Rodney Hinton, an Ohio father accused of intentionally killing a deputy with his car after his son was fatally shot by police, was denied bond during a tense court hearing. Hinton pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder in the death of Deputy Larry Henderson, who was struck while directing traffic. The incident occurred a day after Hinton viewed police footage of his 18-year-old son Ryan … Continue reading Chaos at hearing for Ohio father accused of fatally striking deputy with car after son killed by police

President Trump has proposed reopening Alcatraz as a larger federal prison, prompting the Bureau of Prisons to begin assessing the idea. BOP Director William Marshall said the agency would “vigorously pursue” the president’s agenda, though critics point to the high cost and impracticality of restoring the facility, which closed in 1963. Experts note existing federal prisons already need $2 billion in repairs, and House Speaker … Continue reading Trump touts ‘very strong’ Alcatraz as Bureau of Prisons assessing reopening prison

Three people were killed and five others injured in a mass shooting Sunday night at a restaurant in Glendale, Arizona, near Phoenix. Police described the scene as chaotic and believe multiple shooters were involved. Several individuals have been detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made. Authorities are still investigating the motive and whether the victims knew each other, CNN has reported. The shooting … Continue reading 3 killed, 5 injured after mass shooting at restaurant in Glendale, Arizona

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a federal trial on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, with jury selection beginning this week. Prosecutors allege that Combs led a decades-long criminal enterprise involving his employees, who they claim arranged drugs, prostitutes, and covered up violent assaults. The charges span alleged crimes since 2004, including kidnapping, bribery, obstruction, and sexual exploitation. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, … Continue reading Diddy Jury to Decide if He Led Criminal Enterprise

At least three people were killed and nine others remain missing after a small boat carrying 18 people overturned near San Diego on Monday. Four survivors were taken to local hospitals, while authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard and San Diego Sheriff’s deputies, launched a large-scale search operation. The boat, identified as a panga—a small, open vessel commonly used for smuggling—capsized off the coast near … Continue reading At least 3 dead after boat overturns near San Diego

On May 3, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued 32 people from a 63-foot Lamborghini Tecnomar yacht that began sinking near Monument Island off the Miami coast. The vessel reportedly went vertical in the water as it took on water around 5 p.m. ET. Fortunately, all passengers were recovered safely and without injuries. Commercial salvage crews are working to recover the yacht, which authorities say does … Continue reading Dozens rescued from sinking yacht off Miami Beach

The Pentagon has established a second military zone near El Paso, Texas, as part of the Trump administration’s border enforcement efforts, despite a sharp decline in illegal crossings. This new zone extends from Fort Bliss to Fort Hancock and is intended to deter illegal activity. Critics warn it further militarizes the border and criminalizes asylum seekers, while experts note it exploits a legal loophole to … Continue reading U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants

A New Orleans police officer was seriously injured Thursday after being dragged by a vehicle while aiding a possible overdose victim in a Walmart parking lot. As the officer administered Narcan, the suspect drove off with her still attached. She fired her weapon, hitting the suspect, and was thrown under another vehicle. The suspect later crashed and was pronounced dead at the hospital. A female … Continue reading New Orleans police officer dragged by car after responding to overdose call

At his second-degree murder trial, former Michigan officer Christopher Schurr testified that he feared for his life when he fatally shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a 2022 struggle after a traffic stop. Schurr said he was exhausted and believed Lyoya, who had grabbed his Taser, might use it against him. Prosecutors questioned the necessity of deadly force, pointing out Lyoya … Continue reading Michigan officer on trial tells jurors he feared for his life before killing African immigrant

Seven people were killed and eight injured in a fiery crash between a pickup truck and a tour van carrying foreign tourists near Yellowstone National Park in eastern Idaho. The van was traveling east and the truck west when they collided on U.S. Highway 20, both catching fire. The victims include the truck driver and six passengers in the van, two of whom were from … Continue reading 7 people are dead after a truck and tour van collided near Yellowstone

An Illinois man, Joseph Czuba, was sentenced to 53 years in prison for fatally stabbing 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee Alfayoumi and seriously injuring the boy’s mother in a hate-fueled 2023 attack. Prosecutors said Czuba targeted the family because they were Muslim, amid the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas. He was convicted of all charges, including murder, attempted murder, and hate crimes. The boy’s mother … Continue reading Man sentenced to 53 years in prison in hate crime murder of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy

A 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student was killed and several others injured after a man driving a stolen U-Haul truck fled police and crashed near campus. The driver, 22-year-old Gordon Turner, struck pedestrians and parked cars before being arrested. Authorities called the incident a senseless and avoidable tragedy, and Turner now faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder. He is also wanted in several other … Continue reading University of Delaware student killed, several hurt when driver flees from police, hits people near campus

Three people were killed and two injured in a targeted shooting late Tuesday in south Minneapolis, followed by another fatal shooting nearby just 12 hours later, which authorities believe may be connected and possibly retaliatory. All victims are believed to be Native American. City officials and police pledged strong support and increased presence in the area, while community organizations are providing counseling and resources. One … Continue reading Four dead, two injured in Minneapolis shootings that may be connected

