A dangerous and prolonged heatwave is gripping much of the central and eastern U.S., with extreme heat warnings in effect through midweek. Cities including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. could see temperatures near or above 100°F (38°C), with heat index values reaching up to 115°F (46°C) due to high humidity. Record-breaking highs were reported over the weekend in several states. Nighttime temperatures in … Continue reading Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US

Nearly a dozen people were injured Saturday when a mega-yacht carrying around 400 passengers struck a dock on the Hudson River in Manhattan. The incident occurred near 130th Street around 4:15 p.m., according to the FDNY. Nine people were hospitalized with minor injuries, and no fatalities were reported. The yacht was later towed to a dock at 125th Street, Fox News has reported. Mayor Eric … Continue reading Mega-yacht with 400 passengers crashes into New York City dock, injuring nearly a dozen

Barry Morphew, the husband of Suzanne Morphew—who went missing on Mother’s Day 2020 and whose remains were found in 2023—has been arrested again and charged with first-degree murder. A Colorado grand jury indicted him after earlier charges were dropped due to prosecutorial errors. Suzanne’s autopsy revealed she was killed by a sedative cocktail used to tranquilize wildlife. Though no signs of trauma were found, a … Continue reading Husband of Colorado woman Suzanne Morphew re-arrested 3 years after charges were dropped in her 2020 death

Rhode Island’s Democratic-led House has passed a bill banning the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles, commonly known as assault weapons. Gov. Dan McKee has pledged to sign it into law, making Rhode Island the 11th state with such a restriction. The ban does not apply to possession, drawing criticism from both gun rights advocates and some gun control supporters who view it as … Continue reading Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons

A controversial allegation has emerged following last week’s political assassinations in Minnesota: murder suspect Vance Boelter allegedly sent a letter to the FBI accusing Gov. Tim Walz of ordering the assassination of Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The letter, reportedly sent before the June 14 attacks that left two dead and two hospitalized, claims Walz wanted Klobuchar’s Senate seat — despite Walz already announcing plans to run … Continue reading Minnesota shooter claims Walz asked him to kill Klobuchar and others in letter to FBI

Powerful storms and a tornado swept through parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, killing three people and causing widespread damage, including at Bemidji Regional Airport. Winds reached up to 106 mph, knocking out power and prompting a disaster declaration in North Dakota. Nearly 150 million Americans were also under heat advisories or warnings, with some areas experiencing temperatures 20°F above normal. Cooling centers opened … Continue reading 3 dead after Tornado sweeps through North Dakota

A Republican budget bill proposes selling over 2 million acres of public land across 11 states, sparking criticism from conservationists, hunting groups, and some conservatives. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah included the measure to boost energy production, revenue, and housing, excluding national parks and monuments. Despite his defense, the plan faces opposition within his party, with Rep. Ryan Zinke successfully removing similar provisions from the … Continue reading Proposed sale of millions of acres of public land under GOP budget bill

A section of Interstate 40 through the Great Smoky Mountains has been closed again due to heavy rain, flooding, and a rockslide near mile marker 450 in Tennessee. Engineers found extensive damage to the highway and ramps, with compromised slopes still underwater. Repairs are expected to take at least two weeks, with a long-term fix projected to take years. The closure affects a stretch already … Continue reading Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains

After briefly pausing immigration raids over economic concerns, the Trump administration has reversed course. Border czar Tom Homan confirmed that ICE will resume worksite enforcement in the agriculture and hospitality sectors, including farms, restaurants, and hotels. While the focus will be on individuals with criminal records, all unauthorized workers are subject to enforcement. Homan emphasized legal hiring practices and blamed Congress for inaction on immigration reform, Axios has … Continue reading Trump’s border czar: Immigration raids at farms, hotels to continue

Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in 2022, following a retrial after a previous mistrial. The Massachusetts jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident. She was found guilty only of driving under the influence, receiving one year of probation. Prosecutors alleged she hit O’Keefe with her car and left him to die … Continue reading Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial on police officer boyfriend’s death

Police are investigating a break-in at the boarded-up home of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were fatally shot in a politically motivated attack over the weekend. The rear window had been pried open, but nothing appears to be missing. The home had been processed as a crime scene and boarded up with surveillance in place. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was arrested … Continue reading Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman

Seven California men have been charged in the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, involving the theft of $100 million in gold, gems, and luxury watches from a Brinks truck in 2022. The suspects allegedly tracked the truck for 300 miles from a San Francisco-area jewelry show and stole 24 bags while it was parked at a rest stop in Lebec. No weapons were used, … Continue reading Seven California men charged in ‘largest jewellery heist’ in US history

