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

Jake Haro, 32, was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison for murdering his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, and falsely claiming the infant had been kidnapped. He also received an additional six-year sentence for a prior child abuse case, to be served consecutively. Haro had pleaded guilty to murder, child endangerment, and filing a false police report, while his wife, Rebecca Haro, faces similar … Continue reading California dad who faked infant’s kidnapping gets 25 years to life for killing the boy

Multiple polling places in Northern New Jersey temporarily closed Tuesday morning after receiving emailed bomb threats, later deemed not credible, forcing some voters to cast ballots at alternate locations. Authorities confirmed that the emails contained false claims of bomb threats, and law enforcement found no credible danger. Polling sites affected spanned Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties. Officials, including Lt. Gov. Tahesha … Continue reading Non-credible bomb threats temporarily halt voting in Northern New Jersey

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, last seen with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, on Oct. 9. Surveillance footage shows the pair crossing the Colorado-Utah border in a rented 2024 white Chevrolet Malibu, the last confirmed sighting of Melodee. She was reported missing by her school on Oct. 14, having not been seen since August, and authorities say … Continue reading New details in search for Santa Barbara child Melodee Buzzard

The Trump administration informed a Rhode Island federal judge that it will use $4.65 billion in contingency funds to pay only 50% of November SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown. The move affects about 42 million low-income Americans who rely on food stamps. The administration rejected the judge’s suggestion to make full payments using additional funds from the Child Nutrition Program. Judge Jack McConnell … Continue reading U.S. to Pay Partial SNAP Benefits for November During Shutdown

Nine people were injured in a shooting early Sunday at a large rental home in Bath Township, Ohio, where teenagers had gathered for a social media-promoted birthday party. The police described the scene as chaotic, with some people fleeing while first responders provided emergency care. It is unclear whether all nine were shot, as one injury may have been from a fall, and no arrests … Continue reading Nine people injured in mass shooting at Ohio party held in Airbnb

Harvard University Police and the FBI are searching for two suspects linked to an explosion at Harvard Medical School early Saturday morning. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. in the fourth-floor hallway of the Goldenson Building on Longwood Avenue in Boston. No one was injured, and a Harvard police officer saw two people fleeing the scene. Harvard released grainy images of the suspects, who … Continue reading 2 wanted after Harvard Medical School explosion

Flight delays continued across U.S. airports Sunday due to air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport facing two- to three-hour delays. Delays at Newark were affecting other regional airports, according to New York City’s Emergency Management office, prompting travelers to check flight status and expect longer waits. Major airports in Houston, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, … Continue reading Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

A federal judge in Oregon has blocked President Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland until at least Friday, ruling there is “no credible evidence” that city protests justified the federal troop deployment. The decision came after Portland and Oregon sued in September to prevent the action. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, heard a three-day trial examining whether protests at … Continue reading Judge again bars Trump administration from deploying troops to Portland

Two girls under 13 were hospitalized after being thrown from a Ferris wheel at the Harvest Festival on False River in New Roads, Louisiana, on Saturday, authorities said. Pointe Coupée Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux reported that one girl was airlifted to a medical facility, though their conditions have not been released. Witnesses described the ride tipping and dumping the girls, with one appearing to hit … Continue reading 2 girls fall from Ferris wheel at Louisiana harvest festival

The lawyer for a Michigan man arrested in connection with a reportedly foiled Halloween terror plot says there is “no evidence” supporting claims of a planned attack. Federal sources said five people from Dearborn and Inkster were taken into custody Friday over a plot allegedly tied to Islamic State extremism, with some suspects having firearms and training. Lawyer Amir Makled described his client as a … Continue reading Lawyer for man arrested in Michigan says there is ‘no evidence’ of Halloween terror plot

President Donald Trump’s administration faces Monday deadlines to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with orders to keep funding SNAP, the nation’s largest food aid program, during the government shutdown. The USDA planned to halt SNAP payments starting November 1, leaving millions uncertain about how to afford food as benefits lapse. Judges in Rhode Island and Massachusetts ruled that the administration must continue … Continue reading Trump administration faces Monday deadline on use of contingency funds for SNAP

San Francisco health officials are demanding answers from the U.S. Navy after learning that elevated radiation levels were detected at the decommissioned Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in November 2024. Plutonium-239 was found in an air filter at the site during asphalt grinding, with levels more than double the EPA’s “action level,” but the city was not notified until nearly a year later. Health experts warn … Continue reading Dangerous radiation levels detected in San Francisco

A mysterious object crashed just outside Nevada’s secretive Area 51 on September 23, prompting a swift and secretive military response. Witnesses reported that the base and surrounding Tiikaboo Valley were locked down as armed patrols blocked roads and helicopters moved in to recover debris. The Air Force later claimed the wreckage belonged to an unmanned aircraft from Creech Air Force Base, but independent observers and … Continue reading Unknown object crash near Area 51 fuels cover-up claims

More than 300 piles of cremated human remains were discovered scattered across the Nevada desert near Searchlight, about an hour from Las Vegas. Authorities believe a funeral home illegally dumped the ashes, though no specific business has been named. Palm Mortuaries and Cemeteries has since collected the remains and plans to place them in a crypt so families may one day identify their loved ones, … Continue reading Mystery as more than 300 piles of human remains discovered in desert outside Vegas

Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must use contingency funds to continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The decisions came from cases in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where judges ordered the USDA to access emergency funds and report back by Monday. Judge Indira Talwani rejected the administration’s claim that the $5 billion contingency fund … Continue reading Judges say government must continue paying SNAP food stamp benefits during shutdown