A rock climber, Anton Tselykh, survived a fall of hundreds of feet in Washington’s North Cascades mountains that killed his three companions. After suffering internal bleeding and head trauma, Tselykh managed to extricate himself from tangled equipment and hiked for hours to a pay phone to call for help. The group had been descending the Early Winters Spires when their anchor, a piton, was dislodged, … Continue reading Climber survives 400-foot fall that killed 3 friends in Washington state

Heavy rain caused flooding across several states on Tuesday, with a 12-year-old boy reported missing in Albemarle County, Virginia, after being swept away by floodwaters. A search for the boy was paused overnight due to safety concerns. In Maryland, schools in Allegany County were evacuated, and flash floods triggered warnings for over 17 million people from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. More than 5 inches of … Continue reading Boy missing, elementary schools in Maryland evacuated amid flooding

Advocates for physician-assisted death in New York are optimistic after the Assembly passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The focus now shifts to the Senate, where support for the bill has been growing. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins plans to bring the bill to a vote once it has enough Democratic backing, with 25 senators currently sponsoring it. The bill requires 32 votes to … Continue reading NY assisted dying bill moves forward

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, 66, has been indicted on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction after allegedly helping an undocumented migrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, evade arrest by ICE agents. Prosecutors claim Dugan attempted to assist Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer in leaving the courtroom through a back door. Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted. She denies the … Continue reading Wisconsin judge indicted on allegations she helped man evade ICE agents

A California judge has resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez, making them eligible for parole after serving over 30 years for the 1989 shotgun killings of their parents. The brothers, previously sentenced to life without parole, were resentenced to 50 years to life following testimony about their rehabilitation. The parole board will now decide their fate, with a clemency recommendation due to Governor Gavin Newsom by … Continue reading Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after judge resentences them

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, on the morning of May 10, with shaking felt across parts of the Southeast, including the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Kentucky. No damage was reported, and experts say quakes of this size are often felt but rarely cause harm. Tennessee has experienced several smaller quakes recently, though only a few over magnitude 3.0 in the past year, USA … Continue reading 4.1-magnitude earthquake near Knoxville, Tennessee, felt in several states

At least 10 people in California and Nevada have been hospitalized in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat products from Fresh & Ready Foods LLC. The FDA traced the outbreak to products sold in multiple western states at locations such as hospitals, hotels, stores, and airports, the Associated Press has reported. The company has issued a voluntary recall of affected items with “use by” dates … Continue reading At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

A five-alarm fire at the Highland Court Apartments in Milwaukee on Mother’s Day left four people dead and four critically injured. Firefighters rescued around 30 residents from the burning four-story building, which lacked residential sprinklers due to a grandfather clause. The blaze began in a common area and spread rapidly. About 22 fire engines and eight ladder trucks responded, with the Red Cross aiding the … Continue reading 4 dead, 4 in critical condition after five-alarm Milwaukee apartment fire

A powerful explosion leveled a home in Washington Township, New Jersey, early Sunday around 2 a.m., killing a man and a woman, according to local reports. Neighbors described the blast as sounding like a bomb, with flames engulfing the house and damaging nearby properties. Firefighters quickly responded and extinguished the blaze, ABC News has reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by local … Continue reading Massive explosion levels New Jersey home, rocks neighborhood

A tour bus carrying 63 passengers collided with a disabled SUV on State Route 60 near Hacienda Heights in Los Angeles County early Sunday, killing the SUV driver and injuring 32 people. The crash, which occurred around 5 a.m., caused the SUV to burst into flames, trapping and killing its driver. Two bus passengers were critically injured, while others suffered minor to moderate injuries. The … Continue reading 1 dead, dozens injured in fiery tour bus collision near Los Angeles

A 14-year-old from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase in Lancaster County on May 6. The unlicensed teen allegedly drove recklessly, nearly hitting pedestrians, ran a stop sign, and drove the wrong way before being arrested. Charges include reckless driving, fleeing police, and endangering others, USA Today has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading 14-year-old charged for reckless driving, leading officers on pursuit

Two South Gate men, Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 22, and Dereck Nathan Lopez, 21, are facing federal charges for allegedly stalking and robbing over a dozen casino winners at gunpoint on highways. Prosecutors say the pair used fake names in casinos to target big winners, then followed and ambushed them, stealing cash or chips in at least 15 incidents. One victim lost $21,000; another lost $130,000. … Continue reading LA men allegedly ‘hunted’ casino winners, robbed them at gunpoint

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at the ICE detention center Delaney Hall in New Jersey during an attempted visit with Democratic Congress members, who said they were conducting federal oversight. Despite warnings from Homeland Security officials, Baraka refused to leave and was taken into custody. His team said he remains detained at a nearby CBP office. The visit was to inspect conditions … Continue reading Mayor of Newark arrested for trespassing at Ice detention center

