Police in Arizona have released two ransom notes in hopes the public can help identify the person responsible for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie. One note demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin, while a second claimed Nancy died shortly after being abducted, though authorities have not confirmed her death. Investigators believe the 84-year-old was taken against her will from … Continue reading Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers

More than one million acres have burned across central and eastern Oregon as the state faces another potentially record-breaking wildfire season. Dozens of major fires, many sparked by dry lightning and strong winds, are spreading across public lands and creating hazardous smoke conditions. Thousands of residents have been evacuated, while ranchers are working to move cattle away from threatened areas. Officials warn that the fire … Continue reading Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yet

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing attack against author Salman Rushdie during a speaking event in New York. A jury found Matar guilty of engaging in an act of transnational terrorism, adding to his existing 25-year state prison sentence for attempted murder. Prosecutors argued that Matar was motivated by a decades-old Iranian death threat against Rushdie over his novel … Continue reading Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing

A kidnapping suspect was killed by sheriff’s deputies in Chino Hills after allegedly shooting a victim during a traffic stop. Authorities said the suspect had previously shot the victim and placed them in the trunk of a vehicle before deputies stopped the car. When ordered out of the vehicle, the driver allegedly approached the trunk and fired another shot at the trapped victim before deputies … Continue reading Kidnapper executes victim in front of sheriff’s deputies in Chino Hills, authorities say

A 25-year-old Utah woman was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a church where her wedding was scheduled to take place the following day. Police said Lenita Moreno started the blaze inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building while family members were preparing for the ceremony, causing more than $108,000 in damage. Investigators said the fire appeared to have been intentionally set … Continue reading Bride-to-be set church blaze day before planned wedding

Colin Gray, the father of the Georgia teenager who carried out the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and other charges. Prosecutors argued that Gray ignored warning signs about his son’s behavior and provided the AR-15-style rifle used in the attack that killed four people and injured others. His son, Colt Gray, was … Continue reading Father sentenced to 15 years in prison in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son

Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss charges accusing him of threatening President Trump, arguing the case violates his First Amendment rights. The charges stem from an Instagram post showing seashells arranged to form “86 47,” which prosecutors say could be interpreted as a threat, while Comey’s lawyers argue it was political expression. Comey’s defense team said the phrase “86” commonly … Continue reading Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post

A sailor was rescued after becoming stranded at sea during a solo voyage from Southern California to Hawaii. Kaichi Sato’s boat was disabled after strong winds and rough seas snapped his mast, leaving him without enough water and forcing him to cook with seawater. He survived for weeks by collecting rainwater before becoming dehydrated and struggling emotionally. On July 21, the crew of the container … Continue reading Sailor voyaging to Hawaii survives after being stranded at sea

A McHenry County judge ordered Richard M. Stevenson held without pretrial release after a fatal boat crash on the Fox River. Prosecutors allege Stevenson was driving a high-powered pontoon boat at speeds over 80 mph while drinking alcohol when he struck another boat, killing a woman. Witnesses said Stevenson drank Fireball whisky before the crash, later stopped at a bar, and admitted he had been … Continue reading Suspect in fatal Fox River boat crash ordered detained

Authorities in Michigan identified Kristopher Karolkiewicz as the man who killed his wife and six children before taking his own life in a suspected murder-suicide. Autopsies confirmed that Kristopher, his wife Amanda, and their six children died from gunshot wounds, while investigators said a fire was intentionally set throughout the home afterward. The Grand Haven Township killings are being investigated as a family annihilation, a … Continue reading Michigan authorities identify man they say killed wife and six children before home fire

Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the University of Idaho murders, has filed a petition seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and challenge his conviction. Kohberger claims he received poor legal advice and was pressured into accepting a false plea deal. He pleaded guilty in 2025 to killing four University of Idaho students and received four consecutive life sentences after the death penalty was removed from consideration. … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in University of Idaho murders

A 12-year-old Bronx boy, Jacob Freytes, was killed by stray gunfire while walking to a nearby store, according to police. Freytes, known as “Kai,” was the son of retired NYPD Detective Sgt. Jesus Freytes, and his death has prompted mourning from family, friends, and law enforcement. Police arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer, who is accused of firing into a group during an argument in the Mount … Continue reading Son of retired NYPD sergeant, 12, killed in Bronx stray shooting; suspect charged

