A Colorado pet store, Perfect Pets, was hit by its second puppy theft this month when thieves staged a medical emergency to steal two English bulldog puppies worth $4,299 each. One suspect faked a seizure, distracting employees while another grabbed the puppies. A struggle ensued, but the thief escaped with an accomplice in a gold Cadillac Escalade. Police arrested 37-year-old Timothy Dais for theft and … Continue reading Thieves fake seizure to steal puppies from Colorado pet store

Christopher Sepulvado, an 81-year-old Louisiana death row inmate convicted of brutally killing his 6-year-old stepson, died of natural causes Sunday, a month before his scheduled execution by nitrogen gas. Sepulvado, who recently had a leg amputated due to gangrene, would have been the first person executed in Louisiana in 15 years. His attorney called the planned execution “barbaric,” the New York Post has reported. Written … Continue reading Death row inmate dies one month before he’s set to be executed

A boat capsized off Staten Island on Sunday, leaving three people dead, two injured, and one missing, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The incident occurred in the Ambrose Channel, about five miles southeast of Breezy Point. Rescue efforts were ongoing at the time of this reporting, with multiple agencies involved, ABC News has reported. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Written by … Continue reading 3 dead, 2 injured and 1 missing after boat capsizes near Staten Island

President Trump’s newly confirmed FBI director, Kash Patel, is set to lead the ATF, with an official appointment expected next week. The ATF has faced Republican criticism for restricting gun rights, especially under Biden. Trump recently signed an order reversing policies seen as limiting Second Amendment rights. Attorney General Pam Bondi also dismissed ATF’s chief counsel, citing anti-gun owner bias, NBC News has reported. Patel’s … Continue reading FBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chief

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a security concern, later deemed non-credible. Dramatic footage showed Italian fighter jets escorting the plane before it landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The aircraft, carrying nearly 200 passengers and 15 crew, was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The flight remained in Rome overnight for crew … Continue reading Video shows Italian fighter jets escorting American Airlines flight to Rome amid ‘security concern’

A gunman, identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, taking staff hostage before being killed in a shootout with police. Officer Andrew Duarte was fatally shot, and three hospital workers, along with two other officers, were wounded. Authorities believe Archangel-Ortiz targeted the ICU after a prior visit related to another patient. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned the attack … Continue reading Officer killed after a gunman took hostages at a Pennsylvania hospital

A federal judge extended an order barring Elon Musk’s DOGE team from accessing Treasury payment systems, ruling that the Trump administration’s rushed and flawed process likely violated the law. Judge Jeannette Vargas found that Treasury’s chaotic approach posed a risk of financial data leaks and failed to properly vet DOGE employees. The ruling allows Treasury to seek changes but requires a report by March 24 … Continue reading Judge extends block on DOGE’s access to federal payment systems

South Carolina death row inmate Brad Sigmon, 67, has chosen execution by firing squad, set for March 7, which would be the first such execution in the U.S. in 15 years. The state, which revived executions after a 13-year pause, offers inmates a choice between electrocution, lethal injection, or shooting. Sigmon’s lawyers argue he was forced into an uninformed decision due to concerns over the … Continue reading South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Donald Trump abruptly fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, removing the second Black general to hold the position. The move follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the military. Brown, praised for breaking racial barriers and his expertise on China, is being replaced by retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, who lacks … Continue reading Trump Fires Top Pentagon Officers in Sweeping Overhaul

New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to relocate up to 1,500 employees from Washington, aligning with his vision of reducing the bureau’s presence in D.C. and focusing on crime-fighting nationwide. Sworn in Friday, Patel inherits an agency in turmoil amid Justice Department shake-ups and scrutiny over Jan. 6 investigations. His appointment, confirmed by a narrow Senate vote, has sparked Democratic concerns over potential bias, while … Continue reading FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington

Two Virginia Beach police officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop late Friday night, authorities confirmed. The department assured the public there was no active threat but provided few details as the investigation continues. Rep. Jen Kiggans expressed condolences, urging prayers for the officers’ families, CBS News has reported. A news conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading 2 Virginia Beach police officers shot and killed during traffic stop

Two single-engine planes collided midair at Marana Regional Airport on Wednesday morning around 8:30 a.m. The crash involved a Lancair 3600 and a Cessna 172. Two people aboard the Lancair were killed, while the two in the Cessna were uninjured. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, which will include examining wreckage, seeking witnesses, and analyzing radar data. The Lancair, a high-performance kit plane … Continue reading Two planes collide at Arizona airport leaving at least 2 dead

A Mississippi judge ordered the Clarksdale Press Register to delete an editorial criticizing city officials, sparking alarm among First Amendment advocates. The city sued the newspaper over its February 8 column, which accused officials of failing to notify the public about a tax hearing. Without a hearing, Judge Crystal Wise Martin ruled the editorial must be removed, citing alleged defamation. Press freedom groups condemned the order as … Continue reading Judge orders Mississippi newspaper to delete editorial criticizing public officials

