The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled execution dates for four inmates, including Christa Pike, the only woman on the state’s death row. Pike, sentenced at 18 for the 1995 torture murder of Colleen Slemmer, has sought clemency citing her youth and severe mental illness. Her lawyers say she has shown remorse and growth while incarcerated. The other scheduled executions include Tony Carruthers, convicted of a … Continue reading Tennessee court sets execution date for the state’s only woman on death row and 3 male inmates

Gateway Church founder Robert Preston Morris, 64, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to five counts of child sexual abuse in Oklahoma. He received a 10-year suspended sentence, including six months in jail, for abusing a 12-year-old girl in 1982 while working as a traveling evangelist. The victim, Cindy Clemishire, said justice had “finally been served” and urged other survivors to speak out. Oklahoma’s attorney … Continue reading Texas megachurch pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges

A bear surprised shoppers at a Fry’s grocery store in southern Arizona when it walked through the front doors and ran around inside before leaving. The animal had been spotted in the neighborhood over the weekend and behind the store on Monday. A shopper captured video of the bear near people in the store, including the produce section, though it did not take anything. Police … Continue reading Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around

Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall, 91, has died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California, the Jane Goodall Institute announced. Goodall revolutionized ethology by observing chimpanzees using tools in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, challenging the belief that only humans could make and use tools. Despite having no formal scientific training, she gained global recognition through a National Geographic documentary and used … Continue reading Jane Goodall, iconic wildlife conservationist, has died at age 91

Days after deadly flooding struck central Arizona, missing homeless man Pete Green has been found safe. The flood, which began Sept. 26, killed at least three people, damaged homes, and destroyed businesses in Globe, Miami, and surrounding areas. Green had likely been near the Pinal Creek bed when the floodwaters arrived and later called his sister after borrowing a phone. Authorities confirmed his safety on … Continue reading Man found alive days after deadly Arizona flood

Two teen girls, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, were killed in a hit-and-run in New Jersey while riding an electric bike. The 17-year-old driver, from Garwood, allegedly struck them with his 2021 Jeep Compass and has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The girls were pronounced dead after arriving at local hospitals. Neighbors said the suspect had been repeatedly parked outside one of … Continue reading Teen charged with murder after allegedly killing two girls in deadly hit-and-run crash

Part of a 20-story residential building in the Bronx collapsed on Wednesday following an apparent explosion in a boiler room ventilation shaft. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as many residents had already left and children were at school. Witnesses described a loud boom and smoke rising from the building, while rubble and a vertical scar were visible along its facade. Mayor Eric Adams and Bronx … Continue reading No injuries after New York high-rise partially collapses

Federal immigration officials are preparing to deploy agents to Portland after escalating attacks on ICE personnel and facilities, which they attribute to Antifa-linked groups. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said officers face nightly confrontations involving sticks, bats, shields, and chemical grenades, and called for local support. The warnings follow a Sept. 24 attack on an ICE facility in Dallas that killed two detainees and the … Continue reading ICE director reveals dangerous nightly Antifa ‘battle’ as Trump prepares federal deployment to Portland

Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, falsely claimed in his 2023 job application that he held a doctorate from Morgan State University, though he never completed the degree. The Des Moines school board knew he hadn’t finished the doctorate but hired him anyway after a background check flagged the discrepancy. Roberts did hold a doctorate from Trident University International, an online … Continue reading Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have raised over $225,000 for the widow and son of Thomas Sanford, who killed four people in a Michigan church attack. The fundraiser, launched by a church member, highlights forgiveness and supporting the shooter’s family, who are considered innocent victims. Sanford’s son has a rare genetic disorder requiring costly healthcare. Donors left messages of encouragement, … Continue reading Michigan church shooter’s family reacts to viral fundraising effort by Latter-day Saint members

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will review the 2005 suicide ruling in Hunter S. Thompson’s death at the request of his widow, Anita Thompson. Thompson, the father of gonzo journalism, died at age 67 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado. Although Anita said she heard him cock the gun during a phone call just before his death, she later … Continue reading Hunter S. Thompson’s Death To Be Reinvestigated 20 Years After Suicide Ruling

A federal judge has cleared the way for Holtec International to release 45,000 gallons of treated radioactive water from the closed Indian Point nuclear plant into the Hudson River, ruling that New York’s 2023 “Save the Hudson” law banning such discharges was unconstitutional. The court found that only federal agencies like the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and EPA have authority over nuclear wastewater releases. Holtec argues … Continue reading Plan to pump 45,000 gallons of radioactive water into New York’s Hudson River

Two Delta Connection regional jets collided while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday night, tearing off part of a wing and denting a fuselage. The incident involved Endeavor Air flight 5155 bound for Roanoke and flight 5047 arriving from Charlotte. Passengers described the impact as “super jarring,” though no travelers were injured; one flight attendant was hospitalized with minor injuries. Emergency crews responded … Continue reading Delta planes collide, ripping off wing, while taxiing at LaGuardia

