The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania ruling allowing provisional ballots missing a “secrecy” envelope to be counted, dealing a setback to the GOP and Republican National Committee just before the election. The GOP argued these ballots could cause “irreparable harm” if counted. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision emphasized that provisional votes can only be counted if eligibility is verified, Fox News has reported. Republican … Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Pennsylvania provisional ballot ruling

In downtown Orlando, a 17-year-old opened fire at two Halloween celebration spots, killing two and injuring six, prompting police to quickly arrest him on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Victims ranged from 19 to 39, with two initially in critical condition now stable. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency, setting a midnight alcohol cutoff and a curfew from 1 a.m. … Continue reading Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded

Authorities in Alaska have confirmed the death of 50-year-old Tad Fujioka, whose remains were found after he was reported overdue from a deer hunting trip in the Sitka area. The Alaska State Troopers were alerted on October 30, and search teams conducted land-based searches before locating Fujioka’s remains around 11:30 a.m. Investigations suggest he was likely the victim of a fatal bear mauling, but details … Continue reading Hunter’s remains found after suspected bear mauling in Alaska

Mark Longo, a New York man, is urging state authorities to return his pet squirrel, Peanut, a social media star with hundreds of thousands of followers, seized during a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) raid. The DEC, responding to complaints about illegal wildlife housing, confiscated Peanut along with a raccoon named Fred. Longo, who rescued Peanut seven years ago, started an animal sanctuary inspired by … Continue reading New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner

Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, has been charged with the murder of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem, whom he encountered at a campsite near Big Sky, Montana. Abbey, a stranger to Kjersem, allegedly accepted Kjersem’s hospitality before fatally attacking him with a piece of wood, a screwdriver, and an ax. Kjersem, planning to camp with his girlfriend, was found dead on October 12 after he failed to meet … Continue reading Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say

A 21-year-old soldier, Spc. Wooster Rancy, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, faces murder and obstruction charges in the death of Sgt. Sarah Roque, whose body was discovered in a dumpster on base on October 21. Roque, 23, went missing from her morning formation, leading to a search by her unit. Rancy, now in pretrial confinement, awaits a preliminary hearing. Roque, a Texas native and … Continue reading Soldier charged with murder after Fort Leonard Wood sergeant found dead in dumpster

South Florida serial bank robber Terry Meach, who requested maximum prison time to avoid “self-destruction” and embrace prison life, was sentenced to 20 years last week. Meach, who openly admitted to repeated offenses, had been previously imprisoned for bank robberies in 2012 and 2016. Just two weeks after his most recent release in February, he committed multiple robberies, once even attempting to surrender to deputies, … Continue reading Miami bank robber tells judge to give ‘me the max’; Wants to be in prison

Five individuals in Texas have been charged in connection with an illegal scheme that falsely certified over 200 unqualified teachers, generating more than $1 million for the plot’s leader, Vincent Grayson, 57, the head boys basketball coach at Booker T. Washington High School. Participants allegedly paid $2,500 for proxies to take certification tests at two Houston testing centers, where a proctor was bribed to facilitate … Continue reading Over 200 unqualified Texas educators had someone else take their exams in cheating scandal

A New York mother, Chianti Means, 33, tragically jumped off Niagara Falls with her two young children, 9-year-old Roman Rossman and 5-month-old Mecca Means, resulting in their deaths. Witnesses reported that Means stepped over the guardrail at Luna Island, a popular overlook with a nearly 200-foot drop, on Monday night. New York State Police indicated that the plunge was likely intentional, although the investigation is … Continue reading Mom and two young kids dead after jumping off Niagara Falls

An 18-year-old Donald Trump supporter, Caleb James Williams, was arrested in Florida after allegedly threatening Kamala Harris supporters with a machete outside a polling place. Williams was part of a group at the Beaches Branch Library in Neptune Beach, where tensions escalated during a confrontation with opposing political supporters. He faces charges of felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor exhibition of a dangerous weapon, specifically against … Continue reading Trump supporter charged after allegedly threatening Harris campaigners with machete

A federal grand jury in New York is currently investigating Sean “Diddy” Combs, with new evidence being presented this week. An attorney confirmed that a male client is set to testify before the grand jury. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution, is being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, with his legal team appealing his … Continue reading New York grand jury hearing new evidence in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal case

The Supreme Court upheld Virginia’s voter registration purge, aimed at preventing non-U.S. citizens from voting, despite a federal judge’s finding that over 1,600 voters were illegally removed. Virginia’s Republican administration, led by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, successfully appealed for an emergency ruling, which came without a stated rationale. Critics, including affected voters, labeled the action as a “bad October surprise,” with concerns about citizens being unjustly … Continue reading Supreme Court leaves in place Virginia’s purge of voter registrations

