Federal and Arizona state officials have started fulfilling a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement with the Hopi Tribe by transferring over 31 square miles of state land into trust for the tribe. This marks a historic moment for the Hopi, who will pay nearly $4 million for the land near Winslow. The transfer is part of efforts to consolidate land for the tribe’s ranching and agricultural … Continue reading Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay

The highest-ranking uniformed officer in the New York Police Department, Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, resigned following allegations of sexual harassment. Lt. Quathisha Epps accused Maddrey of coercing her into performing sexual favors in exchange for overtime opportunities. She also claimed retaliation after resisting his advances. Maddrey’s departure follows other allegations of misconduct, including unwanted advances toward a police captain. The NYPD is investigating the … Continue reading Top-ranking NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

A truck driver drove through the Killeen Mall in Texas on Saturday evening, injuring at least five people aged 6 to 75. The incident began with a police pursuit after a suspected drunk driver was reported. The suspect drove a black truck through the front glass doors of a JCPenney, striking multiple people. Law enforcement, including Texas DPS and local police, shot and killed the … Continue reading Multiple people hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect shot, killed by police

Chen Jinping, 60, pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government by helping establish a secret police station in Manhattan’s Chinatown in early 2022. The station, linked to China’s Ministry of Public Security, closed later that year. Chen and co-defendant “Harry” Lu Jianwang allegedly destroyed evidence during an FBI investigation. Chen faces up to five years in prison under a … Continue reading Man pleads guilty to running secret Chinese police station in NYC above noodle restaurant

Luigi Mangione, 26, has agreed to extradition to New York City to face an 11-count indictment, including first-degree murder charges, in the December 4 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Hilton. The charges, including terrorism-related allegations, aim to hold Mangione accountable for what prosecutors describe as a crime intended to provoke terror. Mangione was arrested after a nationwide manhunt and faces life … Continue reading Luigi Mangione agrees to extradition to NYC at court hearing

A study by the University of Miami found that nearly 35 high-rise condos and luxury hotels along a 12-mile stretch of South Florida’s coast, from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach, are sinking or settling by 0.8 to 3.1 inches, with about half being less than 10 years old. Causes include nearby construction, shifting limestone and sand layers, and tidal flows. The findings highlight the … Continue reading About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking, a study finds

The Georgia Court of Appeals has disqualified Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump’s election interference case due to her past romantic relationship with a special prosecutor involved in the case. While the court dismissed Trump’s bid to throw out the case entirely, the ruling disrupts the prosecution weeks before Trump’s return to the White House. Willis plans to appeal the decision, the … Continue reading DA Fani Willis booted from election interference case in Georgia

Far-right figure Nick Fuentes claims he was targeted by an armed man after a triple murder suspect was shot dead by police in Berwyn, Illinois. Fuentes posted a video showing a man with a gun and crossbow ringing his doorbell and calling his name. Authorities confirmed the suspect killed three family members earlier that day in Mahomet, Illinois, and fatally shot two dogs before being … Continue reading Nick Fuentes ‘targeted at home by man wanted for triple murder’

Several crashes on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in foggy conditions Tuesday morning injured 33 people and temporarily closed the 24-mile bridge connecting southeast Louisiana’s north and south shores. The crashes involved six incidents, stranding 30 people who were later transported off the bridge. Officials cited fog and inattentive driving as factors. The bridge reopened by evening, The Toronto Star has reported. The incident recalled a … Continue reading Car crashes in foggy weather injure 33 people and force bridge near New Orleans to close

Rex Heuermann, a New York architect accused of multiple killings in Gilgo Beach, has been charged with a seventh murder. Prosecutors linked him to the 2000 death of Valerie Mack through DNA evidence and detailed notes found in his Long Island home. Heuermann, 61, has been held without bail since his July 2023 arrest and previously faced charges for the murders of six other women, … Continue reading Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect charged with seventh murder

A 15-year-old girl, Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher, a student, and wounding six others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are investigating the origin of the handgun used and potential warning signs but have not identified a motive. Two victims remain in critical condition, and all students have been reunited with their … Continue reading Police ID 15-year-old girl as Abundant Life Christian School shooter in Wisconsin

Luigi Mangione, 26, has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of first- and second-degree murder in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is also charged with multiple counts of weapon possession. Prosecutors allege he carried out a premeditated, targeted attack, killing Thompson, 50, on December 4 in Manhattan as he walked to an investors’ meeting. Mangione fled the … Continue reading UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder

