Animal activists in Kern County, California, rallied against a proposed law that would criminalize feeding wild or stray animals, including cats, raccoons, and foxes. The county board argued the ban would prevent the creation of feeding spots that could encourage pet abandonment, but activists countered that feeding is essential for animal welfare and for programs like TNR (trap-neuter-return) and rehoming. Speakers highlighted legal conflicts, noting … Continue reading Pet owners furious over California ban on feeding stray cats

At least 10 FBI employees who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents were fired on Wednesday, sources told CBS News. The terminations followed reports that the FBI had subpoenaed phone records of former FBI Director Kash Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles from when they were private citizens. The FBI Agents Association condemned … Continue reading 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago documents case are fired, sources say

A 22-year-old Baltimore man, Maurquise Emillo James, has been charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 14 killing of 87-year-old philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. at a Potomac nursing home where James worked. Fuller, a retired Navy Reserve officer, was found shot in the head, and police say James had access to the facility and allegedly used a disguise—including a mask and wig—during the attack. Investigators … Continue reading Maryland man donned disguise to kill millionaire philanthropist in nursing home, police say

A federal judge ruled that the IRS illegally disclosed confidential taxpayer information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) roughly 42,695 times, violating IRS Code 6103. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found that the IRS shared addresses of thousands of taxpayers with ICE under a controversial data-sharing agreement meant to identify undocumented immigrants. The disclosure came from 47,000 of 1.28 million requested records, often including additional … Continue reading The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE, judge says

Law enforcement is preparing to return Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home to her family as the search for the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie enters its fourth week. Guthrie was last seen on January 31 in the Tucson area, and authorities have collected DNA evidence from her home, though testing has so far yielded no conclusive results. Over 23,000 tips have been submitted to the FBI, … Continue reading Nancy Guthrie’s home will be returned to the family as search stretches into fourth week

A fire at Fine Oak Farms in Madison County, Ohio, killed about 6,000 pigs and sent a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters battled the blaze amid strong winds and limited water, bringing it under control after five hours, while roughly 1,500 hogs survived and were relocated. Two of the farm’s five large buildings were heavily damaged, but nearby structures remained largely intact, … Continue reading Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs

Judge Tony Graf ruled that Utah County prosecutors can continue handling the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative figure Charlie Kirk last September, rejecting the defense’s claim of a conflict of interest. The defense argued that a prosecutor’s child witnessed the shooting, suggesting this could bias the prosecution, but Graf said no factual basis was shown to create an appearance of impropriety or compromise Robinson’s due process. Testimony indicated … Continue reading Judge dismisses defense push to remove prosecutors from Charlie Kirk murder case

Melvin Trotter, 65, is set to be executed by lethal injection on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Florida for the 1986 murder of 70-year-old Virgie Langford, who ran a grocery store in Palmetto. Langford was stabbed seven times with a butcher knife by Trotter, a crack addict, during a robbery while she was working alone, and she later died of cardiac arrest on the way to surgery. Trotter stole around … Continue reading Florida to execute killer 40 years after savage murder of elderly grocer

A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from searching electronic devices seized from Hannah Natanson, ruling that the court itself will review the material for documents related to a national security probe. The FBI had raided Natanson’s home in January over an investigation into a government contractor accused of improperly retaining classified documents, confiscating her phone, laptops, recorder, hard drive, and watch. Magistrate Judge William Porter criticized the government for failing … Continue reading Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

Court filings show a history of safety concerns at a Pierce County home where five people died Tuesday. Deputies responded around 8:45 a.m. to a report of a man violating a protection order, and the first deputy arriving on the scene shot and killed the 32-year-old suspect, who was actively stabbing someone. Four adults had already been killed by the suspect before police arrived. Records reveal that … Continue reading ‘Occult rituals,’ ‘witchcraft’ reported at Pierce County home before fatal stabbings

Tensions are rising between the Pentagon and Anthropic over access to its AI model, Claude, sources told CBS News. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly demanded a signed agreement by Friday giving the military full use of the AI, while Anthropic wants guardrails to prevent mass surveillance and autonomous lethal decision-making. The Pentagon is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to compel compliance and may label Anthropic a “supply chain risk” due to mistrust. The … Continue reading Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic’s AI model Claude

Savannah Guthrie announced on Instagram that her family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home on Jan. 31. Guthrie, co-anchor of Today Show, said her 84-year-old mother may have been abducted and acknowledged she may no longer be alive due to her age and medical conditions. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case as … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward for missing mother Nancy Guthrie

A man in his 50s fatally stabbed his wife and adult daughter and critically injured his son-in-law with a meat cleaver inside their apartment in Fairfax County, police said. The attack occurred early Monday at the Margate Manor apartments in Mantua. Officers responding to 911 calls found the suspect still attacking his son-in-law and shot and killed him after he refused repeated commands to drop the … Continue reading Man using cleaver to ‘butcher’ his family is killed by Fairfax County police

