Fire crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina as dry conditions and strong winds fueled the blazes. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency, and evacuations were ordered near Myrtle Beach, where a fire burned 1.9 square miles with no containment. In North Carolina, multiple fires burned over 400 acres, with the largest at Uwharrie National Forest. Residents in Tryon were … Continue reading Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina

The IRS confirmed that former contractor Charles Littlejohn stole and leaked the tax files of at least 405,427 Americans, making it the largest data theft in IRS history. Initially downplaying the breach, the IRS later admitted the scale after pressure from Rep. Jim Jordan. Despite committing hundreds of thousands of felonies, Littlejohn received only a five-year prison sentence—amounting to less than seven minutes per crime. … Continue reading IRS Now Admits Thief Stole Tax Files of at Least 405,427 Taxpayers

Antonio Reyes, 21, has been charged with six counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder for a series of seemingly random attacks in Chicago’s Southwest Side in 2020. Prosecutors say Reyes, then 17, targeted victims with no apparent motive, including children as young as three. He has been in custody since 2021 on a separate murder charge and allegedly tried to kill his … Continue reading Chicago teen charged as serial murderer

Attorney General Pam Bondi has demanded the FBI release all withheld Jeffrey Epstein investigation files by Friday morning, alleging “thousands of pages” remain undisclosed. A tipster claimed only about 200 pages had been provided, despite prior requests. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is drafting the Preventing Epstein Documentation Obliteration Act (PEDO Act) to prevent the destruction of Epstein-related records. Whistleblowers suggest FBI agents may be erasing files, the … Continue reading FBI withheld ‘thousands of pages’ of Jeffrey Epstein docs, Pam Bondi says

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, along with one of their dogs. A maintenance worker discovered their bodies on Wednesday. Authorities found no signs of foul play, carbon monoxide poisoning, or a gas leak, though they deemed the deaths “suspicious enough” for further investigation. Hackman was found in the entryway, … Continue reading Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows

A North Carolina woman, Robin Deaton, 52, has been charged with attempted murder and kidnapping after allegedly locking her boyfriend in a storage unit for five days without food or water. The 51-year-old victim managed to find his phone and call 911 for help on Monday. Police described the storage unit as packed with items, making it difficult to move. The man, dehydrated but otherwise … Continue reading Woman accused of locking boyfriend in storage unit for days

A Cleveland-area school bus carrying 15 students caught fire Thursday morning, but all students were safely evacuated thanks to the driver’s quick actions. The fire started behind a rear wheel while en route to Monticello Middle School. Superintendent Liz Kirby praised the driver and students for their calm response, crediting annual evacuation drills. Another vehicle transported the students to school, where support staff assisted them. … Continue reading School bus with 15 students bursts into flames during morning route

Arizona authorities and the FAA are investigating a series of deadly skydiving incidents at Skydive Arizona after three fatalities in two months. The latest occurred on Feb. 16, when a 47-year-old experienced skydiver died. Earlier this month, a 46-year-old man’s parachute failed to deploy, and in January, a 55-year-old woman died due to parachute complications. The FAA is reviewing parachute packing and flight rules but … Continue reading FAA investigates after third skydiver dies in 2 months at Arizona facility

Cristobal Omar Perez, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder for a 2023 shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others in Las Vegas. He faces 40 years to life in prison at his April 8 sentencing. Prosecutors say a third victim is near death, which could lead to additional charges. Perez allegedly targeted the group after suspecting one of them … Continue reading Man pleads guilty to killing homeless people in Las Vegas

A Georgia deputy will not face charges for fatally shooting Leonard Cure, a Black man wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years, during a 2023 traffic stop. Authorities say Cure resisted arrest and grabbed the deputy’s throat before being shot. His family argues the deputy used excessive force. The deputy, previously fired for misconduct, remains employed, the Associated Press has reported. A federal lawsuit against him and … Continue reading A Georgia deputy won’t be charged for killing an exonerated man during a violent traffic stop

Three people survived after their small plane crashed into Mount Equinox, Vermont’s highest Taconic peak, early Wednesday. Rescuers faced deep snow and rugged terrain to locate them hours later. All sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with one airlifted for further care. The FAA is investigating the cause, the Independent has reported. The crash is the latest in a string of recent aviation incidents, though air travel remains … Continue reading Three survive small plane crash into Vermont mountain

A new Pew Research Center study finds that the decline of Christianity in the U.S. has paused, with 62% identifying as Christian, while the religiously unaffiliated remain steady at 29%. Though overall religiosity is stable, younger generations are far less religious, suggesting future declines. Daily prayer and religious service attendance have remained steady in recent years, but secular trends continue to shape belief, Religion Unplugged … Continue reading After Years Of Decline, Share Of US Christians Stabilizes

