Roy Lee Ward, 53, was executed by lethal injection early Friday at the Indiana State Prison for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne. The execution, Indiana’s third since resuming capital punishment last year, was carried out at 12:33 a.m. after Ward exhausted all legal appeals and was denied clemency. Ward, who had recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, expressed remorse for … Continue reading Man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in her home in 2001 is executed by injection in Indiana

Four people were found dead Wednesday in a San Francisco home in what police are calling a case of “suspicious deaths.” Officers discovered the bodies during a welfare check at a million-dollar residence on Monterey Boulevard in an upscale neighborhood. The victims, believed to be family members, were pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators are exploring the possibility of a murder-suicide. Neighbors described the … Continue reading Four found dead in million-dollar San Francisco home as police probe ‘suspicious’ deaths

Nearly one-fourth of FBI agents nationwide are now focused on immigration enforcement, according to data obtained by Sen. Mark Warner. The Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown has redirected FBI resources away from traditional priorities like counterterrorism and organized crime. In the 25 largest field offices, up to 45% of agents are reportedly spending at least half their time assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement in locating … Continue reading FBI reassigns nearly one-quarter of agents to help ICE locate and arrest people

The Southwest U.S. is bracing for heavy rainfall and flash flooding as Tropical Storm Priscilla and another storm system move in over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches across Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, with a Level 3 (out of 4) flood risk for parts of Arizona, including Phoenix and Flagstaff. Forecasters warn that deep tropical moisture could bring … Continue reading Southwest U.S. faces “significant” flood threats from tropical storms

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. The court granted a stay of execution pending review of new evidence and questions about the reliability of the medical science used to convict him. Roberson’s lawyers argue that advancements in science have … Continue reading Texas court blocks death row inmate’s execution in shaken baby case

The U.S. State Department fired a diplomat for concealing a romantic relationship with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party. This marks the first known dismissal under a ban introduced late last year prohibiting U.S. personnel, contractors, and their families in China from engaging in such relationships. The decision followed a review by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco … Continue reading US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on mortgage fraud charges connected to a 2020 home purchase in Virginia. James, a Democrat who previously sued Trump over alleged financial fraud, called the indictment baseless and accused Trump of weaponizing the justice system for political revenge. The case was presented to the grand jury by Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide with no prior federal … Continue reading New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case

Three people were killed Wednesday in a series of shootings in the Houston area, linked to a gunman who later died by suicide. The first victim, a woman in Sugar Land, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in her SUV; she had been in a relationship with the shooter. About 30 minutes later, the gunman shot a mechanic at an auto shop six miles away … Continue reading Gunman kills 3 in Houston-area shooting spree, police say

A Nebraska woman is suing Kansas City’s haunted house, The Beast, after allegedly breaking both ankles during a stunt called “The Beast Jump.” Leslie Blake claims she followed staff instructions to jump from a second-story window onto an inflatable air pad, which she says was underinflated, poorly positioned, and lacked proper supervision or warnings. The lawsuit alleges Full Moon Productions, which operates the attraction, knew … Continue reading Woman suing popular Kansas City haunted house after breaking ankles

The body of one of three skiers missing in a March avalanche in Alaska has been recovered seven months later, authorities said Tuesday. David Linder, Charles Eppard, and Jeremy Leif were heliskiing near Girdwood when an avalanche buried them under 40 to 100 feet of snow. Recovery had been delayed due to hazardous conditions and ongoing avalanche risks. Volunteers located one skier’s remains, which were … Continue reading Body of skier recovered 7 months after avalanche in Alaska; 2 remain missing

A woman in her 60s died after riding Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion on Monday evening in Anaheim. Anaheim police said she became unresponsive around 6:30 p.m., and Disneyland security performed CPR until paramedics arrived. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Officials indicated the incident appeared to be a medical episode, with no issues reported with the ride, which reopened shortly … Continue reading Disneyland guest dies after riding Haunted Mansion attraction, police say

California will become the first state to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The legislation bans “ultraprocessed foods of concern” from school breakfasts and lunches, with a 10-year timeline for full implementation by 2035. The state Public Health Department will identify which foods meet the definition, considering additives, high levels of saturated fat, sodium, … Continue reading California becomes the first state to phase ultra-processed food out of school meals

A protest in Boston Tuesday night led to four officers being injured and 13 people arrested. Demonstrators moved from Boston Common to Tremont and Winter Street around 7 p.m., where they allegedly assaulted officers, kicked a police cruiser, blocked traffic, and set off smoke bombs. Police arrested eight men and five women in connection with the incident. Two of the injured officers were hospitalized with … Continue reading Four officers injured, 13 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in Boston

