A Liberian cargo ship, the W-Sapphire, caught fire and exploded Monday evening in Baltimore Harbor, near the site of last year’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The blast sent black smoke into the air, but all 23 crew members and two pilots were reported safe, with no injuries or property damage. Fireboats contained the incident, and the ship remains afloat while the Coast Guard investigates, … Continue reading No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor

Jon Luke Evans, a Jamaican-born reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S. after being arrested by immigration authorities in July. ICE said Evans overstayed his visa and unlawfully tried to purchase a firearm. His arrest sparked tensions between the town and federal officials, as local authorities said DHS had previously confirmed his work eligibility through E-Verify, The … Continue reading Maine police officer detained by Ice agrees to leave US

Two Tremonton-Garland police officers, Sgt. Lee Sorensen, 56, and Officer Eric Estrada, 31, were killed Sunday night when a gunman opened fire during a domestic violence call in Tremonton, Utah. A Box Elder County deputy and his K-9 were also injured but are expected to recover. The suspect, 32-year-old Ryan Michael Bate, allegedly assaulted his wife before shooting at responding officers with a rifle. On … Continue reading Utah mourns 2 Tremonton officers killed in the line of duty

Eighteen-year-old Giovanni Pelletier from North Carolina, who went missing on Aug. 1 while visiting relatives in Florida, was found dead a week later in a retention pond in Bradenton, Florida. Pelletier disappeared after texting his mother “Help me” shortly after leaving with cousins for a three-hour drive. His body was identified through dental records, but the cause of death remains pending toxicology results. Authorities are … Continue reading Teen missing for 1 week after going on vacation in Florida found dead

Two American Carnival Cruise passengers — a 79-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman — drowned Friday in separate incidents at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private destination in the Bahamas. Police said the man became unresponsive while snorkeling at a beach, and the woman while swimming in a pool; both died despite lifeguard CPR attempts. Carnival confirmed the victims were sailing with family on different … Continue reading 2 American Carnival Cruise passengers drown in separate incidents on same day

Hurricane Erin regained Category 4 strength Sunday night with 130 mph winds after briefly weakening, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, expected to remain a “large and dangerous” hurricane through midweek, has already knocked out power to thousands in Puerto Rico, where heavy rain, strong winds, and high surf continue. Advisories warn of waves up to 13 feet around Puerto Rico and the U.S. … Continue reading Thousands without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Erin pummels region

Four masked thieves stole an estimated $2 million in jewelry, watches, and gold during a 90-second smash-and-grab at a West Seattle store Thursday, police said. The suspects broke through the glass door with hammers, looted six display cases — including $750,000 in Rolex watches and a $125,000 emerald necklace — and threatened staff with bear spray and a Taser before fleeing in a getaway car. … Continue reading Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist

Three people were killed and nine others wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting early Sunday at the Taste of the City Lounge, a hookah bar in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights. Police say up to four gunmen opened fire during a dispute inside the crowded club, leaving victims ages 19, 27, and 35 dead — including one bystander. Nine others, ranging from 20s to 60s, were hospitalized … Continue reading 3 dead, 8 wounded in NYC restaurant shooting

Nicholas Alahverdian, a Rhode Island fugitive who once faked his death to avoid U.S. rape charges, has been convicted in Utah of first-degree rape for assaulting his then-girlfriend in 2008. Prosecutors say he trapped and raped the woman after becoming abusive during their relationship. The 38-year-old faces five years to life in prison when sentenced on Oct. 20 and still awaits trial in a separate … Continue reading Man accused of faking his death to evade charges found guilty of rape in Utah

California authorities rescued a 46-year-old Long Beach man who was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in the remote Seven Teacups area after powerful water knocked him off his rappelling lines. Search teams used drones and infrared technology to locate him, and a California Highway Patrol helicopter hoisted him to safety. He was treated for minor injuries and dehydration before reuniting with his family, … Continue reading California man rescued after being trapped for 2 days behind waterfall

A man died after being struck by a vehicle on a Southern California freeway while fleeing an immigration raid at a Monrovia Home Depot, authorities said. Local officials confirmed the incident occurred during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, though DHS denied pursuing the man. His identity has not been released. Advocates say 10–13 workers were detained in what they described as an aggressive operation, … Continue reading Man fleeing immigration raid in California fatally struck by vehicle

Gloucester Township, New Jersey, has passed a measure holding parents legally accountable for crimes committed by their children under 18, with penalties of up to 90 days in jail or $2,000 in fines. The ordinance lists 28 offenses, from disorderly conduct to felonies, with harsher consequences for repeat offenders. The move follows a 2023 community event where a massive brawl involving mostly teens injured three … Continue reading Parents face $2,000 fines or 90 days in jail if their children break laws in NJ

