Two separate shootings at South Carolina State University during homecoming weekend left one woman dead and a man injured, authorities said. The incidents occurred Saturday evening, Oct. 4, prompting a campus-wide lockdown. State officials said the shootings do not appear to be connected, and investigations are ongoing. The injured man remains hospitalized, while the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division continues to gather information, USA Today … Continue reading Shootings at South Carolina State University leave 1 dead, another injured

A 35-year-old skydiving instructor died in Nashville, Tennessee, after reportedly falling without a parachute during a tandem jump, police said. The instructor became separated from the tandem rig, while the other skydiver survived after being rescued from a tree with an open parachute. The incident occurred during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville, which expressed sorrow and said it is cooperating with investigators. Authorities … Continue reading Instructor dies in Nashville skydiving incident; 2nd skydiver rescued from tree

Two teenage girls were found dead atop a J train at Brooklyn’s Marcy Avenue subway station early Oct. 4, likely due to subway surfing, a dangerous trend of riding on top of moving trains. Police responded to a 911 call around 3:10 a.m., and first responders pronounced the girls dead at the scene; their identities are pending. The incident follows other recent subway surfing accidents, … Continue reading ‘Subway surfing’ blamed for deaths of 2 teen girls

A Texas mother shot her four children over the weekend, killing two and injuring the other two, authorities said. She faces two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is being held on a $14 million bond. The victims, ages 13 and 4, died in a vehicle, while the surviving children, ages 8 and 9, are in stable … Continue reading Texas mom who shot her 4 children, killing 2 of them, faces murder charges

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Sunday that President Donald Trump plans to deploy 400 Texas National Guard troops to Illinois, Oregon, and other states, escalating tensions over federal intervention. Pritzker said the federal government did not coordinate with him directly and called the move “Trump’s invasion,” criticizing the deployment of out-of-state troops against local opposition. According to Pentagon memos, up to 400 Texas Guard members … Continue reading Trump to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Illinois, Pritzker says

Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez was arrested in Indianapolis on Saturday following an incident in which he was stabbed and hospitalized, police said. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department charged Sanchez, 38, with three misdemeanors: battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication. The altercation occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the city’s downtown Wholesale District, and detectives said … Continue reading Ex-QB Mark Sanchez arrested, faces three possible charges

A 41-year-old New Jersey man, Louis Geri of Vineland, was arrested early Sunday outside Saint Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for allegedly possessing a Molotov cocktail, police said. Officers assigned to the Cathedral’s annual Red Mass spotted Geri camping in a tent on the steps around 6 a.m. and recognized him as someone previously barred from the premises. When he refused to leave, he was … Continue reading DC police arrest suspect for alleged explosive outside annual Red Mass

A Boston police cruiser was destroyed early Sunday morning during what authorities called a “large-scale vehicle takeover” involving more than 100 people near Mass. Ave. and Tremont Street. Police said the crowd used fireworks, cones, and poles to attack cruisers and block traffic, with one cruiser catching fire after being repeatedly hit with fireworks. The Boston Fire Department extinguished the blaze, but the vehicle was … Continue reading Boston police cruiser torched during “large-scale vehicle takeover”

At least 14 people were shot, including two who were killed, late Saturday night near downtown Montgomery, Alabama, police said. The victims include several teenagers, with seven under the age of 17; the two fatalities were identified as 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris and 43-year-old Sholanda Williams. Police believe the gunfire began after a targeted individual returned fire, sparking chaos as others in the crowd also opened … Continue reading 2 killed, 12 injured, as gunfire erupts on the streets of Alabama’s state capital

Federal agents shot a woman Saturday morning in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood after being boxed in by multiple vehicles, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Agents said they opened fire when one driver, later identified as 40-year-old Marimar Martinez, allegedly pointed a semi-automatic weapon at them. Martinez, who was wounded and later released from the hospital, faces federal charges for assaulting law enforcement … Continue reading Federal agents shoot woman in Chicago after allegedly being rammed, boxed in by cars

Sean “Diddy” Combs apologized in a letter to the judge ahead of his sentencing for two prostitution-related convictions, taking full responsibility for his actions and expressing remorse to his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman, “Jane.” Combs described his behavior as rooted in selfishness, excess, and drug use, and said his year in prison has changed him. He begged for a lenient sentence to spend … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes in letter ahead of sentencing

The mother of 25-year-old Jaylen Lewis is suing Mississippi Capitol Police officers, the department, and the state Department of Public Safety after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Sept. 25, 2022. Officers Stephen Frederick and Michael Rhinewalt, who were indicted for manslaughter and have pleaded not guilty, opened fire after Lewis reversed his car into a police vehicle. The lawsuit alleges Lewis … Continue reading Woman sues Mississippi police over son’s killing