Approximately 475 damaged ballots were recovered from a ballot box that was set on fire in Vancouver, Washington, early Monday. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey stated that workers will begin checking the damaged ballots for voter information to issue replacements. The incident, which also involved damage to three ballots in Portland, has been condemned by officials as an attack on democracy ahead of the upcoming … Continue reading About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor says

Arthur Ray Hanson II, a 59-year-old man from Huntsville, Alabama, was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for threatening Georgia officials over the mug shot of former President Donald Trump. After Trump’s booking on state charges in August 2023, Hanson left voicemails for Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat and District Attorney Fani Willis, warning them of violent repercussions. He specifically threatened Labat … Continue reading Alabama man sentenced to more than 1 year for threats over Trump mug shot

A 70-year-old man, Jay Steven Berger, was arrested after he opened fire from a high-rise balcony at Atlanta’s Four Seasons hotel during a mental health crisis. The incident began when hotel staff responded to a call about Berger’s erratic behavior, which included throwing furniture off his balcony. Witnesses captured footage of him firing a gun while wearing a Halloween mask, leading to a massive police … Continue reading Gunman in Halloween mask opens fire from Atlanta hotel balcony

A California judge sentenced David DePape to life in prison without parole for breaking into Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s home and attacking her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer on October 28, 2022. DePape, 44, had previously received a 30-year federal sentence for related crimes. He was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and other offenses. During the sentencing, Judge Harry Dorfman emphasized that DePape … Continue reading Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband sentenced to life without parole

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has sued Elon Musk and his PAC, claiming Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway constitutes an illegal lottery under Pennsylvania law. Krasner seeks an injunction, alleging the PAC’s actions mislead consumers and skirt state lottery regulations. While Musk insists the giveaway is meant to promote free speech and does not require voting, critics argue it could influence voters, ABC News has … Continue reading Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million voter giveaway

Virginia officials have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to remove suspected noncitizens from voter rolls ahead of next week’s presidential election. The request comes amid heightened scrutiny and distrust, with polls showing varying confidence in the Supreme Court’s handling of election cases. Virginia’s Governor Glenn Youngkin initiated the program to cross-check state records for noncitizens, but a lower court blocked … Continue reading Virginia asks US Supreme Court to permit voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens

Amanda Gallagher, 37, from Wichita, Kansas, died on Saturday after accidentally backing into a plane’s propeller while taking photos at Cook Airfield. Gallagher, an observer on a skydiving flight with Air Capital Drop Zone, moved in front of the wing as jumpers boarded, violating safety protocols, and was critically injured. Tributes described her as a kind, adventurous person, NBC News has reported. The FAA and … Continue reading Woman dies after backing into plane propeller while taking picture at Kansas airfield

Cleotha Abston, charged with the 2022 kidnapping and murder of kindergarten teacher Eliza Fletcher, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a life sentence without parole. Fletcher, a mother of two, was abducted during a run near the University of Memphis and later found dead. Abston, previously imprisoned for kidnapping and sentenced in a separate rape case, was identified through surveillance and forensic evidence, NBC … Continue reading Man pleads guilty to killing Memphis kindergarten teacher who was kidnapped on her morning run

Federal authorities are investigating fires at two ballot boxes in the Portland, Oregon, area, believed to have been caused by incendiary devices. In Portland, security personnel quickly extinguished the fire, which damaged three ballots, and officials will contact affected voters to reissue ballots. In Vancouver, Washington, a second ballot box fire damaged hundreds of ballots, and voters who deposited ballots after 11 a.m. Saturday are … Continue reading Ballot drop box fires under investigation in Oregon, Washington

Joshua Dairen, owner of “The Coffee Shop” in Opelika, Alabama, claims his business is haunted by a Civil War soldier. Since buying the shop in April 2023, he’s reported strange sounds, phantom footsteps, and shadowy apparitions. A staff member allegedly saw a soldier’s figure, and Dairen shared video footage showing her reaction. Mysterious boot prints and other odd events have led him to believe a … Continue reading Man says coffee shop haunted by Civil War soldier

A criminal investigation is underway in Pennsylvania after Lancaster County election officials flagged about 2,500 suspicious voter registration forms with false or inconsistent details. Two other counties have been alerted to check for similar issues. Lancaster County DA Heather Adams suspects an organized fraud effort but notes the probe is ongoing. The flagged forms are isolated to prevent invalid ballots, WHYY has reported. Officials commend … Continue reading Pennsylvania county says 2,500 voter registrations being investigated for possible fraud

In Texas, a man wearing a pro-Trump hat allegedly assaulted an election worker who reminded him that campaign items are banned in polling places. The 69-year-old worker, treated on-site, returned to his post the next day. The suspect, Jesse Lutzenberger, was arrested on felony assault charges and remains in jail. The incident took place in San Antonio as Texas entered its first week of early … Continue reading Texas man punched election worker over Trump hat at voting site, police say