The Trump administration has released over 230,000 pages of declassified documents related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., marking what U.S. intelligence officials called an “unprecedented” move toward transparency. The files, sealed since 1977, detail the FBI’s extensive surveillance and disinformation campaign against King under J. Edgar Hoover. King’s children, who were given advance access, emphasized the personal and historical weight of … Continue reading Trump administration declassifies Martin Luther King Jr assassination files

Police in Washington state are searching for a suspect who stole a fire truck Friday night in Everett, about 30 miles north of Seattle. The suspect drove the stolen 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper at high speeds through residential streets, damaging multiple parked cars, trees, signs, and landscaping across at least six locations before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. The heavily damaged fire truck … Continue reading Stolen fire truck in Washington state leaves a trail of wrecked vehicles

A 21-year-old suspect, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, is in custody after allegedly shooting an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent late Saturday night in New York City’s Fort Washington Park. The agent was shot in the face and arm but is expected to recover. Surveillance video captured the attempted robbery and shootout, helping police quickly identify the suspect. Mora Nunez, who entered the U.S. illegally in … Continue reading Suspect named in shooting of Border Patrol agent in New York City park

A Delta Connection flight operated by SkyWest made an abrupt maneuver to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber while approaching Minot, North Dakota, on July 18. The pilot apologized to passengers, calling it an “aggressive maneuver” done for safety. The flight had been cleared for landing when the B-52 suddenly appeared in its path. It’s unclear how close the two aircraft came. … Continue reading Delta regional pilot makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid B-52 collision

Federal investigators are probing an incident in San Jose, California, where a car crashed into a post office early Sunday, sparking a fire. No injuries were reported, but the building was heavily damaged. The driver, Richard Tillman—brother of late NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman—was arrested and booked on suspicion of arson. Authorities are also investigating spray-painted messages on the building and reports the … Continue reading Pat Tillman’s brother arrested on suspected arson after fiery crash into post office

The number of people missing after Texas’ catastrophic July 4 flooding has dropped from 160 to three, officials in Kerr County announced, as search efforts enter their third week. The flooding killed at least 135 people, including 107 in Kerr County, with children among the victims at a summer camp along the Guadalupe River. Many initially reported missing have since been confirmed safe. A special … Continue reading Number missing in Texas floods drops from 97 to 3

A Tennessee judge ordered officials to deactivate Byron Black’s implanted heart device before his scheduled execution on August 5 to prevent it from delivering painful shocks during the lethal injection. Black’s lawyers argued the device, which regulates his heartbeat, could cause multiple shocks and severe pain after the pentobarbital dose. The state contested the need to disable the device, saying the drug would keep him … Continue reading Judge orders Tennessee to turn off inmate’s heart-regulating implanted device at execution

A new $250 “visa integrity fee” will apply to many travelers entering the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas, such as student and temporary work visas, starting in the federal fiscal year from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The fee, part of a law signed by President Trump on July 4, will adjust for inflation in future years. Visa holders who follow their visa rules … Continue reading Millions of travelers to the U.S. could be charged a new $250 “visa integrity fee”

Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) was convicted of first-degree burglary after breaking into her stepmother’s home last year. Arrested in April 2024 during her first Senate term, Mitchell has not yet said if she will resign, though Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy expects her to honor a pledge to step down if found guilty. Mitchell denied intent to steal, claiming she was checking on … Continue reading Minnesota Democrat convicted on felony burglary charge

The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to unseal years-old grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, citing strong public interest. The move, directed by President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, comes amid criticism over the administration’s handling of the Epstein case. The Justice Department also filed a similar request in Ghislaine Maxwell’s case. Officials say no evidence was found to support claims … Continue reading DOJ moves to release grand jury testimony in Epstein case

Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Arson/Explosives Detail were killed Friday morning in an accidental explosion at the Biscailuz Training Facility in East L.A. The blast occurred around 7:30 a.m., reportedly involving an explosive device believed to be inert after a routine callout. The victims, described as highly experienced, had a combined 74 years of service. No one else was injured. The … Continue reading Explosion kills 3 LASD deputies at East LA facility

Chase Childers, a former professional baseball player and father of three, died Sunday while trying to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Childers, who was briefly signed by the Baltimore Orioles and later served as a police officer, entered the water to help four or five struggling swimmers. His body was recovered after a multi-agency search, CBS News has … Continue reading Former pro baseball player Chase Childers dies trying to save swimmers off South Carolina

