A massive winter storm is affecting more than 190 million people across 37 U.S. states, from the Rockies to New England, bringing snow, ice, and sleet. Heavy snow is spreading from New Mexico through the Tennessee Valley into the Midwest and mid-Atlantic. Dangerous cold grips much of the central and eastern U.S., with wind chills reaching -20 to -30°F and temperatures 10-40 degrees below normal. … Continue reading More than 10,000 flights canceled as bitter cold blankets the U.S.

A federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday, sparking protests and clashes with federal officers. Witnesses and Pretti’s family say he was unarmed, holding only a phone, though officials claim he approached with a handgun and resisted disarming. The Minnesota National Guard was deployed to assist local police amid heightened tensions, coming just weeks after another … Continue reading Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night. The condition of those on board is not yet known. The airport was closed, and officials advised the public to avoid the area while first responders assessed the scene. At the time of the crash, temperatures were around 2°F with a windchill of -13°F … Continue reading Business jet with 8 on board crashes during takeoff in Maine

A massive winter storm is impacting the eastern two-thirds of the United States, bringing heavy snow, ice, and frigid temperatures from New Mexico to New England. Nearly a million people in the South, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, lost power as the storm hit. States from Missouri to Maine are under winter storm warnings, with forecasters warning of dangerous ice on roads, bridges, and … Continue reading Power outages and canceled flights as winter storm brings snow, sleet and ice

Juan Espinoza Martinez, accused of plotting to murder Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino, was found not guilty Thursday. He had admitted sending a Snapchat message offering a bounty on Bovino, but his defense argued he never intended to carry out the plot. Federal prosecutors claimed Espinoza Martinez was obsessed with Bovino, citing additional messages criticizing DHS’s immigration policies. The jury deliberated for four hours before … Continue reading Man accused of plot to murder top Border Patrol leader Bovino found not guilty

A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted Pentagon contractor Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones for allegedly leaking classified documents to a reporter, prompting an FBI raid on the journalist’s home. Perez-Lugones, a former Navy systems engineer, is accused of taking top-secret documents, copying them, and transmitting them to the reporter, who then published multiple articles using the material. The FBI seized laptops, phones, and other devices … Continue reading Pentagon contractor indicted over alleged leak tied to raided Washington Post reporter

Nekima Levy Armstrong, a prominent civil rights attorney, and at least two others were arrested for participating in an anti-immigration protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church. The protesters targeted the church because one of its pastors also serves as a local ICE official and chanted slogans including “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.” The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation … Continue reading Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church leads to 3 arrests

A massive winter storm is threatening much of the U.S., with 13 states declaring emergencies and an estimated 230 million people in the path of extreme cold, snow, ice, and power outages. The storm, originating in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, is expected to hit the southern states first and move across the Midwest and East Coast, reaching Maine by Sunday. Officials warned of … Continue reading Monster winter storm threatens half of US

Five people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Indiana home of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, who were injured but are now in stable condition. The suspects, from Indiana and Kentucky, face charges ranging from attempted murder and aggravated battery to obstruction of justice, following a multi-state investigation. Police said the attack occurred after someone knocked on the couple’s … Continue reading 5 arrested in connection with shooting of judge, wife in Indiana

A federal agent fired shots Wednesday in Compton, California, after a criminal illegal immigrant, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, allegedly used his vehicle to ram law enforcement while trying to evade arrest. Carballo, from El Salvador, was targeted for involvement in human smuggling and prior domestic violence arrests. The DHS said the agent fired in self-defense, and while Carballo was unharmed, a CBP officer was injured. … Continue reading DHS alleges criminal illegal alien ‘rammed law enforcement’ in California operation, agent fired weapon

A massive winter storm is expected to sweep from Central Texas to the Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and tree damage, urging residents to avoid travel and prepare. Cold air from Canada mixing with warmer southern air could produce significant snow and ice, with wind chills dropping below minus … Continue reading A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend

A federal judge has temporarily barred the FBI from reviewing electronic devices seized from the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. The ruling orders the government to preserve but not examine the materials until the court can further review the case. Natanson and the Post argued the seizure of her phone, laptops, and other devices threatens press freedom and confidential newsgathering. The judge … Continue reading FBI can’t examine devices it took from Washington Post reporter, judge rules

An 18-year-old, Austin David Thompson, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for a 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, that killed five people, including his older brother and a police officer. Thompson, who was 15 at the time, admitted to five counts of first-degree murder along with attempted murder and assault charges, avoiding a trial that was set to begin soon. Prosecutors said … Continue reading Man pleads guilty in North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5

