More than 8,000 U.S. flights were delayed on Sunday due to air traffic controller shortages amid a federal government shutdown now in its 26th day. Airlines including Southwest, American, United, and Delta experienced significant delays, with some disruptions triggered by staffing shortages at major airports like O’Hare, Reagan National, and Newark Liberty. About 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are working without pay, … Continue reading More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist

Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader from Pinson, Alabama, was fatally shot at a bonfire after a confrontation with 27-year-old Steven Tyler Whitehead. A man, Silas McCay, was shot 10 times while trying to protect Kimber and his friends, but he is expected to recover. Whitehead has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and is held on a $180,000 bond, Fox News … Continue reading Man shot 10 times protecting high school cheerleader who died after shooting at bonfire

A mass shooting at a large party in rural North Carolina left 13 people shot, including two dead, officials said. The victims, Jessie Locklear Jr., 49, and Nehemiah Locklear, 16, were found dead at the scene, while others aged 17–43 were hospitalized. The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 25 at a property outside Maxton, where over 150 people fled before deputies arrived, USA … Continue reading 13 shot, 2 dead, in North Carolina mass shooting at large party

One person was killed and six others injured in a shooting during Lincoln University’s homecoming celebrations in Pennsylvania, authorities said. The victim, Jujuan Jeffers, 25, died from a gunshot to the head, while the wounded, aged 20–25, are expected to recover. Police believe the gunfire broke out spontaneously, and one suspect, Zecqueous Morgan Thompson, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, though it’s unclear if … Continue reading 1 person killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania

Footage captured by YouTuber Anders Otteson shows a mysterious, UFO-like object being tested at Lockheed Martin’s secretive Helendale Skunk Works facility in the California desert. The site, known for developing classified aircraft like the U-2, SR-71, and F-117, has fueled speculation about advanced or even alien technology projects. The object, possibly part of early testing for a new aircraft or drone, has led to theories … Continue reading ‘UFO-like’ aircraft being tested in secret experiments at US weapons base ‘Skunk Works’

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges for allegedly sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in California, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Federal officials say Rinderknecht started a smaller fire on January 1 that smoldered underground before reigniting nearly a week later, causing the massive blaze in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Arrested in Florida on October 7, he faces … Continue reading Man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

Anthony Boyd, 54, was executed Thursday in Alabama by nitrogen gas for his role in the 1993 killing of Gregory Huguley over a $200 drug debt. Boyd maintained his innocence in his final words, criticizing the criminal justice system and expressing love for those fighting for change. The execution appeared to take longer than previous nitrogen gas executions, with Boyd showing movements and heavy breathing … Continue reading Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for role in 1993 murder over $200 drug debt

Air traffic controllers will miss their first paychecks next week due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about potential flight delays and cancellations, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned. The FAA is already facing staffing shortages, and missed pay could worsen recruitment and retention, increasing pressure on controllers who are already overworked and fatigued. Historically, during the 2019 shutdown, similar pay disruptions led to flight … Continue reading Duffy warns of travel disruptions as air traffic controllers face missed paychecks

Coast Guard personnel opened fire Thursday night on a U-Haul truck outside Coast Guard Base Alameda after the driver ignored multiple commands to stop and drove erratically toward the base. Video shows the truck reversing toward security personnel before officers fired several rounds of live ammunition; no Coast Guard personnel were injured. The driver fled the scene, and two men, including the suspected driver, later … Continue reading Security at California Coast Guard base opens fire on U-Haul truck posing ‘direct threat’

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP food assistance could lose access to benefits starting Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. The USDA warned that funding will run out for November’s payments, and several states — including Pennsylvania and Texas — have already announced plans to suspend benefits. Food banks say they cannot meet the massive demand that would result, with Massachusetts alone … Continue reading SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

President Trump announced he has canceled a planned deployment of federal agents to San Francisco after speaking with Mayor Daniel Lurie and receiving calls from tech leaders praising the city’s progress. Lurie highlighted recent crime reductions, with violent crime at its lowest since the 1950s, and credited local efforts for improving public safety. Tech executives, including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff, encouraged giving … Continue reading Trump says federal deployment to San Francisco called off after conversation with Mayor

A major betting scandal has rocked American basketball, with 34 arrests across 11 states, including NBA players and a coach, in connection with illegal gambling and organized crime. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is accused of using insider information—such as knowing when players would sit out or leave games early—to place targeted bets on underperformance in points, assists, and rebounds. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey … Continue reading NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links

National Guard troops will not be deployed to Chicago for the foreseeable future after a judge extended a temporary restraining order indefinitely, unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes. In other cities, deployments face delays: Portland, Oregon, may see troops in several days, while federal appeals courts are reviewing whether hundreds of California Guard members should remain under federal control. President Trump’s efforts to send the … Continue reading Judge blocks National Guard from Chicago indefinitely while awaiting Supreme Court decision

New York Attorney General Letitia James will be arraigned Friday in Norfolk, Virginia, on a two-count federal indictment alleging bank fraud and false statements related to her 2020 home purchase. Prosecutors claim she misled a bank to secure favorable loan terms, but James denies wrongdoing and plans to plead not guilty, calling the charges political retribution. James’s legal team, including Abbe Lowell and Andrew Bosse, … Continue reading Letitia James to be arraigned in Virginia on federal bank fraud charges

Chase Mathis, 31, died on June 4, 2024, after being placed in general population at an Alabama prison despite telling guards he feared for his life, raising concerns from his family that he may have been deliberately given a lethal drug dose. His father and other family members joined a rally at the Alabama Capitol, highlighting widespread violence, overdoses, assaults, and neglect in state prisons. … Continue reading Families describe deaths, violence in Alabama prisons as they push for change

Authorities arrested 26-year-old Brandon Padilla-Aguilera of Barstow, California, in connection with the death of his 2-year-old son, Xavier, who was swept away by floodwaters during a September storm. He pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and child abuse or endangerment likely to result in great bodily injury, along with a special allegation of willful harm resulting in death. The father and son … Continue reading Man arrested in connection with the death of his 2-year-old son in California floodwaters

Four members of former Illinois state Senator Darren Bailey’s family were killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Montana on Wednesday, the campaign confirmed Thursday. Those who died include Bailey’s son Zachary, his daughter-in-law Kelsey, and their two children, Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7. Their third child was not on the helicopter, the AP has reported. The crash occurred near Ekalaka, Montana, and is … Continue reading 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash

A 21-year-old illegal immigrant from India, Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the U.S. in 2022 and was released under the Biden administration’s “alternatives to detention” policy, is accused of causing a fatal semi-truck crash in Southern California. Singh allegedly drove into slow-moving traffic on the I-10 Freeway in San Bernardino County without braking, killing three people and injuring several others. Toxicology tests confirmed he was impaired … Continue reading Illegal immigrant trucker accused in fatal California crash released by Biden admin after 2022 border crossing

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Kevin Mullin warned that local authorities in California could arrest federal agents if they violate state law during upcoming immigration raids in the San Francisco Bay Area. The warning comes as Border Patrol agents are expected in the city, following President Trump’s repeated calls to deploy federal forces. The strategy was proposed by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke … Continue reading Pelosi Says Police May Arrest Federal Agents Who Violate California Law

An area near the White House was locked down Tuesday night after a driver crashed into a security gate at 17th and E Street NW. The driver was immediately arrested by Secret Service officers, and his vehicle was searched and deemed safe. President Trump was inside the White House during the incident, the Daily Mail has reported. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or … Continue reading Man plows into security gate outside White House causing lockdown

A pardoned Capitol rioter, Christopher Moynihan, was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York City. Court documents say Moynihan sent texts stating he planned to “eliminate” Jeffries and later entered a not guilty plea to a felony charge of making a terroristic threat. Moynihan, who was pardoned by former President Trump after participating in the Jan. … Continue reading Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event

Roughly 42 million Americans face the risk of losing food assistance in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, is expected to run out of money in about two weeks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said. Rollins warned that millions of vulnerable families could be left without access to essential food programs if funding is not … Continue reading SNAP benefits won’t be issued for November due to government shutdown

A federal raid in New York City’s Chinatown targeting alleged counterfeit goods sales turned chaotic Friday as protesters clashed with ICE agents. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the operation was “targeted” and “intelligence-driven,” focusing on criminal activity related to counterfeit merchandise. Protesters shouted obscenities, obstructed law enforcement, and blocked vehicles, with at least one arrested for assaulting a federal officer. Advocates … Continue reading Protests erupt as ICE agents raid NYC Chinatown street vendors allegedly selling counterfeit goods

Atlanta police credited the family of Billy Cagle, 49, for helping prevent a potential mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Cagle was arrested Monday after his family in Cartersville, Georgia, reported concerns that he might open fire at the airport, about 55 miles away. Police said Cagle had an AR-15 rifle with 27 rounds in his truck outside the airport. Atlanta Police Sgt. Tywana … Continue reading Family of suspect in thwarted Atlanta airport shooting gave key info to help avert tragedy

A federal agent and a man allegedly in the U.S. illegally were shot Tuesday morning during an immigration raid in Los Angeles’ Historic South-Central neighborhood. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. on East 20th Street, where federal vehicles had boxed in a suspect’s car. Officials said the man, who had previously escaped custody, tried to flee by ramming a law enforcement vehicle. Homeland Security Assistant … Continue reading Federal agent, subject wounded in shooting in South L.A.