Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been ordered to pay for the urns of two victims, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, totaling $3,075.58, as part of his restitution. Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life terms for first-degree murder and 10 years for burglary, and he has additional financial obligations including criminal fines, civil judgments, and restitution to … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger must pay for slain Idaho students’ urns as part of restitution, judge rules

Newly released documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein and his associates coordinated a multi-year effort to suppress negative press and rehabilitate his image after his 2008 Florida conviction for solicitation of prostitution with a minor. Emails and memos show Epstein hiring individuals to manipulate Google search results, remove damaging articles, and sanitize his Wikipedia page. Publicists, including R. Couri Hay and Peggy Siegal, were engaged to … Continue reading Epstein sought to restore his reputation after guilty plea, documents reveal

A fast-moving wildfire in Mono County, California, near the Nevada border has damaged 15 structures, prompted evacuations, and forced the closure of part of Highway 395. The Pack Fire, driven by winds up to 50 mph, had spread to 5.3 square miles with no containment as of Thursday night. Emergency aircraft were temporarily grounded due to the strong gusts, though precipitation later helped reduce fire … Continue reading Fast-moving blaze in picturesque California county damages 15 structures and prompts evacuations

Fourteen people have been charged in an alleged organized crime sports betting ring run in North Jersey and led by Joseph “Little Joe” Perna, a purported Lucchese crime family soldier. Prosecutors say the operation processed about $2 million in illegal gambling transactions between 2022 and 2024 and included student-athletes among those placing bets. Perna’s sons, stepbrother, and several cousins were allegedly involved in managing and … Continue reading Student-athletes among 14 charged in alleged sports betting ring tied to crime family

A powerful cold front is bringing the season’s first deep freeze and significant snow across much of the U.S., from the Midwest to the Northeast and South. Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan saw over a foot of lake-effect snow on Monday, with hundreds of emergency calls reported, while flurries reached as far south as Nashville, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The snow moved east … Continue reading Millions face 1st deep freeze and snow of the season

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Bay Area and Monterey Bay, effective 10 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday, as an atmospheric river storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Southeast winds of 15–25 mph, gusting up to 50 mph, are expected, with coastal areas under a High Wind Warning for gusts up to 60 mph, raising risks of downed … Continue reading Bay Area, Monterey Bay atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, winds up to 60 mph

Marion County, Kansas, has agreed to pay over $3 million and issue an apology following a 2023 law enforcement raid on the Marion County Record, a small-town newspaper, that sparked a national debate over press freedom. The raid, carried out by Marion County sheriff’s officers and Marion city police, targeted the newspaper’s offices, the publisher Eric Meyer’s home, and a city council member’s home, seizing … Continue reading Kansas county apologizes over raid on a small-town newspaper, agrees to pay over $3 million

At least 888 U.S. flights were canceled Wednesday morning, with major hubs like Chicago O’Hare, Denver, and Atlanta leading the disruptions, while another 720 flights were delayed. The cancellations continue a dayslong pattern caused by the federal government shutdown, which has left many Transportation Security Administration staff working without pay. FAA capacity limits remain in place at 40 major airports, though staffing issues were minimal … Continue reading Nearly 900 flights canceled in US early Wednesday

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into violence and unrest outside a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley on Monday. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the probe will examine potential violations of federal civil rights and constitutional protections after attendees were reportedly harassed and assaulted by protesters. The DOJ has ordered the university to preserve all records related to security preparations … Continue reading DOJ launches investigation into UC Berkeley unrest outside Turning Point USA event

A female driver in a reportedly stolen silver Toyota Sienna led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit across Southern California on Monday. The chase began around 10:35 a.m. in Thousand Oaks after deputies spotted the vehicle, and it continued east on the 118 Freeway and south on the 405 and 5 Freeways. Officers attempted to stop the minivan with spike strips, but the driver evaded … Continue reading Police Chase Driver Over 150 Miles Until She Escapes Into Mexico

A violent altercation occurred near the University of California, Berkeley on Monday afternoon before a Turning Point USA event featuring Dr. Frank Turek and Rob Schneider. The fight, which began around 4:30 p.m. PST, left one man with blood streaming from his face and drew a crowd of demonstrators wearing keffiyehs and carrying left-wing signs. Berkeley police struggled to contain the situation, donning shields and … Continue reading Bloody brawl breaks out as agitators protest TPUSA event at UC Berkeley in California

A mobile lounge (people mover) at Washington Dulles International Airport struck a dock on Monday, injuring 18 passengers with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. as the vehicle approached Concourse D, and passengers deboarded via stairs. Emergency personnel evaluated the injured, and all were transported to hospitals. The cause of the crash and extent of any damage to airport infrastructure remain unclear, Fox … Continue reading Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

A father and daughter, Alexander Wurm, 53, and Serena Wurm, 22, died Monday in a small plane crash in Coral Springs, Florida, while en route to Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission. The aircraft went down about five minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, striking trees before landing in a waterway; no one on the ground was injured. The Ignite the Fire Ministry … Continue reading Father and daughter killed in plane crash carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica

Operators of Camp Mystic are facing three separate lawsuits from families of some of the 27 people who died during Texas’ catastrophic July 4 floods, which claimed over 130 lives across Central Texas. The lawsuits allege wrongful death and negligence, claiming the camp prioritized profit over safety, failed to implement evacuation plans, and ordered campers to remain in flood-prone cabins despite repeated warnings. One suit … Continue reading Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

Nineteen people were hospitalized Sunday night after a bus overturned near Running Springs, California, about 70 miles east of Los Angeles. Of the 36 passengers aboard, which included adults and teenagers, most sustained minor injuries, while three were seriously hurt. The San Bernardino County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the incident, the AP has reported. Authorities closed the highway in both directions … Continue reading 19 taken to the hospital after bus overturns on a California highway

ByHeart is recalling two lots of its organic powdered infant formula after federal officials linked it to a 10-state outbreak of infant botulism, which has hospitalized 13 children since August. The recalled lots carry Dec. 1 “use by” dates (206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2), and parents are urged to discard any remaining product. Cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode … Continue reading ByHeart baby formula recalled amid 10-state outbreak of infant botulism

An Arctic blast is set to bring record cold and wintry conditions to much of the U.S., affecting two-thirds of the nation from Monday. The cold air, breaking off from Canada’s polar vortex, puts over 84 million people under alerts for freezing temperatures, winter weather, and snow in cities from New York to Dallas and Florida. Snowfall of 12–18 inches is possible in parts of … Continue reading Arctic blast to bring frigid temperatures to most of the U.S.

U.S. forces carried out two more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off South America, killing six people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The strikes, ordered by President Trump, targeted vessels in international waters linked to “Designated Terrorist Organizations,” with three people aboard each boat. Hegseth claimed the vessels carried narcotics along known trafficking routes, though Washington has not publicly provided evidence that the targets … Continue reading Hegseth says six people killed in two new US attacks on alleged drug boats

Nationwide flight disruptions continued into Sunday following thousands of cancellations and delays caused by the ongoing government shutdown. As of 4:30 p.m. ET, over 2,200 flights were canceled and around 7,500 delayed, due to staffing shortages at air traffic control towers and centers. Saturday saw 1,521 cancellations and more than 6,400 delays, exceeding Friday’s disruptions. The FAA reported over 40 staffing triggers at facilities nationwide, … Continue reading More than 2,200 flights canceled Sunday amid nationwide air travel disruption

A manhunt is underway after federal immigration agents were attacked during enforcement operations Saturday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Agents faced gunfire, vehicle ramming, and debris hurled from rooftops across multiple city blocks, prompting the use of flash-bang devices and crowd control measures; no law enforcement officers were injured. Nine people—eight U.S. citizens and one non-citizen—were arrested on charges including assault and obstruction, but the … Continue reading Manhunt underway after federal agents take gunfire as rioters ram vehicles in Chicago

Nearly 200 bodies have been recovered from Houston’s bayous since 2017, raising public concern despite officials denying a serial killer is involved. Of the 189 deaths, 17 were ruled homicides, 75 remain unexplained, and the majority were between ages 18 and 39, with accidental drowning accounting for 24 percent. Recent high-profile cases, such as those of Jade Elise McKissic and Kenneth Cutting Jr., have drawn … Continue reading Nearly 200 bodies have been pulled from Houston bayous in past decade

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page as part of a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. Up to 30 subpoenas are expected, with U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones overseeing the inquiry. The investigation reportedly focuses on Brennan’s role in including the … Continue reading Brennan, Strzok, Page subpoenaed as part of federal Russiagate probe

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly manipulating bets on individual pitches as part of a gambling scheme. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged them with multiple conspiracies, including wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Ortiz was arrested in Boston, while Clase remains at large, CBS Sports has reported. Prosecutors claim Clase’s actions from May 2023 and Ortiz’s from … Continue reading Two Major League Baseball Players Charged in Sports Betting and Money Laundering

U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Friday after the FAA ordered reductions due to air traffic controllers missing paychecks amid the historic government shutdown. Staffing shortages affected major airports, including Newark, San Francisco, and Atlanta, causing widespread delays and forcing airlines to adjust schedules at the last minute. More than 700 flights were canceled as of 9 a.m. ET, about 3% of the day’s … Continue reading Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin

A 19-year-old Seattle-area man, Saed Ali Mirreh, was arrested by the FBI in connection with a foiled Michigan terror plot linked to ISIS, marking the eighth arrest in the case. Mirreh and co-conspirator Tomas-Kaan Jimenez-Guzel, also 19, are charged with conspiracy and attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, including plans to join ISIS in Turkey. The plot involved at least seven … Continue reading Seattle-area man arrested in Halloween terrorism plot investigation