A jury acquitted former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales on Wednesday of all 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment related to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. The verdict came after about seven hours of deliberations and stemmed from charges tied to Gonzales’ actions in the early minutes of the attack, which killed 19 children and two adults. Gonzales did not testify, and his … Continue reading Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges

Florida authorities report that a 70-year-old woman died in November after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando. She became unresponsive following the ride and later died at a hospital. Revenge of the Mummy is a high-speed indoor roller coaster. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services did not release her name or the official cause of death, ABC 7 … Continue reading Woman dies after riding ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ roller coaster at Universal

A man was killed and three bystanders were injured in a shooting at the foyer of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, authorities said, with the gunman still at large. The incident occurred Friday evening after the target, a young man, was chased down the street and ran into the restaurant to escape. Three women—two tourists from Los Angeles and one from Florida—were struck by … Continue reading Man killed, 3 bystanders hurt in shooting at iconic New Orleans restaurant

The Department of Justice is investigating protesters in St. Paul, Minnesota, who disrupted services at Cities Church, where one pastor, David Easterwood, reportedly also serves as acting director of the local ICE field office. Protesters livestreamed by Black Lives Matter Minnesota chanted against ICE and demanded justice for Renee Good, a mother fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month. DOJ officials called the … Continue reading DOJ probing protesters group that disrupted services at church with ICE pastor

A massive pileup involving over 100 vehicles occurred Monday morning on westbound I-196 near Hudsonville, Ottawa County. The crash, which included multiple cars sliding off the road and several jack-knifed semi-trucks, forced both lanes to close for more than seven hours. Between 9 and 12 people were injured, but no fatalities were reported, and all victims were transported to area hospitals. Local authorities, Michigan State … Continue reading I-196 reopens after 100-car pileup, multiple injuries reported

A manhunt is underway after Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were shot at their Lafayette, Indiana, home on Sunday. Both victims were treated for injuries—Steven to his arm and Kimberly to her hip—and are in stable condition. Police said the shooting occurred after someone knocked on the door, claiming they had the couple’s dog, before gunfire erupted; shell casings were … Continue reading Judge, wife shot and wounded at home in Lafayette, Indiana

Kianna Underwood, a 33-year-old former Nickelodeon star, was killed in a hit-and-run Friday in Brooklyn, New York. Police said she was crossing an intersection in Brownsville when a black SUV struck her, and she was then hit by a black and gray sedan; both drivers fled the scene. Underwood starred in seven episodes of Nickelodeon’s “All That” in 2005 and voiced Fuschia Glover on the … Continue reading Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon star, killed in hit-and-run

A 52-year-old man, Hector Lionel Alfaro, killed his wife, Roxana Rodriguez, 48, and their 17-year-old daughter, Sienna, before taking his own life in a Lakewood, Los Angeles County home Thursday morning. Deputies responded around 8 a.m. after a 19-year-old daughter called, reporting her father had fired a gun and was unconscious nearby; she was unharmed. Inside the home, authorities found Alfaro, his wife, and daughter … Continue reading California man kills wife, teen daughter in murder-suicide: authorities

A tragic crash in Mullica Hill, South Jersey, killed a husband and wife and partially destroyed a home on Banff Drive on Saturday evening. Police said a Hyundai SUV, driven by 72-year-old Thomas Hengel with his 61-year-old wife Lisa Hengel as a passenger, accelerated for unknown reasons, hit a curb, crossed two yards, and crashed into the living room. The impact sparked a fire that … Continue reading Husband, wife killed after vehicle crashes into NJ home, catches on fire

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the administration’s immigration operations in the city, describing the influx of federal agents as an “occupying force.” He said the deployment of thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents, along with the potential arrival of military troops, has increased fear rather than public safety. Frey argued the operations target Latino and Somali communities and sparked peaceful protests following the fatal … Continue reading Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says federal agents are an “occupying force”

Rare snow fell in the Florida Panhandle on Sunday, January 18, covering neighborhoods in Chipley with a light blanket. Snow accumulation ranged from flurries up to two inches in parts of Georgia, Alabama, and the Panhandle. Residents captured the unusual event on video, showing snowflakes settling on streets and homes. The National Weather Service warned of continuing freezing temperatures overnight into Monday morning, Storyful has … Continue reading Fluffy Snow Falls on Florida Palms in Rare Weather Event

California is facing what could be its largest toxic mushroom outbreak in history, with three deaths and more than 30 people sickened after consuming poisonous fungi. Heavy rains and mild weather have caused death cap and Western destroying angel mushrooms to flourish, particularly in Northern California. Between November 18 and January 4, 35 mushroom poisoning cases were reported, including three that required liver transplants. Officials … Continue reading 3 deaths, dozens of illnesses linked to California poisonous mushroom outbreak