Two firefighters were killed and another critically injured in northwest Idaho on Sunday when a gunman allegedly set a brush fire on Canfield Mountain and ambushed the responding crew. The suspect was later found dead nearby with a gun. Authorities described the attack as intentional and “heinous.” The fallen firefighters, one a 17-year veteran, were from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire … Continue reading 2 Idaho firefighters killed after gunman started blaze to lure them into an ambush

Phoenix police rescued a baby last month who had been left alone for days after the child’s mother died in their apartment, officials said Friday. On May 14, officers responded to a neighbor’s call asking for a welfare check on the woman, who had recently given birth but hadn’t been seen or heard from for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers spotting the woman’s body … Continue reading Phoenix police rescue baby left alone for days after mother dies

A Kansas sheriff’s deputy was killed Friday evening in Phillipsburg while responding to a fireworks complaint. Deputy Brandon Gaede, 30, was shot during a struggle with Kolton Griffith, 27, after attempting to arrest him. Despite his injuries, Gaede returned fire, killing Griffith at the scene. Gaede later died at the hospital, the Associated Press has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Kansas deputy, suspect killed in exchange of gunfire after a call about fireworks

Thousands of drivers were stranded overnight for more than eight hours on a rural stretch of the West Virginia Turnpike after a mudslide blocked northbound lanes near Charleston. Heavy rains clogged a storm drain, flooding the highway and backing traffic up 12 miles with no detours in place. The Parkways Authority admitted failing to reroute traffic and promised policy changes. Though no injuries were reported, … Continue reading West Virginia mudslide strands thousands on highway for more than 8 hours

A Colorado funeral home owner, Jon Hallford, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fraud after storing nearly 190 bodies in a decaying building and sending families fake ashes. He and his wife ran the Return to Nature Funeral Home, hiding the remains between 2019 and 2023 while spending nearly $900,000 in COVID aid on luxury items. Families described profound trauma on learning their … Continue reading Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies is sentenced to 20 years

Hundreds of protesters—including environmental activists and Native American leaders—gathered Saturday along U.S. Highway 41 in the Florida Everglades to oppose construction of a new immigrant detention center on an old airstrip. Critics say the facility threatens sacred Native lands, endangered species, and wetlands. The project is moving quickly under emergency powers granted by Governor Ron DeSantis to address immigration, bypassing some regulations. The state plans … Continue reading Protesters line highway in Florida Everglades to oppose ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A Texas highway was closed for several hours Thursday after a 64-year-old woman crashed into a truck, then set up a lawn chair in a lane and threatened herself with a gun, leading to a standoff. The incident on I-45 near Houston ended peacefully when she surrendered. No one was hurt. Authorities said crisis negotiators and the woman’s daughter helped convince her to give up. … Continue reading Armed 64-year-old woman blocks Texas highway in lawn chair during police standoff

The Department of Homeland Security is suing all 15 federal judges in Maryland over a court policy that automatically pauses certain immigration cases for two business days. DHS argues this order, meant to preserve the status quo while habeas petitions are filed, is unlawful judicial overreach that disrupts deportations. The court says the policy addresses scheduling problems from a surge of last-minute petitions. The Trump … Continue reading DHS sues entire bench of federal judges in Maryland district court over automatic injunctions

Florida officials are staying silent as activists report construction at an abandoned airstrip in Big Cypress National Preserve, part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to build a tent-based detention facility for up to 1,000 immigrants. Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the site is being funded with FEMA money, drawing criticism for using hurricane relief funds. Critics, including former Homeland Security Secretary Alex Howard, have condemned the project … Continue reading ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ expected to house 5,000 migrants in Florida Everglades

Kenneth Chesebro, a former legal adviser to Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, has been disbarred in New York for his role in a scheme to overturn Trump’s election loss. A state appeals court cited his conspiracy to file false documents in Georgia as undermining constitutional democracy. Chesebro pleaded guilty in 2023. The court criticized his conduct as aggravated by his expertise in election law and found … Continue reading Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro disbarred in New York over 2020 election

Canada is demanding answers from the U.S. after Canadian citizen Johnny Noviello, 49, died in immigration custody in Miami while awaiting deportation. Noviello, a long-time U.S. resident, had been convicted in 2023 on drug-related charges. His cause of death is under investigation, Axios has reported. Canadian officials have expressed condolences and are seeking more details from U.S. authorities. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Canada demands answers after a citizen dies in ICE custody

Thomas Lee Gudinas, 51, was executed Tuesday evening in Florida for the 1994 rape and murder of Michelle McGrath near a central Florida bar. After being sentenced to death in 1995, his appeals—citing mental illness and constitutional concerns—were rejected by both state and federal courts. Gudinas repented before the lethal injection. He was the seventh person executed in Florida this year, which leads the nation … Continue reading Florida executes man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

