A stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma left at least six people injured, including students, a security guard, and the suspect. Emergency responders placed the school on lockdown and transported victims to hospitals, with four reported in critical condition. Police detained the suspect, though their identity and motive remain under investigation. Officials said the school was quickly secured and later used as a reunification … Continue reading Students stabbed inside Washington state high school as police respond to chaotic scene

A shooting at a barbecue restaurant in Austin on Sunday night left six people injured, according to police. Authorities say 24-year-old Wesley E. Brown was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on East 12th Street after a physical altercation between two men escalated into gunfire. Police said bystanders were struck … Continue reading Alleged gunman in custody after Austin shooting left 6 people injured

Nathan Chasing Horse, a former “Dances With Wolves” actor, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A Nevada jury found him guilty on 13 charges, mostly involving sexual assault of multiple victims, including one who was 14 when the abuse began. During sentencing, victims described lasting trauma and said he exploited his role as a spiritual … Continue reading Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison in Nevada for sexual assault

Jay Bryant, the third man charged in the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in the killing. He admitted helping the gunmen gain access to Mizell’s Queens recording studio and knowing in advance that a shooting would take place. Prosecutors say Bryant assisted Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who were previously convicted of … Continue reading Man pleads guilty 25 years after Jam Master Jay’s murder

Alphanso Talley, a 26-year-old Chicago man, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple felonies after a shooting that killed one police officer and critically injured another. Authorities say the incident is connected to both an earlier armed robbery and a later shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on April 25. Police arrested Talley near the hospital shortly after the shooting and recovered a weapon … Continue reading Man charged with murder of Chicago police officer shot at hospital

A man identified as Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump after a violent incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. Authorities say the attack was planned for weeks and involved Allen traveling cross-country and booking a hotel room near the event ahead of time. During the dinner, he allegedly tried to breach security with guns … Continue reading Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

A University of South Florida doctoral student, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been charged with murdering his roommate, Zamil Limon, and a second student, Nahida S. Bristy. Limon’s remains were discovered in Tampa after both he and Bristy were reported missing in mid-April. Authorities say Abugharbieh was already a person of interest and was arrested after a SWAT standoff at a residence. He now faces two counts … Continue reading Man charged with 2 murders after roommate, a USF student, found dead

A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after being shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital while guarding a suspect in custody. Authorities say the suspect, who was being treated for an unrelated issue, somehow obtained a weapon and opened fire before fleeing the hospital. The suspect was later located at a nearby home and taken into custody by SWAT teams. The officer … Continue reading 1 Chicago police officer killed, another injured in hospital shooting

Five women were injured in a shooting near Indiana University in Bloomington following the crowded Little 500 weekend events. Police said officers heard gunfire around 12:25 a.m. and found victims aged 17 to 22, along with others hurt while fleeing. Officials believe the shooting began after a fight between two women outside a restaurant and escalated when multiple people drew guns, though only two are … Continue reading 5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races

A powerful tornado in Wise County, Texas killed at least two people and injured several others as it caused widespread damage to neighborhoods and displaced dozens of families. Emergency crews faced blocked roads and downed utilities while responding, and officials warned that more severe storms and possible flash flooding could continue across the region. The outbreak is part of a larger system of extreme weather … Continue reading Texas tornado kills at least two people as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were evacuated after shots were fired near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton. One suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested after allegedly attacking a Secret Service checkpoint with multiple weapons and exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. Officials said he is believed to have acted alone and was taken to … Continue reading Gunman in custody after charging gala with Trump attending; motive unclear

Authorities say former North Carolina law enforcement officer Christopher Gillum was arrested in Florida after allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting Black people at a major New Orleans festival, believed to be Jazz Fest. He was found at a hotel in Destin with a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition and was taken into custody without incident. Federal officials say he was traveling toward … Continue reading Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday as severe storms moved across multiple states, prompting emergency response efforts. Authorities reported no fatalities and only minor injuries, though damage assessments were still underway in affected areas including Vance Air Force Base. A tornado emergency was issued as the storm moved through the city, and residents were urged to avoid impacted zones to allow emergency crews access. … Continue reading Tornado hits city in Oklahoma amid severe weather outbreak

