Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of Saint Peter’s Chaldean in San Diego faces multiple felony charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and aggravated white-collar crime, after allegedly misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars from his church. Authorities say he received church rent payments in cash and funneled funds through an account meant for rent assistance, with roughly $272,000 unaccounted for. Shaleta was arrested at San Diego International Airport … Continue reading California bishop’s alleged secret double life explodes into felony case

A young girl missing for nearly six years from Duarte has been found in North Carolina, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced. The child, identified as Karen Rojas by Missing People in America, was last reported missing on July 1, 2020, after her mother ceased communication with the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services during an ongoing investigation. LASD received information in … Continue reading Young girl reported missing in L.A. in 2020 located in North Carolina

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of Highway 11 due to falling volcanic fragments and ash. This marked the 43rd fountaining episode since the eruption began in December 2024, with lava confined to Kilauea’s summit crater and posing no direct threat to homes. Volcanic fragments, known as tephra, forced officials to … Continue reading Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of 75-year-old Charles “Sonny” Burton to life without parole, even though he was not present when the murder he was sentenced for occurred. Burton had been condemned for the 1991 shooting death of Doug Battle during a store robbery, but another man, Derrick DeBruce, fired the fatal shots after Burton had left. Ivey said it would be … Continue reading Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man set to be executed

A series of tornadoes swept across multiple U.S. states from Texas to Michigan, killing at least two people and causing extensive damage. In Lake Village, Indiana, two deaths were confirmed, and officials reported widespread destruction of homes. A powerful tornado also struck Kankakee County, Illinois, leveling blocks of buildings, downing trees and power lines, and overwhelming emergency services. The storm brought softball-sized hail, possibly the … Continue reading 2 dead in Indiana as tornadoes devastate homes and communities in Midwest

Two of the four people killed in a tornado outbreak across southern Michigan on Friday night have been identified: 12-year-old Silas Anderson near Edwardsburg and 65-year-old Penni Jo Guthrie in Union City. The storms struck a 50-mile stretch of southern Michigan, including Three Rivers, causing widespread destruction, killing at least four people, and injuring at least 12 others. An EF3 tornado with winds up to … Continue reading Michigan tornado victims identified, including 12-year-old boy

Jury selection begins Monday in the U.S. federal trial of five men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, Christian Sanon, and James Solages face charges of conspiracy to kidnap or kill Moïse, with possible life sentences, and have all pleaded not guilty. South Florida was a key hub for planning and financing the plot, … Continue reading Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 5 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

A teacher, Jason Hughes, died in Georgia after being run over during a toilet paper prank outside his home. Hughes had come outside to confront teenagers who were rolling his trees with toilet paper when he tripped and fell into the road. One of the teens driving a vehicle accidentally ran over him, and Hughes later died at the hospital, News Nation has reported. Five … Continue reading Georgia teacher dies in toilet paper prank gone wrong: Police

Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was fatally shot Sunday night in West Caln Township while responding to a call about an erratic driver. O’Connor pulled over the driver, who then shot him before dying by suicide. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police officials described O’Connor as a hero who died protecting others. O’Connor, who joined the state police in 2010, leaves behind a … Continue reading Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot, killed in West Caln Township

Two Pennsylvania men, Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested after explosive devices were ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence during a protest and counterprotest. The FBI has launched a federal terrorism investigation into the incident. Balat allegedly lit and threw an improvised explosive device (IED) toward counterprotesters, while a second device, obtained from Kayumi, was also ignited and dropped … Continue reading 2 men arrested in connection with explosive devices ignited outside NYC Mayor’s house

Three women—86-year-old Margaret Oldroyd, 65-year-old Linda Dewey, and 34-year-old Natalie Graves—were killed in a triple homicide in Wayne County, Utah. Dewey and Graves, aunt and niece, were found at a trailhead south of Torrey, while Oldroyd was discovered at her home in Lyman. Investigators tracked the suspect, 22-year-old Ivin Miller from Iowa, across multiple states using license plate readers and a key fob GPS, ultimately … Continue reading Identities released of three women found dead in Utah triple homicide

A mother and daughter were killed Thursday night when their vehicle was struck by a tornado west of Fairview, Oklahoma, near State Highways 60 and 243, authorities said. The Major County Sheriff’s Office reported the pair had gone missing earlier in the evening after losing contact while on the phone. Damage to the vehicle indicated it had been hit directly by the tornado, according to … Continue reading Mother and daughter reported dead after tornado strikes northern Oklahoma

