Record flooding from the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastated western Alaska over the weekend, leaving at least one dead and displacing more than 1,400 residents in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. A woman was found dead in Kwigillingok, while dozens of others, along with two dogs, were rescued from Kwigillingok and Kipnuk. The storm brought hurricane-force winds up to 100 mph, massive waves, and coastal flooding that … Continue reading 1 killed, 51 rescued in western Alaska devastated by floods caused by Typhoon Halong’s remnants

A powerful nor’easter battered the mid-Atlantic and Northeast for a third straight day Monday, bringing coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain before slowly subsiding overnight. At least three people have died, including a Brooklyn woman struck by a windblown solar panel and two passengers in a Massachusetts plane crash. The storm caused major flooding in South Carolina and along the New Jersey and New … Continue reading At least 3 dead as dayslong nor’easter brings final surge of coastal flooding to Jersey Shore

Major U.S. news organizations are rejecting a new Pentagon policy that requires journalists to pledge not to obtain unauthorized information and restricts access to certain areas without official escorts. Outlets including The Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, Reuters, NPR, and The Atlantic said they will not sign the agreement, calling it an unconstitutional attack on press freedom. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who introduced the … Continue reading US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

A nor’easter swept up the U.S. East Coast on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England, while western Alaska faced hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding from Typhoon Halong’s remnants. In Alaska, entire homes were swept off foundations in the isolated Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, where up to 20 people were initially reported missing, and … Continue reading New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor’easter approaches

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested in Florida and charged with destruction of property by means of fire for allegedly sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Southern California on New Year’s Day. Federal authorities said Rinderknecht, an Uber driver in Los Angeles that night, displayed agitation after dropping off a passenger near Pacific Palisades and allegedly started the fire at the Skull Rock trailhead. The blaze … Continue reading Palisades Fire suspect made anti-Trump social media posts, blamed climate change for causing wildfires

Justin Cody Rackley has been sentenced to three consecutive life terms without parole, plus 30 additional years, for a June 2024 house party shooting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A jury found him guilty of three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault. The shooting killed Daniel Carl Kemnitz, Kellie Elizabeth Reaves, and Michael Andrew Thompson, and left two others injured. Rackley … Continue reading Man receives 3 life sentences in South Dakota killings

On October 12, Buckeye, Arizona, fire crews conducted multiple water rescues following heavy weekend rainfall, saving four people in two separate incidents. In one rescue, an adult stranded about 100 feet from fast-moving water near Old US80 and Patterson Road was airlifted to safety with help from a sheriff’s helicopter. Shortly after, three people trapped in a vehicle near Tuthill and Clara Vista were rescued … Continue reading Multiple water rescues initiated in Buckeye, as heavy rain sweeps across Arizona

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count carrying the death penalty, in connection with the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. They argued that prosecutors should be barred from using Mangione’s statements to law enforcement and evidence from his backpack, which contained a gun and ammunition. Mangione, 27, was arrested after Thompson … Continue reading Luigi Mangione’s lawyers push for dismissal of federal charges 

Bryan Fredrick Jennings, convicted of raping and murdering 6-year-old Rebecca Kunash in 1979, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection in Florida on November 13. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant, continuing a record pace of executions in 2025, with Jennings becoming the 16th person set for execution this year. Jennings was convicted of murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery and sentenced to death in … Continue reading Florida sets execution date for man who raped and murdered 6-year-old girl in 1979

A plane crashed near Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County, Texas, on Sunday, killing two people after colliding with an 18-wheeler and multiple trailers before bursting into flames. Surveillance footage shows the aircraft crashing nose-first, sliding along the pavement, and becoming vertical as it ignited, sending thick smoke visible for miles. Authorities have contained the fire, but the victims have not been identified, and it is … Continue reading 2 dead after plane crashes into 18-wheeler in fiery explosion

Two more people have died from injuries sustained in a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, raising the death toll to six. The shooting occurred Friday night in downtown Leland following a high school homecoming football gathering, leaving at least 10 others injured. The newly deceased victims were identified as 18-year-old Amos Brantley Jr. and 34-year-old JaMichael Jones, joining four others who died at the scene. … Continue reading Search for suspects in shooting that left 6 dead, 10 wounded amid rash of gunfire across Mississippi

A helicopter crashed into palm trees near Huntington Beach, California, after spiraling out of control above the beach. Five people, including two onboard the helicopter, were hospitalized after being rescued from the wreckage, while three pedestrians on the street were also injured. Videos show the aircraft plunging toward the edge of the beach, wedging between trees and a staircase near the Pacific Coast Highway. The … Continue reading Helicopter spins out of control into palm trees at popular California beach

