A New York jury acquitted Marine veteran Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a Black unhoused man, on a subway train. The incident, which involved Penny restraining Neely until police arrived, sparked protests and drew national attention. The judge had earlier dismissed a manslaughter charge due to jury deadlock. Neely’s father criticized the verdict, calling the system “rigged,” … Continue reading Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely in NYC

A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Franklin Fire, burned over 2,700 acres in Malibu, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. Starting late Monday near Pepperdine University, it destroyed homes, caused power outages, and forced thousands to evacuate. Over 700 firefighters battled the blaze, which crossed the Pacific Coast Highway and threatened landmarks like Malibu Pier. Evacuation orders affected 2,000 structures, with 18,000 people under warnings. Residents … Continue reading Wildfire explodes in Malibu

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate and former valedictorian, was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania after a week-long manhunt. Mangione is suspected of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a targeted attack in Manhattan. Once a promising student, Mangione harbored anti-corporate views, chronicled online, and suffered from chronic back pain that affected his life. Police found a ghost gun, silencer, and anti-corporate writings … Continue reading Suspect in CEO Killing Was Ivy Leaguer With Anticapitalist Leaning

Mysterious drone sightings continue in New Jersey, with recent reports near a Hunterdon County reservoir, Monmouth, Ocean counties, and Philadelphia-area townships. While officials state that the drones do not pose a public safety threat, state and federal agencies, including the FBI, are investigating. The FBI recently requested information about drones spotted along the Raritan River, alongside reports of a possible fixed-wing aircraft, USA Today has … Continue reading More drone sightings reported in New Jersey as officials investigate

New York City police are searching Central Park’s waters for evidence related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The police scuba team is focusing on recovering the gun used in the crime. Despite extensive searches, including at Fort Tryon Park and subway stops near the George Washington Bridge, no weapon has been found. Authorities are still investigating the gunman’s motive and believe … Continue reading NYPD scuba team searching Central Park waters for evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting

An Oklahoma City police officer, Sgt. Joseph Gibson, was charged with felony assault after he slammed 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic ticket dispute on October 27, resulting in a broken neck and brain bleed for Vu. Body camera footage showed the officer throwing Vu to the ground after Vu touched him during the argument. Prosecutors deemed Gibson’s actions an unreasonable use … Continue reading Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground, prosecutors say

The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen ambush outside a New York hotel is believed to have left the city shortly after the attack, possibly on a bus. The police have not identified the shooter or established a motive, though they are considering the possibility of a disgruntled employee or client. The suspect, who concealed his identity with a mask, was … Continue reading FBI offers $50,000 reward for information about gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

A big rig hauling 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of chocolate caught fire early Friday morning on westbound Interstate 580 near Grant Line Road in the East Bay, causing significant traffic disruptions during the morning commute. The fire, which began around 6:18 a.m. due to a mechanical issue that ignited the truck’s brakes, quickly spread to the tires and the rest of the vehicle. Most of … Continue reading Traffic chaos caused by 30K pounds of melted chocolate on Bay Area highway

New Orleans police arrested Curtis Gray, 19, for the Nov. 17 fatal shootings of Rasean Carter, 21, and Malachi Jackson, 19, during a parade. The violence occurred at the Almonaster Avenue Bridge during the Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club’s annual second-line parade, a tradition rooted in the city’s Black culture. Carter, an aspiring photographer, planned to document the event alongside Jackson. The incident … Continue reading New Orleans police arrest man accused of killing paradegoers during multiple mass shootings

Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan man convicted of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley and sentenced to life without parole, has requested a new trial. Ibarra, 26, waived his right to a jury trial and was found guilty of all charges by Judge H. Patrick Haggard. His attorneys argue the verdict was “contrary to law” and “evidence” and plan to supplement their motion after reviewing the … Continue reading Man convicted in Laken Riley’s killing asks for a new trial

The body of Elizabeth Pollard, a 64-year-old Pennsylvania grandmother who fell into a sinkhole while searching for her cat, was found 30 feet below the surface after a days-long search. Pollard, missing since Monday in Unity Township, fell into a decades-old mine shaft. Rescuers shifted from a rescue to recovery effort on Wednesday. Her body was recovered after over 80 hours of searching, bringing closure … Continue reading Pennsylvania grandmother who fell down sinkhole looking for cat found dead after 4-day search

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, which they believe was premeditated. The suspect, who fled New York City on an interstate bus, remains unidentified but is believed to have traveled from Atlanta. Key evidence includes fingerprints, DNA, surveillance footage, and a backpack found in Central Park. Investigators are also searching for the suspect’s electric bike and the gun … Continue reading UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder manhunt enters 3rd day

Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial remain deadlocked on the top charge of second-degree manslaughter after four days of deliberations. Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, is accused of killing Jordan Neely, a homeless man with schizophrenia, during a subway incident where Neely threatened passengers. Unable to reach a unanimous verdict, the judge dismissed the manslaughter charge, allowing deliberations to continue Monday on the lesser charge … Continue reading Daniel Penny manslaughter charge dismissed as jury breaks for weekend

A baby survived a high-speed police chase in New York City on Thursday, which ended with a passenger fatally shot by officers and the driver wounded. Police were unaware of the infant’s presence until after they stopped the car and opened fire. The situation began when officers followed a car linked to a shots-fired report in Brooklyn. The car ran several red lights before stopping … Continue reading Baby discovered in back seat after high-speed chase in New York and fatal shooting

Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, testified on Thursday at the trial of retired police Lt. Shane Lamond, accused of leaking confidential information to him. Tarrio, who is serving a 22-year sentence for his role in the Capitol riot, initially refused to answer questions about January 6, prompting a federal judge to warn him he could face contempt charges. Despite complaints that the prosecutor had … Continue reading Proud Boys leader balks at answering a prosecutor’s questions about Capitol attack

A gunman in Oroville, California, shot and critically injured two young children at a Seventh-Day Adventist-affiliated school before fatally shooting himself. The attack, believed to be motivated by the war in Gaza, occurred during a staged meeting about student enrollment. The gunman, 56-year-old Glenn Litton, left a note citing his actions as a response to U.S. involvement in global conflicts. Authorities described the shooting as … Continue reading Two children wounded and gunman dead in California school shooting

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County, California, prompting a brief tsunami warning for Northern California and Southern Oregon. The alert, affecting over 5.3 million people, was canceled within an hour. Governor Gavin Newsom expressed concern about potential damage in Northern California and signed a state emergency declaration to provide resources as needed, Yahoo News has reported. No specific damage was … Continue reading Tsunami warning canceled after massive 7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Shell casings at the scene bore the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.” The masked gunman, still at large, approached Thompson from behind and fired multiple shots before fleeing. Thompson, en route to speak at an investor conference, had received prior threats but did not travel with security. … Continue reading Words are found on shell casings where UnitedHealthcare CEO was shot dead

A good Samaritan in Indiana found two infant girls left in car seats in a ditch after their car was stolen. The babies, aged 4 and 5 months, were in a stolen silver Hyundai Sonata. The man discovered the infants while retrieving a package and immediately called 911. Police later confirmed the children were the missing girls, and the car was found nearby. Authorities praised … Continue reading Good Samaritan finds two baby girls in an Indiana ditch after car was stolen

Large drones have been appearing nightly over northern New Jersey, prompting concern among residents. The FBI and Morris County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the aerial phenomenon, though authorities have stated there is no immediate safety threat. The drones, which began appearing in mid-November, hover in formation and have been keeping locals like Julie Shavalier awake. While some residents are alarmed, the drones have not caused … Continue reading FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey

An investigation is underway after a Secret Service agent, assigned to protect Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, discharged a weapon during a confrontation outside her home early Tuesday. Around 1:30 a.m., the agent observed a sedan with multiple occupants attempting to open car doors along the street near Yellen’s residence, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. A confrontation ensued, during which the agent fired their … Continue reading Secret Service agent fired at suspects outside of Janet Yellen’s house

The Biden administration is expediting $725 million in military aid to Ukraine, including Stinger missiles, Himars munitions, anti-drone weapons, and repair support, to bolster defenses against Russia before Donald Trump assumes the presidency in January. With Trump pledging to cut aid and push peace talks, Biden aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position with remaining funds approved by Congress. The package includes a policy exception allowing anti-personnel … Continue reading Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

Allexis Ferrell, 27, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in Ohio after killing and eating a cat at her Canton housing complex. She was sentenced to a year in jail and had been held on a $100,000 bond since her August arrest. Police found Ferrell with blood and fur on her and reported her silence when questioned, the Smoking Gun has reported. The case, which drew … Continue reading Ohio Woman Charged With Killing, Eating Cat Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty

The husband of Oregon hiker Susan Lane-Fournier has been charged with second-degree murder after her body was discovered on November 29, six days after she went missing. The 61-year-old woman, who had been hiking with her two dogs, was reported missing on November 22. Her body was found four miles from her vehicle near Welches, Oregon. Susan’s husband, Michel Fournier, 71, was arrested following the … Continue reading Husband of Missing Oregon Woman Arrested and Charged with Murder After Her Remains Are Found

Six people were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed home in Jefferson City, Missouri, after an unexplained explosion early Saturday morning. The victims, who suffered moderate to severe injuries, were taken to University Hospital, with some requiring helicopter transport due to critical conditions. Emergency responders, using specialized equipment, spent over three hours extricating the victims and two pets from the debris, NBC News has … Continue reading 6 pulled from rubble alive after explosion mangles Missouri home, authorities say