Three people were injured in a plane crash Sunday near a dragstrip in Pomona, California, where fans were gathered for a racing event. The Piper PA-32 crashed around 11:40 a.m. while attempting to land at Brackett Field Airport, striking at least two parked vehicles. No one on the ground was hurt. The three injured passengers, including two in critical condition, were hospitalized, the Associated Press … Continue reading 3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event

Dynus Saxon, a model who has worked for brands like Calvin Klein and Levi’s, has been charged with the stabbing death of Kadeem Grant in the Bronx on November 10. Saxon, 20, was arraigned on charges of murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. Police found Grant, 35, with a stab wound to the chest, and a knife was recovered at the scene. Saxon, … Continue reading Calvin Klein model charged with murder in stabbing death in New York City

Federal prosecutors have accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of breaking jail rules to manipulate witness testimony and influence the jury pool in his upcoming trial. Combs, facing charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution, is currently in custody. Prosecutors claim he has been using three-way calls and paying inmates to contact potential witnesses and promote narratives on social media. They also allege he directed his children … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs obstructing justice from behind bars, federal prosecutors allege

After serving 16 years for a murder he didn’t commit, Edgar Barrientos-Quintana was released from prison when a judge vacated his 2009 conviction. Barrientos-Quintana had been sentenced to life for the 2008 drive-by shooting death of Jesse Mickelson in Minneapolis. A review by the Attorney General’s office revealed flaws in the case, leading to the dismissal of all charges. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty apologized … Continue reading Minnesota man freed after 16 years behind bars for a murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit

Two shootings during a second-line parade in New Orleans on Sunday left two people dead and 10 injured, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The first shooting occurred at 3:40 p.m., when shots were fired into the crowd from a car, injuring nine people. About 45 minutes later, a second shooting on a bridge killed two people and critically injured another. Police are uncertain … Continue reading 2 dead, 10 injured in New Orleans shootings

A rare 10-foot oarfish, dubbed the “doom fish” for its mythical link to disasters, was discovered on a beach in Encinitas, California, marking the second sighting in the state this year. Oarfish, deep-sea dwellers found up to 3,300 feet below the surface, are rarely seen and remain largely unstudied. Their legendary status as predictors of earthquakes gained attention after numerous oarfish appeared before Japan’s 2011 … Continue reading A mythical harbinger of doom washes up on a California beach

Authorities confirmed that a human head found on Key Biscayne beach belongs to 19-year-old Victor Enrique Castaneda Jr., who went missing while swimming near South Pointe Drive. Castaneda disappeared Saturday evening after saving his 17-year-old sister’s life in the water. Despite an extensive search by rescue teams, he was not found. The remains were identified days later, and the cause of death is still under … Continue reading Police confirm human head found on Key Biscayne beach belongs to missing swimmer

The family of Malcolm X is suing the FBI, CIA, and NYPD for $100 million, alleging their involvement in the civil rights leader’s 1965 assassination. The lawsuit claims law enforcement conspired with the killers, removed security, and failed to intervene despite undercover agents being present. Attorney Ben Crump asserts a cover-up concealed this connection for years. Malcolm X, 39, was shot 21 times while preparing … Continue reading Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not attend the funeral of fallen police officer Enrique Martinez, honoring the family’s request after initially planning to attend. Martinez, 26, was fatally shot during a traffic stop on November 2, just days before his third anniversary with the department. The funeral will take place Monday at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago, NBC 5 Chicago has reported. … Continue reading Mayor Johnson will not attend fallen Chicago police officer’s funeral after request from family

Melissa Lucio, a Texas death row inmate convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2007, is “actually innocent” and should be freed, according to Judge Arturo Nelson, who has urged her conviction and death sentence be overturned. Lucio’s case is now before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, with new evidence suggesting her daughter’s fatal injuries were caused by a fall down stairs, not abuse. … Continue reading Texas mother on death row is ‘actually innocent’ of murder, judge says

A Secret Service agent assigned to Barack Obama’s security detail was fired for allegedly inviting his girlfriend to the former president’s Hawaii home and suggesting they have sex in Michelle Obama’s bathroom. The incident, detailed in a memoir by the girlfriend, Koryeah Dwanyen, occurred in November 2022 while the Obamas were away. Dwanyen claims the agent shared sensitive information about the Obamas and other high-profile … Continue reading Secret Service agent fired for taking lover to Obama Hawaii home

Federal authorities arrested Anas Said, 28, in Houston, thwarting a potential terrorist attack. Said is charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, allegedly creating propaganda, researching Houston synagogues and the Israeli Consulate, and expressing intent to attack U.S. military personnel. Said reportedly claimed he would commit a “9/11-style” attack if capable. The FBI noted his longstanding pro-ISIS activities since 2017, including attempts to … Continue reading The FBI says it stopped a possible terrorist attack in Houston

