Classical baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, was fatally stabbed in his Santa Monica home Monday evening in what police are calling an isolated domestic incident involving his son. Sykes, known for his Grammy-nominated 2009 performance as the Celebrant in Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, was found with critical injuries and pronounced dead at the scene. His 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, was taken into custody without incident and booked … Continue reading Grammy-Nominated Singer Stabbed to Death, Son with Alleged ‘Mental Instability’ Arrested

Grammy-nominated musician Roderick Macleod, 70, was killed while walking his dogs in Rhode Island after being struck by a driver with a lengthy criminal and traffic history. Macleod, a former member of Roomful of Blues and a 2014 Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee, was hit when the 41-year-old driver, Shannon Godbout, allegedly left her lane and struck multiple objects, including telephone poles. Macleod … Continue reading Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests

The Justice Department said Tuesday it intends to continue pursuing a prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey. The statement came in court filings responding to a lawsuit by Comey’s friend and former lawyer, Dan Richman, who seeks to block the government from using his property as evidence. The move follows the dismissal of Comey’s previous indictment and a judge’s temporary restrictions on the DOJ’s … Continue reading Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

A federal judge in New York has ordered the unsealing of grand jury materials and other documents from Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2021 trial, in which she was convicted of procuring underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice requested the disclosure under the recently passed Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates public release of investigative materials about Epstein. Judge Paul Engelmayer allowed the release but … Continue reading Judge unseals Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials, citing Epstein files act

A shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort left one student dead and another critically injured. The suspect, who is not a student, is in custody after being apprehended by campus police before other authorities arrived. The incident occurred in a residence hall, and officials say it appears to be isolated rather than a mass shooting. The university has canceled classes, exams, and campus activities … Continue reading Suspect in custody after student killed in Kentucky university shooting

A federal magistrate judge on Monday denied former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ request to be released on bond while appealing her state conviction for orchestrating a data breach scheme tied to 2020 election fraud claims. Peters argued her nine-year sentence violated her First Amendment rights, claiming she was punished for speaking out about alleged election fraud, but prosecutors noted judges can consider speech relevant … Continue reading Former Colorado clerk will remain in state prison after a federal judge rejects her bid for freedom

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will be designated as foreign terrorist organizations at the state level, following a similar move by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The order directs Florida agencies to prevent unlawful activities by these groups and deny resources to anyone providing material support, citing alleged links to violence, terrorism, and fundraising for … Continue reading Florida designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations

During Day 4 of pretrial hearings, body camera footage and testimony revealed that Altoona police searched accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s backpack without a warrant after arresting him at a McDonald’s. Officers debated whether a warrant was needed, with one noting the search might require one due to the case’s severity, while a supervisor justified it as a “search incident to arrest.” The search uncovered … Continue reading Officer testifies in evidence hearing about finding gun in Luigi Mangione’s bag

Alina Habba, former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned as U.S. attorney for New Jersey after judges ruled she was ineligible for the position due to the circumstances of her interim appointment. Habba will remain at the DOJ as a senior advisor to the attorney general, while the department plans to appeal the 3rd Circuit’s ruling. Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized the court’s decision, calling … Continue reading Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. attorney after disqualification

A federal judge has ordered top Justice Department attorneys to testify about the Trump administration’s controversial March deportations carried out under the Alien Enemies Act. The deportations sent more than 100 alleged gang members to a prison in El Salvador, despite the judge previously ordering the flights to be turned around. Judge James Boasberg is examining whether officials deliberately defied his instructions and whether their … Continue reading Judge orders top DOJ attorney to testify about Alien Enemies Act deportations

A stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train has sparked renewed attention from President Trump during his administration’s immigration enforcement push. Police say 33-year-old Oscar Solarzano, an undocumented immigrant previously deported twice, stabbed another passenger following an argument, leaving the victim in critical condition. Trump reacted on Truth Social, blaming local Democratic leadership for rising violence, while officials emphasized the incident was not random. The case … Continue reading Stabbing on North Carolina commuter train draws Trump’s attention amid immigration crackdown

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video explaining immigrants’ rights in interactions with ICE following a recent raid in Manhattan. He said immigrants have the right to remain silent, record agents, and deny entry to private spaces unless officers have a judicial warrant. Mamdani emphasized that ICE agents can legally lie, and people may continually ask if they are free to leave. His … Continue reading Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers they have right not to comply with ICE

