A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants presumed to be part of the Tren de Aragua gang. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg halted deportations for 14 days, citing irreparable harm. Some detained Venezuelans were already on repatriation flights, but Boasberg ordered any planes carrying them to return. Meanwhile, the White House reported that nearly … Continue reading Judge blocks Trump administration from implementing Alien Enemies Act

A man was set on fire in Times Square early Sunday after his attacker doused him with an accelerant from a food cart. The 45-year-old victim, who knew the suspect, suffered burns to his face and arms. He ran about 100 feet while on fire before a bystander used a fire extinguisher to help. The attacker fled north on Broadway, and police are still searching … Continue reading Man set on fire in Times Square, leaving him horrifically burned: video

Violent tornadoes and extreme weather swept through multiple U.S. states, killing at least 32 people and causing widespread destruction. Missouri was hit hardest, with 12 fatalities, while Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas also reported deaths. A dust storm in Kansas led to an eight-person highway pileup, and wildfires burned hundreds of square miles in Oklahoma, the Associated Press has reported. The storm system, affecting over … Continue reading At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

A Connecticut man set fire to his home last month to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for 20 years, police said. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested after an investigation confirmed her stepson, now 32, endured prolonged abuse, starvation, and severe neglect. He was found emaciated and had been deprived of medical care and adequate food. Sullivan faces multiple charges, including kidnapping … Continue reading ‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: ‘I wanted my freedom’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards, including fitness, body composition, and grooming, to ensure readiness and meritocracy. The review will assess changes since 2015, when combat roles were opened to women—a policy Hegseth previously opposed but later softened on. The Pentagon may revise the Army Combat Fitness Test, which currently has different requirements based on gender and age. The review … Continue reading Pentagon orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening. Flight 1006, originally bound for Dallas-Fort Worth, was diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations. The fire broke out while taxiing to the gate, prompting an emergency evacuation. Twelve people sustained minor injuries. Video showed smoke billowing from the aircraft as crews worked to extinguish the flames, NBC News … Continue reading American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member convicted of leaking classified documents about the war in Ukraine, defended his actions during his court-martial, calling himself a “proud patriot” who wanted to expose what he saw as the Biden administration’s lies. He acknowledged his actions were illegal but believed sharing the truth could save lives. Teixeira, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison, likened … Continue reading Convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, calls himself ‘proud patriot’

U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate tens of thousands of probationary federal employees, calling their mass firings “unlawful” and a “sham.” Alsup criticized the Department of Justice, accusing them of withholding key testimony and stonewalling efforts to uncover the truth. The judge ordered a senior adviser from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to be deposed to clarify the … Continue reading Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate Tens of Thousands of Federal Workers

Victoria Goodwin, wife of “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to kill her husband. Police say she messaged an inmate in a Florida prison, discussing plans to end her marriage and provided details about Aaron’s filming schedule. She allegedly set aside $11,515 to pay the hitman. Aaron, who was unaware of the plot, is still alive, and the … Continue reading Wife arrested for allegedly conspiring to kill ‘Ghost Adventures’ star

A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use DNA evidence from the STRmix tool in the upcoming trial of Paul Caneiro, charged with the 2018 murder of his brother and his family. STRmix, which analyzes small, complex DNA samples, was deemed reliable by Judge Marc Lemieux, despite defense objections. Caneiro, who has pleaded not guilty, allegedly killed his brother, sister-in-law, and two children before … Continue reading N.J. judge allows use of powerful DNA tool in quadruple murder trial

Two more individuals, Kyle Thurman, 25, and Isaiah Smith, 28, have been arrested in connection with the February death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died after a hazing ritual. They face felony criminal hazing charges. Last week, Caleb McCray, 23, was arrested for criminal hazing and manslaughter after allegedly punching Wilson four times. Smith, who was in charge of the ritual, was seen … Continue reading Two more arrested in connection with Southern University fraternity hazing death

Three individuals have been charged with second-degree murder after a 5-year-old boy, Thomas Cooper, died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at a Michigan medical facility in January. The explosion occurred at the Oxford Center in Troy, where safety protocols were reportedly ignored. The charged individuals include the facility’s owner, Tamela Peterson, safety manager Jeffrey Mosteller, and primary management assistant Gary Marken. The investigation revealed multiple … Continue reading 3 charged with second-degree murder after 5-year-old killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion

USAID staff were instructed to shred and burn classified documents and personnel files, raising concerns among employees and labor groups amid the agency’s dismantling under the Trump administration. An email from Acting Executive Secretary Erica Y Carr detailed the process for disposing of documents, including using “burn bags” for classified materials. The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) expressed alarm, warning that some documents may be … Continue reading USAID staff told to shred and burn classified documents