A driver fleeing a traffic stop in Chicago died after losing control of a vehicle, driving off a bridge, and crashing into a freight train. The incident began when Chicago police attempted to stop the vehicle after someone inside allegedly pointed a gun at another driver. Illinois State Police later located the vehicle and began a pursuit after the driver fled again. The crash killed … Continue reading Four dead after driver fleeing traffic stop careens off bridge, strikes train in Chicago

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial began after she was accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023. Prosecutors argue that Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, planned the killings and should be held fully responsible. Her defense says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness linked to childbirth that impaired her ability to understand her actions. Clancy had previously sought … Continue reading Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, mother on trial in deaths of her 3 children

After more than 40 years, the remains of Rose Marie Gayhart, a Florida woman who disappeared in 1985, have been identified. Police confirmed that remains discovered in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 belonged to the 23-year-old, who was last seen outside a local diner. The identification has brought answers to her family but has also renewed efforts to determine how she died and who … Continue reading Cape Coral police identify remains found in 2024 as Rose Marie Gayhart who vanished in 1985

A shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four others injured, including a 2-year-old child. Police believe two suspects exchanged gunfire beneath the Space Needle, with one suspect arrested and another still at large. Authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the public but continued searching for the second suspect. The attack caused panic as festivalgoers and vendors … Continue reading Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

A Rochester, Minnesota woman was convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct after using racial slurs against an 8-year-old Somali child with autism at a local park. The incident occurred in April 2024 after the child took an applesauce pouch from her bag, leading to a verbal confrontation captured on video. The woman was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and 200 hours of community service, … Continue reading Woman who said racist slurs at Rochester park found guilty of disorderly conduct

The Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters, Oregon, has become the nation’s top firefighting priority after burning more than 27,000 acres. The lightning-caused wildfire has destroyed homes, forced evacuations, and shown extreme behavior with intense flames and dangerous weather conditions. Governor Tina Kotek visited the area and said crews are working to protect the nearby community of Sisters as strong winds and dry conditions continue. More … Continue reading Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters becomes nation’s top priority as 27,000 acres burn

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on Sucia Island near Washington’s border with Canada, but all passengers were safely rescued. Nearby boats and a helicopter responded quickly, taking the injured passengers to hospitals for treatment. Several people suffered head injuries, broken bones, and cuts, though no deaths were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investigation after videos showed the plane … Continue reading A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle

A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapon possession after two stabbing attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Police said witnesses reported Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attacks, leading to hate crime charges in the stabbing of a Jewish victim. The victims, identified as Chok Sung and Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized in stable … Continue reading Man accused of stabbing Asian and Jewish man in Manhattan faces hate crime charges

Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to all 55 charges, including murder, for the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed four people and injured others. Gray was 14 at the time of the attack and was charged as an adult, with sentencing expected to determine whether he will receive life in prison with or without parole. Families of the victims and survivors … Continue reading Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

A 73-year-old woman, Rachell Summers of Capitola, California, was fatally stabbed near a mall food court in what police described as a random act of violence. Officers responded to the Capitola Mall on July 20 and attempted life-saving measures, but Summers was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, 19-year-old Tyler Leibelt of Santa Cruz, was arrested about a half-mile away and is not believed … Continue reading Elderly woman stabbed to death by man, 19, at mall in California

The Justice Department renewed its demand for New Jersey’s voter registration data after the state revealed that about 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly added to voter rolls, with roughly 400 casting ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon requested detailed records from Gov. Mikie Sherrill within five days as part of the DOJ’s ongoing effort to review compliance with federal election laws. The department is already suing … Continue reading DOJ gives New Jersey 5 days to hand over voter data after noncitizen registration scandal

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was the focus of a preliminary hearing as prosecutors argued he had financial motives connected to the alleged killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A former Interscope Records executive testified that Burke had a multimillion-dollar recording deal as prosecutors claimed his rising career gave him a reason to silence Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke killed the … Continue reading Prosecutors argue D4vd had financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Torrential rains caused severe flooding across West Virginia, damaging homes and businesses, washing out roads and bridges, and prompting numerous water rescues. Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a statewide emergency and deployed hundreds of National Guard members to assist the hardest-hit areas. Up to 7 inches of rain fell in some locations, leaving vehicles submerged, communities isolated, and major highways temporarily closed. Officials reported no deaths … Continue reading National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses