A man broke into Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion early Sunday, setting a fire that caused major damage and forced the evacuation of Shapiro, his family, and guests. The suspect, Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arrested later and faces charges including attempted murder and terrorism. Authorities say the attack, which occurred during Passover celebrations, appeared premeditated and involved a homemade incendiary device. No injuries … Continue reading Suspect arrested in arson fire that forced Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, family to flee residence

Two men, Wyatt Clifford Fain and Payden David Guy Cosper, have been convicted of destroying 140-million-year-old sandstone formations at Lake Mead’s Redstone Dune Trail in April 2024. A visitor filmed them toppling the ancient rocks, leading to their arrest and federal charges. They were found guilty of injury and depredation of government property and face up to one year in prison, a $100,000 fine, or … Continue reading 2 men face prison time for destroying park’s 140 million-year-old rock formation

Three people died and one was injured after a small Cessna 310 plane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton on Friday morning. The plane had just taken off from Boca Raton Airport en route to Tallahassee. The injured person may have driven through the resulting fireball but suffered only non-life-threatening injuries. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash. Boca Raton’s … Continue reading Boca Raton small plane crash kills 3 and injures 1, authorities say

Former President Donald Trump issued a memo directing four federal departments to give the military use and jurisdiction over federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border. The memo authorizes military control over areas like the Roosevelt Reservation to support border wall construction and surveillance. Excluding tribal lands, it allows the Defense Department to designate parts of the border as military installations, where migrants could be held … Continue reading Trump authorizes military to take control of federal land along US southern border

South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday, marking the second use of the method in the state within five weeks. Mahdi, 42, was convicted of killing an off-duty police officer in 2004 and chose the firing squad over lethal injection or the electric chair. He was the fifth inmate executed in South Carolina in under eight months, following a 13-year pause. Mahdi’s … Continue reading South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer is executed by firing squad

A New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six aboard—including a Spanish family of five—had a history of mechanical issues, including transmission problems months prior. The Bell206L-4 aircraft, operated by New York Helicopter, was built in 2004 and had over 12,700 flight hours. Investigators are probing maintenance records, pilot experience, and recent FAA safety directives related to rotor blade … Continue reading NYC helicopter that plunged into Hudson River had mechanical issue months before fatal wreck

A 17-year-old nonverbal autistic boy, Victor Perez, was critically wounded after Idaho police officers shot him within seconds of arriving at a reported domestic disturbance. Perez, who also has cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities, was holding a knife when officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. His leg was amputated and he remains hospitalized in critical condition. Video of the incident raised public outrage, with … Continue reading Video shows Idaho police shooting knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times

The DOJ and U.S. Coast Guard seized 45,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $500 million in a major bust tied to the CJNG and Sinaloa cartels, officials announced Wednesday at Port Everglades, Florida. The 11-day operation involved drones, aircraft, and ships, leading to 11 arrests. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel praised the interagency effort, vowing to dismantle cartel operations, ABC News … Continue reading DOJ, Coast Guard bust $500 million in cocaine tied to cartels

Four suspects, ages 16 to 18, are in custody after a shooting during an illegal gun sale and robbery in Spotsylvania, Virginia, left three people dead and three injured. The suspects face charges including malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony. One teen suspect was hospitalized with a gunshot wound. The victims killed were two 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old, CNN has reported. … Continue reading Teen suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that left 3 dead and 3 wounded, authorities say

IRS Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause is resigning over a controversial new agreement allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access IRS tax records to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. The deal, signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has sparked backlash from privacy advocates and tax experts, who warn it may violate privacy laws and discourage tax compliance. The move … Continue reading IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants’ tax data to ICE

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque due to rising crime and will deploy 60–70 National Guard troops along Route 66 starting mid-May. The troops will support police by handling tasks like traffic control, prisoner transport, and drone operations—freeing officers to focus on crime. The move follows a request from Albuquerque’s police chief, citing the fentanyl crisis and youth … Continue reading New Mexico gov mobilizes troops to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque

Stephanie Demetrius, a 44-year-old staff member at Academy for Urban Scholars in Columbus, Ohio, has been charged with felony conspiracy after allegedly attempting to hire a student to kill her husband for $2,000. On March 26, she gave the student a $250 down payment and provided details about her husband’s schedule. The student’s mother found the messages and contacted the police. Demetrius was arrested and … Continue reading Ohio high school staffer accused of trying to hire student to kill her husband 

