Two people were killed when a Hughes 369D helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near St. Louis after striking transmission lines Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 11:05 a.m. near Maple Island, causing the barge to catch fire and prompting a multi-agency emergency response from both Missouri and Illinois. The helicopter was assisting in repairs on tower lighting and safety markers for … Continue reading 2 dead after helicopter crashes into Mississippi River barge

Jesse Lee Calhoun, already indicted for the murders of three women in the Portland area, has now been charged with a fourth killing—that of 22-year-old Kristin Smith in November 2022. A grand jury added counts of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse to his case. Calhoun, suspected of killing and dumping the bodies of young women across Oregon and southwest Washington, remains in custody … Continue reading Oregon man accused of killing 3 women is indicted on fourth murder charge

Firefighters are battling multiple lightning-sparked wildfires in northwestern Colorado that have burned nearly 21,000 acres near Meeker. The Elk Fire has scorched 7,750 acres, and the Lee Fire—now merged with the Grease Fire—has spread across 13,025 acres. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are fueling rapid fire growth, prompting structure protection efforts and a disaster emergency declaration from Governor Jared Polis. Two homes have been lost, … Continue reading Fast-moving wildfires burn nearly 21,000 acres across northwestern Colorado

Four people were killed when a medical transport plane crashed and caught fire while landing at Chinle Municipal Airport in Arizona’s Navajo Nation on Tuesday. The Beechcraft 300, owned by CSI Aviation, was en route to pick up a patient when it went down. The cause of the crash is unknown, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating. Authorities called it a tragic loss for … Continue reading 4 dead after medical transport plane crashes while landing in Arizona

Tennessee executed 69-year-old Byron Black on Tuesday by lethal injection, despite concerns that his implanted defibrillator could prolong his death by attempting to restart his heart. Black, convicted of a 1988 triple murder, had his final appeal rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to block the execution over concerns of cruel and unusual punishment. Witnesses reported Black appeared in pain during the process, … Continue reading Tennessee executes Byron Black despite concerns about his defibrillator

The weeklong manhunt for Austin Robert Drummond, 28, ended Tuesday when he was arrested in Jackson, Tennessee. Drummond is accused of killing four people, including three family members and a boyfriend, on July 29, and abandoning a baby in a nearby yard. He was unarmed at the time of arrest, which was made possible by multiple 911 calls from local residents. Authorities praised the community’s … Continue reading Suspect in Tennessee quadruple killing captured after week on the run

The Florida Department of Health is warning against drinking raw, unpasteurized milk after 21 people, including six young children, became ill with E. coli and campylobacter linked to milk from the same farm. Seven were hospitalized, and two developed serious complications. Though raw milk is illegal for human consumption in Florida, it can be sold as pet food. Health officials stress that raw milk can … Continue reading Florida officials warn about risks of drinking raw milk after 21 people sickened

Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting early Monday outside an unsanctioned warehouse party in downtown Los Angeles. Police had shut down the party hours earlier after spotting an armed person, but gunfire erupted around 1 a.m., causing chaos. Authorities suspect the event was tied to a gang-related “hood day” celebration and recovered multiple firearms at the scene, the Los Angeles … Continue reading 2 dead, 6 wounded in ‘senseless’ mass shooting at warehouse party in downtown L.A.

Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the Gifford Fire in California’s Los Padres National Forest, which has burned over 72,000 acres in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and is only 3% contained. The blaze has prompted evacuation orders, threatens 460 structures, and injured three people. Air quality alerts remain in effect due to heavy smoke. The cause is under investigation, ABC News has reported. … Continue reading California wildfire explodes over 72,000 acres, air quality alerts in place

A third person has been arrested for allegedly helping fugitive Austin Robert Drummond, who is wanted for the murder of four relatives of a baby found abandoned in Tennessee last week. Dearrah Sanders, 23, faces charges of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, joining two others previously arrested. Drummond, 28, is suspected of killing the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle, whose bodies were found … Continue reading Search for suspect in Tennessee killings focuses near university, third arrest announced

A trapper in Monterey County discovered wild pigs with blue-tinged muscles and fat, caused by exposure to diphacinone, a dyed anticoagulant rodenticide. The pigs had reportedly eaten directly from bait stations, raising concerns about widespread contamination along the Salinas River and in agricultural areas. Although California banned most uses of diphacinone in 2024, agricultural exemptions remain, posing risks to wildlife and the food chain. Experts … Continue reading Wild pigs found with blue meat in California spark alarm