A Virginia man, Lester C. Harvey Jr., 58, died after being struck by a bear that fell from a tree during a hunting trip. The bear had been chased up the tree by hunters and shot, causing it to fall and hit Harvey. Despite being hospitalized in serious condition, he later passed away. Harvey, a contractor and avid outdoorsman, is survived by his wife, five … Continue reading Hunter killed when bear falls out of tree

A 16-year-old, Diego Leyva, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing his family in Belen, New Mexico. Leyva called 911 early Saturday, admitting to the crime. Deputies found him intoxicated outside the home and arrested him without incident. Inside, they discovered four victims—Leonardo Leyva, 42; Adriana Bencomo, 35; Adrian Leyva, 16; and Alexander Leyva, 14—dead from gunshot wounds. After detoxing … Continue reading 16-year-old in custody after suspected quadruple homicide of his family in New Mexico

Robert Duffy, 42, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, were arrested on Long Island for allegedly operating drones dangerously close to Logan International Airport in Boston. The two men were charged with trespassing, and may face additional charges related to the drones. Police tracked the operators to a decommissioned health campus after detecting the drone near the airport. The third suspect fled the scene. The arrests follow … Continue reading Two arrested after ‘hazardous drone operation’ near Boston airport

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. The 26-year-old’s death was ruled a suicide by the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Balaji, who had worked at OpenAI for nearly four years, resigned after raising concerns about the company’s alleged use of copyrighted data, which he believed violated copyright law and … Continue reading OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has hired prominent attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo to replace his initial lawyer. Friedman Agnifilo, a former assistant district attorney with extensive experience in New York’s court system, previously worked on the Harvey Weinstein case. Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt. He is accused of shooting Thompson outside a … Continue reading Luigi Mangione hires powerhouse ex-DA for defense attorney

An investigation into a surge of alleged drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, and nearby states has found that most reports were linked to routine air traffic. Officials confirmed many sightings were misidentified manned aircraft near busy airports like Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia. Of the 5,000 tips received, fewer than 100 warranted further investigation. No evidence of criminal activity, security threats, or foreign involvement … Continue reading US Officials Claim Many Drones ‘Mystery’ Crafts Just Airplanes

Alexander Smirnov, a California man charged with lying to the FBI about false criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter, is pleading guilty. Smirnov, a longtime confidential informant, falsely claimed in 2020 that the Bidens received $5 million from Ukrainian company Burisma. His false allegations were included in an FBI document that became a key piece of evidence in Republican investigations. Smirnov will … Continue reading Ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens

Attorneys for Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in September, have requested a trial delay until next December to review extensive evidence and explore an insanity defense. Routh, 58, allegedly aimed a rifle at Trump and a Secret Service agent at Trump’s Florida golf club but fled after being fired upon. Prosecutors oppose a year-long delay, citing speedy trial rights … Continue reading Attorneys for man accused in Trump assassination attempt seek lengthy trial delay

New York prosecutors are pursuing murder charges against Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while anonymous supporters have raised over $50,000 on GiveSendGo for his defense. The platform defends hosting legal defense funds, contrasting with GoFundMe and other sites that removed similar campaigns. Law enforcement warns against celebrating violence, as “Free Luigi” merchandise and social media posts glorifying the act surface. … Continue reading Supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione establish defense fund

A small plane crashed onto I-684 near Westchester County Airport on Thursday evening, leaving one person dead and another critically injured. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. near Greenwich, Connecticut, just over the New York border. The pilot had reported engine problems and was attempting to land at the airport when the plane went down on the highway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National … Continue reading 1 dead as small plane crashes on I-684 along New York-Connecticut border

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz revealed that 26 confidential human sources (CHSs) were in the crowd during the January 6 Capitol riot, but only three were assigned by the FBI to attend. None were authorized to break the law or encourage illegal acts. The FBI, which had a minor supporting role that day, took steps to prepare but lacked primary responsibility for intelligence or … Continue reading DOJ IG report reveals 26 FBI informants were present on Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A motorist, Tammie Pickelsimer, was killed in a car crash with a Rome police officer responding to a bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in Georgia. The threat, sent via email with Greene’s address, falsely claimed a pipe bomb was in her mailbox. The officer, en route to join the bomb squad, was not critically injured. The Rome Police Department later found no … Continue reading Police vehicle crash responding to a bomb threat toward Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene results in death of woman

Jay-Z has been named in a civil lawsuit accusing him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 afterparty. Combs is under investigation for alleged sex trafficking, and the case has drawn attention to potential fallout involving other celebrities. Jay-Z denies the allegations, calling them “idiotic” and accusing attorney Tony Buzbee of extortion. Buzbee, representing the accuser, amended the lawsuit to … Continue reading Jay-Z pulled into Diddy sex scandal after weeks of ugly backstage legal maneuvering