Federal agents can arrest Venezuelan nationals suspected of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang without judicial or administrative warrants, according to a directive from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The arrests are being made under the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law invoked by President Trump to fast-track deportations. Over 600 suspected gang members have been arrested, though a Bloomberg analysis found about 90% of … Continue reading Agents cleared for warrantless arrest of alleged gang members

The CDC and California are offering $25 gift cards to encourage testing and seasonal flu vaccinations near farms amid bird flu concerns. The program, called AFAST, targets communities near outbreak sites. Despite social media rumors, officials confirm testing for symptomatic farmworkers has not been stopped or discouraged. Neighboring states like Nevada and Idaho also continue testing and treatment efforts, CBS News has reported. So far, … Continue reading CDC and California offer $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing

The U.S. Army has suspended Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez, the first female commander of Fort McCoy in Wisconsin, after portraits of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth were found turned to face a wall. The Army stated the suspension is not due to misconduct but did not provide further details as the matter is under review. Baez Ramirez, who took command in July 2024, has a … Continue reading US army suspends commander after Trump and Hegseth portraits flipped to face wall

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, a new state agency aimed at cutting red tape for businesses. Modeled after the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the office will focus on eliminating regulatory burdens rather than reducing government agencies. Abbott said the move will make Texas government more efficient and business-friendly. While some lawmakers questioned its need, … Continue reading Texas creates its own DOGE in attempt to make the state more business-friendly

A 19-year-old New Jersey man, Joseph Kling, has been arrested for allegedly starting a massive wildfire that has burned at least 15,000 acres in Ocean County. Authorities say the blaze began from an unattended bonfire Kling lit using wooden pallets. The fire, fueled by dry conditions and wind, spread rapidly, threatening 1,300 structures and prompting over 5,000 evacuations. Kling faces arson charges and is in … Continue reading Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

Robert E. Crimo III, who killed seven people and wounded dozens during a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. A judge handed down seven life sentences plus 50 years for each of 48 attempted murder counts. Survivors and victims’ families delivered emotional testimony, describing lasting trauma. Crimo, 24, had previously withdrawn from a plea deal … Continue reading Illinois man gets life sentences for deadly shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade

Southern California Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife, Sheryl, during an argument at their Anaheim Hills home in 2023. Ferguson claimed the shooting was accidental, but jurors found him guilty after hearing evidence, including a text where he admitted to the act. He also faces a gun enhancement charge and up to 40 years to life in … Continue reading Jury convicts a California judge of second-degree murder in his wife’s shooting death

The first RICO charges against members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were filed in New York as part of “Operation Take Back America.” Twenty-seven alleged members and associates face charges including murder, sex trafficking, drug distribution, extortion, and human smuggling. The indictments target both current TdA members and a splinter group called Anti-Tren. Authorities say the gang trafficked women from Venezuela into sex … Continue reading Trump admin files first racketeering charges against massive migrant terrorist group present in U.S.

A fast-moving wildfire in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey forced the evacuation of about 3,000 people and temporarily shut down part of the Garden State Parkway on Tuesday. The Jones Road Forest Fire burned roughly 8,500 acres with only 10% containment by late evening, threatening over 1,300 structures. No injuries were reported. The fire started amid high fire risk and drought conditions, with … Continue reading N.J. wildfire shuts major highway and forces thousands to evacuate

Lori Vallow Daybell, dubbed the “Doomsday Mom,” was convicted in Arizona of conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019. Prosecutors argued she plotted his death to collect life insurance and start a new life with doomsday author Chad Daybell, whom she married months later. Vallow Daybell, already serving a life sentence for the murders of her two children and Chad Daybell’s first … Continue reading ‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell is convicted in fourth husband’s death

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was robbed on Easter Sunday while dining with her family in Washington, D.C., despite being under Secret Service protection. Her bag, containing items such as her DHS badge, passport, driver’s license, cash, and personal belongings, was stolen by a masked man who fled the restaurant. The Secret Service and local authorities are investigating the security breach, which Noem confirmed remains … Continue reading Noem purse stolen during dinner in DC

Three people died and a fourth was critically injured in a fire that broke out early Easter Sunday in an overcrowded Queens home. The house, which had no working smoke detectors, blocked exits, and makeshift walls, also contained extension cords that could have contributed to the fire. Firefighters arrived in under four minutes, but the blaze quickly spread, with reports of people jumping from the … Continue reading 3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens, NY, on Easter

A Cessna 180 crashed into the Platte River south of Fremont, Nebraska, on the evening of April 18, killing all three people on board. The crash occurred around 8:45 p.m., and the cause remains unclear. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deaths but withheld the victims’ identities pending next of kin notification. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, USA Today has reported. … Continue reading 3 killed when small plane crashes into Nebraska river