R. Kelly’s lawyers allege he overdosed on medication provided by prison staff while in solitary confinement on June 12, leading to his hospitalization the next day. They claim he was given an “overdose quantity” of anxiety and sleep meds and was later removed from Duke University Hospital against medical advice. The incident follows claims that prison officials plotted to have him killed and placed him … Continue reading R. Kelly hospitalized after prison overdose, alleged murder plot, lawyers say

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents Tuesday at the city’s main immigration court and released after four hours. Video shows Lander asking for a judicial warrant before being handcuffed; DHS claims he was detained for assaulting and impeding federal officers, though no charges had been filed as of Tuesday evening. His arrest sparked outrage from officials, with … Continue reading NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander handcuffed by ICE

A woman was struck and killed by a truck hauling an Army M1 Abrams tank in Washington, D.C., two days after the tank participated in a military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday. The incident occurred on June 16 as the vehicle convoy was returning the tank to a railyard in Maryland. Police and emergency responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene, and an … Continue reading Truck carrying tank after Army’s birthday parade kills pedestrian in DC

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that Noem was “alert” and is currently recovering. She was transported to a DC-area hospital as a precaution, The Hill has reported. According to CNN, Noem was conscious, had spoken to her doctor and security detail, and is expected to recover. Written by B.C. … Continue reading Noem transported by ambulance to DC-area hospital after ‘allergic reaction’

Five people were shot at an annual carnival near Salt Lake City, with three—including an 8-month-old infant—killed. The shooting began after a verbal altercation between two groups, when a 16-year-old male pulled out a gun and opened fire. Two others, a 17-year-old female and 15-year-old male, were injured, while a pregnant woman was hurt fleeing the scene, CBS News has reported. The teen suspect is … Continue reading 5 shot, 3 fatally at “WestFest” carnival in Salt Lake City suburb

A former Coast Guard lieutenant and sharpshooter, Peter Stinson, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump. Federal court documents detail years of violent social media posts from Stinson, including support for a “contract hit” and praise for the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump. Prosecutors say he also identified as a member of ANTIFA and made recent threats, prompting a judge … Continue reading Former Coast Guard officer charged with threatening to kill President Trump

A knife-wielding man, identified as Jonathan Wohl, 37, attacked three court officers in a targeted assault at Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday morning, slashing two in the face and neck and injuring a third. Wohl, who has a history of arrests and was known for harassing court staff, had no scheduled appearance that day. The injured officers are in stable condition, and Wohl was subdued … Continue reading Maniac barges into NYC courthouse, slashes officers in neck, face in chaotic scene

A juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial was dismissed after reportedly giving conflicting information about whether he lives in New York or New Jersey, raising concerns about his candor. The status of a second juror remains unresolved after allegations surfaced that they may have improperly discussed the case with a former colleague. Judge Arun Subramanian left the bench without making a final ruling on that … Continue reading Judge in Diddy Trial Dismisses Juror Over ‘Lack of Candor’

Authorities are investigating whether Vance Luther Boelter, arrested for the fatal shooting of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, acted alone or as part of a larger network. Boelter, 57, was captured after a two-day manhunt and faces multiple murder charges. Officials say he disguised himself as a police officer and may have … Continue reading Cops Probe If Captured Assassin Is Part of ‘Broader Network’

Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported from the US before being returned to face criminal charges, pleaded not guilty to human trafficking and conspiracy charges in Tennessee. Trump officials accuse him of being an MS-13 gang member, which his lawyers and family deny. Ábrego García, who first entered the US illegally in 2011 and was granted protection in 2019, was deported in March … Continue reading Kilmar Ábrego García pleads not guilty in human trafficking case

Vance Boelter, 57, is in custody after allegedly shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated attacks early Saturday. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in Brooklyn Park, while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in Champlin and are recovering. The 36-hour manhunt, described as the largest in state history, ended Sunday near Boelter’s home in Green Isle, CBS … Continue reading Vance Boelter taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota

Police in Culpeper, Virginia, arrested 21-year-old Joseph R. Checklick for allegedly driving an SUV through a crowd at a “No Kings” anti-Trump protest on Saturday. Authorities say he intentionally accelerated into the dispersing crowd, though no injuries were reported. Checklick was charged with reckless driving and is being held without bond, Axios has reported. The incident occurred amid other protest-related threats and violence across the … Continue reading Man drove into crowd at Virginia “No Kings” protest, police say

Multiple rioters were arrested Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, after a protest near an ICE facility turned violent, injuring four officers. The unrest followed a peaceful “No Kings” demonstration earlier in the day. Police declared a riot after federal officers were attacked with fireworks, rocks, and smoke grenades, and property was damaged, Fox News has reported. Three individuals were arrested, with more arrests possible as … Continue reading Multiple arrests near Portland ICE building after police declare riot