A knife-wielding man, identified as Jonathan Wohl, 37, attacked three court officers in a targeted assault at Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday morning, slashing two in the face and neck and injuring a third. Wohl, who has a history of arrests and was known for harassing court staff, had no scheduled appearance that day. The injured officers are in stable condition, and Wohl was subdued … Continue reading Maniac barges into NYC courthouse, slashes officers in neck, face in chaotic scene

A juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial was dismissed after reportedly giving conflicting information about whether he lives in New York or New Jersey, raising concerns about his candor. The status of a second juror remains unresolved after allegations surfaced that they may have improperly discussed the case with a former colleague. Judge Arun Subramanian left the bench without making a final ruling on that … Continue reading Judge in Diddy Trial Dismisses Juror Over ‘Lack of Candor’

Authorities are investigating whether Vance Luther Boelter, arrested for the fatal shooting of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, acted alone or as part of a larger network. Boelter, 57, was captured after a two-day manhunt and faces multiple murder charges. Officials say he disguised himself as a police officer and may have … Continue reading Cops Probe If Captured Assassin Is Part of ‘Broader Network’

Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported from the US before being returned to face criminal charges, pleaded not guilty to human trafficking and conspiracy charges in Tennessee. Trump officials accuse him of being an MS-13 gang member, which his lawyers and family deny. Ábrego García, who first entered the US illegally in 2011 and was granted protection in 2019, was deported in March … Continue reading Kilmar Ábrego García pleads not guilty in human trafficking case

Vance Boelter, 57, is in custody after allegedly shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated attacks early Saturday. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in Brooklyn Park, while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in Champlin and are recovering. The 36-hour manhunt, described as the largest in state history, ended Sunday near Boelter’s home in Green Isle, CBS … Continue reading Vance Boelter taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota

Police in Culpeper, Virginia, arrested 21-year-old Joseph R. Checklick for allegedly driving an SUV through a crowd at a “No Kings” anti-Trump protest on Saturday. Authorities say he intentionally accelerated into the dispersing crowd, though no injuries were reported. Checklick was charged with reckless driving and is being held without bond, Axios has reported. The incident occurred amid other protest-related threats and violence across the … Continue reading Man drove into crowd at Virginia “No Kings” protest, police say

Multiple rioters were arrested Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, after a protest near an ICE facility turned violent, injuring four officers. The unrest followed a peaceful “No Kings” demonstration earlier in the day. Police declared a riot after federal officers were attacked with fireworks, rocks, and smoke grenades, and property was damaged, Fox News has reported. Three individuals were arrested, with more arrests possible as … Continue reading Multiple arrests near Portland ICE building after police declare riot

A shooting during a large “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday night left one person critically injured and another wounded. The incident occurred near 151 S. State Street as about 10,000 people marched peacefully, prompting panic and a swift response from police, who arrested two individuals and detained the suspected shooter. Authorities are still investigating the motive and whether those involved were … Continue reading 2 people shot, including suspect in custody, during ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City

Four detainees escaped from the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, following what officials described as an “uprising” tied to food access issues. The men, identified as Honduran and Colombian nationals previously arrested for serious crimes, broke through a wall and remain at large. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on their whereabouts. The incident has sparked scrutiny over facility … Continue reading 4 detainees escape from New Jersey ICE facility

Two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot by a suspect impersonating a police officer, according to FOX 9. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in separate overnight shootings in Brooklyn Park and Champlin. A shelter-in-place alert was issued at 5:30 a.m. for a 3-mile radius around Edinburgh Golf Course. The suspect is a … Continue reading Rep. Melissa Hortman killed, Sen. John Hoffman shot in ‘targeted’ shootings

At least four people were killed in San Antonio on Thursday after severe flooding swept vehicles off roads and prompted multiple rescues. Police said 15 vehicles were affected and 10 people were rescued, while search efforts continue. A flash flood warning remains in effect due to heavy rain from Gulf moisture, with up to 7 inches falling in some areas. Road closures and flood risks … Continue reading At least 4 dead after heavy rains flood San Antonio

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of over 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 state police to support local law enforcement during protests against President Trump and federal immigration raids. While protests in cities like San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas have been mostly peaceful, some earlier demonstrations saw clashes with police. Abbott emphasized that violence and property damage will not be tolerated. The move … Continue reading Texas deploys over 5,000 National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests

A New York judge declared a mistrial Thursday on one of the charges in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberations, citing fear of other jurors. The jury had already convicted Weinstein of a criminal sex act involving Mimi Haley and acquitted him on another count, but failed to reach a verdict on the rape charge involving Jessica Mann. Mann said … Continue reading Judge declares mistrial on rape count in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial after jury chaos

Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday while questioning Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during her remarks on ICE operations. Padilla, a California Democrat, was escorted out after stating, “You insist on exaggerating,” and identified himself as a U.S. senator while being pushed out. Video later showed him handcuffed and facedown outside the room. Noem continued speaking, … Continue reading Sen. Alex Padilla removed from news conference with Homeland Security Secretary Noem

A JetBlue flight skidded off the runway at Boston Logan Airport on Thursday morning, just hours after a deadly Air India crash killed 244 people. JetBlue Flight 312 from Chicago landed at 11:49 a.m. before veering into the grass. No injuries were reported, and passengers were safely bussed to the terminal. The runway was closed, and a ground stop was issued. JetBlue is investigating the … Continue reading Plane skids of runway at Boston Logan

A small hammerhead shark mysteriously fell onto the Splinter City Disc Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on May 18. The cause wasn’t a weather event but an osprey that dropped the shark after being chased by crows. Witness Jonathan Marlowe saw the unusual moment near the 11th hole. While wildlife like snakes and alligators are common in the area, a shark in the … Continue reading Hammerhead shark falls from sky in South Carolina, interrupting disc golf game

Anthony Wainwright, 54, was executed by lethal injection in Florida on Tuesday for the 1994 kidnapping, rape, and murder of 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart. Wainwright and another man, Richard Hamilton, abducted Gayheart from a supermarket parking lot, assaulted her, and fatally shot her. Both men had escaped from a North Carolina prison prior to the crime. Hamilton died on death row in 2023. Wainwright’s lawyers filed … Continue reading Florida executes man convicted of raping and killing a woman 3 decades ago

Authorities believe they may have spotted Travis Decker, a former soldier wanted for the murders of his three young daughters, near a remote alpine lake in Washington state. A helicopter crew saw a lone hiker near Colchuk Lake who fled upon being spotted, prompting a renewed search in the mountainous area. Decker, 32, has been the focus of a manhunt since June 2, when the … Continue reading Authorities believe they spotted ex-soldier Travis Decker, who is wanted in deaths of 3 daughters

The body of missing Navy Seaman Angelina Resendiz, 21, was found in a wooded area near Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. She had last been seen on May 29 at her barracks. A fellow Navy sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with her death, with charges pending under military law. Resendiz’s disappearance had been considered critical, and her family reported her missing after … Continue reading Navy’s search for missing 21-year-old seaman ends, sailor detained in Virginia

Three real estate brothers — Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander — appeared in a New York federal court Tuesday to face a third superseding indictment in a sex trafficking case, bringing the total charges to 10. They pleaded not guilty to allegations of drugging, sexually assaulting, and raping women across multiple states and Mexico from 2009 to 2021, including one minor. Prosecutors say over 60 … Continue reading More accusations added to federal sex trafficking case against Alexander brothers

Los Angeles police made mass arrests in the city’s downtown area Tuesday night after protesters defied a curfew imposed amid ongoing demonstrations against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and military deployment. Over 300 people have been arrested in recent days. The unrest follows Trump’s order to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to LA, despite strong opposition from California officials. Governor Gavin Newsom and … Continue reading LA police make mass arrests as protesters defy overnight curfew

Six people were killed when a twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed into the ocean off San Diego on Sunday, just minutes after takeoff. The pilot issued a mayday call, reporting difficulty maintaining heading and altitude before being advised to divert to a nearby naval air station. The plane reached only 2,100 feet before crashing under unclear circumstances. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, and the Coast … Continue reading 6 people killed in crash of small aircraft off San Diego, FAA says

U.S. authorities have arrested Chengxuan Han, a Chinese doctoral student from Wuhan, for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the U.S. without proper permits. Han was detained Sunday at the Detroit airport and accused of concealing roundworm-related material in shipments to a University of Michigan lab, where she planned to conduct research. The FBI says Han lied to agents and deleted her device’s contents before arriving. … Continue reading U.S. says it has arrested another Chinese researcher accused of smuggling biological material

David Huerta, president of California’s SEIU, has been charged with interfering with law enforcement during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. He was arrested Friday for allegedly blocking a gate at an ICE staging area and refusing to move when asked by federal officers. Huerta, who was injured during the arrest and later hospitalized, faces a felony charge of conspiracy to impede an officer and could … Continue reading California union leader charged with federal conspiracy counts

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, aiming to restore public trust in vaccine guidance. Kennedy criticized the previous committee as influenced by industry interests and said the move ensures future decisions are based on transparent, unbiased science. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes key recommendations on vaccine safety and … Continue reading RFK fires all 17 members of CDC vax advisory committee