Four undocumented Mexican men were arrested in Portland for pointing a laser at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter, endangering the pilot, crew, and public. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took Diogenes Albores-Suchiapa, Andres Brian Lopez-Labra, Benito Zamora-Alvarez, and Hector Miranda Mendoza into custody after tracing the laser to a residence. Authorities highlighted the danger of laser strikes on aircraft and noted the … Continue reading FBI takes 4 illegal immigrants in Portland into custody after lasers aimed at CBP aircraft

A federal employee was arrested for allegedly spreading a false active shooter threat at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, triggering a morning lockdown. The lockdown, which affected over 42,000 personnel across one of the nation’s largest military installations, was lifted within an hour. Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba condemned the “senseless fear-mongering” and pledged legal action, the Associated Press has reported. The incident occurred … Continue reading Federal employee taken into custody following “active shooter hoax” at NJ’s largest military base

Two California sisters, missing for 36 years, have been found alive in Ventura County, California, after being raised by foster parents under new names. Jasmin and Elizabeth Ramos were just infants when their mother, Marina Ramos, was murdered in Mohave County, Arizona, in 1989, and the girls were abandoned days later in an Oxnard park restroom. Using familial DNA, Arizona investigators traced the sisters to … Continue reading California sisters missing for 36 years found alive as search shifts to mother’s killer

A federal judge has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to overturn his prostitution-related convictions, clearing the way for his sentencing Friday. Combs was convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act, each carrying up to 10 years in prison, but acquitted on one racketeering count and two sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors accused him of running a decade-long scheme involving “freak-offs,” … Continue reading Judge rejects Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to toss prostitution convictions

Federal agents discovered an additional 200,000 SIM cards in New Jersey linked to a massive telecommunications network in the New York Tri-State area, previously seized by the Secret Service. The network, possibly connected to Chinese actors, had over 100,000 SIM cards across 300 servers capable of sending 30 million texts per minute and disrupting cell towers or emergency communications. Early analysis suggests the network was … Continue reading Feds find 200,000 more SIM cards in N.J. after disrupting network

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has asked the Trump administration to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport through fiscal year 2026, citing violent crime, police shortages, and disaster preparedness. Landry praised Trump’s recent use of troops in Washington and Memphis, though crime data shows sharp declines in murders, shootings, and carjackings in New Orleans, with 2025 on pace for the … Continue reading Louisiana governor asks for national guard deployment to New Orleans

Florida executed Victor Tony Jones, 64, on Sept. 30 for the 1990 murders of Miami inventor Jack Nestor and his wife, Dolly, marking the state’s 13th execution this year — a record — and the 34th nationwide, the most since 2014. Jones fatally stabbed the couple during a robbery after Dolly refused to pay him for unfinished work. Jack managed to shoot Jones in the … Continue reading Man who killed Florida inventor and his wife becomes record 13th inmate executed in state

A 54-year-old man was bitten by a shark early Tuesday while swimming between Catalina Island and Orange County as part of a long-distance event. The attack happened about 8 miles off Catalina around 1:30 a.m. The swimmer, bitten on the leg and foot, was rescued by boat and later taken to a hospital in fair condition, conscious and alert. Experts note shark attacks in California … Continue reading Shark attacks competitive swimmer near popular Calif. tourist spot

A Virginia court heard that Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes allegedly set Danville City Council member Lee Vogler on fire in July, accusing him of having an affair with his wife. Prosecutors say Buck-Hayes poured gasoline on Vogler at his office before igniting him, leaving Vogler with severe burns to 60% of his body. Witnesses testified seeing the attack and its aftermath, while Vogler’s wife described his … Continue reading Scorned husband set lawmaker on fire for having AFFAIR with his wife

Police evacuated Utah State University’s Old Main building after a suspicious package was found just hours before a Turning Point event, the first since Charlie Kirk was killed on campus. The parcel was discovered in the Taggart Student Center basement, prompting a bomb squad to detonate it. Students were ordered to leave immediately as officers cleared the area. The event was later moved to another … Continue reading Cops blow up mystery package before Turning Point USA event in Utah

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told troops at Quantico that the military’s mission is solely to prepare for and win wars, rejecting “woke” diversity programs and relaxed standards. He urged those opposed to his message to resign and announced 10 directives restoring pre-2015 combat standards, enforcing strict grooming rules, mandating gender-neutral fitness tests, and returning basic training to harsher, more disciplined practices. Hegseth criticized DEI … Continue reading Hegseth tells troops to resign if they oppose plan to scrap ‘woke’ policies, restore warrior ethos

A mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, left three dead and five injured after suspect Nigel Edge, 40, allegedly opened fire from a boat at the American Fish Company waterfront bar. Police said the attack was “highly premeditated,” with Edge targeting the location before fleeing, and later being apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard on Oak Island. Edge, who identifies as a combat veteran claiming … Continue reading Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’