New York fired over 2,000 prison guards for refusing to return after a 22-day wildcat strike that crippled the correctional system. While fewer than the required 85% of staff resumed work, officials declared the strike over and agreed to honor parts of a new deal, including overtime and a temporary rollback of solitary confinement limits. The National Guard remains in prisons as the state recruits … Continue reading New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman opposes Erik and Lyle Menendez’s bid for release, calling their self-defense claim a decades-long lie. He moved to withdraw a resentencing motion filed by his predecessor, George Gascón, who supported parole eligibility. Hochman argues the killings were premeditated and that the brothers have not fully accepted responsibility. This reversal threatens their March 20 resentencing hearing, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Los Angeles County DA opposes resentencing request for Menendez brothers

Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred in a parking lot at Brethren Village, a retirement community, with the plane’s tail visible while the rest of the aircraft burned. Firefighters extinguished the flames, but two vehicles were damaged. Five people were on board, and the plane was identified as a 1981 Beechcraft A36TC. Officials have … Continue reading Plane crashes into residential area in Pennsylvania

Two active-duty US Army soldiers, Jian Zhao and Li Tian, along with former soldier Ruoyu Duan, were arrested for selling military secrets to China. Zhao, a sergeant, is accused of selling classified information, including sensitive documents on US weapons systems, and receiving at least $15,000 in payments. Tian and Duan are charged with conspiring to steal and transmit military data, including details on US fighting … Continue reading US army soldiers accused of selling military secrets to buyers in China

Florida police say 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was kidnapped, killed, and dismembered by a couple who lured her through a social media app. Steven Gress, 35, met Corsette online, and she later stayed at his home with his partner, Michelle Brandes, 37. After an argument over missing jewelry, the couple allegedly beat and tortured her for days before killing her. Gress then dismembered her body at … Continue reading Missing teenager killed, dismembered after Florida couple lured her on app

A 27-year-old armed man was shot by U.S. Secret Service near the White House on Sunday morning after brandishing a firearm. Authorities had received a warning from Indiana police about a potentially suicidal individual traveling to D.C. Officers confronted the man near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where he ignored commands, pointed the gun at himself, then turned it toward agents, prompting them to open … Continue reading Secret Service shot armed man in confrontation near White House

ICE arrested Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, a key figure in last spring’s anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, at his campus residence. His attorney said agents cited State Department orders to revoke his visa, later claiming to revoke his green card as well. Khalil, now in detention, was allegedly targeted under President Trump’s pledge to deport international students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Columbia faces federal … Continue reading ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests

A judge has approved the release of Morgan Geyser, who nearly killed her classmate in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man. Geyser has spent seven years at Winnebago Mental Health Institute and was ordered released in January after a community supervision plan was finalized. Despite concerns from state health officials about her reading habits and communications with a murder memorabilia collector, the judge … Continue reading Judge says plans to release a woman in Slender Man case can go forward

Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of helping plan the 2021 Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, appeared in court on Wednesday. Charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for supporting a foreign terrorist organization, he faces life in prison. Sharifullah, a member of ISIS-K, allegedly helped prepare the attack that killed over 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members. He also admitted involvement in … Continue reading Man accused of aiding Kabul airport bombing charged in US court

The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal of Brad Sigmon, clearing the way for his execution by firing squad on Friday. Sigmon, 67, convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend’s parents to death in 2002, chose the firing squad over lethal injection, citing concerns over painful execution methods and a lack of transparency regarding the state’s lethal injection drugs. His lawyers argued that his … Continue reading South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man’s final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution

Authorities in Alaska are attempting to reach the site of an avalanche near Girdwood that trapped three skiers, who are believed to have died after being buried in over 30 feet of snow. The avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon after a helicopter dropped the skiers on a backcountry peak. The snow slide, which was up to 100 feet deep, caught the skiers, and despite efforts by … Continue reading Recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers

The U.S. Department of State is offering a $10 million reward for the capture of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder accused of leading a major drug trafficking organization and orchestrating multiple murders. Wedding, a Canadian national, is wanted for smuggling cocaine from Colombia to Canada and U.S. cities and ordering murders to further his criminal activities. He was indicted last year on multiple charges, … Continue reading $10M reward offered for arrest of former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord

A woman was bitten on the elbow by an alligator while paddling at Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County, Florida, on Monday. The incident occurred as she was boating in the area, which is about 65 miles south of Orlando. The woman was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition for treatment. A trapper was dispatched to remove the alligator from the scene. The … Continue reading Woman bitten by alligator in Florida

