A controversy erupted at the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., after visitors were seen peeling off large chunks of paint from the recently renovated site. Bethesda resident and former Olympian David Hearn was arrested for destruction of government property after allegedly removing paint, a charge he denies. He says he is being unfairly targeted and has faced threats following the high-profile incident. The … Continue reading Former olympian arrested for taking paint from D.C. Reflecting Pool

Two Bay Area college students, Harshita Nair (21) of UC Berkeley and Mahial Sran (20) of San Jose State University, died after being swept into the ocean near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County. The women were pulled from the water on June 10 after a sudden wave pushed them into the sea, and rescue crews rushed them to hospitals. Authorities confirmed that Nair died … Continue reading 2 California college students die after waves sweep them into sea

A private jet traveling from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin, Texas, crashed onto a Texas motorway near Laredo after reporting mechanical problems. Bystanders and first responders used tools like a shovel and sledgehammer to help free trapped passengers from the wreckage. One of the six people on board died, while the five survivors were hospitalized in stable condition. The crash also struck a vehicle and … Continue reading Bystanders rush to rescue aircraft passengers after fiery Texas crash

A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, has been charged with a hate crime, arson, and other offenses after a cross was burned in Grant Park in Chicago on June 9. Police said he admitted responsibility but claimed the act was meant as a protest against President Donald Trump and the “ruling class,” not a racially motivated symbol. Authorities allege the burning cross was used in a … Continue reading Man who admitted setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

An 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died in Central Park after jumping from a runaway horse-drawn carriage that had gone out of control. The incident, believed to be the first fatal carriage accident in the park in over 150 years, has renewed calls to ban the rides entirely. The Central Park Conservancy and animal welfare groups argue the growing number of incidents shows the attraction is … Continue reading New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides

Luigi Mangione’s legal team has dropped plans to use a psychiatric defense in his upcoming September state trial for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. The move came shortly after they had indicated they might argue “extreme emotional disturbance” and reference psychiatric evaluations. The reversal followed a judge’s order requiring the defense to promptly share any psychiatric evidence with prosecutors, who … Continue reading Luigi Mangione’s lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense

Federal agents and Los Angeles police conducted a major nighttime sweep of MacArthur Park as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park, an ongoing effort to eliminate open-air drug markets. About 100 officers targeted drug dealers and users, marking the third large-scale operation since the crackdown began in early June. Authorities say earlier raids resulted in multiple arrests and citations and have disrupted drug sales in … Continue reading Bison that killed 70-year-old woman is spared from euthanasia, will live under tribal care

Federal agents and Los Angeles police conducted a major nighttime sweep of MacArthur Park as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park, an ongoing effort to eliminate open-air drug markets. About 100 officers targeted drug dealers and users, marking the third large-scale operation since the crackdown began in early June. Authorities say earlier raids resulted in multiple arrests and citations and have disrupted drug sales in … Continue reading Cops rush drug-addled zombies in new blitz on LA’s notorious MacArthur Park

A 23-year-old Delaware man, John Wallace-Bey, has been charged with murder and other firearm-related offenses in connection with a fatal shooting at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital. He was arrested in Philadelphia on June 16 after a hours-long manhunt and is awaiting extradition to Delaware. Authorities say one victim was killed and another remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Wallace-Bey was denied bail during a preliminary … Continue reading Delaware hospital shooting suspect identified, faces murder charge

Two people were killed in a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon during a tandem jump, authorities said. One of the victims was Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete known for performing with Madonna during the 2012 Super Bowl and for his work in BASE jumping. The second victim was 68-year-old Danny Joe Kregle, a businessman and grandfather who was jumping with Lewis at the … Continue reading Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was injured after being struck by a van during an attempted arrest in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on Monday morning. Police said the suspect fled in a vehicle, hit the agent, and the agent fired shots at the van, possibly striking it. The officer is expected to recover, though authorities have not released further details about his condition … Continue reading ICE agent fires shots after being hit by van in New Jersey, police say

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice Department to launch a “politically motivated” investigation into him and his wife. Newsom said no crime has been identified and claimed the probe is aimed at him because he may be considering a future presidential run. He also criticized what he described as efforts to involve his family, calling it a “personal vendetta” … Continue reading California Governor Newsom says he is being investigated

