Police are investigating the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, which they believe was premeditated. The suspect, who fled New York City on an interstate bus, remains unidentified but is believed to have traveled from Atlanta. Key evidence includes fingerprints, DNA, surveillance footage, and a backpack found in Central Park. Investigators are also searching for the suspect’s electric bike and the gun … Continue reading UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder manhunt enters 3rd day

Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial remain deadlocked on the top charge of second-degree manslaughter after four days of deliberations. Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, is accused of killing Jordan Neely, a homeless man with schizophrenia, during a subway incident where Neely threatened passengers. Unable to reach a unanimous verdict, the judge dismissed the manslaughter charge, allowing deliberations to continue Monday on the lesser charge … Continue reading Daniel Penny manslaughter charge dismissed as jury breaks for weekend

A baby survived a high-speed police chase in New York City on Thursday, which ended with a passenger fatally shot by officers and the driver wounded. Police were unaware of the infant’s presence until after they stopped the car and opened fire. The situation began when officers followed a car linked to a shots-fired report in Brooklyn. The car ran several red lights before stopping … Continue reading Baby discovered in back seat after high-speed chase in New York and fatal shooting

Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, testified on Thursday at the trial of retired police Lt. Shane Lamond, accused of leaking confidential information to him. Tarrio, who is serving a 22-year sentence for his role in the Capitol riot, initially refused to answer questions about January 6, prompting a federal judge to warn him he could face contempt charges. Despite complaints that the prosecutor had … Continue reading Proud Boys leader balks at answering a prosecutor’s questions about Capitol attack

A gunman in Oroville, California, shot and critically injured two young children at a Seventh-Day Adventist-affiliated school before fatally shooting himself. The attack, believed to be motivated by the war in Gaza, occurred during a staged meeting about student enrollment. The gunman, 56-year-old Glenn Litton, left a note citing his actions as a response to U.S. involvement in global conflicts. Authorities described the shooting as … Continue reading Two children wounded and gunman dead in California school shooting

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County, California, prompting a brief tsunami warning for Northern California and Southern Oregon. The alert, affecting over 5.3 million people, was canceled within an hour. Governor Gavin Newsom expressed concern about potential damage in Northern California and signed a state emergency declaration to provide resources as needed, Yahoo News has reported. No specific damage was … Continue reading Tsunami warning canceled after massive 7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Shell casings at the scene bore the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.” The masked gunman, still at large, approached Thompson from behind and fired multiple shots before fleeing. Thompson, en route to speak at an investor conference, had received prior threats but did not travel with security. … Continue reading Words are found on shell casings where UnitedHealthcare CEO was shot dead

A good Samaritan in Indiana found two infant girls left in car seats in a ditch after their car was stolen. The babies, aged 4 and 5 months, were in a stolen silver Hyundai Sonata. The man discovered the infants while retrieving a package and immediately called 911. Police later confirmed the children were the missing girls, and the car was found nearby. Authorities praised … Continue reading Good Samaritan finds two baby girls in an Indiana ditch after car was stolen

Large drones have been appearing nightly over northern New Jersey, prompting concern among residents. The FBI and Morris County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the aerial phenomenon, though authorities have stated there is no immediate safety threat. The drones, which began appearing in mid-November, hover in formation and have been keeping locals like Julie Shavalier awake. While some residents are alarmed, the drones have not caused … Continue reading FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey

An investigation is underway after a Secret Service agent, assigned to protect Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, discharged a weapon during a confrontation outside her home early Tuesday. Around 1:30 a.m., the agent observed a sedan with multiple occupants attempting to open car doors along the street near Yellen’s residence, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. A confrontation ensued, during which the agent fired their … Continue reading Secret Service agent fired at suspects outside of Janet Yellen’s house

The Biden administration is expediting $725 million in military aid to Ukraine, including Stinger missiles, Himars munitions, anti-drone weapons, and repair support, to bolster defenses against Russia before Donald Trump assumes the presidency in January. With Trump pledging to cut aid and push peace talks, Biden aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position with remaining funds approved by Congress. The package includes a policy exception allowing anti-personnel … Continue reading Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

Allexis Ferrell, 27, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in Ohio after killing and eating a cat at her Canton housing complex. She was sentenced to a year in jail and had been held on a $100,000 bond since her August arrest. Police found Ferrell with blood and fur on her and reported her silence when questioned, the Smoking Gun has reported. The case, which drew … Continue reading Ohio Woman Charged With Killing, Eating Cat Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty

The husband of Oregon hiker Susan Lane-Fournier has been charged with second-degree murder after her body was discovered on November 29, six days after she went missing. The 61-year-old woman, who had been hiking with her two dogs, was reported missing on November 22. Her body was found four miles from her vehicle near Welches, Oregon. Susan’s husband, Michel Fournier, 71, was arrested following the … Continue reading Husband of Missing Oregon Woman Arrested and Charged with Murder After Her Remains Are Found

