A mobile lounge (people mover) at Washington Dulles International Airport struck a dock on Monday, injuring 18 passengers with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. as the vehicle approached Concourse D, and passengers deboarded via stairs. Emergency personnel evaluated the injured, and all were transported to hospitals. The cause of the crash and extent of any damage to airport infrastructure remain unclear, Fox … Continue reading Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

A father and daughter, Alexander Wurm, 53, and Serena Wurm, 22, died Monday in a small plane crash in Coral Springs, Florida, while en route to Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission. The aircraft went down about five minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, striking trees before landing in a waterway; no one on the ground was injured. The Ignite the Fire Ministry … Continue reading Father and daughter killed in plane crash carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica

Operators of Camp Mystic are facing three separate lawsuits from families of some of the 27 people who died during Texas’ catastrophic July 4 floods, which claimed over 130 lives across Central Texas. The lawsuits allege wrongful death and negligence, claiming the camp prioritized profit over safety, failed to implement evacuation plans, and ordered campers to remain in flood-prone cabins despite repeated warnings. One suit … Continue reading Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

Nineteen people were hospitalized Sunday night after a bus overturned near Running Springs, California, about 70 miles east of Los Angeles. Of the 36 passengers aboard, which included adults and teenagers, most sustained minor injuries, while three were seriously hurt. The San Bernardino County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the incident, the AP has reported. Authorities closed the highway in both directions … Continue reading 19 taken to the hospital after bus overturns on a California highway

ByHeart is recalling two lots of its organic powdered infant formula after federal officials linked it to a 10-state outbreak of infant botulism, which has hospitalized 13 children since August. The recalled lots carry Dec. 1 “use by” dates (206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2), and parents are urged to discard any remaining product. Cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode … Continue reading ByHeart baby formula recalled amid 10-state outbreak of infant botulism

An Arctic blast is set to bring record cold and wintry conditions to much of the U.S., affecting two-thirds of the nation from Monday. The cold air, breaking off from Canada’s polar vortex, puts over 84 million people under alerts for freezing temperatures, winter weather, and snow in cities from New York to Dallas and Florida. Snowfall of 12–18 inches is possible in parts of … Continue reading Arctic blast to bring frigid temperatures to most of the U.S.

U.S. forces carried out two more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off South America, killing six people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The strikes, ordered by President Trump, targeted vessels in international waters linked to “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” with three people aboard each boat. Hegseth claimed the vessels carried narcotics along known trafficking routes, though Washington has not publicly provided evidence that the targets … Continue reading Hegseth says six people killed in two new US attacks on alleged drug boats

Nationwide flight disruptions continued into Sunday following thousands of cancellations and delays caused by the ongoing government shutdown. As of 4:30 p.m. ET, over 2,200 flights were canceled and around 7,500 delayed, due to staffing shortages at air traffic control towers and centers. Saturday saw 1,521 cancellations and more than 6,400 delays, exceeding Friday’s disruptions. The FAA reported over 40 staffing triggers at facilities nationwide, … Continue reading More than 2,200 flights canceled Sunday amid nationwide air travel disruption

A manhunt is underway after federal immigration agents were attacked during enforcement operations Saturday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Agents faced gunfire, vehicle ramming, and debris hurled from rooftops across multiple city blocks, prompting the use of flash-bang devices and crowd control measures; no law enforcement officers were injured. Nine people—eight U.S. citizens and one non-citizen—were arrested on charges including assault and obstruction, but the … Continue reading Manhunt underway after federal agents take gunfire as rioters ram vehicles in Chicago

Nearly 200 bodies have been recovered from Houston’s bayous since 2017, raising public concern despite officials denying a serial killer is involved. Of the 189 deaths, 17 were ruled homicides, 75 remain unexplained, and the majority were between ages 18 and 39, with accidental drowning accounting for 24 percent. Recent high-profile cases, such as those of Jade Elise McKissic and Kenneth Cutting Jr., have drawn … Continue reading Nearly 200 bodies have been pulled from Houston bayous in past decade

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page as part of a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. Up to 30 subpoenas are expected, with U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones overseeing the inquiry. The investigation reportedly focuses on Brennan’s role in including the … Continue reading Brennan, Strzok, Page subpoenaed as part of federal Russiagate probe

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly manipulating bets on individual pitches as part of a gambling scheme. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged them with multiple conspiracies, including wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Ortiz was arrested in Boston, while Clase remains at large, CBS Sports has reported. Prosecutors claim Clase’s actions from May 2023 and Ortiz’s from … Continue reading Two Major League Baseball Players Charged in Sports Betting and Money Laundering

