Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting early Monday outside an unsanctioned warehouse party in downtown Los Angeles. Police had shut down the party hours earlier after spotting an armed person, but gunfire erupted around 1 a.m., causing chaos. Authorities suspect the event was tied to a gang-related “hood day” celebration and recovered multiple firearms at the scene, the Los Angeles … Continue reading 2 dead, 6 wounded in ‘senseless’ mass shooting at warehouse party in downtown L.A.

Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the Gifford Fire in California’s Los Padres National Forest, which has burned over 72,000 acres in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and is only 3% contained. The blaze has prompted evacuation orders, threatens 460 structures, and injured three people. Air quality alerts remain in effect due to heavy smoke. The cause is under investigation, ABC News has reported. … Continue reading California wildfire explodes over 72,000 acres, air quality alerts in place

A third person has been arrested for allegedly helping fugitive Austin Robert Drummond, who is wanted for the murder of four relatives of a baby found abandoned in Tennessee last week. Dearrah Sanders, 23, faces charges of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, joining two others previously arrested. Drummond, 28, is suspected of killing the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle, whose bodies were found … Continue reading Search for suspect in Tennessee killings focuses near university, third arrest announced

A trapper in Monterey County discovered wild pigs with blue-tinged muscles and fat, caused by exposure to diphacinone, a dyed anticoagulant rodenticide. The pigs had reportedly eaten directly from bait stations, raising concerns about widespread contamination along the Salinas River and in agricultural areas. Although California banned most uses of diphacinone in 2024, agricultural exemptions remain, posing risks to wildlife and the food chain. Experts … Continue reading Wild pigs found with blue meat in California spark alarm

A 24-year-old Bulgarian man was killed and a woman from North Macedonia injured after their vehicle struck a moose near the entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park early Friday morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. on the Parks Highway near Mile 235. The man died at the scene, and the woman was hospitalized in Fairbanks. The National Park Service is investigating and coordinating with … Continue reading Driver killed, passenger hurt after crashing into moose near Denali National Park

Miami’s sailing community is mourning the death of a third child following a tragic sailboat and barge collision in Biscayne Bay on July 28. The crash, which occurred between Monument and Hibiscus Islands, involved five girls aged 7 to 13 and a 19-year-old woman, all thrown into the water. Two girls died at the scene, and a 10-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries days later. … Continue reading Third girl dies after sailboat and barge collision in Miami

Tennessee authorities have charged two men, Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas, as accessories in the murders of four family members, whose infant was later found alive and abandoned. The main suspect, 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Drummond is accused of killing the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. The infant … Continue reading Men charged in Tennessee case involving 4 dead family members of abandoned infant

Montana authorities are searching for Michael Paul Brown, a suspect accused of fatally shooting four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda on Friday. Brown, described as armed and extremely dangerous, is a local resident and Army veteran with a history of mental health issues. Officials believe he may still be in the area and are urging the public to stay alert. A $7,500 reward … Continue reading Authorities warn Montana bar shooting suspect could return to area as manhunt continues

Over 700,000 bikers are expected to descend on South Dakota for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, running August 1–10, with pre-parties starting July 28. The world’s largest motorcycle rally is set to break attendance records and generate major economic impact, following a slight dip in turnout last year. Events include concerts by ZZ Top, Gene Simmons, and more, plus stunt shows, races, and rides … Continue reading Record 700,000 bikers descend for Sturgis Rally

A 13-year-old boy drowned in Mt. Airy, Maryland on Thursday after being swept into a drainage pipe during a sudden rainstorm. The child, who lived nearby, was caught in strong floodwaters near an apartment complex and pulled into an overflowing storm drain. Emergency crews recovered his body from the drain, which had rapidly filled due to torrential rain. Neighbors and first responders described the current … Continue reading 13-year-old drowns after washing into drainage pipe during strong storm in Maryland

Two massive wildfires in Arizona and Utah are burning so intensely they’ve formed dangerous “fire clouds” that create their own erratic weather. The Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has become a “megafire,” burning over 164 square miles and destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire has scorched 75 square miles, forced evacuations, and knocked … Continue reading Two wildfires in US west spur ‘fire clouds’ with erratic weather systems

A truck carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania Friday morning, spilling its load across the road and briefly shutting down traffic in both directions. The crash, caused by a mechanical issue, involved a passenger vehicle and left four people with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews used a front-end loader to clean up the scattered hot dogs, which were deemed unsalvageable, ABC News has … Continue reading Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, has been transferred from a Florida prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas. The move comes as she seeks to overturn her conviction and pursues a pardon from President Trump. The reasons for the transfer remain unclear, and victims’ families have criticized it as preferential treatment done without notification, the BBC has reported. … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women’s prison in Texas