A medical helicopter crashed in Madison County, Mississippi, killing all three crew members—two UMMC employees and a Med-Trans pilot. The aircraft, which had no patients aboard, took off from St. Dominic Hospital at 12:09 p.m. and disappeared from radar 27 minutes later. The crash occurred in a heavily wooded area near the Natchez Trace, prompting road closures. The cause remains unknown, and the FAA is … Continue reading 3 killed in medical helicopter crash in Mississippi

The Trump administration’s Department of Education announced investigations into 60 universities over alleged antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Secretary Linda McMahon warned schools they could face legal consequences if they fail to protect Jewish students under Title VI. The investigations stem from anti-Israel protests following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Ivy League and major state schools, including the University of Michigan and UVA, are among … Continue reading 60 universities under investigation by Trump admin for ‘antisemitic discrimination and harassment’

A New York resident accidentally sparked a massive wildfire while trying to make s’mores in their backyard, authorities said. Using cardboard to start the fire, embers spread due to strong winds, igniting over 600 acres of Long Island’s Pine Barrens. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as firefighters battled multiple blazes, with two volunteers injured, ABC News has reported. Officials believe the fires … Continue reading Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s’mores: Police

New York fired over 2,000 prison guards for refusing to return after a 22-day wildcat strike that crippled the correctional system. While fewer than the required 85% of staff resumed work, officials declared the strike over and agreed to honor parts of a new deal, including overtime and a temporary rollback of solitary confinement limits. The National Guard remains in prisons as the state recruits … Continue reading New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman opposes Erik and Lyle Menendez’s bid for release, calling their self-defense claim a decades-long lie. He moved to withdraw a resentencing motion filed by his predecessor, George Gascón, who supported parole eligibility. Hochman argues the killings were premeditated and that the brothers have not fully accepted responsibility. This reversal threatens their March 20 resentencing hearing, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Los Angeles County DA opposes resentencing request for Menendez brothers

Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred in a parking lot at Brethren Village, a retirement community, with the plane’s tail visible while the rest of the aircraft burned. Firefighters extinguished the flames, but two vehicles were damaged. Five people were on board, and the plane was identified as a 1981 Beechcraft A36TC. Officials have … Continue reading Plane crashes into residential area in Pennsylvania

Two active-duty US Army soldiers, Jian Zhao and Li Tian, along with former soldier Ruoyu Duan, were arrested for selling military secrets to China. Zhao, a sergeant, is accused of selling classified information, including sensitive documents on US weapons systems, and receiving at least $15,000 in payments. Tian and Duan are charged with conspiring to steal and transmit military data, including details on US fighting … Continue reading US army soldiers accused of selling military secrets to buyers in China

Florida police say 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was kidnapped, killed, and dismembered by a couple who lured her through a social media app. Steven Gress, 35, met Corsette online, and she later stayed at his home with his partner, Michelle Brandes, 37. After an argument over missing jewelry, the couple allegedly beat and tortured her for days before killing her. Gress then dismembered her body at … Continue reading Missing teenager killed, dismembered after Florida couple lured her on app

A 27-year-old armed man was shot by U.S. Secret Service near the White House on Sunday morning after brandishing a firearm. Authorities had received a warning from Indiana police about a potentially suicidal individual traveling to D.C. Officers confronted the man near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where he ignored commands, pointed the gun at himself, then turned it toward agents, prompting them to open … Continue reading Secret Service shot armed man in confrontation near White House

ICE arrested Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, a key figure in last spring’s anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, at his campus residence. His attorney said agents cited State Department orders to revoke his visa, later claiming to revoke his green card as well. Khalil, now in detention, was allegedly targeted under President Trump’s pledge to deport international students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Columbia faces federal … Continue reading ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests

A judge has approved the release of Morgan Geyser, who nearly killed her classmate in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man. Geyser has spent seven years at Winnebago Mental Health Institute and was ordered released in January after a community supervision plan was finalized. Despite concerns from state health officials about her reading habits and communications with a murder memorabilia collector, the judge … Continue reading Judge says plans to release a woman in Slender Man case can go forward

Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of helping plan the 2021 Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, appeared in court on Wednesday. Charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for supporting a foreign terrorist organization, he faces life in prison. Sharifullah, a member of ISIS-K, allegedly helped prepare the attack that killed over 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members. He also admitted involvement in … Continue reading Man accused of aiding Kabul airport bombing charged in US court