A 24-year-old Bulgarian man was killed and a woman from North Macedonia injured after their vehicle struck a moose near the entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park early Friday morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. on the Parks Highway near Mile 235. The man died at the scene, and the woman was hospitalized in Fairbanks. The National Park Service is investigating and coordinating with … Continue reading Driver killed, passenger hurt after crashing into moose near Denali National Park

Miami’s sailing community is mourning the death of a third child following a tragic sailboat and barge collision in Biscayne Bay on July 28. The crash, which occurred between Monument and Hibiscus Islands, involved five girls aged 7 to 13 and a 19-year-old woman, all thrown into the water. Two girls died at the scene, and a 10-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries days later. … Continue reading Third girl dies after sailboat and barge collision in Miami

Tennessee authorities have charged two men, Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas, as accessories in the murders of four family members, whose infant was later found alive and abandoned. The main suspect, 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Drummond is accused of killing the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. The infant … Continue reading Men charged in Tennessee case involving 4 dead family members of abandoned infant

Montana authorities are searching for Michael Paul Brown, a suspect accused of fatally shooting four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda on Friday. Brown, described as armed and extremely dangerous, is a local resident and Army veteran with a history of mental health issues. Officials believe he may still be in the area and are urging the public to stay alert. A $7,500 reward … Continue reading Authorities warn Montana bar shooting suspect could return to area as manhunt continues

Over 700,000 bikers are expected to descend on South Dakota for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, running August 1–10, with pre-parties starting July 28. The world’s largest motorcycle rally is set to break attendance records and generate major economic impact, following a slight dip in turnout last year. Events include concerts by ZZ Top, Gene Simmons, and more, plus stunt shows, races, and rides … Continue reading Record 700,000 bikers descend for Sturgis Rally

A 13-year-old boy drowned in Mt. Airy, Maryland on Thursday after being swept into a drainage pipe during a sudden rainstorm. The child, who lived nearby, was caught in strong floodwaters near an apartment complex and pulled into an overflowing storm drain. Emergency crews recovered his body from the drain, which had rapidly filled due to torrential rain. Neighbors and first responders described the current … Continue reading 13-year-old drowns after washing into drainage pipe during strong storm in Maryland

Two massive wildfires in Arizona and Utah are burning so intensely they’ve formed dangerous “fire clouds” that create their own erratic weather. The Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has become a “megafire,” burning over 164 square miles and destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire has scorched 75 square miles, forced evacuations, and knocked … Continue reading Two wildfires in US west spur ‘fire clouds’ with erratic weather systems

A truck carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania Friday morning, spilling its load across the road and briefly shutting down traffic in both directions. The crash, caused by a mechanical issue, involved a passenger vehicle and left four people with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews used a front-end loader to clean up the scattered hot dogs, which were deemed unsalvageable, ABC News has … Continue reading Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, has been transferred from a Florida prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas. The move comes as she seeks to overturn her conviction and pursues a pardon from President Trump. The reasons for the transfer remain unclear, and victims’ families have criticized it as preferential treatment done without notification, the BBC has reported. … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women’s prison in Texas

Four people were killed in a shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana on Friday morning, and the suspect, 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, remains at large. Authorities say Brown opened fire around 10:30 a.m. and then fled, prompting a manhunt involving SWAT teams and the FBI. He was last seen driving a white 2007 Ford F-150 and is considered armed and dangerous. Police are … Continue reading Four dead in Montana bar shooting

A gunman opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno on Monday, killing three people and injuring several others in a rampage involving 80 shots, authorities said. The suspect, 26-year-old Dakota Hawver of Reno, was critically wounded in a shootout with police and remains hospitalized. Police say Hawver had no known connection to the casino or the victims, and his motive is … Continue reading Nevada casino shooting remains a mystery as police reveal suspect fired 80 shots

An F-35C fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday, the U.S. Navy confirmed. The aircraft was assigned to the VFA-125 “Rough Raiders” squadron and went down around 4:30 p.m. local time. The pilot successfully ejected and is safe, with no other personnel affected by the incident, ABC News has reported. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation … Continue reading F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, Navy says

Former President Donald Trump has reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test, a program originally launched in 1966 to encourage physical activity among schoolchildren. The test had been replaced in 2012 under the Obama administration with a focus on individual health. Trump also reestablished the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, now led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which will set new criteria for … Continue reading Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

Authorities have identified the four people found dead in Lake County, Tennessee, as 15-year-old Braydon Williams, 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, 21-year-old James M. Wilson, and 38-year-old Cortney Rose. All were relatives of a 7-month-old infant found abandoned in a car seat 40 miles away. The victims included the baby’s parents, grandmother, and uncle. On July 31, Austin Robert Drummond was charged with four counts of first-degree … Continue reading Infant found abandoned in Tennessee is related to 4 people found dead