A person walking a dog in Memphis discovered what appeared to be a human skull in early March, leading police to the remains of three young children. Authorities believe the children, estimated to be between three and seven years old, had been dead for several years. The remains were found in a wooded area of Hickory Hill, and investigators are working to determine their identities … Continue reading Human remains belonging to multiple young children found in Memphis

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left one person dead and five others injured after two groups exchanged gunfire near the food court. Police said the violence stemmed from a dispute between the groups and was not a random attack, though bystanders were caught in the crossfire. Five suspects were detained for questioning as investigators continue to search for others involved. … Continue reading 1 dead, 5 injured and several in custody in Mall of Louisiana shooting

A U.S. special forces soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been arrested and charged with using classified information about a U.S. operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from office to make prediction market bets. Authorities say he placed about $33,000 in bets on Polymarket and earned more than $409,000 in profits. Prosecutors allege he was involved in planning the operation and used sensitive information for personal … Continue reading U.S. soldier involved in Maduro raid charged with betting on the operation

The Justice Department has withdrawn recent subpoenas in its investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, opting instead to seek voluntary interviews with witnesses. The inquiry, which centers on allegations that Brennan made false statements about the 2016 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference, is one of several probes targeting critics of President Donald Trump. The decision came shortly after changes in the prosecution team, … Continue reading In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been indicted on federal fraud charges, including wire fraud and bank fraud, over allegations it misused donor funds to pay confidential informants infiltrating extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Prosecutors claim the organization funneled more than $3 million through fake entities between 2014 and 2023 and misled donors and banks about how the money was used. SPLC … Continue reading Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

A 78-year-old woman in Northern California died after being bitten multiple times by a venomous snake on a rural property in Mendocino County, marking the state’s third snake-bite death this year. She was hospitalized after the April 8 incident but died two days later, and the snake species has not yet been identified. Earlier this year, two other Californians—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—also … Continue reading 3rd Californian dies from snake bite this year

Federal authorities have taken custody of a group of undelivered election ballots found near a dumpster in Renton, Washington, after reports that around 500 ballots from multiple past elections were discovered. The ballots, which officials say were sent to voters but never retrieved, are now being reviewed by agencies including the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The discovery sparked concern from some officials … Continue reading 500 blank ballots found near Renton dumpster spark federal investigation

The FBI has launched a nationwide investigation into the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 scientists and research staff linked to sensitive U.S. projects, including several from the Los Angeles area. Officials said they are working with multiple federal and local agencies, and Congress has also opened a separate inquiry over potential national security risks. The cases span several years and include a mix … Continue reading FBI probes cases of missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

An Amish mother and her six children were killed in a fast-moving house fire following an explosion in Lamar Township, Pennsylvania. Authorities said all seven victims were trapped inside the home and died before firefighters could rescue them. Investigators believe a possible propane leak may have triggered the blast, though external tanks were not involved. Neighbors reported hearing a loud explosion before the house was quickly … Continue reading Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that Wayne County turn over all ballots, receipts, and envelopes from Michigan’s 2024 presidential election, warning it could seek a court order if the county does not comply. Michigan’s governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticized the request and said it “does not make sense.” State officials argued the DOJ is relying on previously dismissed … Continue reading Justice Department asks Wayne County to turn over ballots from presidential election

Several former intelligence and FBI officials cooperating in a United States Department of Justice investigation into former John Brennan have been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Washington, D.C.. The case examines allegations that Brennan lied to Congress about the Central Intelligence Agency’s role in the 2016 Russia election interference assessment. The subpoenas came after a change in leadership, with a Trump ally, Joe DiGenova, taking over the investigation following … Continue reading Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before grand jury

A University of Wisconsin–Madison lab researcher, Makoto Kuroda, was arrested after allegedly adding toxic chemicals to a coworker’s water bottle and shoes. The coworker noticed a strange odor and chemical taste in the water, which tests later confirmed contained chloroform. Investigators say Kuroda admitted he acted out of anger over a workplace promotion and rule disagreements. He also reportedly wanted to make the coworker sick … Continue reading UW lab researcher admits to adding poisonous chemicals to coworker’s water bottle