Former CIA official David J. Rush was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found more than 300 gold bars worth over $40 million, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches at his Virginia home. He is charged with theft of public money and is accused of improperly requesting large amounts of gold and currency for supposed work-related expenses. Investigators say he also fabricated academic and military … Continue reading Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says

A San Francisco Bay Area woman known as the “Los Gatos party mom” was sentenced to 35 years in prison for crimes involving hosting alcohol-fueled sex parties for teenagers. Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of dozens of offenses, including child endangerment and facilitating sexual assault, and received the maximum sentence allowed under state law. Prosecutors said she provided alcohol and condoms to teens as young … Continue reading California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison

The bodies of six missing employees have been recovered after a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, raising the confirmed death toll to eight. Three workers remain unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue in what officials warn could be one of the state’s worst industrial disasters. The explosion involved a tank of “white liquor,” a hazardous chemical used in paper production, … Continue reading Bodies of 6 of the 9 missing employees recovered after chemical tank rupture

A natural gas explosion destroyed an apartment building in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, killing three people, including a child, and injuring several others. Fire officials said crews responded to a gas leak before a fire broke out, which quickly escalated into a major multi-alarm emergency. At least 23 people were believed to have lived in the building, with some still unaccounted for as rescue teams … Continue reading Three killed, including child, in Dallas apartment explosion and fire

Israeli military strikes hit southern Lebanon and the city of Sidon, killing at least 14 people, including women, children, and a Lebanese soldier, according to officials. The attacks also wounded dozens, while a separate Hezbollah drone strike killed an Israeli soldier in northern Israel. The escalation follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of expanded operations against Hezbollah amid ongoing cross-border violence. Many civilians have … Continue reading Israeli strikes kill at least 14 in major Lebanon city

A woman in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was injured after a dog accidentally caused a shotgun to discharge inside a vehicle parked at a convenience store. Police said the owner had pulled into the Short Stop store when the dog moved inside the truck and triggered the loaded firearm. The blast struck the vehicle and sent pellets outside, one of which hit a woman who was sitting … Continue reading Dog shoots woman at Nebraska convenience store

Jesse Lee Calhoun, a 41-year-old man already accused of killing four women in the Portland area, has now been charged with the murder of a fifth victim, Ashley Real. Prosecutors say Real was previously linked to Calhoun’s case and had reported being assaulted and strangled by him before her disappearance in 2023. Her body was later found in a pond, and a grand jury has … Continue reading Fifth murder charge filed in Portland serial killing case

Nathaniel Radimak, known as the “Tesla Road Rage Driver” in Southern California, has been sentenced to seven years in prison after a violent road rage incident in Hawaii. He was previously convicted in Los Angeles County for multiple assault-related road rage cases and sentenced to five years. However, he served less than a year of that sentence before being released early due to prison overcrowding. … Continue reading California Tesla road rage driver sentenced in Hawaii; LA victims demand extradition

A 69-year-old man from Escondido, California, known for his Trump-themed home, has died after being violently assaulted outside his residence. Police say he was attacked in broad daylight by a 32-year-old suspect, who was later arrested and initially charged with attempted murder and elder abuse. The victim, identified as Kerry George Sheron, was hospitalized in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries, with officials now … Continue reading SoCal man dies following attack outside his Trump-themed home

A chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Facility in Longview, Washington, has left at least one person dead and nine employees still missing. The incident involved a large tank of highly corrosive “white liquor,” which ruptured and caused chemical burns and other injuries to workers and a responding firefighter. Ten people were taken to hospital, with one employee later pronounced dead while others are … Continue reading 1 confirmed dead, 9 others missing after chemical implosion at facility in SW Washington

A 22-year-old man, Sharod Grafton Jr., has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting an Indiana police officer who had stopped to help him. Authorities said LaPorte County Sheriff’s officer Jon Samuelson picked Grafton up as a stranded motorist and later took him to a hospital in Michigan City. At the hospital, the officer reportedly learned of suspected criminal activity linked to Grafton, leading to a confrontation. … Continue reading Deputy Shot by Stranded Motorist He Helped Bring to Hospital: Police

A mass shooting in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood early Sunday left four teenagers injured, including two 16-year-old girls, an 18-year-old woman, and a 14-year-old boy. Police said officers nearby heard gunfire around 3 a.m. and found the victims at the scene with gunshot wounds. All four teens were taken to the hospital in good condition, and no arrests have been made. The suspected shooter, described … Continue reading 4 teens injured after shooting at Chicago’s Little Village, police say

A woman died after being struck by a patio umbrella that was blown by strong winds at a lakeside restaurant in Summerton, South Carolina, over Memorial Day weekend. Authorities said the woman was dining with her husband when the sudden gust sent the umbrella into her head and neck, causing fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and officials are treating the incident … Continue reading Woman dies after being hit by loose umbrella while eating at restaurant

