Catastrophic flooding in Kerrville, Texas, on July 4 has killed at least 69 people so far, with 12 still missing, including 11 girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic. Internal state emails predict the death toll could exceed 100, though officials publicly say they remain focused on finding survivors. DNA testing is being used to identify victims, and families have traveled to Kerrville to provide samples. … Continue reading Texas flood death toll set to grow to over 100

Items from what was once called the “world’s largest time capsule,” sealed in 1975 in Nebraska, went on display Friday, attracting hundreds eager to see decades-old treasures. The capsule contained thousands of letters, personal mementos, a teal suit, and even a yellow Chevy Vega.  Though some items were damaged by moisture, most were preserved. The project was the vision of Harold Davisson, who wanted future … Continue reading ‘World’s largest’ time capsule opened in Nebraska 50 years later

Human remains were found at the site of a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto in Northern California, where seven people had been reported missing. The blast on Tuesday caused a large fire and forced cancellation of local Fourth of July events. Recovery and identification efforts are ongoing, and the cause is under investigation. The warehouse was operated by Devastating Pyrotechnics, CNN has reported. Separately, in … Continue reading Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to make landfall in South Carolina early Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and the risk of flash flooding to the Carolinas. As of Saturday night, Chantal had 50 mph winds and was about 65 miles east of Charleston. Tropical storm warnings were issued along parts of the South and North Carolina coasts, CBS News has reported. Forecasters expect 2–4 inches of rain, … Continue reading Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall in South Carolina

Chaos broke out at an ICE detention facility in Portland, Oregon, as hundreds of protesters clashed with officers while trying to storm holding cells. Police used tear gas, smoke bombs, and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd, declaring an unlawful assembly and making several arrests. The protest, part of a 28-day occupation, was sparked by President Trump’s signing of a $150 billion bill increasing border enforcement … Continue reading Carnage at Portland detention center as crowd tries to storm holding cells

Rescuers in central Texas continued searching Saturday for survivors of a historic flash flood that killed at least 51 people, including 15 children, with 27 girls still missing from Camp Mystic in Kerr County. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and vehicles. Search teams used helicopters, boats, and drones, while rains and flash flood warnings persisted. Questions arose over … Continue reading Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing

A group of Florida Democratic lawmakers was blocked Thursday from entering the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, despite claiming legal authority for an official inspection. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried criticized the DeSantis administration, questioning what they were trying to hide. Lawmakers said they had a responsibility to inspect conditions and prevent potential abuse, CBS News has reported. The facility, quickly … Continue reading Democratic lawmakers denied entry to Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention site

Severe overnight thunderstorms in the Northeast and South Texas killed several people and caused widespread damage ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. In Plainfield, New Jersey, two men died when a tree fell on their car, while nearby North Plainfield also reported one death. Thousands lost power across New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. In Texas, flooding from heavy rain caused fatalities and swept … Continue reading Deadly storms slam Northeast and South Texas

The Trump administration is deploying 200 Marines to Florida to support ICE deportation operations, following a request from the Department of Homeland Security. While the Marines will assist with immigration enforcement logistics, they are barred from direct contact with detainees. Similar deployments are planned for Louisiana and Texas, the New York Post has reported. The move follows last month’s deployment of 700 Marines to Los … Continue reading 200 Marines Deployed to Florida

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, California, has rapidly grown to over 52,000 acres, becoming the state’s largest wildfire of 2025. Evacuation orders are in effect as the fire threatens structures and sends smoke across southern California. Fueled by hot, dry conditions ahead of the July Fourth holiday, the blaze is only 10% contained and is one of several burning statewide, Axios has … Continue reading Madre Fire explodes in size to become California’s biggest this year

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles for deportation to Mexico, where he faces an active arrest warrant for organized crime and arms trafficking linked to cartel activity. The former champion, who lost to Jake Paul on June 28, allegedly made false statements on his U.S. residency application about cartel connections. Chavez, a Mexican … Continue reading Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by ICE agents over alleged cartel connections just days after Jake Paul fight

Bryan Kohberger, a former criminal justice graduate student, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The attack shocked the small community of Moscow, Idaho, and sparked a nationwide manhunt that ended with Kohberger’s arrest in Pennsylvania. As part of a plea deal, Kohberger will avoid the death penalty but will serve four life sentences without the possibility of … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder after admitting to brutal stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students

A family in Raleigh, North Carolina, found a Delta Air Lines plane’s wing flap in their driveway Wednesday morning. The part had detached from Delta Flight 3247, a Boeing 737-900ER with 109 passengers and six crew, which landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport early that morning despite missing part of its left wing’s trailing edge flap. No injuries or property damage were reported. The flap … Continue reading Flap falls from Delta plane, lands in driveway