Severe storms swept through the South on Tuesday, causing two weather-related deaths in Mississippi and widespread power outages affecting over 296,000 customers. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves offered condolences but provided no details on the fatalities. High winds disrupted Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana, with some parades canceled or shortened. Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, with no reported injuries, NBC News has … Continue reading Two dead in Mississippi as severe weather strikes South

New York State Police are investigating the death of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, which Gov. Kathy Hochul called “deeply troubling.” Reports suggest Nantwi was beaten by corrections officers, leading to 15 staff members being placed on leave. His death follows the December beating death of another inmate, Robert Brooks, at a nearby prison. Advocacy groups demand transparency, citing systemic violence in … Continue reading 15 placed on leave after New York prison inmate’s death, governor says

An Idaho judge has criticized the excessive use of sealed documents in the murder case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Judge Steven Hippler ordered attorneys to limit secrecy, emphasizing the public’s right to court transparency. Kohberger, facing the death penalty, has pleaded not guilty. Recent sealed motions include efforts to remove the death penalty due to autism … Continue reading Judge tells attorneys to stop being so secretive in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case

Florida has launched a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who recently arrived from Romania, where they faced rape and human trafficking charges. Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed the inquiry, issuing search warrants and subpoenas. The brothers also face a U.S. civil suit and separate charges in the UK. They deny all allegations. Their lawyer criticized Uthmeier’s statements as biased. The Tates are expected … Continue reading Florida opens criminal investigation into Tate brothers

Thirty officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Southern California have been charged with facilitating “gladiator fights” between youth in their care. A grand jury indictment claims the officers allowed or encouraged nearly 70 fights between July and December 2023, involving over 140 victims aged 12-18. Charges include child endangerment, abuse, conspiracy, and battery. The investigation began after footage surfaced showing officers watching a brutal … Continue reading California juvenile detention officers staged ‘gladiator fights’ between youth

A security guard was shot and wounded Sunday in the emergency room of HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Arizona. The suspect, 30-year-old Maximillian Yanofsky, was quickly disarmed by security and staff before police arrested him. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault. A second guard sustained hand and wrist injuries. Authorities provided no motive but said Yanofsky had been brought to the hospital earlier … Continue reading Emergency room security guard shot and wounded in Arizona; man arrested

FBI New York Field Office chief James Dennehy was forced to retire Monday, confirming he was given no reason for the decision. Appointed in 2024, Dennehy had clashed with the Trump administration over FBI independence, particularly regarding the Jan. 6 investigations. His exit follows the recent appointments of FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, raising concerns of political influence in the bureau. … Continue reading Top official at FBI New York Field Office forced to retire

Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade shooting, which killed seven and injured over 40. His plea, entered just before trial opening arguments, marks a surprise reversal from his previous not-guilty stance. Crimo, 23, fired from a rooftop after disguising himself in women’s clothing, then fled before being arrested the same day. He faces a mandatory life sentence without … Continue reading Illinois man pleads guilty to 2022 Highland Park mass shooting

Wildfires scorched thousands of acres across South and North Carolina over the weekend, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency in South Carolina. Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, 175 fires erupted, with the largest burning over 2,000 acres in Carolina Forest near Myrtle Beach. Firefighters, aided by aircraft, contained much of the blaze, preventing widespread home destruction. Another fire in Georgetown County burned … Continue reading Firefighters gaining upper hand after more than 175 fires erupt in the Carolinas

A proposed Missouri bill would make it a felony for undocumented immigrants to be in the state and bar them from voting, obtaining driver’s licenses, or receiving public benefits. Introduced by Senator David Gregory, the bill also creates a bounty hunter program to detain undocumented immigrants and offers citizens $1,000 for reporting individuals leading to an arrest. It establishes a public tip system through email, … Continue reading Missouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants

A FedEx cargo plane from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday, damaging one of its engines and forcing an emergency landing back at Newark Liberty International Airport. Videos on X showed the Boeing 767’s engine on fire mid-air. The three crew members onboard were unharmed. Witnesses saw debris falling from the plane, and emergency responders were on-site after landing. Aviation experts noted … Continue reading FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport

The Pentagon is deploying 3,000 more active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered elements of a Stryker brigade and an aviation battalion for the mission, adding to the 9,200 troops already stationed there. The new forces aim to reinforce border security and territorial integrity. Military presence at the border has been … Continue reading Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border