Denise Cheung, the top criminal prosecutor at the Washington, DC, US Attorney’s Office, resigned on Tuesday after refusing to open a grand jury investigation into an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding decision during the Biden administration. She believed there was insufficient evidence to proceed and sought to protect lower-level prosecutors from the task. Cheung’s resignation follows ongoing tensions between long-time DOJ employees and Trump-appointed officials, … Continue reading Senior DOJ prosecutor quit after being told to investigate Biden climate spending, sources say

A massive fire broke out at the SPS Technologies warehouse in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, around 9:35 p.m. Monday, with witnesses reporting an explosion. All 60 employees were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight, and as of Tuesday morning, it was still smoldering but contained, NBC 10 Philadelphia has reported. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area. Written by B.C. … Continue reading Massive fire breaks out at Pennsylvania aerospace manufacturer

A Michigan man, Harrison Jones, was arrested and charged with six counts of attempted homicide after allegedly driving over 700 miles to Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and setting fire to a home where six people were inside. The fire, which occurred on Feb. 10, forced residents to jump from second-story windows, injured all six, and killed two dogs. Surveillance footage and license plate readers helped track Jones’ … Continue reading Man drives over 700 miles to set fire to home of man talking with his ex-girlfriend

A federal judge has ordered New York Mayor Eric Adams, his attorneys, and DOJ prosecutors to appear in court to explain the DOJ’s controversial request to dismiss corruption charges against Adams. Judge Dale Ho’s order suggests skepticism over the unusual move, which led to the resignation of seven top DOJ prosecutors. The dismissal request came after Adams agreed to let ICE access Rikers Island, raising … Continue reading Judge orders Mayor Eric Adams, DOJ lawyers to appear in court, explain case dismissal request

Jack LaSota, 34, alleged leader of a cultlike group linked to multiple killings, including the recent shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, was arrested in Maryland for trespassing, firearms violations, and obstruction. LaSota, who previously faked her death in 2022, has alleged ties to violent attacks, including a stabbing and a double homicide. Authorities continue investigating her group’s role in recent crimes, NBC … Continue reading Leader of cultlike group linked to multiple killings is arrested in Maryland

Native American activist Leonard Peltier, 80, was released from a Florida prison Tuesday after President Biden commuted his life sentence for the 1975 killings of two FBI agents. His imprisonment symbolized systemic injustice for many Native Americans, while critics, including former FBI Director Christopher Wray, maintain his guilt. Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, was a key figure in the American … Continue reading Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden commuted his sentence in the killing of two FBI agents

Police in North Carolina seized 148 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in concrete landscape pavers ahead of Valentine’s Day. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit discovered the drugs in Pantego, following an earlier arrest in Pitt County. K-9s led officers to the drugs, which were concealed in 84 pavers, each containing 800 grams of meth, the USA Today has reported. The investigation, involving multiple agencies, … Continue reading 148 pounds of crystal meth found in stone landscaping pavers in North Carolina

A single-engine Rockwell Commander plane crashed near Covington Municipal Airport late Saturday, killing both occupants. The aircraft lost communication shortly after takeoff and was found in the woods north of the runway.  Authorities are working to identify the victims, while the FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash , the Associated Press has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading 2 killed in crash of small plane near municipal airport east of Atlanta

Heavy rains in Virginia triggered severe flooding, leading to over 100 rescues, mostly in Richlands, Tazewell County. Around 60 people were evacuated near the Clinch River, and shelters have been opened for displaced residents. In Buchanan County, a family was rescued by neighbors using a boat after floodwaters reached their home. High winds have made power restoration difficult, and emergency crews are now preparing for … Continue reading Over 100 people rescued from floodwaters in Southwest Virginia

A third death has been confirmed from a fiery multi-vehicle pileup inside an Interstate 80 tunnel in Wyoming. The crash involved 26 vehicles, including 16 semi-trucks, and sparked a fire that severely damaged the tunnel. Wreckage and fire-related toxins delayed rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating the cause, and prosecutors may consider criminal charges. The tunnel remains closed, but partial reopening is expected by Wednesday, NBC … Continue reading Third death reported in fiery multi-vehicle pileup in Wyoming tunnel

Severe storms and flooding have killed at least nine people in the U.S., including eight in Kentucky, where heavy rain caused creeks to swell and roads to flood. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reported 1,000 rescues and warned residents to stay off roads. President Trump approved a disaster declaration for the state. In Tennessee, a levee failure led to mandatory evacuations, while Alabama saw tornado damage. … Continue reading At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky from winter storm

Las Cruces police officer Brad Lunsford was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting Presley Eze, a Black man, during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station. Prosecutors argued Lunsford used unjustifiable deadly force, shooting Eze in the back of the head during a struggle over a stun gun. The conviction, rare in police shooting cases, carries a possible nine-year sentence, the … Continue reading New Mexico jury convicts police officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station