Over 30 people were rescued in Alaska after Typhoon Halong’s remnants caused flooding and high winds, leaving at least three still missing. The storm damaged at least eight homes in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, with rescue operations conducted by the Alaska Air and Army National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, and state troopers. Meanwhile, a powerful Nor’easter swept the U.S. East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, … Continue reading Dozens rescued in Alaska from typhoon remnants

A powerful explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in rural Tennessee killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said. The blast, which was felt for miles, reduced the military explosives facility to twisted metal and ash as investigators searched the wreckage for clues to the cause. Sheriff Chris Davis described the scene as heartbreaking, calling for prayers for the victims’ families, while local … Continue reading 16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, sheriff says

Protests against Trump administration immigration policies erupted Saturday outside an ICE facility in Chicago, where clashes between demonstrators and police led to multiple arrests. Hundreds of protesters breached the perimeter of the Broadview facility as officers wielded batons to restore order. In Portland, Oregon, activists staged a “laser party,” encouraging participants to shine lights at helicopters — a move police warned was dangerous and illegal. … Continue reading Protesters clash with police in Chicago while helicopters in Portland are targeted by lasers

Former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to face federal charges soon over alleged mishandling of classified materials, according to two federal officials. The U.S. attorney’s office in Maryland is reportedly preparing the indictment, following FBI searches of Bolton’s home and D.C. office in August as part of a national security investigation. The searches were prompted by CIA intelligence and focused on possible violations … Continue reading Former national security adviser John Bolton to be charged soon, sources say

A mass shooting early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina — home to the nation’s largest Gullah community — left four people dead and at least 20 injured. The attack occurred during a crowded high school alumni event, sending patrons fleeing in panic as gunfire erupted outside the bar. Four victims remain in critical condition, and authorities have not … Continue reading Shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4 and injures at least 20 others

Libby Adame, 55, was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without certification in connection with the March 2024 death of 59-year-old Cindyana Santangelo in Malibu. Santangelo died from a silicone embolism after injections to her buttocks, and Adame faces 15 years to life when sentenced on Nov. 5. Adame had previously been convicted in March 2024, along with her daughter Alicia Galaz, of … Continue reading Woman convicted of second-degree murder in trial over deadly silicone oil buttocks injections

Tropical Storm Jerry moved through the Atlantic toward the Leeward Islands as Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond tracked along Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing risks of heavy rain and flooding. Raymond, located about 85 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, had sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph. Priscilla threatens flash flooding in the U.S. Southwest through the weekend, while Subtropical Storm … Continue reading Priscilla and a nor’easter threaten U.S. with flooding

Roy Lee Ward, 53, was executed by lethal injection early Friday at the Indiana State Prison for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne. The execution, Indiana’s third since resuming capital punishment last year, was carried out at 12:33 a.m. after Ward exhausted all legal appeals and was denied clemency. Ward, who had recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, expressed remorse for … Continue reading Man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in her home in 2001 is executed by injection in Indiana

Four people were found dead Wednesday in a San Francisco home in what police are calling a case of “suspicious deaths.” Officers discovered the bodies during a welfare check at a million-dollar residence on Monterey Boulevard in an upscale neighborhood. The victims, believed to be family members, were pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators are exploring the possibility of a murder-suicide. Neighbors described the … Continue reading Four found dead in million-dollar San Francisco home as police probe ‘suspicious’ deaths

Nearly one-fourth of FBI agents nationwide are now focused on immigration enforcement, according to data obtained by Sen. Mark Warner. The Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown has redirected FBI resources away from traditional priorities like counterterrorism and organized crime. In the 25 largest field offices, up to 45% of agents are reportedly spending at least half their time assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement in locating … Continue reading FBI reassigns nearly one-quarter of agents to help ICE locate and arrest people

The Southwest U.S. is bracing for heavy rainfall and flash flooding as Tropical Storm Priscilla and another storm system move in over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches across Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, with a Level 3 (out of 4) flood risk for parts of Arizona, including Phoenix and Flagstaff. Forecasters warn that deep tropical moisture could bring … Continue reading Southwest U.S. faces “significant” flood threats from tropical storms

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. The court granted a stay of execution pending review of new evidence and questions about the reliability of the medical science used to convict him. Roberson’s lawyers argue that advancements in science have … Continue reading Texas court blocks death row inmate’s execution in shaken baby case

The U.S. State Department fired a diplomat for concealing a romantic relationship with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party. This marks the first known dismissal under a ban introduced late last year prohibiting U.S. personnel, contractors, and their families in China from engaging in such relationships. The decision followed a review by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco … Continue reading US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party