Six people were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed home in Jefferson City, Missouri, after an unexplained explosion early Saturday morning. The victims, who suffered moderate to severe injuries, were taken to University Hospital, with some requiring helicopter transport due to critical conditions. Emergency responders, using specialized equipment, spent over three hours extricating the victims and two pets from the debris, NBC News has … Continue reading 6 pulled from rubble alive after explosion mangles Missouri home, authorities say

Five people are missing after a 50-foot fishing boat capsized near Couverden Point, Alaska, early Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A mayday call and an emergency beacon signal were received, but only evidence of the boat’s capsizing has been found. Rescue efforts, involving the Coast Guard, a helicopter team, and Good Samaritans, continue amid harsh conditions with 60 mph winds and 6-foot sea … Continue reading 5 missing in Alaska after fishing boat capsizes: Coast Guard

Over 4 million people in five states remain under winter storm alerts as lake-effect snow continues to blanket the Great Lakes region. Western New York, including Buffalo, is especially hard-hit, with over 40 inches of snow already and up to 2 more feet expected by Monday. Emergency declarations are in place, and National Guard troops have been deployed in New York and Pennsylvania to assist … Continue reading 4 million under winter storm alerts as snow buries Great Lakes region

Bible sales in the U.S. surged 22% by October 2024, compared to last year, as readers seek comfort amid economic, political, and global uncertainties, according to Circana BookScan. While overall print book sales grew less than 1%, publishers report increased demand from first-time buyers looking for hope and meaning. Sales include diverse formats like graphic novel Bibles, audiobooks, and luxury editions. Despite a rise in … Continue reading Sales of the Bible are booming

Colorado dentist James Craig, accused of fatally poisoning his wife Angela Craig last year, now faces two additional charges: solicitation to commit murder and perjury. Angela, a mother of six, died in March 2023 from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning. Prosecutors allege James spiked her protein shakes, citing evidence of his online searches for undetectable poisons and how to stage a murder as a heart attack. … Continue reading Colorado dentist charged with poisoning his wife’s protein shakes faces new charges

An Arizona man, Manuel Tamayo-Torres, was arrested after allegedly posting videos threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump and his family while brandishing an AR-15-style rifle. Tamayo-Torres accused Trump of kidnapping and sex-trafficking his children in near-daily posts, including one at a Trump rally site. In videos, he made explicit threats, including saying Trump’s “whole family is going to die.” Arrested in California, Tamayo-Torres faces charges … Continue reading Arizona man charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Texas can maintain its razor wire border wall, rejecting federal efforts to remove it. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ 2-1 decision supports Texas’ lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of trespassing on state property. Circuit Judge Kyle Duncan stated that Texas acted to protect its property, not to regulate U.S. Border Patrol, and was likely to succeed … Continue reading Appeals court rules Texas has right to build razor wire border wall to deter illegal immigration

Colin Brown, a 16-year-old hockey player, died days after being struck by a stray bullet on Interstate 55 in St. Louis while returning home from a game with his family. The incident occurred Saturday night, and Brown was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He passed away Wednesday morning, USA Today has reported. Brown’s family expressed gratitude to law enforcement and the hockey community … Continue reading Teenage hockey player returning from game in Missouri dies after being hit by stray bullet

Texas is considering a plan to redirect migrant buses to ICE detention centers for faster deportation processing, instead of sanctuary cities, as part of Operation Lone Star. The proposal, which has not yet been approved by Gov. Greg Abbott, aims to strengthen border security. Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, expressed interest in collaborating on the plan. Texas previously bused nearly 120,000 migrants to cities … Continue reading Texas planning to bus migrants directly to ICE for deportation

Marlena Velez, a Florida content creator, was arrested for shoplifting after allegedly being caught in her own video. The incident occurred at a Cape Coral Target in October, where Velez scanned cheaper barcodes at self-checkout for items totaling $500.32. After security footage was released, an anonymous tip led police to Velez’s social media accounts. Her TikTok video, which showed her shopping and filling her trunk … Continue reading TikTok Mom Vlogger Allegedly Stole from Target, Got Caught When She Posted Video

Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through a locked door in Ocala, Florida, on June 2, 2023. Lorincz was convicted of first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm in August. The judge called the shooting unnecessary, noting that Lorincz was safe in her room and could have waited for law enforcement. Owens, a Black mother … Continue reading Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting of neighbor

The body of 44-year-old hiker Christopher Huyler was recovered over the weekend after he went missing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Huyler, from Littleton, New Hampshire, was hiking in Franconia Notch State Park on Friday when he fell on icy terrain. His wife reported him overdue later that evening. A search-and-rescue mission found his body early Saturday on Kinsman Ridge, about 2,800 feet in elevation. … Continue reading Hiker’s body found in New Hampshire mountains after ‘significant fall’