Trump administration officials Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island Thursday to begin plans to reopen the former prison for housing dangerous criminals and undocumented immigrants. Burgum confirmed the visit on social media, calling it part of restoring “safety, justice, and order.” President Trump first proposed the idea in May, but experts warn the project could cost billions, as Alcatraz … Continue reading Feds reportedly will announce plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of 48-year-old paddleboarder Sunshine Stewart in Union, Maine. Stewart was found dead on July 2 near Crawford Pond, with the medical examiner ruling her death a homicide caused by strangulation and blunt force trauma. The teen suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody without incident and is being held at … Continue reading Teen arrested in connection with Maine paddleboarder’s murder

An Idaho judge has lifted the gag order in the Bryan Kohberger murder case after Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The order was initially intended to protect his right to a fair trial, but media organizations argued it was no longer necessary. Judge Steven Hippler agreed but said court documents would be unsealed gradually. Kohberger faces four life … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger judge lifts gag order after Idaho killer’s confession

A 61-year-old man is in critical condition after being pulled into an active MRI machine while wearing a metal chain at a medical center in Westbury, New York. Authorities say he entered the MRI room during a scan, and the powerful magnetic field drew him in, causing a serious medical episode. It’s unclear why he was in the room or if he was a patient. … Continue reading Man with metal neck chain sucked into MRI on Long Island

Three current and former Louisiana police chiefs, a U.S. marshal, and a businessman have been federally indicted in a large visa fraud scheme. Prosecutors say they took bribes to create false police reports so noncitizens could fraudulently obtain U-visas meant for crime victims. The businessman, Chandrakant Patel, allegedly paid officers $5,000 per fake report over nearly a decade, NBC News has reported. The five face … Continue reading Three current and former Louisiana police chiefs are federally charged in alleged visa fraud scheme

Simon John Mariani, 28, died after being struck by lightning while playing golf at Ballyowen Golf Course in New Jersey on July 8. He was participating in an all-day competition with his father, who tried to revive him before emergency crews arrived. Mariani was airlifted to a hospital but died days later. He worked in New York City and was remembered as talented and devoted … Continue reading Golfer dies after being struck by lightning on course in New Jersey

Brady Kiser, husband of influencer Emilie Kiser, may face a felony child abuse charge over the drowning death of their three-year-old son, Trigg, in Arizona. Police recommended charging Brady after he told them he left Trigg unsupervised for several minutes near the backyard pool. The case has drawn widespread attention due to Emilie’s large social media following, Fox News has reported. She has asked the … Continue reading TikTok influencer’s husband faces possible felony charge after son’s tragic pool accident

A 19-year-old sanitation worker was killed after falling into a meat grinder while cleaning it at Tina’s Burritos factory in Vernon, California. The machine activated unexpectedly around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, and co-workers were unable to stop it in time. Police called it an industrial accident with no foul play suspected. Authorities and workplace safety officials are investigating, the U.S. has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Burrito factory worker killed after getting sucked into meat grinder

A large wildfire, sparked by lightning on July 4, has grown to 35,000 acres near Nevada’s Area 51, raising fears among UFO enthusiasts that historic evidence could be destroyed. The Gothic Fire remains uncontained and is burning about 15 miles from the secretive base. While officials say no one is in danger, conspiracy theories have spread online, with some claiming the blaze is a government … Continue reading Enormous fire threatens Area 51

A Connecticut man, Jose Morales, 48, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2019 murder of his girlfriend, Christine Holloway, whose 14-month-old daughter, Vanessa, remains missing. Morales was convicted of murder and evidence tampering but has not been charged in the child’s disappearance. At sentencing, Holloway’s family demanded answers about Vanessa. Morales, who claimed intruders killed Holloway and kidnapped the baby, admitted to … Continue reading Man gets 65 years in prison for killing Connecticut woman whose daughter remains missing

A retired Army officer and Air Force civilian employee, David Slater, 64, pleaded guilty to conspiring to share classified information about Russia’s war in Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform. While working at U.S. Strategic Command in Nebraska with top secret clearance, Slater transmitted secret military details to someone posing as a woman in Ukraine. He faces up to 10 years in prison, with … Continue reading Ex-Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified war info on dating site

Heavy rain caused flash flooding across parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday night, stranding vehicles, shutting down subway lines, and prompting New Jersey’s governor to declare a state of emergency. Roads were closed, some transit lines suspended or delayed, and emergency crews carried out rescues in submerged vehicles. While flooding hit areas like Manhattan and Westchester County hard, officials advised residents to … Continue reading Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast U.S.

Samuel Bond Haskell Jr., 37, accused of murdering and dismembering his wife and her parents, was found dead by suicide in a Los Angeles jail on July 12. Haskell, the son of a former Hollywood agent, was set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing just days later. He faced three counts of murder and a possible life sentence without parole, the USA Today … Continue reading California man accused of dismembering his wife, found dead in LA jail