Thirty officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Southern California have been charged with facilitating “gladiator fights” between youth in their care. A grand jury indictment claims the officers allowed or encouraged nearly 70 fights between July and December 2023, involving over 140 victims aged 12-18. Charges include child endangerment, abuse, conspiracy, and battery. The investigation began after footage surfaced showing officers watching a brutal … Continue reading California juvenile detention officers staged ‘gladiator fights’ between youth

A security guard was shot and wounded Sunday in the emergency room of HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Arizona. The suspect, 30-year-old Maximillian Yanofsky, was quickly disarmed by security and staff before police arrested him. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault. A second guard sustained hand and wrist injuries. Authorities provided no motive but said Yanofsky had been brought to the hospital earlier … Continue reading Emergency room security guard shot and wounded in Arizona; man arrested

FBI New York Field Office chief James Dennehy was forced to retire Monday, confirming he was given no reason for the decision. Appointed in 2024, Dennehy had clashed with the Trump administration over FBI independence, particularly regarding the Jan. 6 investigations. His exit follows the recent appointments of FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, raising concerns of political influence in the bureau. … Continue reading Top official at FBI New York Field Office forced to retire

Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade shooting, which killed seven and injured over 40. His plea, entered just before trial opening arguments, marks a surprise reversal from his previous not-guilty stance. Crimo, 23, fired from a rooftop after disguising himself in women’s clothing, then fled before being arrested the same day. He faces a mandatory life sentence without … Continue reading Illinois man pleads guilty to 2022 Highland Park mass shooting

Wildfires scorched thousands of acres across South and North Carolina over the weekend, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency in South Carolina. Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, 175 fires erupted, with the largest burning over 2,000 acres in Carolina Forest near Myrtle Beach. Firefighters, aided by aircraft, contained much of the blaze, preventing widespread home destruction. Another fire in Georgetown County burned … Continue reading Firefighters gaining upper hand after more than 175 fires erupt in the Carolinas

A proposed Missouri bill would make it a felony for undocumented immigrants to be in the state and bar them from voting, obtaining driver’s licenses, or receiving public benefits. Introduced by Senator David Gregory, the bill also creates a bounty hunter program to detain undocumented immigrants and offers citizens $1,000 for reporting individuals leading to an arrest. It establishes a public tip system through email, … Continue reading Missouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants

A FedEx cargo plane from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday, damaging one of its engines and forcing an emergency landing back at Newark Liberty International Airport. Videos on X showed the Boeing 767’s engine on fire mid-air. The three crew members onboard were unharmed. Witnesses saw debris falling from the plane, and emergency responders were on-site after landing. Aviation experts noted … Continue reading FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport

The Pentagon is deploying 3,000 more active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered elements of a Stryker brigade and an aviation battalion for the mission, adding to the 9,200 troops already stationed there. The new forces aim to reinforce border security and territorial integrity. Military presence at the border has been … Continue reading Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border

A fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-10 west of Phoenix left four dead and eight injured, including two in critical condition. The crash, involving cars and tractor-trailers, caused major fires and temporarily shut down eastbound lanes.  Authorities initially reported six fatalities but later revised the count. The cause remains unknown , AZ Central has reported. Eastbound lanes reopened early Sunday after an investigation. Written by B.C. … Continue reading 4 killed, 8 taken to hospitals after fiery I-10 crash west of Phoenix

Fire crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina as dry conditions and strong winds fueled the blazes. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency, and evacuations were ordered near Myrtle Beach, where a fire burned 1.9 square miles with no containment. In North Carolina, multiple fires burned over 400 acres, with the largest at Uwharrie National Forest. Residents in Tryon were … Continue reading Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina

The IRS confirmed that former contractor Charles Littlejohn stole and leaked the tax files of at least 405,427 Americans, making it the largest data theft in IRS history. Initially downplaying the breach, the IRS later admitted the scale after pressure from Rep. Jim Jordan. Despite committing hundreds of thousands of felonies, Littlejohn received only a five-year prison sentence—amounting to less than seven minutes per crime. … Continue reading IRS Now Admits Thief Stole Tax Files of at Least 405,427 Taxpayers

Antonio Reyes, 21, has been charged with six counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder for a series of seemingly random attacks in Chicago’s Southwest Side in 2020. Prosecutors say Reyes, then 17, targeted victims with no apparent motive, including children as young as three. He has been in custody since 2021 on a separate murder charge and allegedly tried to kill his … Continue reading Chicago teen charged as serial murderer

Attorney General Pam Bondi has demanded the FBI release all withheld Jeffrey Epstein investigation files by Friday morning, alleging “thousands of pages” remain undisclosed. A tipster claimed only about 200 pages had been provided, despite prior requests. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is drafting the Preventing Epstein Documentation Obliteration Act (PEDO Act) to prevent the destruction of Epstein-related records. Whistleblowers suggest FBI agents may be erasing files, the … Continue reading FBI withheld ‘thousands of pages’ of Jeffrey Epstein docs, Pam Bondi says

