Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian national and one of Guantánamo Bay’s longest-held detainees, has been released after over two decades without charge. Captured in 2001 near the Afghanistan border, Yazidi was held amid unproven allegations of ties to al-Qaida. Despite being cleared for transfer in 2007, diplomatic hurdles and his reluctance to resettle elsewhere delayed his release. Yazidi’s departure is part of ongoing efforts … Continue reading US releases one of longest-held Guantánamo Bay detainees to Tunisia

A massive blackout struck nearly all of Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve, leaving over 1.3 million customers without power. Luma Energy, responsible for electricity transmission, blamed the outage on an underground power line failure and estimated up to two days for full restoration. The incident intensified public frustration with Luma and Genera PR, prompting Governor-elect Jenniffer González Colón to propose an “energy czar” to … Continue reading Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve

In Delray Beach, Florida, a fire truck collided with a high-speed Brightline train after driving around lowered crossing gates following a freight train’s passage. The crash injured three firefighters and 12 train passengers, all in stable condition. The impact severely damaged both the train and fire truck, scattering debris across the area. Authorities, including the Federal Railroad Administration, are investigating the incident, the Associated Press … Continue reading 15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Washington’s Blaine Sector discovered two abandoned backpacks near the Canadian border containing 78 pounds of cocaine, valued at $1.1 million. The drugs, packed in 30 brick-like packages, were found in a wooded area near Lynden and turned over to the DEA. Authorities have not disclosed how the bags ended up there or if any arrests have been made, ABC News … Continue reading Backpacks containing $1.1 million of cocaine discovered in the wilderness near Canadian border

Two Oregon men were found dead in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest after failing to return from a Sasquatch-searching trip. Authorities believe the 59-year-old and 37-year-old died from exposure due to harsh weather and lack of preparedness. A three-day search involving drones, dogs, and Coast Guard infrared technology led to their discovery near their vehicle in a remote, wooded area, NBC News has reported. Written … Continue reading 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch

A tugboat crew was swiftly rescued after their vessel sank in the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Luling, Louisiana. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne confirmed all crew members were safe, and medical evaluations were conducted. The U.S. Coast Guard responded but found the crew had already been rescued, the Associated press has reported. An … Continue reading Tugboat sinks in the Mississippi River after collision with tanker ship in Louisiana

A powerful storm system with multiple tornadoes has swept across the South, leaving four dead and widespread damage. Fatalities were reported in Mississippi, Texas, and North Carolina, with victims killed by falling trees and storm impacts. Over two dozen confirmed tornadoes touched down across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, including EF3-strength tornadoes in Porter Heights and Chambers County, Texas, with winds exceeding 136 mph. … Continue reading Four killed amid storms that swept across the South, producing multiple tornadoes

A fire caused an explosion at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Georgia, killing 61-year-old Bajarma Batozhapov, who was sleeping in a truck outside the facility. Batozhapov’s husband, a truck driver, was in the building at the time but was unharmed. Several others were injured in the blast, which occurred in Camilla, about 60 miles north of Tallahassee. The cause of the fire is under … Continue reading Woman sleeping in truck killed in explosion at Tyson Foods plant in Georgia

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers shipped from Israel to Philadelphia. The stickers, discovered in two separate shipments on Nov. 26 and Dec. 9, were confirmed as fake by Pennsylvania authorities. While the agency did not disclose who sent or was to receive the stickers, they would have been worth $1.4 million if real, the Associated Press has … Continue reading Customs agents seize 22,000 fake Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers shipped from Israel

A sinkhole on Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton, northern New Jersey, caused by the collapse of an abandoned mineshaft, has been closed for over 24 hours. The New Jersey Department of Transportation reported that crews began stabilizing the area and excavation work on Thursday night. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, with no estimated reopening time due to weather conditions and the … Continue reading Sinkhole on New Jersey interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft

A federal report on homelessness by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reveals that over 770,000 people were living in shelters or outside in January, an 18% increase from the previous year and the highest since HUD began the survey in 2007. The rise is attributed to a shortage of affordable housing, higher living costs, and a surge in asylum seekers, with family … Continue reading U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage

New York’s attorney general released body camera footage showing the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks, 43, by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility. The officers punched and kicked Brooks while he was handcuffed to a bed, leading to his death on December 10. The incident, which has sparked outrage, is under investigation, with 14 workers suspended, including officers and a nurse. Governor Kathy … Continue reading ‘Shocking’ bodycam video released of New York officers fatally beating prisoner

A pregnant woman in Kissimmee, Florida, was stabbed 14 times by a pizza delivery driver reportedly upset over receiving a $2 tip. Melinda Irizarry, the victim, was attacked in her motel room by 22-year-old Brianna Alvelo, who returned with an armed male accomplice after delivering the pizza. Irizarry suffered stab wounds to her chest, arms, legs, and abdomen but is now in stable condition following … Continue reading Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery driver over $2 tip