A massive fish kill spanning at least 20 miles along Georgia’s Chattahoochee River is under investigation after thousands of dead fish were discovered. Environmental groups say it is the worst such event seen in decades, with possible links to flooding and low dissolved oxygen levels in the water. Experts suggest that runoff or treated wastewater with low oxygen may have contributed to conditions that suffocated … Continue reading Massive fish kill that stretched 20-miles along river outside of Atlanta being investigated

Some North Seattle residents have built makeshift barricades on neighborhood streets near Aurora Avenue in response to repeated nearby gunfire they say has put their homes at risk. They argue the barriers are necessary to stop shootings linked to activity along the Aurora corridor, including incidents that have endangered homes and children. Other residents and officials warn the obstructions could delay emergency responders and violate … Continue reading North Seattle neighborhood builds makeshift barricades after shootings

Five Chicago police officers were injured early Sunday when they were struck by a car while dispersing a large crowd on the city’s west side. Police said the vehicle was driving the wrong way, mounted a curb, and hit the officers before crashing into a patrol car, a utility pole, and a fence. An 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene, and authorities said a … Continue reading 5 Chicago officers struck by car while dispersing a crowd

Two teenagers fell from the top of a moving subway train while allegedly subway surfing on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City, leaving one dead and the other critically injured. Police said the 14-year-old boy died after falling to street level, while an 18-year-old man landed on elevated tracks and remains hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred after a 911 call reported people … Continue reading Teens fall while suspected of ‘subway surfing’ on NYC bridge, 1 dead

At least 19 people were injured in a stampede early Sunday at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina. Officials said the panic began when one person started running, triggering a brief chain reaction in a crowded stage area. Emergency crews responded quickly, and three people were taken to the hospital while others sought treatment on their own, with … Continue reading At least 19 injured in South Carolina stampede at annual motorcycle rally

Officials in Southern California say a possible crack in a 7,000-gallon toxic chemical tank at a GKN Aerospace facility may be relieving internal pressure and reducing the risk of a catastrophic vapor explosion. The tank contains methyl methacrylate, a hazardous chemical, and concerns initially triggered evacuation orders for about 50,000 residents across Orange County. Fire officials said they are still confirming whether the crack eliminates … Continue reading California toxic chemical tank could be easing pressure as officials race to prevent explosion

A gunman opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening before being shot and killed in an exchange with Secret Service agents. The suspect, identified in U.S. media as 21-year-old Nasire Best, was known to authorities and had a documented history of mental health issues. The shooting began near Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., causing panic as bystanders and reporters took cover … Continue reading Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

A 17-year-old suspect, Cristian Mondragon-Fajardo, has been charged in connection with a series of 12 shootings across Austin that injured three people and critically wounded another. Prosecutors said he is an undocumented immigrant and that ICE has placed a detainer on him following his arrest, which could lead to deportation proceedings after the criminal case. The shootings reportedly targeted multiple locations, including fire stations, fire … Continue reading Teen suspect tied to 12 attacks in chaotic Austin shooting spree identified as illegal alien

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in history, has died at age 41 after being hospitalized for a severe illness. He reportedly became unresponsive while testing a racing simulator and was later taken to a hospital in Charlotte, though no official cause of death was released. Busch won 63 Cup Series races and a record number … Continue reading 2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Police in Elmendorf, a Texas suburb near San Antonio, spent two days dealing with escaped exotic animals, including a kangaroo and a llama. The kangaroo, named Little Rex, was reported by residents before officers, along with wildlife officials, tracked it down and safely captured it. Authorities jokingly announced the animal had been “taken into custody” and would no longer be hopping through city streets. Shortly … Continue reading Texas suburb wrangles kangaroo and then a llama in 2 days, police say

Tennessee halted the execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers after officials were unable to successfully establish an intravenous line for lethal injection over the course of more than an hour. His attorney described repeated failed attempts to access veins in his arms, feet, and neck as painful and inhumane, alleging he was left bleeding and in distress. The Tennessee Department of Corrections said staff … Continue reading Tennessee stops execution after failing to find inmate’s vein for lethal drugs, attorney says

Federal prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against the remaining defendants in the “Broadview Six” case after admitting serious errors in the grand jury process. A federal judge expressed shock over alleged misconduct, including improper prosecutor behavior, juror exclusion, and inappropriate communications. The U.S. attorney said the case was dismissed due to these procedural issues and acknowledged the handling was improper, though not intentional. Defense lawyers argued … Continue reading All charges dismissed against Chicago’s “Broadview Six”