Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, New York, faces federal charges for allegedly building and hiding homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and residential rooftops. Prosecutors say Gann constructed at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using chemicals bought online and threw one onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks. He was arrested on June 5 with another device in his possession. Authorities credit swift … Continue reading Manhattan bomb plot foiled as feds charge NY man with building, stashing IEDs across city

Fernando Ramirez, a 29-year-old convicted felon, has been indicted on 74 felony charges—37 counts each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon—after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 37 people. The victims, mostly women, were waiting to enter the Vermont Hollywood nightclub when Ramirez plowed through them in a Nissan Versa. Eight suffered serious injuries. Ramirez, … Continue reading Felon who allegedly barreled car through LA nightclub crowd faces 37 attempted murder charges

Columbia University has disciplined over 70 students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests, including a May demonstration at Butler Library and another during last year’s alumni weekend. Sanctions include multi-year suspensions, expulsions, and degree revocations. A student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, said students were required to apologize to return or face expulsion. The crackdown follows pressure from the Trump administration, which cut federal funding and … Continue reading Columbia University disciplines at least 70 students who took part in campus protests

A search is ongoing in Oregon after six people were swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River Saturday. One person died at the scene, three were hospitalized, and two remain missing. Rescue teams, including drones, boats, and K-9 units, are actively searching for the missing individuals. The 15-foot waterfall features dangerous rapids, and authorities have urged caution, Fox News has reported. The victims’ identities … Continue reading 6 swept over Oregon waterfall; 1 dead and 2 missing

A 9-year-old Canadian girl, Melina Galanis Frattolin, reported kidnapped in upstate New York, was found dead Sunday near the New York-Vermont border. Authorities revealed she had not been abducted and found inconsistencies in her father Luciano Frattolin’s story. An Amber Alert and extensive search were launched after the father’s initial claim, but he was arrested in connection with her death, ABC 7 has reported. The … Continue reading Father in custody after 9-year-old girl found dead in upstate NY kidnapping hoax

The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of 700 U.S. Marines from Los Angeles, ending their deployment in response to recent protests. Mobilized in June to protect federal property, the Marines’ presence was intended to reinforce order, though they were barred from law enforcement duties. Their deployment, along with 2,000 California National Guard troops, drew strong criticism from California leaders, who called it a political overreach by … Continue reading US Marines mobilized to Los Angeles are being sent home, Pentagon says

A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of Pedro Hernandez, who was found guilty in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. The court ruled Hernandez must be retried or released, citing improper jury instructions related to his confessions. Hernandez, who has a history of mental illness, initially confessed after hours of unrecorded police questioning. His lawyers argue the confession was … Continue reading Man convicted in 1979 kidnap and murder of Etan Patz must have new trial, appeals court rules

The Trump administration has released over 230,000 pages of declassified documents related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., marking what U.S. intelligence officials called an “unprecedented” move toward transparency. The files, sealed since 1977, detail the FBI’s extensive surveillance and disinformation campaign against King under J. Edgar Hoover. King’s children, who were given advance access, emphasized the personal and historical weight of … Continue reading Trump administration declassifies Martin Luther King Jr assassination files

Police in Washington state are searching for a suspect who stole a fire truck Friday night in Everett, about 30 miles north of Seattle. The suspect drove the stolen 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper at high speeds through residential streets, damaging multiple parked cars, trees, signs, and landscaping across at least six locations before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. The heavily damaged fire truck … Continue reading Stolen fire truck in Washington state leaves a trail of wrecked vehicles

A 21-year-old suspect, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, is in custody after allegedly shooting an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent late Saturday night in New York City’s Fort Washington Park. The agent was shot in the face and arm but is expected to recover. Surveillance video captured the attempted robbery and shootout, helping police quickly identify the suspect. Mora Nunez, who entered the U.S. illegally in … Continue reading Suspect named in shooting of Border Patrol agent in New York City park

A Delta Connection flight operated by SkyWest made an abrupt maneuver to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber while approaching Minot, North Dakota, on July 18. The pilot apologized to passengers, calling it an “aggressive maneuver” done for safety. The flight had been cleared for landing when the B-52 suddenly appeared in its path. It’s unclear how close the two aircraft came. … Continue reading Delta regional pilot makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid B-52 collision

Federal investigators are probing an incident in San Jose, California, where a car crashed into a post office early Sunday, sparking a fire. No injuries were reported, but the building was heavily damaged. The driver, Richard Tillman—brother of late NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman—was arrested and booked on suspicion of arson. Authorities are also investigating spray-painted messages on the building and reports the … Continue reading Pat Tillman’s brother arrested on suspected arson after fiery crash into post office