A woman, Aliyah Henderson, 28, was arrested in Cleveland and charged with murder and child endangerment after the bodies of two girls were found in suitcases buried in shallow graves. The victims, identified through DNA as 10-year-old Amor Wilson and 8-year-old Mila Chatman, were discovered at a park in a residential neighborhood near a school. Authorities found a third child unharmed during the investigation, who … Continue reading Woman arrested after Ohio girls found dead in suitcases, police say

Virginia lawmakers passed HB 333, a bill requiring public schools to teach the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as a violent attack and prohibiting it from being described as a peaceful protest. The legislation also bars presenting claims of widespread election fraud as credible, though it does not impose criminal penalties for violations. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Dan I. Helmer, a Fairfax Democrat … Continue reading Virginia mandates Jan. 6 be taught as ‘violent insurrection,’ ban election fraud claims in schools

FBI agents are investigating the home next to Nancy Guthrie’s as the search for the missing mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its 32nd day. Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Feb. 1, and authorities believe she was abducted during the late night or early morning. Despite multiple ransom notes, she has not been found, and investigators are still reviewing key evidence, including a … Continue reading FBI searches home west of Nancy Guthrie’s house

At least 14 cases of measles have been confirmed at ICE’s Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas, prompting officials to isolate affected detainees and cohort 112 others as a precaution. The facility, located on Fort Bliss, has been closed to visitors and attorneys due to the outbreak. Camp East Montana, which houses nearly 3,000 detainees in tent-style structures, has faced multiple crises … Continue reading ICE confirms a measles outbreak in the nation’s largest detention facility in Texas

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who led Notre Dame to its last national championship in 1988, has died at 89, the university announced. Holtz coached for 33 seasons, compiling a 249-132-7 record at schools including Notre Dame, Arkansas, South Carolina, and NC State, with a brief stint in the NFL with the New York Jets. He is credited with lasting traditions at Notre Dame, … Continue reading Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dead at age 89

A massive explosion shook Logan Township, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon, sending at least four people to hospitals and prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents within a two-mile radius. The blast occurred at Savita Naturals, a family-owned cannabis oil extraction company that uses highly flammable propane solvent methods. Authorities reported a partial building collapse and burn victims, with three patients taken to Cooper University Hospital and … Continue reading Four hospitalized in New Jersey cannabis oil refinery explosion felt across three states

Two men, 24-year-old Franeek Cobb and 29-year-old Derrick Long, were arrested in connection with a weekend shooting at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Live that wounded nine people. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday during a birthday celebration hosted by DJ Jermaine Tandy, also known as DJ Fresh, though no motive has been released. All nine victims were hospitalized and are in stable condition, while the Cincinnati … Continue reading 2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded 9

Savannah Guthrie visited a memorial outside her mother Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills on Monday, leaving flowers and a note alongside her family as the community continues to show support. Nancy Guthrie has been missing for over a month, and authorities have shifted resources to a task force of Pima County homicide detectives and FBI agents, reviewing thousands of tips, video footage, and … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy missing over a month, $1M reward remains unclaimed

Minnesota prosecutors have launched an investigation into potential misconduct by federal officers, including Greg Bovino, during the January “Metro Surge” immigration enforcement operation. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is reviewing 17 cases, including fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and incidents involving chemical irritants near a high school. Moriarty expressed confidence her office could pursue charges despite federal … Continue reading Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

A Georgia jury found 55-year-old Colin Gray guilty on all 27 charges, including second-degree murder and cruelty to children, for his role in the Sept. 4, 2024, Apalachee High School shooting carried out by his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray. The teen allegedly used an AR-15-style rifle kept in the home by his father to kill two students and two teachers. Prosecutors argued Colin Gray ignored … Continue reading Georgia father Colin Gray found guilty in son’s alleged deadly school shooting

A third victim of a Texas bar shooting has died, bringing the death toll to three, Austin police said, with more than a dozen others wounded outside Buford’s beer garden on Sixth Street. The deceased was identified as 30-year-old Jorge Pederson; the other fatalities were Ryder Harrington, a 19-year-old Texas Tech student, and Savitha Shan, believed to be around 24. The shooter, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, … Continue reading Third person dies after Austin bar shooting

Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died from complications related to a car crash in January involving the couple, according to the congressman’s office. The couple had been married for 59 years and have three children, with the office describing her as a devoted wife and mother. Both were hospitalized after the accident, and Baird had previously said they were recovering, … Continue reading Wife of GOP Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries

A man, Abdul Raouf Afridi, has been arrested for shooting at prominent Muslim leader Imam Shuaib Din in Sandy, Utah, on Monday evening. Din, head of Utah’s largest mosque, was ambushed outside his home as he was leaving for sunset prayers, but all shots missed him. Afridi faces 12 charges, including aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm, and possession of a weapon as a prohibited … Continue reading Man arrested in shooting of prominent Muslim leader in Utah during Ramadan