Defense attorneys for Robert Crimo III, accused of killing seven and injuring dozens at a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, argue he was denied his right to legal representation during police interrogation. They seek to exclude his videotaped confession from the trial set for February. Prosecutors counter that Crimo was informed of his Miranda rights and willingly cooperated. The case has faced delays … Continue reading Attorneys say accused shooter in 2022 July 4th parade shooting denied lawyer during police interview

New York City will implement the U.S.’s first congestion charge on January 5, aiming to reduce traffic, cut pollution, and fund public transit. Governor Kathy Hochul announced reduced fees compared to earlier proposals: $9 for cars, $14.40 for small trucks, and $21.60 for larger vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The plan, paused earlier due to opposition, now faces criticism from incoming President Donald Trump … Continue reading New York to become first US city to have congestion charge

A federal investigation found that conditions at Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail violate constitutional and statutory rights, citing widespread violence, contraband, and neglect. The Department of Justice’s report highlights frequent killings, stabbings, and drug use, with jail staff sometimes complicit. The jail has seen over 1,000 assaults in 2023, including 314 stabbings, far exceeding rates in comparable facilities. Physical deterioration has enabled inmates to chisel through … Continue reading Killings, stabbings, drugs: DoJ report paints damning picture of Atlanta jail

Two people died in a large explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Louisville on Tuesday afternoon. The blast caused part of the building to collapse, and emergency responders spent hours searching for victims in the rubble. Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed the deaths, with the identities of the victims withheld at their families’ request. The explosion was felt miles away, damaging local homes and … Continue reading 2 killed in Louisville factory explosion; one found dead hours later in the rubble

The FBI raided the Manhattan home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the predictive betting site Polymarket, on Wednesday, seizing his phone. While Coplan was not arrested, the company suggested the raid was politically motivated due to the site’s user predictions favoring Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Coplan criticized the raid on social media, calling it political retaliation and arguing that the site was non-partisan. … Continue reading FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan

Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles was arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire in Medford, New York, on Tuesday, which damaged a nearby vehicle. Authorities reported about six small fires in the area that day, which were contained within six hours without injuries. Quiles, 20, faces arson and reckless endangerment charges and has pleaded not guilty. The Medford Fire Department suspended him, stating he … Continue reading New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island

A Vermont judge has deemed Jason Eaton fit to stand trial for the November 2023 shooting of three Palestinian American students near the University of Vermont. Eaton, who pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges, allegedly shot the students without speaking, as they walked in his neighborhood wearing keffiyeh scarves and speaking in Arabic and English. Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence to classify the … Continue reading Vermont man is fit to stand trial over shooting of 3 Palestinian college students

Peanut, a social media-famous squirrel seized from owner Mark Longo’s home in Pine City, NY, and later euthanized, tested negative for rabies, county officials reported. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) removed Peanut and a raccoon named Fred on Oct. 30 after complaints of illegal wildlife handling, sparking public outrage. The animals were euthanized for rabies testing after Peanut bit a DEC worker. … Continue reading Peanut the squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies

A group of 43 female rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, last Wednesday. While 24 have been recovered, a dozen are still on the loose, though they are reportedly in good health. The monkeys, weighing between 6 and 7 pounds, escaped after a caretaker left an enclosure door unsecured. The facility breeds primates for research purposes, … Continue reading 25 of 43 monkeys have been recovered after escaping a lab in South Carolina last week

Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan national charged with the murder of Augusta University student Laken Riley in February, has opted for a bench trial instead of a jury trial. Ibarra, 26, is accused of killing Riley, a nursing student, while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus. Ibarra’s trial will begin on November 15, with Judge Patrick Haggard presiding. In addition to murder charges, … Continue reading Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra chooses trial by judge over jury

An explosion at a business in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday sent at least 12 people to the hospital and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The blast occurred at a Givaudan Sense Colour facility on Payne Street, a manufacturer of food colorings. The explosion caused significant damage, including blown-out windows and a large hole in the building’s roof. Seven people were hospitalized, with two … Continue reading Explosion at Louisville plant leaves 12 people injured

A federal judge temporarily blocked a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public classrooms by January 1, deeming it “unconstitutional on its face.” U.S. District Judge John deGravelles ruled the law served an overtly religious purpose, violating the First Amendment’s separation of church and state. He disagreed with claims that the Ten Commandments hold historical significance comparable to foundational U.S. … Continue reading Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Jack Teixeira, a former Air National Guardsman, received a 15-year prison sentence for leaking classified national defense information on Discord. Teixeira pleaded guilty to six counts of retaining and transmitting defense materials, which he accessed without authorization in his low-level role. Prosecutors argued his actions caused severe national security risks, including exposing details about U.S. military support to Ukraine and foreign adversaries’ plans. Despite the … Continue reading Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years on federal charges