Two U.S. border inspectors in Southern California, Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez, have been charged with accepting bribes to let undocumented individuals enter through the San Ysidro Port of Entry without inspection. Investigators found phone messages with human traffickers, unexplained cash deposits, and surveillance video of the illegal entries. The officers allegedly allowed dozens of undocumented migrants through in exchange for thousands of dollars per … Continue reading 2 US border inspectors are charged with taking bribes to wave in people without documents

Four young girls, ages 8 to 16, were seriously injured in a meat cleaver attack by a relative in a Brooklyn home Sunday morning. An 11-year-old girl locked herself in a room and called 911, prompting police to respond. Officers shot the suspect, 49-year-old Lun Chang Chen, after he refused to drop the weapon and advanced toward them. All four girls were hospitalized and are … Continue reading Maniac with meat cleaver attacks several kids before he’s shot by NYPD

Lori Vallow Daybell, already serving life for the murders of her two children and romantic rival, is back in court Monday for a separate trial in Arizona, charged with first-degree murder in the 2019 death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. He was fatally shot by her brother, who later died and was never charged. Vallow Daybell, 51, is representing herself and has pleaded not … Continue reading ‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow represents herself in trial over killing of 4th husband

Heavy rain is drenching the Northeast on Monday as parts of the U.S. recover from last week’s deadly spring storms, which caused major flooding and killed at least 21 people across several states. Kentucky was especially hard hit, with record rainfall, widespread flooding, and over 40 rescues. More than 9 million people remain under flood watches in the Southeast, and river levels continue rising, with … Continue reading Millions across Midwest and South reeling from widespread flooding as storm death toll rises to 21

A 24-year-old bull rider, Dylan Grant, tragically died from injuries sustained during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event in Texas. After being bucked off by a bull, he was rushed to a hospital in Houston, where he later passed away. Grant, a Laramie, Wyoming native and University of Wyoming rodeo team member, was remembered fondly by friends, family, and the rodeo community. He … Continue reading Bull rider dies after injury in Texas rodeo event

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are causing catastrophic flooding across the central U.S., killing at least eight people and leading to widespread damage in Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky was swept away by floodwaters. Flash flood warnings are in effect from Texas to Kentucky, with record rainfall expected in some areas. Historic flooding is occurring, particularly in Arkansas, Missouri, and … Continue reading Thunderstorms trigger catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US

Andrew and Tristan Tate are now under a U.S. federal criminal investigation by the Southern District of New York, according to court filings in a Florida defamation case. This brings the total number of investigations against the brothers to five, with alleged offenses including human trafficking, rape, and sexual assault. The SDNY, known for high-profile cases like those involving Jeffrey Epstein and R. Kelly, has … Continue reading Tate brothers under federal criminal investigation in US, court filings show

Northglenn, Colorado, will enforce a new ordinance starting August 1 limiting households to no more than four cats and/or dogs combined. The rule, prompted by resident complaints about noise and waste, aims to improve neighborhood quality of life. Pet owners with more than four animals must apply for an exemption to keep their current pets. Failure to comply could lead to court-ordered pet removal. The … Continue reading Colorado city to seize pet cats and dogs if past 4 limit

The IRS has begun issuing layoff notices in what is expected to be a major workforce reduction, starting with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, which will lose 75% of its staff. The cuts come amid efforts by the Trump administration to downsize the agency, potentially slashing up to 20,000 jobs. The layoffs follow recent mass firings and attrition, despite the IRS expanding under … Continue reading IRS Begins Mass Firings Days Before Tax Day

A man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas was arrested Wednesday. Paul Kim, 36, faces multiple felony charges, including arson and possession of explosives. Authorities say he shot at surveillance cameras, vandalized the facility, and used Molotov cocktails to ignite vehicles. He has since been transferred to federal custody. His motive remains unclear. The FBI is investigating the attack as part … Continue reading Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans, citing potential harm to hundreds of thousands of people, economic costs, and public safety concerns. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered an end to the program, arguing it burdened local governments and included criminal elements. However, Judge Edward Chen ruled the decision was likely unlawful and based on … Continue reading Judge blocks Noem from halting temporary immigration program for 600,000 Venezuelans

An air traffic controller, Damon Marsalis Gaines, 39, was charged with assault and battery after an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday night. The FAA placed him on administrative leave pending an investigation. The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of the airport following a January mid-air collision and a recent close call involving a Delta Air Lines plane and military jets, CNN … Continue reading Air traffic controller arrested after ‘incident’ at Washington DC area control tower

The retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe in 2022, begins Tuesday amid a deeply divided community. Read, 45, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Prosecutors claim she drunkenly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow, while her defense alleges … Continue reading Jury selection starts in Karen Read retrial over boyfriend’s 2022 death