A 56-year-old woman, Donike Gocaj, died in New York City after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy Midtown Manhattan street. Police said she had just parked her SUV near Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street before stepping out and falling into the uncovered hole shortly before 11:30 p.m. Utility company Con Edison said surveillance footage suggests a heavy truck may have dislodged … Continue reading Woman dies after stepping out of car into uncovered manhole in New York City

Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate in Southern California as the wind-driven Sandy Fire spread rapidly near Simi Valley. The blaze broke out in hills northwest of Los Angeles and burned more than 1,300 acres, damaging at least one home while strong gusts helped push the flames. Evacuation orders and warnings affected roughly 10,000 homes, with nearby communities and parts of Los Angeles also … Continue reading Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

A California woman, Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, has been charged with paying people, including homeless individuals, to register to vote. The Justice Department says she faces one felony count and could receive up to five years in prison, though she has agreed to plead guilty. Prosecutors allege she worked for years as a petition circulator and offered money in exchange for voter registrations and petition … Continue reading Woman charged with paying homeless to register as voters

An ICE officer, Christian Castro, has been charged in Minnesota with four counts of second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime after allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man during an attempted immigration arrest. Prosecutors say Castro fired through a home’s front door without being threatened, striking Julio Sosa-Celis and endangering others inside, including a child’s bedroom. Authorities claim body and video evidence contradict earlier ICE accounts … Continue reading ICE officer charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

A New York judge ruled that prosecutors in the trial of Luigi Mangione can use a gun and a notebook described as a “manifesto” as evidence in the case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, the judge excluded several other items from a warrantless search of Mangione’s backpack at a McDonald’s, saying the search violated his rights. Statements Mangione made before receiving … Continue reading Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two suspects, aged 17 and 18, were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and the FBI is seeking public tips as part of the investigation. The attack happened shortly before midday prayers at the city’s largest mosque, prompting a rapid … Continue reading Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque

Three pedestrians were killed and several others injured late Saturday night in Oakland, California, when a vehicle struck people and cars near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue. Police said the driver was traveling at high speed before hitting a parked vehicle and multiple pedestrians, with the cause of the crash still under investigation. The driver, identified as a juvenile, was arrested and also taken to … Continue reading 3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland

Two suspects, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a series of up to 12 random shootings across Austin over the weekend that left four people injured. Police say a possible third suspect is still at large after an extensive multi-agency search in nearby Manor that temporarily prompted shelter-in-place orders. The shootings, which had no clear motive, occurred at locations including fire … Continue reading 2 in custody, 1 still at-large after multiple ‘random’ Austin shootings

Top Trump administration officials, Republican lawmakers, and prominent Christian leaders gathered on the National Mall for a large prayer rally marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary. The event, called “Rededicate 250,” featured speeches, worship music, and prayers emphasizing the idea of the United States as a nation rooted in faith and “under God.” President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several cabinet members … Continue reading Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment after the 2020 election. Peters had been sentenced to over eight years in prison, but Polis reduced it to about four years and said she will be eligible for parole in June. The decision, which does not erase … Continue reading Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters’ prison sentence

Four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The aircraft were performing a demonstration when they made contact midair, spun together, and crashed, leading to a brief base lockdown and cancellation of the remainder of the event. Officials said all pilots are in stable condition and … Continue reading 4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho

Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said an FBI agent visited the home of the county’s election director and left a business card, which he criticized as an inappropriate way to initiate contact. He said officials would follow up on the visit but defended Wisconsin’s handling of the 2020 presidential election as fair, transparent, and repeatedly validated through audits and court reviews. Christenson warned that continuing … Continue reading Wisconsin official cries foul alleging FBI showed up at front door of county election director’s home

A livestreamer known as “Chud the Builder,” real name,Dalton Eatherly was arrested after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, that left both him and another man wounded. Authorities said a confrontation between Eatherly and an unidentified individual escalated into an exchange of gunfire, leading to charges including attempted murder and aggravated assault. Both men were hospitalized and reported to be in … Continue reading ‘Chud the Builder’ charged with attempted murder after Clarksville courthouse shooting