A Florida teenager, Timothy Hudson, has been ordered detained while awaiting trial for the alleged sexual assault and murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship last year. Hudson was originally charged as a juvenile but later transferred to adult court, where he now faces charges that could result in a life sentence. The court ruled he must remain in custody, … Continue reading Florida teen charged in stepsister’s cruise ship murder ordered detained until trial

Eight people, including two Boeing employees, were killed when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission. The aircraft burst into flames on the runway, creating a large plume of smoke, and officials said the crash was not survivable. The crew was described as a mix of military personnel, government civilians, … Continue reading Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

A California woman, 33-year-old Morabia Siddhi Suresh, died in Kentucky after being struck on Interstate 75 while trying to rescue a pet that escaped her vehicle following an earlier crash. Authorities said she had been driving in rainy conditions when the initial collision occurred, causing the animal to flee the car. In an attempt to retrieve the pet, she entered active traffic lanes and was … Continue reading Woman struck and killed while chasing pet after Kentucky highway crash

A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a children’s lemonade stand in South Boston. Police said two suspects approached the stand run by an 11-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother, stole a cash box containing about $50, and displayed a firearm during the incident. The suspects reportedly made several passes by the stand before approaching and grabbing the money. … Continue reading Boston police arrest 14-year-old after masked suspects allegedly rob siblings’ lemonade stand

An Alabama father, 34-year-old Jorge Fonseca, was shot and killed outside a Birmingham barbershop on Saturday afternoon during an argument that escalated into violence in front of his family. Police said the victim and suspect knew each other and got into a physical fight outside the business before the suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving efforts, but Fonseca was … Continue reading Alabama Father, 34, Shot and Killed in Front of His Family During Argument at Barbershop

Three police officers were injured and a 57-year-old suspect was killed in a shooting late Saturday night in West Philadelphia. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at a vehicle and encountered Eric Franks, who allegedly became agitated during questioning. Police said Franks pushed an officer and then drew a firearm, prompting officers to exchange gunfire with him. Four officers discharged their weapons, and Franks was … Continue reading 3 officers wounded, suspect dead in Philadelphia shooting

A plane carrying 12 people crashed in a Missouri field on Sunday shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport during a skydiving operation, killing everyone on board. The flight was being operated in support of Skydive Kansas City, and officials said some family members witnessed the crash. Authorities stated there is no suspicion of foul play, and the cause of the crash is under … Continue reading 12 dead in Missouri plane crash, authorities say

A search is underway for a teenage girl who was swept into the ocean by a large wave while walking with her family at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California. Her mother and brother were rescued and are in stable condition, while a bystander who helped also needed to be saved from dangerous surf. Officials have expanded the search using divers, boats, and air … Continue reading Search expands for a teenage girl swept into the ocean in Southern California

Federal authorities executed a search warrant at a Southern California aerospace facility after a chemical tank overheated last month, triggering the evacuation of about 50,000 residents. The FBI searched GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, where agents were authorized to seize records and samples related to methyl methacrylate storage and handling. The warrant also covers documents on cooling systems and other equipment used to regulate the … Continue reading FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated

Federal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately set a wildfire in Los Angeles driven by anger, resentment toward the wealthy, and a desire for revenge against society. The fire later became the destructive Palisades blaze, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes after reigniting and spreading in strong winds. His defense argues the fire may have started accidentally while he was on a hillside … Continue reading Accused Palisades Arsonist Resented the Wealthy, Prosecutor Says

Jake Lang was arrested in North Texas for the second time in a week, this time on suspicion of making a terroristic threat, according to jail records. He was taken into custody in Frisco after dining at a restaurant and booked into the Dallas County Jail on a $1 million bond. Authorities say the charge involves allegations of threatening conduct that caused public fear and … Continue reading Jake Lang arrested again in North Texas on terroristic threat charge, held on $1M bond

Vance Boelter, accused of a deadly 2025 attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges in court Thursday. He previously pleaded not guilty to six federal counts, including stalking, murder, and firearms violations tied to the June 14 shootings. The attack killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Federal prosecutors … Continue reading Vance Boelter expected to plead guilty to federal charges in Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton has advanced to California’s gubernatorial general election and will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Both candidates emerged from a crowded “top-two” primary system in which the leading vote-getters advance regardless of party. Becerra led the field with about 28% of the vote, while Hilton followed closely with roughly 25% as ballots continued to be counted. The race highlights … Continue reading Republican Steve Hilton to face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race