The FBI is ramping up counterterrorism efforts following recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory attack on a U.S. base in Qatar. A memo sent to FBI field offices directs a renewed focus on terror threats, including domestic risks, aligning with an earlier internal report prioritizing actions against Iran and its proxies. This shift comes amid internal concerns over agents being diverted … Continue reading FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is set to be arraigned Wednesday on federal charges of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers during a May 9 oversight visit to the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. McIver, a Democrat, faces three counts and could face up to eight years in prison. She denies the allegations and plans to fight them in court. The case, brought … Continue reading US Rep. LaMonica McIver to be arraigned on assault charges stemming from immigration center visit

Twenty people were injured by a lightning strike Tuesday evening at Lake Murray Public Park near Lexington, South Carolina. Twelve children and six adults were taken to hospitals, while two others left on their own. The injuries are non-life-threatening. The lightning struck during a hot, sunny day with a brief passing storm cloud, NBC News has reported. Emergency services responded, and the park was temporarily … Continue reading 20 injured in lightning strike at South Carolina beach

The cargo ship Morning Midas, carrying around 3,000 vehicles to Mexico, sank in the North Pacific near Alaska weeks after a fire disabled it. The 600-foot vessel, operated by London-based Zodiac Maritime, went down in deep waters off the Aleutian Islands after the crew abandoned ship due to an onboard fire on June 3. All 22 crew members were safely rescued. The ship contained over 1,800 … Continue reading Cargo ship carrying 3,000 new vehicles sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora and her date, Hector Garduno, were fatally shot by her estranged husband, Tomas Lizarraga, in a restaurant parking lot in Fontana, California, on Saturday. An off-duty police officer at the scene shot and killed Lizarraga after the attack. Zamora, a mother of seven, was in the process of divorcing Lizarraga. Garduno was a father of four, ABC News has reported. A … Continue reading Fitness influencer killed by estranged husband, who’s then fatally shot by off-duty cop: Police

Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove allegedly bit co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim on the arm during a VIP event at Summer Con in Washington, leaving a visible bite mark, according to a police report. Hannah-Kim said Kove grabbed and bit her after she tapped him on the shoulder to say hello. Kove admitted to the bite, saying it was meant as a joke and referencing their playful behavior … Continue reading ‘Cobra Kai’ actor confronts co-star Martin Kove over biting her

Daniel Park, a suspect charged in connection with the May bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic, has died in federal custody, the Bureau of Prisons announced. Park, 32, was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles and later pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of death is unknown. Park was accused of supplying explosives to bomber Guy Bartkus, who died … Continue reading Daniel Park, suspect linked to bombing of California fertility clinic, dies in federal custody

Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed he will not testify in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, telling the judge he made the decision after thorough discussion with his lawyers. The prosecution rested after six weeks of testimony from 34 witnesses, including two ex-girlfriends who said they were coerced into sex acts at so-called “freak-offs.” Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, has remained jailed without bail. … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge

In a recent immigration crackdown, U.S. federal agents arrested 11 Iranian nationals over 48 hours across eight states, including individuals with suspected ties to terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. One detainee was on the U.S. terror watchlist, and several had prior criminal convictions. ICE also arrested a U.S. citizen for allegedly threatening to shoot officers and harboring an illegal immigrant. While no … Continue reading ICE arrests 11 Iranian nationals in 48 hours

The U.S. government has appealed a federal judge’s order to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, now facing human smuggling charges. After the Supreme Court ordered his return, Abrego was arrested and charged but pleaded not guilty. Judge Barbara D. Holmes ruled he should be released pending trial, citing due process concerns and a lack of solid … Continue reading Government files appeal after Kilmar Abrego Garcia ordered released by federal judge

Six people are dead and two remain missing after a boat carrying 10 people capsized on Lake Tahoe Saturday during a storm with 6- to 8-foot swells. The U.S. Coast Guard searched over 390 square miles before suspending the search on Sunday. Two survivors were rescued and hospitalized, NBC News has reported. The 27-foot boat sank around 3 p.m., and the victims have not yet … Continue reading 6 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Lake Tahoe

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a public warning of a “heightened threat environment” following recent U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. While no specific threats have been identified, officials caution that pro-Iranian hackers may launch cyberattacks, and there is an increased risk of violence, hate crimes, and extremist activity in the U.S. The bulletin also warns of possible retaliation if Iranian … Continue reading Terrorism advisory bulletin warns of “heightened threat environment” in U.S. after strikes on Iran

Michigan police have identified 31-year-old Brian Anthony Browning as the gunman who opened fire during a Sunday service at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne. Armed with multiple weapons and wearing tactical gear, Browning was stopped by a quick-acting church security team after being struck by a parishioner’s truck. He was fatally shot outside the church entrance. One person was injured but is in stable condition. … Continue reading Michigan police ID slain church shooter, reveal his connection to congregation