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, along with one of their dogs. A maintenance worker discovered their bodies on Wednesday. Authorities found no signs of foul play, carbon monoxide poisoning, or a gas leak, though they deemed the deaths “suspicious enough” for further investigation. Hackman was found in the entryway, … Continue reading Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows

A North Carolina woman, Robin Deaton, 52, has been charged with attempted murder and kidnapping after allegedly locking her boyfriend in a storage unit for five days without food or water. The 51-year-old victim managed to find his phone and call 911 for help on Monday. Police described the storage unit as packed with items, making it difficult to move. The man, dehydrated but otherwise … Continue reading Woman accused of locking boyfriend in storage unit for days

A Cleveland-area school bus carrying 15 students caught fire Thursday morning, but all students were safely evacuated thanks to the driver’s quick actions. The fire started behind a rear wheel while en route to Monticello Middle School. Superintendent Liz Kirby praised the driver and students for their calm response, crediting annual evacuation drills. Another vehicle transported the students to school, where support staff assisted them. … Continue reading School bus with 15 students bursts into flames during morning route

Arizona authorities and the FAA are investigating a series of deadly skydiving incidents at Skydive Arizona after three fatalities in two months. The latest occurred on Feb. 16, when a 47-year-old experienced skydiver died. Earlier this month, a 46-year-old man’s parachute failed to deploy, and in January, a 55-year-old woman died due to parachute complications. The FAA is reviewing parachute packing and flight rules but … Continue reading FAA investigates after third skydiver dies in 2 months at Arizona facility

Cristobal Omar Perez, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder for a 2023 shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others in Las Vegas. He faces 40 years to life in prison at his April 8 sentencing. Prosecutors say a third victim is near death, which could lead to additional charges. Perez allegedly targeted the group after suspecting one of them … Continue reading Man pleads guilty to killing homeless people in Las Vegas

A Georgia deputy will not face charges for fatally shooting Leonard Cure, a Black man wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years, during a 2023 traffic stop. Authorities say Cure resisted arrest and grabbed the deputy’s throat before being shot. His family argues the deputy used excessive force. The deputy, previously fired for misconduct, remains employed, the Associated Press has reported. A federal lawsuit against him and … Continue reading A Georgia deputy won’t be charged for killing an exonerated man during a violent traffic stop

Three people survived after their small plane crashed into Mount Equinox, Vermont’s highest Taconic peak, early Wednesday. Rescuers faced deep snow and rugged terrain to locate them hours later. All sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with one airlifted for further care. The FAA is investigating the cause, the Independent has reported. The crash is the latest in a string of recent aviation incidents, though air travel remains … Continue reading Three survive small plane crash into Vermont mountain

A new Pew Research Center study finds that the decline of Christianity in the U.S. has paused, with 62% identifying as Christian, while the religiously unaffiliated remain steady at 29%. Though overall religiosity is stable, younger generations are far less religious, suggesting future declines. Daily prayer and religious service attendance have remained steady in recent years, but secular trends continue to shape belief, Religion Unplugged … Continue reading After Years Of Decline, Share Of US Christians Stabilizes

An Indiana man, Shamar Duncan, was sentenced to 105 years in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of Dutch soldier Simmie Poetsema and the wounding of two others in downtown Indianapolis. The incident began as a confrontation outside a club before escalating when Duncan and his group returned in a truck and opened fire near the soldiers’ hotel. Duncan was convicted of murder, attempted murder, … Continue reading Indiana man who killed Dutch soldier, injured 2 others sentenced to 105 years in prison

A North Carolina substitute teacher, Ashley Marie Darity, 34, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the ATV crash that killed two Rosman High School football players, Layne Jones and Jayden Reynaldo, in August 2024. Authorities say speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Darity was released on a $20,000 bond, and two others, Brandon Rathbone and Patricia Whitehead, were also arrested for providing … Continue reading North Carolina substitute teacher charged in ATV crash that killed 2 high school football players

The Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip’s murder conviction and death sentence, ruling that prosecutors violated his right to a fair trial by withholding key evidence. Glossip, convicted in a 1997 murder-for-hire case, has long maintained his innocence. Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general supported a new trial, citing new evidence and prosecutorial misconduct. The ruling ensures Glossip will not face the death penalty if retried. Justices Thomas … Continue reading Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip’s murder conviction and death sentence

A New Hampshire woman, Kelli Tedford, was arrested after allegedly posting videos of herself urinating on food products at Monadnock Food Co-Op, prompting a recall of several items. Police began investigating after receiving an anonymous tip on Feb. 14 and identified Tedford through store footage. The contamination, which occurred on Feb. 10, caused over $1,500 in losses. Detectives found additional videos suggesting similar incidents dating … Continue reading Woman arrested after videos show her urinating on store food products, prompting recalls