At least two people drowned in Oklahoma on Wednesday after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters during severe thunderstorms that flooded roads across Oklahoma and Texas. The storms caused major travel disruptions and flight delays, while Pennsylvania dealt with cleanup from a separate deadly storm that killed three. The National Weather Service warned of continued flash flood risk across the south-central U.S. through early … Continue reading 2 dead as slow-moving storms flood roads across Oklahoma and Texas

ICE and Florida authorities arrested over 1,100 undocumented immigrants in a weeklong crackdown called Operation Tidal Wave, marking the largest state-led operation in ICE history. The arrests, 63% of which involved individuals with prior criminal records, included violent offenders, gang members, and fugitives. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the operation as a major step in enforcing immigration laws and criticized the Biden administration’s border policies, … Continue reading ICE, Florida law enforcement arrest over 1,100 in record-breaking crackdown

On May Day, tens of thousands rallied across nearly 1,000 U.S. cities to demand workers’ and immigrants’ rights and protest Donald Trump’s administration. Supported by hundreds of groups, the protests follow two major April demonstrations and highlight growing resistance to Trump’s policies, including mass deportations and anti-union actions. In cities like L.A. and New York, participants voiced solidarity with immigrants and called for fair labor … Continue reading May Day: protesters rally across US over workers’ and immigrants’ rights

A kangaroo caused a two-vehicle crash and briefly shut down Interstate 85 in Macon County, Alabama, on Tuesday after hopping along the highway. No injuries were reported, and the kangaroo—belonging to a nearby petting zoo—was safely tranquilized and captured. Authorities, including state troopers and the sheriff’s office, responded to the unusual incident, which was livestreamed by Sheriff André Brunson, NBC News has reported. The road … Continue reading Kangaroo causes collision, stops traffic on Alabama highway

Florida lawmakers passed a bill that would effectively ban fluoride in public water systems, with the state House voting 88-27. Though the bill, SB 700, doesn’t mention fluoride by name, it restricts certain additives in water and now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature. If signed, Florida would become the second state to ban fluoride after Utah. Supporters argue it’s unnecessary and costly, while opponents warn … Continue reading Florida set to become second state to ban fluoride in public water

The Supreme Court appeared likely to narrowly side with a family seeking to sue the FBI over a mistaken 2017 raid on their Atlanta home. Justices seemed open to allowing further litigation while avoiding a broad ruling on federal law enforcement liability. The case stems from agents breaking into Trina Martin’s home due to a GPS error, terrifying her and her young son. While some … Continue reading Supreme Court seems likely to rule narrowly for family whose house was wrongly raided by FBI

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after she was federally charged with helping a man evade ICE agents. Dugan allegedly led the man, who had reentered the U.S. illegally, and his lawyer through a restricted court area to avoid arrest. The court acted on its own to protect public confidence, and a reserve judge is now filling in. Dugan’s legal team … Continue reading Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

A tragic crash in Chatham, Illinois, left four young people dead—18-year-old Rylee Britton and three children, Ainsley Johnson, 8, and 7-year-olds Kathryn Corley and Alma Buhnerkempe—when a car drove through a building used by the YNOT after-school camp. Six other children were hospitalized, one in critical condition. Authorities say the crash doesn’t appear to be intentional. The community of 15,000 is grieving deeply, holding vigils, … Continue reading Illinois town mourns 4 kids killed when a car barreled through their after-school camp

A shooting at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina early Sunday morning left one person dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred on campus after “Viking Fest” events. A 24-year-old man, not a student at the university, was killed, and four others suffered gunshot wounds, including three students. Fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening. The university implemented a campus lockdown, which was … Continue reading Shooting at North Carolina university leaves 1 dead, 6 injured

A Georgia deputy was killed and another critically injured when a motor home driver, James Blake Montgomery, opened fire during a traffic stop on Saturday evening near Augusta. Deputies had stopped Montgomery to serve a domestic violence protective order when he initially appeared cooperative, then shot at the officers with an automatic pistol. Deputy Brandon Sikes was killed, while Deputy Gavin White was shot in … Continue reading Georgia deputy killed, another shot during traffic stop

First responders in Clearwater, Florida, declared a “mass casualty incident” Sunday night after a boat struck a recreational ferry with over 40 passengers onboard near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Six people were declared “trauma alerts,” with two seriously injured and flown to local hospitals by helicopter. The ferry came to a stop on a sandbar after the collision, and no one is believed to be … Continue reading Florida ferry carrying dozens of passengers struck by boat in hit-and-run: ‘Mass casualty incident’

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse during an Easter Sunday meal at a Washington, D.C. restaurant. The purse, which contained $3,000 in cash and Noem’s keys, driver’s license, passport, and homeland security badge, was stolen while she dined with family. One suspect, described as a “serial offender,” was arrested in Washington after being … Continue reading Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says