After a months-long manhunt, authorities captured Derrick Groves — the last of 10 inmates who escaped a New Orleans jail in May — hiding in a crawl space beneath an Atlanta home. Groves, 28, had been convicted of murder and was considered the most dangerous of the escapees, prompting a $50,000 reward for his capture. A SWAT team spent hours searching the house, using gas … Continue reading Escaped New Orleans inmate captured after 5 months on the run

Roughly 500 National Guard members have been deployed in the Chicago area under orders from President Donald Trump to protect ICE facilities and agents. The force includes about 200 troops from Texas and 300 from Illinois, mobilized for a 60-day mission based out of Elwood, Illinois. The deployment has sparked legal challenges, with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker suing to block it, arguing the federal government … Continue reading Hundreds of National Guard members now deployed in Chicago area

Nine months after a devastating wildfire swept through Los Angeles, killing 12 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses, authorities have arrested a suspect in Florida. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, faces a federal charge of destruction of property by fire in connection with the Palisades Fire. Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht, a former Uber driver, showed an obsession with fire, including watching rap videos featuring flames and … Continue reading Officials arrest man in Florida on suspicion of starting devastating Palisades Fire

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. His lawyer, Pat Fitzgerald, entered the plea during Comey’s arraignment in Alexandria, Virginia, where a trial date was set for January 5, 2026. The charges stem from Comey’s 2020 Senate testimony, and his indictment came soon after former President Trump pressured prosecutors to accelerate their investigation. … Continue reading Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges of lying to Congress

A June tornado in eastern North Dakota has been upgraded to a rare EF5, marking the first U.S. tornado of that strength in more than a decade, the National Weather Service confirmed Monday. The tornado, which struck near Enderlin and traveled about 12 miles before ending near Alice, killed three people and caused extreme damage, including tossing an empty train car nearly 500 feet and … Continue reading First EF5 tornado to strike the US in over a decade just confirmed

Federal immigration authorities announced Monday that ICE and CBP agents have arrested dozens of violent offenders in Chicago as part of “Operation Midway Blitz,” a DHS-led crackdown on criminal noncitizens across Illinois. The arrests, officials said, targeted gang members, child abusers, and drug traffickers amid ongoing unrest and protests in the city. Among those taken into custody were alleged Tren de Aragua gang member Wilmer … Continue reading DHS arrests Chicago’s ‘worst of the worst’ amid surge in domestic terror attacks

Major U.S. airports experienced flight delays Monday night due to staffing shortages, following reports from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy of more air traffic controllers calling in sick amid the government shutdown. The disruptions affected key hubs, including Los Angeles-area airports, Newark, and Denver, raising fears of a repeat of the severe travel strains seen during the 2019 shutdown. California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the shutdown … Continue reading Staffing issues see U.S. flights delayed as shutdown persists

Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez now faces a felony battery charge for allegedly injuring a 69-year-old truck driver in a parking dispute in Indianapolis, in addition to earlier misdemeanor charges from the weekend incident. Authorities say Sanchez, reportedly smelling of alcohol, confronted the driver after a minor parking incident, leading to a fight in which Sanchez was pepper-sprayed and stabbed, while … Continue reading Ex-QB Mark Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation

A fire destroyed the Edisto beach home of South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein and her husband, former Democratic state senator Arnold Goodstein, on Saturday, sending three people to the hospital. Law enforcement officials, led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), are investigating but say there is currently no evidence the fire was intentionally set or caused by a pre-fire explosion. The … Continue reading No evidence fire at South Carolina judge’s home was arson ‘at this time,’ Police say

A REACH medical helicopter crashed Monday evening on eastbound Highway 50 near 59th Street in Sacramento, leaving all three crew members critically injured. The crew—pilot, nurse, and paramedic—were transported to area hospitals, with one initially trapped under the aircraft before being freed by a fire captain and bystanders. No vehicles were involved in the crash, and there was no patient on board. Authorities, including the … Continue reading Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; 3 critically injured

A New York wildlife rehabilitator, Samantha Boyd, 57, was arrested after more than 200 wild and domestic animals were found living in filthy, overcrowded conditions in her Northport home, authorities said. Boyd faces charges of animal cruelty and endangering the welfare of a 95-year-old woman discovered trapped amid debris inside the house. Her partner, Neal Weschler, 61, was also charged with animal cruelty. Officials said … Continue reading New York woman charged after more than 200 animals found in home,

A 60-year-old Missouri man was found dead at an Arkansas campsite after what authorities believe was a fatal bear attack. The man had recently sent his family photos of a bear near his campsite at Sam’s Throne Campground before going missing. Deputies discovered signs of a struggle, drag marks, and the man’s body nearby with injuries consistent with a large animal mauling. While DNA tests … Continue reading Days after sending bear photos to his family, man found dead in animal attack