The number of people missing after Texas’ catastrophic July 4 flooding has dropped from 160 to three, officials in Kerr County announced, as search efforts enter their third week. The flooding killed at least 135 people, including 107 in Kerr County, with children among the victims at a summer camp along the Guadalupe River. Many initially reported missing have since been confirmed safe. A special … Continue reading Number missing in Texas floods drops from 97 to 3

A Tennessee judge ordered officials to deactivate Byron Black’s implanted heart device before his scheduled execution on August 5 to prevent it from delivering painful shocks during the lethal injection. Black’s lawyers argued the device, which regulates his heartbeat, could cause multiple shocks and severe pain after the pentobarbital dose. The state contested the need to disable the device, saying the drug would keep him … Continue reading Judge orders Tennessee to turn off inmate’s heart-regulating implanted device at execution

A new $250 “visa integrity fee” will apply to many travelers entering the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas, such as student and temporary work visas, starting in the federal fiscal year from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The fee, part of a law signed by President Trump on July 4, will adjust for inflation in future years. Visa holders who follow their visa rules … Continue reading Millions of travelers to the U.S. could be charged a new $250 “visa integrity fee”

Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) was convicted of first-degree burglary after breaking into her stepmother’s home last year. Arrested in April 2024 during her first Senate term, Mitchell has not yet said if she will resign, though Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy expects her to honor a pledge to step down if found guilty. Mitchell denied intent to steal, claiming she was checking on … Continue reading Minnesota Democrat convicted on felony burglary charge

The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to unseal years-old grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, citing strong public interest. The move, directed by President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, comes amid criticism over the administration’s handling of the Epstein case. The Justice Department also filed a similar request in Ghislaine Maxwell’s case. Officials say no evidence was found to support claims … Continue reading DOJ moves to release grand jury testimony in Epstein case

Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Arson/Explosives Detail were killed Friday morning in an accidental explosion at the Biscailuz Training Facility in East L.A. The blast occurred around 7:30 a.m., reportedly involving an explosive device believed to be inert after a routine callout. The victims, described as highly experienced, had a combined 74 years of service. No one else was injured. The … Continue reading Explosion kills 3 LASD deputies at East LA facility

Chase Childers, a former professional baseball player and father of three, died Sunday while trying to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Childers, who was briefly signed by the Baltimore Orioles and later served as a police officer, entered the water to help four or five struggling swimmers. His body was recovered after a multi-agency search, CBS News has … Continue reading Former pro baseball player Chase Childers dies trying to save swimmers off South Carolina

Trump administration officials Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island Thursday to begin plans to reopen the former prison for housing dangerous criminals and undocumented immigrants. Burgum confirmed the visit on social media, calling it part of restoring “safety, justice, and order.” President Trump first proposed the idea in May, but experts warn the project could cost billions, as Alcatraz … Continue reading Feds reportedly will announce plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of 48-year-old paddleboarder Sunshine Stewart in Union, Maine. Stewart was found dead on July 2 near Crawford Pond, with the medical examiner ruling her death a homicide caused by strangulation and blunt force trauma. The teen suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody without incident and is being held at … Continue reading Teen arrested in connection with Maine paddleboarder’s murder

An Idaho judge has lifted the gag order in the Bryan Kohberger murder case after Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The order was initially intended to protect his right to a fair trial, but media organizations argued it was no longer necessary. Judge Steven Hippler agreed but said court documents would be unsealed gradually. Kohberger faces four life … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger judge lifts gag order after Idaho killer’s confession

A 61-year-old man is in critical condition after being pulled into an active MRI machine while wearing a metal chain at a medical center in Westbury, New York. Authorities say he entered the MRI room during a scan, and the powerful magnetic field drew him in, causing a serious medical episode. It’s unclear why he was in the room or if he was a patient. … Continue reading Man with metal neck chain sucked into MRI on Long Island

Three current and former Louisiana police chiefs, a U.S. marshal, and a businessman have been federally indicted in a large visa fraud scheme. Prosecutors say they took bribes to create false police reports so noncitizens could fraudulently obtain U-visas meant for crime victims. The businessman, Chandrakant Patel, allegedly paid officers $5,000 per fake report over nearly a decade, NBC News has reported. The five face … Continue reading Three current and former Louisiana police chiefs are federally charged in alleged visa fraud scheme

Simon John Mariani, 28, died after being struck by lightning while playing golf at Ballyowen Golf Course in New Jersey on July 8. He was participating in an all-day competition with his father, who tried to revive him before emergency crews arrived. Mariani was airlifted to a hospital but died days later. He worked in New York City and was remembered as talented and devoted … Continue reading Golfer dies after being struck by lightning on course in New Jersey