Veteran corrections officer Andrew Lansing was fatally assaulted by an inmate on Christmas Day at Ohio’s Ross Correctional Institution. The unidentified inmate has been transferred to a maximum-security prison, and the facility is now on lockdown as authorities investigate. Lansing, described as a respected and professional officer, was attacked under unclear circumstances and later died at a hospital. The prison, operating with staff shortages and … Continue reading Ohio corrections officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack

New York will fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion over 25 years under a new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, aiming to shift climate recovery costs from taxpayers to oil, gas, and coal companies. Funds will be used to upgrade infrastructure and mitigate climate impacts. Companies responsible for over 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2018 will pay into a … Continue reading New York to fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion under new climate law

Four people were found dead in a Wakefield, New Hampshire home on Christmas Day, suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Police discovered the bodies of two older and two younger adults during a welfare check after family members reported them missing from a holiday gathering. Authorities believe the deaths were accidental, linked to a gas heating system, and noted the home lacked carbon … Continue reading 4 die on Christmas Day in New Hampshire home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night led to three people being shot and one stabbed near a Terminal 4 restaurant. Police found three gunshot victims and a stabbed man, all hospitalized, with one woman in critical condition. A juvenile female and a man with stab wounds were detained. Authorities recovered weapons, and no charges have been filed yet. Airport … Continue reading Family dispute leaves 3 shot and 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport Christmas night

A convicted killer, Drew Johnson, was recaptured in Mississippi on Wednesday, a day after escaping from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution. Authorities had warned the public that Johnson, 33, was “very dangerous” and “desperate.” Johnson, serving a life sentence for homicide, had previously pleaded guilty to multiple crimes in Tennessee, including a 2016 stabbing death, CBS News has reported. He was captured near the prison … Continue reading Killer who escaped from Mississippi prison is recaptured after manhunt, authorities say

Two brothers narrowly escaped a large avalanche while snowmobiling in Utah’s Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest on Christmas Eve. One brother triggered the slide but managed to escape, while the other was swept 150 yards and fully buried. Using a transceiver, the first brother located and rescued him, finding only a gloved hand visible in the snow. The buried brother sustained minor injuries, and both made it … Continue reading Man saves his brother caught in Utah avalanche

A taxi jumped a curb near Herald Square in Manhattan on Christmas, striking six pedestrians, including a 9-year-old boy and his mother visiting from Australia. Three people were hospitalized but are expected to survive, while three others declined medical attention. Authorities suspect the 58-year-old driver may have suffered a medical episode, NBC News has reported. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing. Continue reading Child and mother among 6 struck by taxi that veered onto sidewalk in Manhattan

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, faces murder and arson charges for allegedly setting an unidentified woman on fire while she slept on an NYC subway train in Brooklyn. Authorities say Zapeta, who was previously deported after entering the U.S. illegally in 2018, set the woman’s clothes ablaze and fanned the flames, causing fatal burns and smoke inhalation. The two were strangers with no prior interaction. Zapeta was … Continue reading Suspect who allegedly set woman on fire in the subway fanned the flames with a shirt, prosecutors say

A 26-year-old woman, Imani-Ciara Pizarro, was stabbed in the throat on Christmas Eve at Grand Central Terminal by 28-year-old Jason Sargeant. Pizarro was attacked from behind while on a video call and received no immediate help from bystanders or police. Despite running through the station seeking assistance, she found no officers present, and it was her neighbor who ultimately called 911. After the attacker fled, … Continue reading Victim stabbed in throat by at Grand Central Terminal says no one came to her aid

Eleven people, including members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, are facing potential charges for the violent abduction and beating of a couple in a Denver suburb. Eight suspects are detained by federal authorities, while three remain at large. The incident stemmed from a video the wife filmed of a fight at the apartment complex, which was posted online. The armed suspects kidnapped the … Continue reading 11 people, including Venezuelan gang members, facing potential charges in abduction, police say

Five members of a Utah family were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in their West Valley City home on Tuesday. The victims include a father, mother, and three children, aged 11, 9, and 2. A 17-year-old survivor with a gunshot wound was discovered in the garage and hospitalized. Police were initially unable to make contact with anyone in the home after a family member … Continue reading Police believe a Utah father killed his wife, 3 kids and wounded 17-year-old son

Richard Allen, convicted of murdering two middle school girls in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, was sentenced to 130 years in prison on Friday. Allen, 52, was found guilty of the deaths of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, whose bodies were discovered near a hiking trail. After a years-long investigation, Allen was arrested in October 2022. The girls’ deaths were linked to Allen through … Continue reading Delphi murders: Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years for killing Indiana teens