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been indicted on federal conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction charges, accused of concealing a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, and misusing public funds for personal trips and meetings. Prosecutors allege the pair falsified payroll records, exchanged encrypted messages to avoid detection, and deleted communications. Vappie, also indicted, has pleaded not guilty and faces trial in January. Cantrell, term-limited … Continue reading New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide relationship with bodyguard

Multiple deputies were shot Wednesday in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, while serving warrants and a protective order. Officers were met with gunfire; two deputies were hit by shrapnel and a third was briefly treated and released. A standoff followed, ending when the suspect, James Andru Lehnerd, surrendered and was taken into custody, Fox News has reported. A large police presence remained at the Gretna scene late … Continue reading Multiple deputies shot in incident near Virginia, North Carolina border

A school bus in rural Texas north of Austin rolled over Wednesday, sending ten people—including nine students and the driver—to hospitals. One injury was life-threatening and two were potentially life-threatening. The bus, carrying 43 passengers, went off the road before rolling, though the cause is under investigation. The driver is experienced, and the bus, a 2024 model with seatbelts, primarily serves a local elementary school, … Continue reading 10 injured in school bus rollover in Texas

Florida is resuming black bear hunting for the first time since 2015, with wildlife commissioners approving a 23-day hunt in December allowing up to 187 bears to be killed. The hunt, aimed at managing the state’s growing population of roughly 4,000 bears, will permit baiting and the use of dogs and be limited to four of seven bear management zones. Starting in 2026, private landowners … Continue reading Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade

Three men, including a former Brink’s employee, have been charged with stealing over $2 million from an armored truck in Philadelphia. The robbery occurred on June 21 in the Port Richmond neighborhood, where two men armed with AR-style rifles forced a Brink’s driver to the ground, stole his firearm and keys, and took a large sum of cash from the truck. The suspects—Daishaun Hughes-Murchison, Brian … Continue reading 3 charged with stealing $2M from Brink’s truck amid string of heists in Philadelphia

A man, Sean Charles Dunn, faces federal assault charges after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C. during a confrontation. The incident occurred Sunday night near U Street, with Dunn reportedly shouting obscenities at the agent before forcefully hurling the sandwich. He was arrested after fleeing the scene and admitted to the act, Fox News has … Continue reading Man charged with felony after allegedly whacking federal agent with sandwich

A small plane crashed while landing at Kalispell City Airport in Montana on Monday, colliding with another aircraft and sparking a fire. The pilot and three passengers escaped with only minor injuries and were treated at the scene. No one was aboard the stationary plane. Both aircraft were destroyed, but firefighters quickly contained the blaze with foam, Fox News has reported. The cause of the … Continue reading Pilot, 3 passengers walk away from fiery plane crash in Montana

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will seek the release of Bryan Hooper Sr., who has served 27 years in prison for a 1998 Minneapolis murder after the state’s key witness recanted and confessed to the crime. Hooper, 54, was convicted of killing 77-year-old Ann Prazniak and given three life sentences; he has always maintained his innocence. The witness, now imprisoned in Georgia, admitted … Continue reading Minnesota prosecutor seeks to overturn man’s 1998 murder conviction after a witness confesses

Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, a former USPS worker from Carson, California, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud after stealing mail containing checks, credit cards, and personal information from 2022 to July 2025. She used the stolen items to fund luxury purchases and international trips, sold some to co-conspirators, and facilitated check cashing with fake IDs. Searches of her home uncovered over 130 stolen … Continue reading USPS worker who flaunted stacks of cash on social media admits to stealing checks from mail

A Union Pacific train derailed Tuesday afternoon in Palo Pinto County, Texas, sending 35 cars — many carrying hazardous materials — off the tracks near the Coalville Road bridge. Officials reported no leaks or injuries but treated the incident as a hazardous materials situation. Fire crews contained a grass fire at the scene, and no evacuations were ordered, The Guardian has reported. The cause is … Continue reading Train with at least 35 cars carrying hazardous materials derails in Texas

Mexico has extradited 26 suspected cartel operatives to the U.S., including members of the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels, in its second major transfer this year. The individuals, accused of violent crimes and organized crime links, are considered high security risks. Among them is Abigael González Valencia, alleged top financier for CJNG leader “El Mencho.” Mexico approved the transfers on condition none face the … Continue reading Mexico extradites 26 inmates wanted over cartel links to US

Victor Martinez-Hernandez was sentenced to life without parole Monday for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin, whose body was found in Bel Air in August 2023. Martinez-Hernandez received the maximum sentences on all counts and will serve his time in Maryland. He was arrested after a 10-month manhunt and found guilty in April, with DNA and evidence proving premeditation. Morin’s family … Continue reading Victor Martinez-Hernandez gets life without parole for murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin

President Trump announced Monday that he is federalizing Washington, D.C.’s police force for up to 30 days and deploying 800 National Guard troops to address what he called a public safety emergency. Invoking Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, Trump placed the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing high-profile crimes and pledging to remove homeless encampments. Mayor Muriel Bowser called the move … Continue reading Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of local police in crime crackdown