A Connecticut couple, Jadion Anthony Richards and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, is accused of running a theft ring at Lululemon stores across multiple states, stealing nearly $1 million in merchandise. They allegedly used a tactic where Richards would make a small purchase, then help Lawes-Richards and an accomplice steal items by switching security sensors. Police found over $50,000 worth of stolen goods in their hotel room. … Continue reading Couple accused of stealing nearly $1 million from Lululemon in elaborate shoplifting plot

Around 52 cars worth nearly $5 million were stolen from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport by an organized crime group. Police have identified 14 suspects, with the group believed to operate in multiple states, including New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. The investigation gained traction in October when three men were arrested with tools used for breaking into cars, including a device to reprogram key fobs, the … Continue reading 52 cars stolen by organized gang at Dallas airport

The city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the family of Teresa Gomez, a grandmother fatally shot by police officer Felipe Hernandez in October 2023. Hernandez, who was fired after the shooting, faces a second-degree murder charge and has pleaded not guilty. The lawsuit accused the city of negligence and claimed Gomez, who was unarmed and posed no … Continue reading A New Mexico city reaches $20 million settlement in the death of a woman shot by a police officer

Elizabeth Gutfahr, former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $38 million in county funds between 2012 and 2024. She used the money for personal expenses, including ranch renovations, at least 20 cars, and family costs. Gutfahr transferred funds to personal accounts and used fake business accounts to conceal the theft. She faces up to 35 years in prison and must … Continue reading Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling more than $38 million for personal expenses

At least four people died after a powerful atmospheric river event, including a bomb cyclone, hit the U.S. West Coast and parts of Canada, causing widespread damage and leaving thousands without power. Nearly 1 million customers lost electricity at the storm’s peak, with hurricane-force winds toppling trees onto power lines. Two deaths occurred in Washington due to falling trees, while flooding and rough seas claimed … Continue reading At least 4 dead after powerful atmospheric river event clobbers West Coast

Federal investigators released an update on the September 29 fires at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, which created a toxic chemical cloud and forced residents to shelter in place. The fires began after water-reactive chemicals became wet, producing large vapor plumes before igniting. The blaze destroyed the Plant 12 warehouse, led to evacuations, and shut down Interstate 20 for hours. Smoke drifted into … Continue reading New details emerge on BioLab fire that forced thousands to shelter outside Atlanta

A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 plane crashed during a training exercise in Larimer County, Colorado, killing pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, and severely injuring co-pilot Randall Settergren. The crash occurred Saturday in a mountainous area, and the cause remains under investigation by the NTSB. Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maj. Gen. Laura Clellan honored the victims for their volunteer service, highlighting … Continue reading Two dead, one injured in single-engine plane crash in Colorado

Walmart was ordered to pay nearly $35 million to former truck driver Jesus “Jesse” Fonseca after a California jury found the retailer falsely accused him of workers’ compensation fraud and wrongfully terminated him. Fonseca, who worked for Walmart for 14 years, was injured in a 2017 accident and filed a workers’ comp claim. Despite medical restrictions, Walmart allegedly failed to accommodate him and later fired … Continue reading Walmart must pay $35 million to a truck driver it falsely accused of fraud, jury says

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urged communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water, citing potential neuropsychiatric risks and IQ reduction concerns. While fluoride is proven to reduce tooth decay by 25% and is widely endorsed by health organizations like the CDC and ADA, Ladapo highlighted the need for further research on its safety. Critics argue his stance undermines public health, noting his history of … Continue reading Florida’s surgeon general advises against adding fluoride to drinking water

Jon and Carie Hallford, owners of Colorado’s Return to Nature Funeral Home, pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after authorities discovered 190 decomposing bodies improperly stored in a building since 2019. Families were given fake ashes, often dry concrete, while the Hallfords spent customers’ money and pandemic relief funds on luxury items and travel. The remains, found last year in a decaying, insect-infested building, prompted Colorado … Continue reading Colorado funeral home owners accused of letting 190 bodies decay plead guilty to corpse abuse

Former Kentucky sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines was indicted for the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins, who was fatally shot in his courthouse chambers on September 19. Stines, 43, allegedly entered Mullins’ office, spoke briefly with him, and then opened fire, killing the 54-year-old judge. He surrendered at the scene and pleaded not guilty. A court video showed Stines shooting Mullins multiple times as he … Continue reading Ex-sheriff indicted on murder charge in the slaying of a judge in Kentucky

Colorado dentist James Craig, accused of fatally poisoning his wife Angela with cyanide and eyedrop chemicals, now faces additional charges, including solicitation to commit murder and perjury. Angela, a mother of six, died in March 2023 after falling ill from a poisoned protein shake. Prosecutors allege Craig conducted online searches about undetectable poisons and faking heart attacks, coinciding with the start of an affair. Craig … Continue reading Colorado dentist charged with poisoning his wife’s protein shakes faces new charges