U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Friday after the FAA ordered reductions due to air traffic controllers missing paychecks amid the historic government shutdown. Staffing shortages affected major airports, including Newark, San Francisco, and Atlanta, causing widespread delays and forcing airlines to adjust schedules at the last minute. More than 700 flights were canceled as of 9 a.m. ET, about 3% of the day’s … Continue reading Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

A 19-year-old Seattle-area man, Saed Ali Mirreh, was arrested by the FBI in connection with a foiled Michigan terror plot linked to ISIS, marking the eighth arrest in the case. Mirreh and co-conspirator Tomas-Kaan Jimenez-Guzel, also 19, are charged with conspiracy and attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, including plans to join ISIS in Turkey. The plot involved at least seven … Continue reading Seattle-area man arrested in Halloween terrorism plot investigation

Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a 32-year-old mother of four and house cleaner from Guatemala, was fatally shot outside a home near Indianapolis after she and her husband mistakenly arrived at the wrong address for work. Her brother said she was trying to open the door with keys when she was shot in the head and fell into her husband’s arms. Police confirmed the incident was … Continue reading House cleaner, mother of 4, fatally shot in Indiana after showing up at the wrong address

The death toll from a UPS plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has risen to 13, officials said Thursday. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter, UPS Flight 2976, crashed on Tuesday while en route to Honolulu after its left engine detached, sparking a large fireball. Victims include the plane’s three crew members—Capt. Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Capt. Dana … Continue reading Death toll rises to 13 after UPS plane crashed at Louisville airport

Several people at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland became ill after a “suspicious package” was opened on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of two buildings, according to a U.S. military spokesperson. The individuals were treated by base medical staff, found to be in stable condition, and later released. Officials said first responders determined there was no ongoing threat, and normal operations have since resumed. CNN reported … Continue reading Multiple people ill after “suspicious package” arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Jurors acquitted Sean Dunn, a D.C. resident dubbed the “sandwich guy,” of assaulting a federal officer after he threw a Subway sandwich at Border Patrol Officer Greg Lairmore. The jury deliberated for two days before finding Dunn not guilty, reportedly eating sandwiches for lunch during deliberations. Dunn, a former Justice Department paralegal, faced only a misdemeanor after a grand jury declined to pursue more serious … Continue reading Jury acquits DC ‘sandwich guy’ charged with chucking sub at border agent

A new American Psychological Association survey reveals that 63% of young adults ages 18 to 34 have considered moving abroad due to concerns about the nation’s direction. Among parents, 53% have had similar thoughts. The 2025 Stress in America survey, conducted in August among over 3,000 adults, found that while personal stress levels average 5 out of 10, collective anxiety about the country’s future remains … Continue reading Nearly Two-Thirds Of Young Americans Have Considered Moving Abroad

Two men, Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, were arrested Tuesday for a weekend explosion at a Harvard Medical research lab. They are charged with conspiracy to damage a federally funded building using fire or explosives. Authorities said tips from the public helped identify the suspects after surveillance images were released. The men reportedly filmed the explosion and shared it with friends, … Continue reading 2 arrested in connection with explosion at Harvard Medical School, FBI says

Maine voters approved a “red flag” or extreme risk protection gun law, making it the 22nd state with such legislation, allowing family members to petition courts to remove firearms from those deemed a risk to themselves or others. The law differs from Maine’s existing “yellow flag” law, which requires law enforcement to petition and conduct behavioral health assessments before confiscation. Proponents argue the measure protects … Continue reading Maine voters approve ‘red flag’ law on guns as states consider ballot measures

The head of the air traffic controllers’ union warned that the government shutdown, now in its 36th day, could take weeks for the industry to recover. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said the holiday season will be severely affected by staffing shortages, as controllers missed their first full paycheck last week. Essential employees, including air traffic controllers and TSA screeners, … Continue reading Air traffic controllers union president says it’ll take weeks to recover from shutdown impact

A U.S. military strike killed two people aboard an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced. The strike, described as a “lethal kinetic strike,” targeted a boat in international waters said to be operated by a “Designated Terrorist Organization” carrying narcotics along a known trafficking route. Hegseth released video of the strike but did not provide the exact location or … Continue reading 2 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, Hegseth says

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded while taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11, authorities reported. The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday as the plane departed for Honolulu from UPS Worldport. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said 16 families have reported loved ones missing, and first responders continued searching for additional victims. Emergency … Continue reading Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead

Jury selection is set to begin Monday for Sean Dunn, a former DOJ paralegal charged with misdemeanor assault for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent in August during a law enforcement surge in D.C. Dunn was initially facing felony assault, but a federal grand jury declined to indict on that count. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are disputing jury instructions, particularly the elements required … Continue reading Jury selection begins for DC man charged with throwing sandwich at federal agent