Nearly 60 felony cases are being dropped in Hanceville, Alabama, due to widespread corruption in the local police department, where officers, including the chief, were indicted for mishandling or removing evidence. A grand jury recommended the department be abolished after an audit revealed missing or undocumented firearms, drugs, and cash. Most affected cases were drug-related, CBS News has reported. The town has since disbanded the … Continue reading Almost 60 cases dismissed due to corruption in a northern Alabama police department

Former Fox News host and longtime Trump ally Jeanine Pirro has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, after Trump’s original pick, Ed Martin, faced strong Republican opposition. Trump praised Pirro’s legal and media career, while Martin will shift to a DOJ role overseeing the Weaponization Working Group. Pirro is leaving Fox News immediately. Her broadcasts were part of Fox’s defamation lawsuits, though she … Continue reading Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC

A Florida woman, 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema, was killed after a startled alligator tipped over the canoe she and her husband were paddling on Lake Kissimmee. The couple accidentally drifted over the alligator in shallow water, triggering the fatal encounter. A trapper later captured an 11-foot alligator suspected in the attack. Officials noted that while fatal alligator attacks are rare, they are more likely during spring … Continue reading Alligator kills woman in Florida after tipping over her canoe

Over 200 suspected child predators were arrested and 115 children rescued in a five-day nationwide sting operation called “Operation Restore Justice,” federal officials announced. The effort involved 55 FBI field offices and over 90 U.S. Attorneys Offices, targeting online enticement, child sex trafficking, and child abuse material crimes. Among those arrested were individuals in trusted roles, including teachers and law enforcement, The Hill has reported. … Continue reading 200+ alleged child predators arrested in FBI operation, officials say

Jockey Junior Alvarado faces a $31,000 fine and a one-day suspension for overusing his whip during Sovereignty’s victory at the 151st Kentucky Derby, violating Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rules. Alvarado admitted he lost track of his whip use in the heat of the moment, exceeding the six-strike limit. Sovereignty won $3.1 million of the $5 million purse, with Alvarado’s share around $310,000. He … Continue reading Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined for excessive use of whip

A U.S. jury has acquitted three former Memphis police officers—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith—of all state charges in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. The officers had previously faced federal charges and were convicted only of witness tampering. Nichols died three days after being violently beaten by five officers, sparking national outrage and renewed scrutiny of police brutality. … Continue reading US jury acquits three Memphis police officers in Tyre Nichols beating death

The FAA is working to overhaul its air-traffic control system following a deadly midair collision, frequent equipment failures, staffing shortages, and near-misses at U.S. airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to announce a major reform plan. Newark Airport has faced delays due to runway work and staffing issues in Philadelphia, where controllers oversee Newark’s airspace. United Airlines is cutting 35 daily flights through May … Continue reading FAA Pledges Air-Traffic Fixes for Newark Airport

Mahendra Patel, a 57-year-old Georgia man accused of attempting to kidnap a 2-year-old at a Walmart, has been released on $10,000 bond after six weeks in jail. Patel was charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, and battery after the child’s mother, Caroline Miller, claimed he tried to pull the toddler from her lap. However, surveillance footage appears to contradict her account, showing Patel interacting calmly and … Continue reading Man accused of kidnapping toddler at Georgia Walmart released on bond

A man, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, was arrested after crashing his car into the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s Los Angeles home in Bel Air on Monday. The actress was home at the time. Carwyle was apprehended by private security guards and later hospitalized for back pain before being booked. He faces charges for using his vehicle to ram the gate. Aniston, who bought the … Continue reading Man arrested after crashing car into front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s home

A New York town official, John Reilly III, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a lost DoorDash driver who was asking for directions in Chester, about 50 miles north of Manhattan. Police say Reilly told the driver to leave his property and then fired multiple shots as the driver tried to leave, hitting him in the back. The victim, 24, is hospitalized in stable condition. … Continue reading Town official allegedly shoots lost DoorDash driver looking for directions

The body of 10-year-old Devah Woods was found Tuesday morning after she was swept away by floodwaters in Brenham, Texas. She disappeared Monday near Fireman’s Park as heavy storms hit the region. Despite rescue efforts, including by a police officer who was also swept away but survived, Woods could not be saved. Over 16 agencies joined the search. Her school is offering counseling, and authorities … Continue reading Rescue Teams Recover Body Of Girl Swept Away By Floodwaters In Texas

An 89-year-old Florida man, Robert Markel, and his dog were killed in separate bear attacks near his home in Jerome, possibly involving multiple bears, according to state wildlife officials. The attacks, which occurred Monday near Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, may be the first fatal bear attack in Florida’s history. Authorities have since killed three bears in the area and are conducting DNA tests to … Continue reading 89-year-old man and dog killed in bear attacks in Florida