Police in Vallejo, California, found the body of 28-year-old Renia Lewis behind a hidden attic entrance, nearly a week after she went missing. Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, has been arrested and admitted responsibility for her murder, though authorities have not disclosed a motive or whether the two knew each other. Lewis was last seen Friday evening but wasn’t reported missing until Sunday; investigators connected her … Continue reading Missing woman’s body found behind secret attic entrance in Northern California home

Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson case say they have gathered “voluminous” evidence against the accused shooter. Utah County Chief Deputy Attorney Chad Grunander emphasized the large amount of discovery and the goal of efficiently sharing it with the defense. Legal experts note that the prosecution’s focus on the volume of evidence signals a strong strategy, highlighting physical evidence, surveillance footage, the weapon tied to Robinson’s … Continue reading Prosecutors hammer Charlie Kirk assassination suspect with ‘voluminous’ DNA, gun, text and rooftop evidence

Eight unoccupied houses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean over about three days due to pounding surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The first five homes fell on Sept. 30, followed by a sixth later that evening, a seventh on Oct. 1, and an eighth on Oct. 2. High tides and waves reaching 8 to 12 feet washed over dunes, … Continue reading 8 houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast

An immigration judge in Maryland denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to reopen his case and seek asylum in the U.S., though he can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was mistakenly deported earlier this year and later returned to face human smuggling charges, to which he pleaded not guilty. Despite showing credible evidence of gang threats in El Salvador, … Continue reading Judge denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s bid to reopen immigration case

A python caused a surprise at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Monrovia, California, when it was found by an employee on Monday, Sept. 29. Pasadena Humane assisted in rescuing the snake, which weighed 3.6 pounds and measured an estimated 3 to 4 feet long. The shelter described the python as “beautiful” and appearing well cared for, though its gender was initially unknown. Officials believe the … Continue reading Giant python makes slithering stop at In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

Texas Sheriff Adam King, arrested in August on sexual harassment and retaliation charges, now faces a third count of aggravated perjury for allegedly lying to a grand jury. King pleaded not guilty and is allowed to return to work under strict conditions, including limited office hours, no contact with seven witnesses, and use of a private entrance. Investigations revealed he harassed female employees over 18 … Continue reading Texas sheriff arrested by his own deputies, now faces new charge for lying to grand jury

Alaskan climber Balin Miller, 23, died in a climbing accident at Yosemite’s El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer. Miller, an accomplished alpinist known for solo climbs in Alaska, Patagonia, and the Canadian Rockies, was reportedly lead rope soloing the 2,400-foot “Sea of Dreams” route when he fell. He had gained recognition for completing Mount McKinley’s Slovak Direct solo and shared … Continue reading Alaskan climbing star dies in fall from Yosemite’s El Capitan

The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled execution dates for four inmates, including Christa Pike, the only woman on the state’s death row. Pike, sentenced at 18 for the 1995 torture murder of Colleen Slemmer, has sought clemency citing her youth and severe mental illness. Her lawyers say she has shown remorse and growth while incarcerated. The other scheduled executions include Tony Carruthers, convicted of a … Continue reading Tennessee court sets execution date for the state’s only woman on death row and 3 male inmates

Gateway Church founder Robert Preston Morris, 64, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to five counts of child sexual abuse in Oklahoma. He received a 10-year suspended sentence, including six months in jail, for abusing a 12-year-old girl in 1982 while working as a traveling evangelist. The victim, Cindy Clemishire, said justice had “finally been served” and urged other survivors to speak out. Oklahoma’s attorney … Continue reading Texas megachurch pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges

A bear surprised shoppers at a Fry’s grocery store in southern Arizona when it walked through the front doors and ran around inside before leaving. The animal had been spotted in the neighborhood over the weekend and behind the store on Monday. A shopper captured video of the bear near people in the store, including the produce section, though it did not take anything. Police … Continue reading Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around

Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall, 91, has died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California, the Jane Goodall Institute announced. Goodall revolutionized ethology by observing chimpanzees using tools in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, challenging the belief that only humans could make and use tools. Despite having no formal scientific training, she gained global recognition through a National Geographic documentary and used … Continue reading Jane Goodall, iconic wildlife conservationist, has died at age 91

Days after deadly flooding struck central Arizona, missing homeless man Pete Green has been found safe. The flood, which began Sept. 26, killed at least three people, damaged homes, and destroyed businesses in Globe, Miami, and surrounding areas. Green had likely been near the Pinal Creek bed when the floodwaters arrived and later called his sister after borrowing a phone. Authorities confirmed his safety on … Continue reading Man found alive days after deadly Arizona flood

Two teen girls, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, were killed in a hit-and-run in New Jersey while riding an electric bike. The 17-year-old driver, from Garwood, allegedly struck them with his 2021 Jeep Compass and has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The girls were pronounced dead after arriving at local hospitals. Neighbors said the suspect had been repeatedly parked outside one of … Continue reading Teen charged with murder after allegedly killing two girls in deadly hit-and-run crash