other fatalities were Ryder Harrington, a 19-year-old Texas Tech student, and Savitha Shan, believed to be around 24. The shooter, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, … Continue reading Third person dies after Austin bar shooting

Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died from complications related to a car crash in January involving the couple, according to the congressman’s office. The couple had been married for 59 years and have three children, with the office describing her as a devoted wife and mother. Both were hospitalized after the accident, and Baird had previously said they were recovering, … Continue reading Wife of GOP Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries

A man, Abdul Raouf Afridi, has been arrested for shooting at prominent Muslim leader Imam Shuaib Din in Sandy, Utah, on Monday evening. Din, head of Utah’s largest mosque, was ambushed outside his home as he was leaving for sunset prayers, but all shots missed him. Afridi faces 12 charges, including aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm, and possession of a weapon as a prohibited … Continue reading Man arrested in shooting of prominent Muslim leader in Utah during Ramadan

A mass shooting at the Riverfront Live music venue in Cincinnati’s East End early Sunday left nine people injured during a birthday celebration. The shooting occurred just after 1 a.m., and most victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, though one remains in critical condition. Police have not released information about a suspect, and authorities are actively investigating the incident. Witnesses reported a prior altercation before the gunfire, … Continue reading 9 people injured in mass shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati

A violent road rage incident on I-495 near Annandale, Virginia, left at least two people dead, including a 39-year-old woman and a dog, after a mass stabbing on Sunday. Four people were stabbed, and the suspect was killed by a responding Virginia State Police trooper, who was unharmed. Authorities said the stabbings occurred before or as the trooper arrived, and the suspect was armed with … Continue reading Road rage incident turns deadly as Virginia highway stabbing leaves 2 people dead

A mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday left three people dead and 14 wounded, and the FBI is investigating it as “potentially an act of terrorism.” The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Senegal, was killed by police after opening fire outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden and nearby streets. Diagne was reportedly wearing clothing referencing “Allah” and … Continue reading Deadly Austin shooting that killed 3 may be ‘act of terrorism,’ FBI says

The FBI served search warrants on Feb. 26 at Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home, and a third location near Miami, though officials declined to provide details about the investigation. Carvalho, a former Superintendent of the Year who was knighted by Spain in 2021 for expanding Spanish-language programs, has been praised for improving academic performance in both Los Angeles and Miami-Dade … Continue reading FBI searches LA school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed an order on Feb. 26 directing city police to protect peaceful protesters from federal ICE operations and banning ICE from city-owned property. The order instructs law enforcement to use de-escalation protocols, document ICE actions with body cameras, and intervene if federal agents use excessive force, including the possibility of detaining ICE agents who cross that line. This action comes amid … Continue reading Denver mayor orders protection of protesters, ban on ICE from city property

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Feb. 26 that the Pentagon will continue supporting Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, after the organization agreed to remove all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its programs. Scouting America signed a memorandum of understanding committing to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order barring DEI efforts in public and private organizations. Changes include … Continue reading Scouting America to end DEI efforts in deal with Pentagon

The U.S. military mistakenly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, using a laser meant for a “seemingly threatening” target. The incident prompted the FAA to temporarily close airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso, though commercial flights were not affected. This marked the second laser use in the area in two weeks, … Continue reading US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

Animal activists in Kern County, California, rallied against a proposed law that would criminalize feeding wild or stray animals, including cats, raccoons, and foxes. The county board argued the ban would prevent the creation of feeding spots that could encourage pet abandonment, but activists countered that feeding is essential for animal welfare and for programs like TNR (trap-neuter-return) and rehoming. Speakers highlighted legal conflicts, noting … Continue reading Pet owners furious over California ban on feeding stray cats