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old congressional intern for Kansas Rep. Ron Estes, was fatally shot Monday night near the Mt. Vernon Square Metro station in Washington, D.C. Police believe he was not the intended target, as multiple suspects fired at a group from a car. Tarpinian-Jachym, a University of Massachusetts Amherst student, died Tuesday despite lifesaving efforts. A woman and a 16-year-old boy were also injured … Continue reading Congressional intern killed in DC shooting

Four people were killed and 14 others hospitalized after a drive-by shooting late Wednesday in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, a busy nightlife area. Police said someone fired into a crowd outside a restaurant and lounge that had hosted a rapper’s album release party before fleeing in a vehicle. The victims, aged 21 to 32, included two men and two women who died. At least three … Continue reading Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded

Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking but was found guilty on two lesser counts of transporting former girlfriends for prostitution. The verdict is seen as a partial legal victory, as his defense team chose not to call any witnesses before resting the case. Despite the acquittals, the judge denied bail, and Combs will remain in custody … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict: Combs won’t be freed before sentencing

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, plans to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges, according to newly filed court documents. Prosecutors say he and his brother led the “Chapitos” faction of the Sinaloa cartel, which smuggled fentanyl into the U.S. and used brutal torture methods against rivals. Arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the U.S., Ovidio … Continue reading Son of notorious cartel leader “El Chapo” to plead guilty in U.S. drug trafficking case

Edward Zakrzewski is scheduled to be executed in Florida on July 31 under a death warrant signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. He was convicted of killing his wife and two children in 1994 in Okaloosa County after she asked for a divorce, beating and strangling his wife and killing the children with a machete. Zakrzewski pleaded guilty in 1996 and received three death sentences; he … Continue reading Man who killed his family after his wife sought a divorce is set for execution in Florida

Adam Sheafe, 51, confessed to murdering Arizona pastor William “Bill” Schonemann in April, posing the 76-year-old’s body in a crucifixion-like manner. Arrested in June on unrelated charges, Sheafe admitted in an interview he planned to kill 14 pastors across the country, targeting four in Arizona first, with thorn crowns and copies of the Ten Commandments left at the scenes. Motivated by his belief that Christian … Continue reading Suspect Confesses to Crucifixion of Pastor, Planned to Kill 14 More

Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed the FBI is reviewing “tens of thousands of videos” of Jeffrey Epstein involving children or child porn, raising expectations for new evidence in the Trump administration’s promised release of Epstein investigation files. However, weeks later, it’s unclear what Bondi meant: prosecutors and lawyers in Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s cases say they know of no such trove, and no related charges … Continue reading Mystery surrounds Epstein files after Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videos

Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial reached a partial verdict on four of five charges—including sex-trafficking and prostitution-related counts—but remain deadlocked on the top charge of racketeering conspiracy. The judge ordered them to keep deliberating. Combs is accused of running a criminal enterprise for two decades involving kidnapping, sex-trafficking, and other crimes. Key testimony came from ex-partner Cassie Ventura, who described repeated abuse and … Continue reading Jurors reach partial verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, ordered to keep deliberating

A federal task force has warned Harvard it could lose all federal funding over alleged “violent” violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act related to antisemitism on campus. The government letter cites findings that many Jewish students reported bias, threats, and assaults, accusing Harvard of failing to protect them equally. It demands immediate changes, NBC News has reported. Harvard disputes the findings, saying … Continue reading Harvard found in ‘violent violation’ of Civil Rights Act over antisemitism, Trump admin says

A Disney cruise took a dramatic turn when a young girl fell overboard near Fort Lauderdale, prompting her father to jump in after her. The Disney Dream crew quickly launched a rescue, pulling both to safety within minutes. The incident occurred as the ship was returning from a four-night Bahamas cruise, ABC News has reported. Disney praised the crew’s swift response and emphasized their commitment … Continue reading Father jumps overboard after daughter falls off Disney cruise ship

U.S. authorities have arrested a New Jersey man and searched tech equipment across 16 states in a major crackdown on a North Korean scheme using remote IT workers to fund its weapons program. Prosecutors say North Koreans, aided by people in the U.S., China, and elsewhere, used fake identities to get jobs at over 100 U.S. companies, stealing sensitive data and funds. One case involved … Continue reading FBI arrests one man, searches laptops in 16 states in crackdown on North Korean tech-worker scheme

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, avoiding the death penalty. Under the plea deal, he will receive four consecutive life sentences for the killings and up to 10 years for burglary, with no right to appeal. The sentencing is expected in late July. The agreement aims to spare victims’ families from a lengthy trial … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger agrees to plead guilty to all counts in Idaho college murders case