Four people were killed in a shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana on Friday morning, and the suspect, 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, remains at large. Authorities say Brown opened fire around 10:30 a.m. and then fled, prompting a manhunt involving SWAT teams and the FBI. He was last seen driving a white 2007 Ford F-150 and is considered armed and dangerous. Police are … Continue reading Four dead in Montana bar shooting

A gunman opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno on Monday, killing three people and injuring several others in a rampage involving 80 shots, authorities said. The suspect, 26-year-old Dakota Hawver of Reno, was critically wounded in a shootout with police and remains hospitalized. Police say Hawver had no known connection to the casino or the victims, and his motive is … Continue reading Nevada casino shooting remains a mystery as police reveal suspect fired 80 shots

An F-35C fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday, the U.S. Navy confirmed. The aircraft was assigned to the VFA-125 “Rough Raiders” squadron and went down around 4:30 p.m. local time. The pilot successfully ejected and is safe, with no other personnel affected by the incident, ABC News has reported. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation … Continue reading F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, Navy says

Former President Donald Trump has reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test, a program originally launched in 1966 to encourage physical activity among schoolchildren. The test had been replaced in 2012 under the Obama administration with a focus on individual health. Trump also reestablished the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, now led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which will set new criteria for … Continue reading Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

Authorities have identified the four people found dead in Lake County, Tennessee, as 15-year-old Braydon Williams, 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, 21-year-old James M. Wilson, and 38-year-old Cortney Rose. All were relatives of a 7-month-old infant found abandoned in a car seat 40 miles away. The victims included the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle. On July 31, Austin Robert Drummond was charged with four counts of first-degree … Continue reading Infant found abandoned in Tennessee is related to 4 people found dead

Andrew James McGann, a 28-year-old former teacher, has been arrested and charged with the stabbing deaths of Clinton and Cristen Brink, who were killed while hiking with their two daughters at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. McGann, who previously taught in Texas and Oklahoma, was arrested four days after the murders and admitted to the killings, though no motive has been released. The victims’ … Continue reading Devil’s Den murder suspect James Andrew McGann was North Texas elementary teacher

A Colorado jury convicted dentist James Craig of first-degree murder for fatally poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, in March 2023 by lacing her protein shakes with cyanide and other substances. Prosecutors said Craig wanted out of the marriage but avoided divorce to protect his money and image. He was also found guilty of trying to cover up the crime, including asking others to fake evidence … Continue reading Colorado dentist convicted of murder after poisoning wife’s protein shakes

The Department of Justice revealed that only two witnesses—an FBI agent and an NYPD detective—testified before the grand juries investigating Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The DOJ, responding to a court order, said much of the grand jury testimony aligns with public trial accounts and civil litigation. While initially not notifying victims mentioned in the transcripts, the DOJ has now contacted all but one, ABC … Continue reading DOJ says Epstein, Maxwell grand jury transcripts only consist of law enforcement testimony

Danville City Councilman J. Lee Vogler was seriously injured after being doused in gasoline and set on fire in what police say was a targeted personal attack. The suspect, 29-year-old Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, allegedly entered the Showcase Magazine office and assaulted Vogler, chasing him before igniting the fuel. Vogler, who was airlifted to a hospital, is reportedly “awake and talking.” Police say the attack … Continue reading Virginia lawmaker doused with gas and set on fire

A radioactive wasp nest was discovered on July 3 at the Savannah River Site, a former nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina. The nest, found near a storage tank, registered radiation levels of 100,000 dpm and was classified as “legacy contamination,” unrelated to recent site activity. Officials say surrounding areas showed no contamination, and operations were unaffected, the Independent has reported. The site, active since … Continue reading Radioactive wasps found at South Carolina nuclear facility

Three people were killed in a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno on Monday. The victims were identified as Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 33 and from Southern California, and Angel Martinez, 66, of Reno/Sparks. Aguila and Canepa were in town for a bachelor party, while Martinez was driving through the parking lot when ambushed. Three others were injured, two critically. The … Continue reading 3 men killed in Reno Grand Sierra Resort shooting identified

Arkansas State Police have released a new photo of the suspect connected to the July 26 killings of Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil’s Den State Park. The Prairie Grove couple was fatally attacked while hiking with their two daughters, who were unharmed. The suspect is described as a white male of medium build, last seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, a dark cap, … Continue reading Arkansas State Police releases new photo of ‘person of interest’ in Devil’s Den double homicide