Open carry officially begins in Florida on Thursday, following an appeals court ruling that deemed the state’s ban unconstitutional. The 1st District Court of Appeal ruled on September 10 that prohibiting openly carrying firearms violated the Second Amendment. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier instructed law enforcement not to arrest or prosecute “law-abiding citizens” visibly carrying guns. The decision overturns a 1987 law that made open … Continue reading Open carry begins in Florida, marking major change in state law

A 911 outage affected multiple states for several hours due to fiber cuts in the telecommunications system, officials said. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves reported that the state’s 911 systems were impacted but were restored within about two hours. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the situation. In Louisiana, Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Karl Fasold said the fiber cut in Mississippi caused … Continue reading 911 service restored after multistate outage caused by cut fibers

Geoffrey Todd West, 50, was executed in Alabama by nitrogen gas for the 1997 killing of Margaret Parrish Berry during a gas station robbery. West apologized to Berry’s family and expressed peace after being baptized in the Catholic Church, while Berry’s son, Will, had pleaded for his life to be spared. Berry was shot execution-style in the back of the head, and $250 was stolen … Continue reading Alabama man convicted of killing store clerk in 1997 is executed by nitrogen gas

Federal officials say the Dallas shooter, identified as Joshua Jahn, specifically targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Notes found at his residence showed hatred toward ICE and revealed that he had planned the attack in advance. Jahn used a ladder to climb onto a nearby rooftop early Wednesday morning, where he opened fire with a legally purchased 8mm bolt-action rifle. Three detainees inside … Continue reading Suspect in Dallas ICE facility shooting was targeting ICE agents, acted alone, federal officials say

The U.S. Navy recently conducted multiple test launches of Trident II D5 ballistic missiles off the coast of Florida, demonstrating a system capable of delivering thermonuclear warheads thousands of miles away. An Ohio-class submarine fired the unarmed missiles from a submerged position, marking the 197th consecutive successful test. Mariners and airmen were pre-notified, with safety zones established along the missile paths, which were visible as … Continue reading US Navy puts on a light show with 7,500-mile thermonuclear weapon test

The Pentagon is convening an unusual in-person meeting next week with top U.S. military leaders from around the world, though the agenda has not been disclosed. Approximately 800 generals, admirals, and their senior enlisted advisers have been invited, a gathering normally conducted via secure video teleconference. The meeting has raised concerns about a potential leadership purge, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously proposed cutting … Continue reading Hegseth orders hundreds of military Generals to Virginia for unprecedented meeting

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two felony counts: making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation. He is expected to turn himself in on Friday, with an arraignment scheduled for Oct. 9 in Alexandria before Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. The charges stem from Comey’s Sept. 30, 2020, testimony about his handling of the Trump–Russia probe, known as “Crossfire Hurricane.” … Continue reading James Comey indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction of congressional proceeding

A suspect is in custody after a stabbing at Carrick High School in Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, that injured three students. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., police said. Two students were hospitalized with stab wounds to the abdomen—one in critical condition and one stable—while a third sustained a minor laceration and was not hospitalized. A male suspect, who also suffered a cut … Continue reading 3 students injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbing

Prosecutors are moving to drop charges against Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters in May, after the U.S. Marshals Service reported he is believed dead. Authorities discovered human remains in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, Washington, on Sept. 18, but DNA tests are still pending to confirm the identity. Decker, 32, a former Army infantryman, was accused of suffocating his … Continue reading Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claim that former President Donald Trump and other officials have violated Mangione’s right to a fair trial. In court filings, his attorneys cited Trump’s Fox News interview, where he described Mangione as a “pure assassin,” and social media posts from DOJ employees implying his guilt. They also challenged statements linking Mangione to “left-wing extremist” … Continue reading Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump violated right to fair trial

Residents in San Rafael, California, are being warned about an unusually aggressive squirrel that has injured at least two people, sending them to the emergency room. The attacks occurred in the Lucas Valley neighborhood, with victims reporting the squirrel biting and clawing them—one even leaping at a woman’s face. Flyers in the area caution that the animal “comes out of nowhere” and has attacked more … Continue reading Aggressive squirrel seeking food sends at least two people to ER in California

A hit-and-run in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday left a 50-year-old woman dead and her 55-year-old husband hospitalized in stable condition. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. at East 40th Street and 5th Avenue, when a vehicle with a “TIMES SQUARE” vanity plate struck the couple, who were visiting from Hamburg. Eyewitnesses described the van reversing into the pair before speeding away, prompting a chaotic scene in … Continue reading Hit-and-run driver kills tourist in NYC after striking couple on street, say witnesses

U.S. fighter jets scrambled Wednesday to intercept four Russian warplanes—two Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighters—flying near Alaska in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD said. The response included an E-3 early warning aircraft, four F-16s, and four KC-135 tankers to identify and monitor the Russian planes. While Russian activity in the ADIZ is not considered a direct threat, these flights are seen … Continue reading U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska

Nearly 25 suspects took part in a $1 million armed robbery at Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, California, police said. The group used crowbars and pickaxes to smash cases before becoming trapped by automatic security doors, forcing one robber to fire a gun to escape. Six getaway cars awaited nearby, but police, aided by drone footage and regional cooperation, arrested seven suspects from Oakland, ages … Continue reading Dramatic video shows nearly 25 people ransacking jewelry store in $1 million heist

Police say a gunman opened fire outside the main gate of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, a facility linked to the wider Area 51 complex. The suspect, described as acting erratically, pointed his weapon at security officers before being shot in the leg and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The base temporarily closed its main gate and rerouted traffic but said … Continue reading Gunman opens fire on secretive Air Force base home to Area 51

Five bodies discovered in Houston’s bayous over five days have sparked online speculation about a possible serial killer. Social media users have linked the deaths, but Houston police say the cases are unrelated and stress that each cause of death will be determined by autopsy. Authorities emphasize that the circumstances differ in each case and warn against jumping to conclusions, Chron has reported. Still, the … Continue reading Serial killer fears grip Houston after five bodies found in days

A sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday left two migrants dead and several others wounded before the gunman, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, killed himself. Authorities said Jahn fired from a rooftop at a transport van carrying detainees, with bullets engraved with anti-ICE messages suggesting an ideological motive. No law enforcement officers were injured. Officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, Texas Attorney … Continue reading Dallas ICE shooter named as Joshua Jahn who murdered two migrants then killed himself

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