New York City’s $9 congestion toll for Manhattan’s busiest areas remains in place despite a Sunday deadline from the federal government to end it. Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA say traffic is down, business is up, and the tolls will stay unless a court orders otherwise. Although the U.S. Transportation Department argues the toll unfairly burdens drivers and had set multiple deadlines to end … Continue reading N.Y. governor says congestion pricing will remain despite federal deadline to end the program Sunday

A slow-moving storm system brought tornadoes, large hail, and heavy rain to Texas and Oklahoma over the Easter weekend, leaving three people dead. At least five tornadoes hit south-central Oklahoma, including one in Spaulding that killed one person and damaged homes. In Moore, flooding killed a woman and a 12-year-old boy. The storms damaged dozens of homes and infrastructure, including in Ada, which was still … Continue reading Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

Four people from Menominee, Wisconsin, were killed Saturday when their single-engine Cessna 180G crashed near Trilla, Illinois, after reportedly hitting powerlines. The victims—Ross Nelson, Raimi Rundle, Courtney Morrow, and Michael Morrow—were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is under investigation by the NTSB and FAA, focusing on the pilot, aircraft, and environmental factors, ABC News has reported. A final report on the cause is … Continue reading 4 killed in Illinois plane crash, officials confirm

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been indicted on federal charges, including murder with a firearm and stalking. The indictment makes him eligible for the death penalty, which Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to pursue. Thompson, 50, was shot outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, CBS News has reported. Mangione has pleaded not … Continue reading Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

For the first time since 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony was charged with the fatal stabbing of fellow student Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet, his family spoke publicly. At an emotional news conference, Anthony’s mother, Kayla Hayes, defended her family against threats, harassment, and misinformation, saying they’ve been unfairly targeted since her son’s arrest. She emphasized their belief in the legal process and denied claims … Continue reading Karmelo Anthony’s family speaks publicly after Frisco track meet stabbing

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence as a possible antisemitic hate crime. The attack occurred during Passover, shortly after the Shapiro family hosted a Seder. The suspect, Cody Balmer, allegedly cited pro-Palestinian motives and expressed intent to harm Shapiro. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and terrorism. While … Continue reading Schumer calls on Bondi to investigate attack on Shapiro’s residence as possible antisemitic hate crime

Hundreds of international students across U.S. universities have had their visas or legal residency status revoked since mid-March, prompting lawsuits against the Trump administration. Students claim the government denied them due process and terminated their status without clear justification, sometimes over minor infractions like old traffic violations. At least 1,300 students from over 200 schools have been affected. Colleges, including Harvard, Stanford, and public universities, … Continue reading Foreign students sue Trump officials over revoked visas as 1,000 affected

A shooting near the Student Union at Florida State University on Thursday left two people dead and six injured. The suspect, 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, was shot by police and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Ikner is the son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy and had access to her personal firearm, one of the weapons used. Authorities said he had both a handgun and … Continue reading FSU shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 injured; 20-year-old suspect in custody

A 17-year-old Wisconsin teen, Nikita Casap, is accused of killing his parents as part of a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government, according to federal authorities. Arrested in March, Casap faces state charges including two counts of first-degree murder and hiding a corpse, as well as theft and ID fraud. Federal investigators are also pursuing charges of conspiracy, attempted … Continue reading Wisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its search for five people still missing after a boat capsized off Florida’s Atlantic Coast. On Sunday, crews rescued four individuals and recovered one body about 29 miles off St. Lucie Inlet, located north of West Palm Beach. According to the Coast Guard, the vessel is believed to have capsized on Friday. One of the rescued survivors provided the … Continue reading Coast Guard says 1 dead, 4 rescued and 5 missing from capsized boat off Florida’s Atlantic Coast

New York Helicopter Tours is shutting down immediately after a deadly crash that killed six people, including three children, when a tourist helicopter plunged into the Hudson River on April 11. The victims included a visiting family from Spain and the 36-year-old pilot. The FAA is launching a review of the company’s license and safety record and will host a helicopter safety panel on April … Continue reading Helicopter company in deadly Hudson River crash shuts down operations

Karenna Groff, the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and former MIT soccer star, was among six people killed in a plane crash near Copake, New York, on Saturday. Groff, a neurosurgery student at NYU Langone, died alongside her partner James Santoro—who planned to propose this summer—and four family members, including her parents, both surgeons, and her brother. The plane crashed during a missed landing … Continue reading Former NCAA woman of the year, 5 other family members killed in upstate New York plane crash