Colin Gray, 54, pleaded not guilty to 29 charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, for allegedly giving his son, Colt Gray, 14, the firearm used in a mass shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School on September 4. The shooting killed two teachers and two students, leaving nine others injured. Colt, charged as an adult with 55 counts, including four counts of murder and 25 … Continue reading Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Carey Dale Grayson, 50, is set to be executed in Alabama using nitrogen gas, the third such execution since the state introduced the method this year. Convicted of the 1994 murder of hitchhiker Vickie Deblieux, Grayson is the only one of the four teens involved to face the death penalty, as the others were under 18 at the time. Nitrogen hypoxia, which causes death by … Continue reading Alabama to use nitrogen gas to execute man for 1994 slaying of hitchhiker

A forensic pathologist testified in defense of Daniel Penny, disputing claims that Penny’s chokehold caused the death of Jordan Neely, who died after being restrained on a New York subway. Dr. Satish Chundru argued Neely’s death resulted from a combination of factors, including synthetic marijuana use, schizophrenia, and a blood condition, rather than the chokehold. This contrasts with the city medical examiner’s determination that Neely … Continue reading Pathologist disputes finding that Marine veteran’s chokehold caused subway rider’s death

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, ruling that his second prosecution violated due process. Smollett had been convicted in 2021 for falsely reporting a 2019 hate crime, which he staged by paying two brothers to carry out the attack. His original charges were dropped in 2019 as part of an agreement, but a special prosecutor later refiled charges, leading … Continue reading Illinois Supreme Court reverses actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction

A Florida man, Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, has been charged in a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. The FBI began investigating Yener in February 2024 after discovering bomb-making schematics and components in a storage unit. Undercover agents posing as allies assisted in the investigation, revealing Yener’s plans to acquire explosives. Yener, described as unhoused with a history of violent threats and extremist ideologies, … Continue reading FBI: Florida Man Planned to Bomb NY Stock Exchange

FEMA Director Deanne Criswell pledged to request an inspector general investigation into allegations that a FEMA employee ordered workers to avoid homes of Trump supporters during Hurricane Milton relief efforts. Criswell testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, stating the directive came from a single employee, Marn’i Washington, and was not part of a broader policy. Washington, however, claims she is being scapegoated for … Continue reading FEMA director vows to request IG investigation into order to avoid Trump supporters’ houses

Texas officials have approved a controversial public school curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, that incorporates Christian teachings from the Bible starting in kindergarten. The curriculum, set for possible use in the 2025-26 school year, has faced criticism for focusing disproportionately on Christianity over other religions. Lessons include biblical content such as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Genesis-inspired art, and New Testament parables, with limited mention of other … Continue reading Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes

California Governor Gavin Newsom will delay his decision on clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman completes his review of the case. Newsom’s office cited respect for Hochman’s role in ensuring justice. Current DA George Gascón, who supported the brothers’ clemency petition, had requested resentencing for them. Hochman, set … Continue reading California governor delays clemency decision for Menendez brothers pending new DA review

Susan Smith, who killed her two young sons in 1994 by rolling her car into a lake, is seeking parole after serving almost 30 years in prison. Smith, now 53, will testify virtually to a parole board, arguing that she is ready to re-enter society. Her crime, which involved a fabricated story about a carjacking, shocked the nation. Smith was convicted of murder and sentenced … Continue reading Susan Smith, who drowned her two children 30 years ago, is up for parole

Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student, was killed after going for a run on February 22. Her mother, Allyson Phillips, grew increasingly concerned when Riley stopped responding to calls and texts. Surveillance footage and phone data showed Riley encountered Jose Ibarra on a wooded trail at the University of Georgia, where prosecutors say Ibarra killed her after a struggle. Riley’s heart stopped at 9:28 a.m., … Continue reading Prosecution rests in trial over death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Former bodyguard Gene Deal claims that hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs participated in an animal sacrifice ritual in Central Park in 1999 to avoid conviction for a nightclub shooting in which rapper Shyne was sentenced to prison. Deal alleges that Combs took part in a ritual involving a white bird, which he threw into the air, causing it to fall dead. This occurred on the … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-bodyguard details animal sacrifice during Shyne shooting trial

Los Angeles is preparing for a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump over immigration, as its city council plans to pass a “sanctuary city” ordinance that would block local resources from assisting federal immigration authorities. The city’s public school system is also set to declare itself a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ students. Trump’s administration, under his appointed “border czar” Tim Homan, has vowed to … Continue reading Los Angeles to become immigration ‘sanctuary’

Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, setting a new record, according to AAA. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 1.7 million more people will travel compared to 2023. Airlines are anticipating high passenger volumes, with American Airlines expecting 8.3 million passengers, Delta 6.5 million, and United 6.2 million, all setting records. While domestic airfare has risen 9% to an … Continue reading Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving