MSNBC reported that former FBI Director James Comey may soon face indictment in federal court in Virginia, though the scope of possible charges remains unclear. The move follows the resignation of interim U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who opposed charges, and his replacement by Trump ally Lindsey Halligan. Prosecutors reportedly advised there was insufficient evidence to proceed, but the five-year statute of limitations on allegations that … Continue reading Former FBI Director Comey expected to be indicted soon in Virginia federal court

Texas and Alabama are set to execute death row inmates Geoffrey West and Blaine Milam at nearly the same time on Thursday, Sept. 25. West, 50, will be executed in Alabama by nitrogen gas for the 1997 murder of gas station worker Margaret Parrish Berry. Milam, 35, will be executed in Texas by lethal injection for the 2008 death of his girlfriend’s 13-month-old baby, an … Continue reading Texas, Alabama to execute inmates at same time this week

Authorities found the body of 21-year-old Ryan Lakes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after a multi-day search. Lakes had been reported missing on September 18. He was last seen wearing dark shorts, a dark T-shirt, brown tennis shoes, and carrying a black backpack. His body was discovered in the Big Creek area, a secluded forest near the North Carolina-Tennessee border, on September 22, … Continue reading Missing man, 21, found dead in Great Smokey National Park

United Airlines briefly halted all flights departing in the U.S. and Canada Tuesday night due to a technological issue. The ground stop lasted about 30 minutes before normal operations resumed. This marks the second time in less than two months that United has requested a halt for an unspecified technical glitch, CBS News has reported. A similar technology-related suspension in early August caused widespread delays … Continue reading United Airlines ground stop sees all planes briefly held across U.S. and Canada

Following the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail, the North Carolina legislature passed a criminal justice bill aimed at limiting bail and increasing mental health evaluations for defendants. The GOP-backed measure, nicknamed “Iryna’s Law,” also could allow the state to resume executions. The bill eliminates cashless bail for many crimes and restricts judicial discretion in pretrial release. Some Democrats criticized … Continue reading North Carolina legislature passes ‘Iryna’s Law’ after refugee’s stabbing death

The Trump administration is restricting Iranian diplomats visiting New York for the UN General Assembly from accessing wholesale stores like Costco or buying luxury items over $1,000, as well as high-end cars over $60,000, without prior approval. Their movements are also limited to areas necessary for official UN business. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the measures prevent Iranian elites from shopping while their citizens … Continue reading US is blocking Iranian diplomats in US from shopping at Costco

Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, remains in a jail’s special housing unit despite completing a mental health evaluation. Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder and firearm-related offenses. Jail officials said he has been seen by medical and mental health staff but will stay in special housing for now, with his location … Continue reading Charlie Kirk assassination suspect remains in special housing unit despite completed mental evaluation

Ryan Routh, 59, was convicted Tuesday in Florida of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump after plotting an attack from a sniper’s nest at Trump’s golf course last year. Jurors found him guilty on five federal charges, including attempted assassination and assault on a federal officer, after just two hours of deliberation. Following the verdict, Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with … Continue reading Ryan Routh stabbed himself in neck with pen in court after convicted of trying to assassinate Trump

The Secret Service announced Tuesday that it dismantled a network of electronic devices across five locations near New York City that could have been used to disrupt cellphone service and enable criminal activity. Agents discovered more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards, along with cocaine, illegal firearms, and other equipment. Officials said the network allowed anonymous, encrypted communications that were linked to assassination … Continue reading Secret Service agents dismantle network that could shut down New York cellphone system

Jessica Marie Mauthe, 39, has been charged with criminal homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of abuse of a corpse after the remains of four infants were found in a home she was recently evicted from in western Pennsylvania. The bodies were discovered by her former landlord on Sept. 13, stored in a bedroom closet and the attic, wrapped in towels and plastic bags. Police … Continue reading Woman charged with homicide after remains of her 4 infants found in Pennsylvania house

Seven children escaped from Holly Hill Hospital — South Campus, a psychiatric facility in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sunday evening following a reported disturbance. Police launched a massive search using K-9 teams and drones, and all seven juveniles were back in custody within three hours. Authorities said the children were not considered armed or dangerous, and there was no threat to the community. Holly Hill provides … Continue reading 7 children found after escape from North Carolina psychiatric hospital

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers asked a New York federal judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, which could allow him to go free almost immediately. Combs was acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges that carried potential sentences of 15 years to life. His lawyers argued that his celebrity status, businesses, … Continue reading Defense tells judge Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has served enough time behind bars

Ryan Routh, representing himself, declined to testify in his trial for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Trump at a Florida golf club last year. Prosecutors say Routh plotted for weeks before aiming a rifle at Trump, but a Secret Service agent fired first, forcing Routh to flee without firing. Routh presented three witnesses, including a firearms expert who testified the gun was likely ineffective, and … Continue reading Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying

Two hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, were found dead last week in the San Juan Mountains and died from a lightning strike, Conejos County authorities confirmed. The pair had been hiking and camping at elevations above 10,000 feet from September 7 to 12, using GPS data to track their movements. A severe storm struck the area on September 12, bringing rain, snow, … Continue reading Lightning strike caused deaths of 2 hunters in Colorado mountains, coroner says

The parents of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper filed a $100 million lawsuit against the Oxford Center, its staff, and the manufacturer of a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, alleging corporate greed and negligence led to their son’s death in January. Thomas died in a fire that erupted inside the chamber during treatment for sleep apnea and ADHD, with his mother unable to save him. The lawsuit claims the … Continue reading Family of boy killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber fire files suit

Jacob Samuel Winkler was arrested by the Secret Service for aiming a red laser pointer at Marine One as it departed the White House with President Trump on board. The incident began when Winkler also shined the laser at a uniformed officer, temporarily disorienting him. Officers detained Winkler near the Ellipse, where he was found carrying a 3-inch fixed-blade knife. In an interview, he admitted … Continue reading Man charged with aiming laser pointer at Trump’s helicopter

Anibal Hernandez Santana, 63, was arrested by the FBI for shooting at Sacramento’s ABC10 news station after being released on bail. He faces federal charges for possessing and discharging a firearm in a school zone and interfering with a radio station. No one was injured, but the lobby sustained bullet damage. Authorities found threatening notes at his home referencing public figures. The incident followed local … Continue reading FBI arrests man accused of ABC news station shooting after bail release

A moderate 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, centered just east-southeast of Berkeley. The quake occurred shortly before 3 a.m. and was felt widely across the region. No injuries or major structural damage were reported, though some businesses experienced broken windows and fallen merchandise. BART trains ran with delays for several hours as safety inspections were conducted, returning to normal … Continue reading San Francisco Bay Area jolted awake by 4.3 magnitude earthquake

Another dolphin, Bimini, has died at the Miami Seaquarium, a marine park facing ongoing criticism for repeated animal welfare violations, bankruptcy, and legal battles. Bimini, a 26-year-old Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin, died from chronic health issues, the Seaquarium said. The park has been protested for over a decade, with groups like PETA calling for its closure. Bimini was one of four dolphins the USDA had previously … Continue reading Another dolphin dies at troubled Miami Seaquarium

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has said she will not personally push for the death penalty against her husband’s accused killer, Tyler Robinson, leaving the decision to the government. Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder and other felonies in the September 10 assassination of the 31-year-old political activist at Utah Valley University. Erika Kirk, speaking to The New York Times, said her faith guides … Continue reading Erika Kirk breaks silence on seeking death penalty for ‘assassin’ Tyler Robinson

A 175lb female black bear went on a rampage through a Dollar General in Vernon, New Jersey, attacking a 90-year-old woman and a dog before being euthanized. The bear initially entered the store around 2 p.m., left, then returned two hours later, terrorizing a nearby restaurant and chasing employees. A real estate agent helped guide the bear out of the store before police arrived. The … Continue reading Bear attacks 90-year-old woman during rampage through Dollar General store

During Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is “pursuing every lead” in the investigation of his assassination. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with Kirk’s murder, but the FBI is examining the possibility of accomplices, including individuals linked to Robinson on Discord. Investigators are reviewing the shooting location, bullet trajectory, text messages, online chats, and potential hand signals near Kirk … Continue reading Patel says FBI investigating ‘possibility of accomplices’ in Kirk shooting

Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf course, is representing himself in federal court. Prosecutors rested after seven days and 38 witnesses, presenting evidence that Routh plotted the attack for weeks and aimed a rifle at a Secret Service agent, who fired, forcing him to flee. Routh has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal and state charges, including attempted … Continue reading Man representing himself against charges of trying to kill Trump plans to call just 3 witnesses

Heavy rain east of Los Angeles triggered mudslides that damaged homes and trapped drivers in the San Bernardino Mountains. Ten people were rescued from stranded vehicles on State Route 38, while a 2-year-old boy drowned after floodwaters swept his family’s car away in Barstow. Mudslides affected Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and Potato Canyon, with one Forest Falls home buried under tree trunks. The storm dumped … Continue reading Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleashes mudslides, 2-year-old drowns

Protests at the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, continued into their second week as officers carried out deportation operations under “Operation Midway Blitz.” Demonstrators, including Abraham Aguirre, gathered to support family members detained at the center, waving and providing supplies as buses transported detainees, some headed for Mexico and Venezuela. Tensions flared as ICE agents used pepper balls against protesters, leading to a few arrests, … Continue reading Protesters clash with agents at Chicago ICE facility as official denies its closure