An Indiana man, Shamar Duncan, was sentenced to 105 years in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of Dutch soldier Simmie Poetsema and the wounding of two others in downtown Indianapolis. The incident began as a confrontation outside a club before escalating when Duncan and his group returned in a truck and opened fire near the soldiers’ hotel. Duncan was convicted of murder, attempted murder, … Continue reading Indiana man who killed Dutch soldier, injured 2 others sentenced to 105 years in prison

A North Carolina substitute teacher, Ashley Marie Darity, 34, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the ATV crash that killed two Rosman High School football players, Layne Jones and Jayden Reynaldo, in August 2024. Authorities say speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Darity was released on a $20,000 bond, and two others, Brandon Rathbone and Patricia Whitehead, were also arrested for providing … Continue reading North Carolina substitute teacher charged in ATV crash that killed 2 high school football players

The Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip’s murder conviction and death sentence, ruling that prosecutors violated his right to a fair trial by withholding key evidence. Glossip, convicted in a 1997 murder-for-hire case, has long maintained his innocence. Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general supported a new trial, citing new evidence and prosecutorial misconduct. The ruling ensures Glossip will not face the death penalty if retried. Justices Thomas … Continue reading Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip’s murder conviction and death sentence

A New Hampshire woman, Kelli Tedford, was arrested after allegedly posting videos of herself urinating on food products at Monadnock Food Co-Op, prompting a recall of several items. Police began investigating after receiving an anonymous tip on Feb. 14 and identified Tedford through store footage. The contamination, which occurred on Feb. 10, caused over $1,500 in losses. Detectives found additional videos suggesting similar incidents dating … Continue reading Woman arrested after videos show her urinating on store food products, prompting recalls

A Colorado pet store, Perfect Pets, was hit by its second puppy theft this month when thieves staged a medical emergency to steal two English bulldog puppies worth $4,299 each. One suspect faked a seizure, distracting employees while another grabbed the puppies. A struggle ensued, but the thief escaped with an accomplice in a gold Cadillac Escalade. Police arrested 37-year-old Timothy Dais for theft and … Continue reading Thieves fake seizure to steal puppies from Colorado pet store

Christopher Sepulvado, an 81-year-old Louisiana death row inmate convicted of brutally killing his 6-year-old stepson, died of natural causes Sunday, a month before his scheduled execution by nitrogen gas. Sepulvado, who recently had a leg amputated due to gangrene, would have been the first person executed in Louisiana in 15 years. His attorney called the planned execution “barbaric,” the New York Post has reported. Written … Continue reading Death row inmate dies one month before he’s set to be executed

A boat capsized off Staten Island on Sunday, leaving three people dead, two injured, and one missing, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The incident occurred in the Ambrose Channel, about five miles southeast of Breezy Point. Rescue efforts were ongoing at the time of this reporting, with multiple agencies involved, ABC News has reported. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Written by … Continue reading 3 dead, 2 injured and 1 missing after boat capsizes near Staten Island

President Trump’s newly confirmed FBI director, Kash Patel, is set to lead the ATF, with an official appointment expected next week. The ATF has faced Republican criticism for restricting gun rights, especially under Biden. Trump recently signed an order reversing policies seen as limiting Second Amendment rights. Attorney General Pam Bondi also dismissed ATF’s chief counsel, citing anti-gun owner bias, NBC News has reported. Patel’s … Continue reading FBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chief

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a security concern, later deemed non-credible. Dramatic footage showed Italian fighter jets escorting the plane before it landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The aircraft, carrying nearly 200 passengers and 15 crew, was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The flight remained in Rome overnight for crew … Continue reading Video shows Italian fighter jets escorting American Airlines flight to Rome amid ‘security concern’

A gunman, identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, taking staff hostage before being killed in a shootout with police. Officer Andrew Duarte was fatally shot, and three hospital workers, along with two other officers, were wounded. Authorities believe Archangel-Ortiz targeted the ICU after a prior visit related to another patient. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned the attack … Continue reading Officer killed after a gunman took hostages at a Pennsylvania hospital

A federal judge extended an order barring Elon Musk’s DOGE team from accessing Treasury payment systems, ruling that the Trump administration’s rushed and flawed process likely violated the law. Judge Jeannette Vargas found that Treasury’s chaotic approach posed a risk of financial data leaks and failed to properly vet DOGE employees. The ruling allows Treasury to seek changes but requires a report by March 24 … Continue reading Judge extends block on DOGE’s access to federal payment systems

South Carolina death row inmate Brad Sigmon, 67, has chosen execution by firing squad, set for March 7, which would be the first such execution in the U.S. in 15 years. The state, which revived executions after a 13-year pause, offers inmates a choice between electrocution, lethal injection, or shooting. Sigmon’s lawyers argue he was forced into an uninformed decision due to concerns over the … Continue reading South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Donald Trump abruptly fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, removing the second Black general to hold the position. The move follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the military. Brown, praised for breaking racial barriers and his expertise on China, is being replaced by retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, who lacks … Continue reading Trump Fires Top Pentagon Officers in Sweeping Overhaul