A federal judge has temporarily blocked prosecutors from accessing materials from James Comey’s ally, Daniel Richman, complicating the ongoing criminal case against the former FBI director. Richman, a Columbia law professor and Comey confidant, sued in November, alleging the government unlawfully searched his computer to support claims that Comey lied to Congress about authorizing leaks. The judge ruled that the warrantless search likely violated Richman’s … Continue reading Judge blocks Trump prosecutors from accessing key evidence in Comey case

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the Alaska–Yukon border on Saturday, with no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The USGS reported the quake occurred about 230 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon, at a depth of roughly 6 miles. Residents in Whitehorse reported feeling the tremor, with minor items falling off … Continue reading Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes remote area near Alaska-Canada border

This year’s Pearl Harbor remembrance marks a historic first: none of the 12 surviving centenarians are able to attend the ceremony in Hawaii, ending the era of firsthand witnesses at the event. The attack in 1941 killed over 2,300 troops and drew the U.S. into World War II, and while survivors have long been central to commemorations, their numbers have dwindled from thousands to just … Continue reading Only 12 Pearl Harbor survivors remain on the 84th anniversary

Overnight snowfall brought slick roads and slushy sidewalks to Chicago and parts of Northwest Indiana, pushing the city’s seasonal total to more than 17 inches—the fastest accumulation since 1978. Crews worked early, with more than 200 city plow trucks clearing streets before most residents woke up. Workers like Eric Soto were called in overnight to clear walkways, while parking lots, neighborhoods and major roads saw … Continue reading Cleanup continues in Chicago after Sunday’s snowfall

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 2½ years in prison and two years of probation for illegally selling ketamine to Matthew Perry shortly before the actor’s 2023 overdose death. The judge stressed that Plasencia didn’t supply the fatal dose but exploited Perry’s addiction for profit. Perry’s family delivered emotional victim impact statements, describing the actor as beloved worldwide. Plasencia pleaded guilty to four counts of … Continue reading Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A California man, Keith Cordes, 37, allegedly fatally shot his father, Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and stepmother, Vicki Cordes, 66, in their Simi Valley garage on Sunday before fleeing to Chino, where he set his car on fire and died by suicide. Police believe the same weapon was used in both the double murder and Keith’s suicide, though forensic testing is pending. The motive for … Continue reading California radiologist, wife fatally shot in driveway by son, police say

Matthew Scott Alder, a safety volunteer, was charged with manslaughter Wednesday for fatally shooting bystander Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo during a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. Alder fired three shots after seeing Arturo Gamboa, 24, carrying a rifle, believing Gamboa was about to commit a mass shooting; Gamboa was wounded but not charged, as his weapon was unloaded and pointing down. Salt … Continue reading Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of ‘No Kings’ protester in Utah

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is investigating a network of Somali organizations in Minnesota connected to a $1 billion COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, amid allegations of auditing failures by Gov. Tim Walz’s administration. The probe targets nonprofits and individuals, including Feeding Our Future, who allegedly obtained PPP loans and other state and federal funding fraudulently. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stated the agency is reviewing citizenship, … Continue reading Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

A Virginia liquor store employee found smashed whisky bottles and a drunk raccoon sprawled in the bathroom after it fell through a ceiling tile and went on a “rampage.” The Hanover County animal shelter confirmed the raccoon was unharmed aside from a likely hangover and was released back into the wild after sobering up. Raccoons have increasingly adapted to urban life, showing physical changes similar … Continue reading Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store

The Trump administration launched immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis, targeting individuals alleged to have criminal records or immigration violations. In New Orleans, DHS said the operation focuses on people released after arrests for crimes including home invasion, armed robbery, and rape, citing “sanctuary policies” that prevent local authorities from honoring ICE detainers. The raids have sparked fear among immigrant communities, with many … Continue reading Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, plans to file a petition seeking her early release, representing herself in the process. A recent court filing warned that releasing documents from her case could prejudice a fair retrial by exposing “untested and unproven allegations.” The petition comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s crimes and the networks of … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: Court filing

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and assault charges during a remote hearing from a hospital bed. The attack killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, after Lakanwal allegedly fired at the troops while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” D.C. Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond … Continue reading Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance

The Pentagon announced that all National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C., are now armed with live weapons and are conducting joint patrols with local police. This escalation follows the ambush shooting of two guards near the White House last week, which left one dead and prompted the Trump administration to deploy hundreds more troops. The move marks a significant shift in domestic rules of … Continue reading Pentagon says every national guard soldier deployed in Washington DC ‘is now armed’