A federal judge has permanently blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his classified documents investigation into President Donald Trump. Aileen Cannon ruled that making the report public would cause a “manifest injustice,” noting the case had been dismissed and Trump retains the presumption of innocence. The investigation centered on allegations that Trump improperly stored classified materials at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed efforts to retrieve them. Charges … Continue reading Judge Cannon permanently BLOCKS release of Jack Smith report on classified docs

Caleb Flynn, 39, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn, who was shot in the head in their Tipp City, Ohio home on February 16, 2026. Court documents allege Caleb used a 9mm handgun and staged the crime scene to mislead investigators, though he initially told 911 that an intruder had killed his wife. He faces additional charges of two counts … Continue reading Fmr American Idol contestant charged with wife’s murder after she was found in home

The U.S. military killed three alleged narco-terrorists in its latest strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Pacific, SOUTHCOM said. This strike, directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, is the fourth announced by U.S. Southern Command this week. The vessel was reportedly transiting known trafficking routes and engaged in narcotics operations, with no U.S. personnel harmed. So far, the U.S. has carried out at … Continue reading US military kills 3 in latest strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Pacific

Crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers killed by an avalanche on Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe, California, concluding a search hindered by heavy snowfall. The avalanche struck on the last day of the group’s three-day tour, with six survivors calling for help after witnessing the sudden slide. Rescue efforts were slowed by dangerous conditions, requiring helicopters, ropes, and snowcats, as well as … Continue reading Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

A powerful winter storm is hitting the East Coast, bringing heavy snow, high winds, blizzard conditions, and coastal flooding through Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Snowfall of 18 inches to 2 feet is expected from New Jersey to Massachusetts, with gusts up to 70 mph that could cause power outages and damage from downed trees and lines. Blizzard warnings are in effect across … Continue reading A major winter storm hits the Northeast, with blizzard warnings in effect

A 21-year-old man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin from North Carolina, was shot and killed by Secret Service and local deputies after driving into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday morning. He was armed with a shotgun and carrying a gas can when confronted around 1:30 a.m., but former President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time. … Continue reading Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago

Military jets intercepted five Russian aircraft flying in international airspace near Alaska’s western coast, though officials said the activity was not provocative. NORAD tracked two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighters, and one A-50 reconnaissance plane near the Bering Strait on Thursday. In response, the U.S. launched F-16s, F-35s, an E-3 airborne radar plane, and four KC-135 refueling tankers to identify and escort the Russian planes … Continue reading NORAD intercepts 5 Russian aircraft near Alaska

Chris Nanos has reportedly “locked down” the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, limiting key decisions to himself, Chief Jesus Lopez and Captain Juan Carlos Navarro, amid tensions with the FBI. Law enforcement sources told the Daily Mail that detectives are not steering the case and alleged that Nanos is withholding evidence from federal authorities, claims he has publicly denied. Critics, including former Chief … Continue reading Sheriff accused of locking FBI & own detectives out of crucial decision-making in Nancy Guthrie kidnap probe

Authorities in Nevada County are investigating possible criminal negligence in the deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed at least eight skiers and guides during a backcountry trip. The sheriff’s office has notified OSHA as part of the probe, which is examining why the excursion proceeded despite active avalanche warnings. Blackbird Mountain Guides confirmed three of its guides died and said investigations are ongoing into … Continue reading Officials investigate deadly California avalanche for possible criminal negligence

Anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting Wednesday, prompting Councilor Loretta Smith to describe the event as a “mini insurrection.” The protest targeted a land-use agreement allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in the South Waterfront neighborhood, criticizing the council for inaction. Police arrested four protesters, including Susan Anglada-Bartley and Cole Donahugh, on charges of misdemeanor trespass, with some also facing disorderly … Continue reading 4 arrested after ICE protesters disrupt Portland City Council meeting

Nancy Guthrie, 84, is missing after being reportedly abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. Law enforcement sources say the FBI has been coordinating with Mexican authorities, including its Hermosillo, Sonora suboffice, though there is no evidence she crossed the border. Doorbell camera footage from Guthrie’s home shows a suspected kidnapper, and investigators are still recovering additional video from other cameras on the … Continue reading FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, sources say

Multiple wildfires are raging across Oklahoma, prompting evacuations and injuring firefighters amid extreme fire conditions. The 43 Road Fire near Woodward has burned about 2,000 acres, leading to evacuations of 3,000–4,000 residents, while the massive Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County has consumed over 145,000 acres and spread into Kansas. At least four firefighters have been injured, including three in an overturned fire truck, and … Continue reading Residents evacuate, firefighters injured as Oklahoma wildfires blaze