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks abruptly resigned, adding to a wave of leadership turnover in immigration agencies under President Donald Trump’s administration. No official reason was given, though reports suggest internal disagreements and shifting power dynamics among top immigration officials, including allies of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. His departure comes as other senior officials, including acting ICE leadership, also step down or are … Continue reading US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

Divers conducting routine repairs at a federally recognized dam in Mobile, Alabama discovered a hidden grenade-type improvised explosive device at the Converse Reservoir, prompting an emergency response. The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office coordinated with multiple federal and local agencies to safely recover and detonate the device. Bomb squads, including the FBI and state explosive ordnance teams, … Continue reading Explosive device found, detonated at Alabama dam was ‘an unprecedented threat’

Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, accepted a federal plea deal in a public corruption case involving alleged misuse of campaign funds tied to former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. She pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud, lying to the FBI, and filing a false tax return, admitting to parts of a “conduit scheme” that diverted campaign money for improper purposes. … Continue reading Newsom’s former chief of staff takes plea deal

A Maine game warden and experienced pilot, Joshua Tibbetts, was killed when his Cessna 185F crashed in a wooded area in Avon on Tuesday. Authorities said he was the only person on board, and the crash is being investigated by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board. Officials from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife described Tibbetts as a dedicated public servant with … Continue reading Game Warden Dies After His Plane Crashes into Maine Woods

Six people were found dead inside a shipping container at a Texas border railyard, with investigators linking the case to a suspected human smuggling operation tied to train routes from Del Rio. Authorities also believe a man found dead near railroad tracks outside San Antonio is connected to the same group, suggesting a broader smuggling network moving migrants into the U.S. Five of the victims … Continue reading Deadly Texas train car tied to far-reaching human smuggling operation

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, with the team describing him as a beloved teammate and respected member of the community. Authorities are reportedly investigating the death as a possible overdose after he was found in Los Angeles following a 911 medical emergency call. Clarke, a former first-round NBA draft pick from Gonzaga, had recently struggled with injuries and … Continue reading NBA rocked as Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke dies suddenly at 29

An Oregon family has filed a $100 million lawsuit alleging that 18-year-old Ethan Cantrell died from a severe infection after doctors at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center failed to properly clean debris from a puncture wound in his arm before stitching it closed. The lawsuit claims that wood, pine needles, and other organic material were left inside the wound, leading to a rapidly worsening infection … Continue reading Oregon teen dies of sepsis after doctors fail to clean wound before stitching, lawsuit says

The U.S. Justice Department has filed 18 criminal charges against two shipping companies and a senior manager over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which killed six construction workers. Prosecutors allege the operators of the cargo ship Dali failed to properly handle repeated power failures and then obstructed investigations and made false statements after the crash. The ship struck the bridge after … Continue reading Ship operators involved in Baltimore bridge collapse charged with misconduct and obstruction

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has launched a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), issuing a subpoena over its fundraising and use of donations following a related federal indictment. Marshall said the probe will examine whether the organization violated state laws on charities or deceptive trade practices. The U.S. Department of Justice has separately accused the SPLC of fraud related to payments … Continue reading Alabama attorney general announces civil probe of Southern Poverty Law Center

A 19-year-old University of Washington student was found fatally stabbed in a laundry room at the Nordheim Court off-campus housing complex in Seattle, prompting a police investigation. Officers and firefighters attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect remains at large, with police describing him as a Black male wearing a vest, button-up shirt, and blue jeans. University officials … Continue reading University of Washington student found fatally stabbed, police say

Cole Tomas Allen pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges that he attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump during an armed attack at a White House Correspondents’ Association event in Washington, D.C. Prosecutors say Allen, armed with a shotgun, knives, and other gear, fired at a Secret Service officer who confronted him after he breached security at the Washington Hilton hotel. The attack injured … Continue reading Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty

A shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, left two men with life-threatening injuries after a gunman opened fire with an assault-style rifle on Monday afternoon. The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, was shot by both a State Police trooper and a civilian after allegedly firing dozens of rounds at passing vehicles and causing widespread panic. Authorities said Brown had previously made a suicidal statement and … Continue reading Gunman shot by trooper and civilian after opening fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge