The U.S. Secret Service is investigating allegations that one of its agents sexually assaulted a female staff member from Vice President Kamala Harris’ office during a recent trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin. The agent allegedly groped the woman in her hotel room after dining and drinking with her and other staffers. The agent has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation proceeds. Harris’ office … Continue reading Secret Service agent under investigation for alleged sex assault on Harris campaign aide

Stuart and Tonya Junker, along with 150 neighbors in South Dakota’s Hideaway Hills, are suing the state for $45 million after sinkholes began appearing around their homes, which were built over an old mine. The Junkers blame the state for selling land despite knowing its unstable condition. Since 2020, numerous sinkholes have formed, affecting 158 homes and infrastructure. Residents feel trapped, unable to leave due … Continue reading Giant sinkholes in a South Dakota neighborhood make families fear for their safety

Federal authorities executed a search warrant at the homes of NYPD interim commissioner Thomas Donlon on September 20, just over a week after he assumed the role. Donlon stated that the search involved materials unrelated to his NYPD work, dating back 20 years from his time as an FBI official. The search is not connected to the ongoing corruption probes at City Hall, CNN has … Continue reading Feds execute search warrant on new NYPD commissioner just over a week after he was appointed

Rescuers in Yellowstone National Park are searching for Austin King, 22, a park concession worker who went missing after failing to check in following a weeklong trek around Eagle Peak. King was last heard from on Sept. 16 after he reached Eagle Peak’s summit, where he described difficult weather conditions. He was supposed to be picked up by boat on Sept. 20 at Yellowstone Lake, … Continue reading Rescuers search for Yellowstone concession worker missing after backcountry hike

In a tragic incident that shocked the small community of Letcher County, Kentucky, Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins inside the courthouse on Thursday. The two had eaten lunch together earlier that day before a reported argument in the judge’s chambers. Mullins, a judge for 15 years, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead. Stines, now charged … Continue reading Kentucky judge had lunch with the sheriff now arrested in his killing, court clerk says

Four people were killed, and 17 others injured in a targeted shooting in Birmingham, Alabama’s Five Points South entertainment district on Saturday night. Multiple shooters arrived, opened fire, and fled, with police believing the attack was a paid hit on one person, with others caught in the crossfire. Over 100 shell casings were found, and machine gun conversion devices may have been used, CNN has … Continue reading 4 dead and 17 injured after gunfire erupts at popular nightlife area in Birmingham, Alabama

About 25 children and adults were injured when a wagon overturned during a field trip to an apple orchard in Lafayette, western Wisconsin. According to Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes, one of two wagons being pulled by a tractor rolled over while going downhill at low speed. Three individuals suffered critical injuries, and five others had serious injuries; the exact number of injured children was … Continue reading Wagon rolls over at Wisconsin apple orchard injuring about 25 children and adults

A 60-year-old woman from Windsor, N.H., suffered second- and third-degree burns to her lower leg while walking off-trail in a thermal area at Yellowstone National Park. She broke through a thin crust over scalding water near the Mallard Lake Trailhead on Monday. Her husband and dog were unharmed. The woman was treated at a park clinic and airlifted to a regional medical center; her condition … Continue reading A woman sustains leg burns after straying from Yellowstone trail

A district judge was shot and killed in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse in Kentucky on Thursday. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the incident, expressing condolences and concern over rising violence. The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. local time in Whitesburg, approximately 150 miles southeast of Lexington. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that his office would work with Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steele to … Continue reading Kentucky district judge killed in courthouse shooting

A manhunt for 32-year-old Joseph Couch, who wounded five people in a shooting on Interstate 75 in Kentucky, ended when a decomposing body, believed to be his, was discovered in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Couch had texted intentions to “kill a lot of people” before the attack. As authorities searched the vast wilderness for eleven days, Fred and Sheila McCoy joined the effort, hoping … Continue reading ‘Bounty hunter’ couple finds body believed to be Kentucky shooting suspect

Dr. Jay Varma, New York City’s former COVID czar, was caught in an undercover sting admitting to attending drug-fueled sex parties while enforcing strict pandemic restrictions. In the footage, he discusses sneaking into underground raves and hosting gatherings at his home, boasting about his role in shaping the city’s COVID response and vaccine mandates. Varma acknowledged that his activities were “not COVID-friendly” and that he … Continue reading NYC Covid czar admits breaking own lockdown rules to attend wild parties

Rolling Hills, a Southern California community near Rancho Palos Verdes, lost gas services to 34 homes this week due to landslide risks, while 51 households are set to lose power by Wednesday evening. The shutoffs follow earlier utility cuts in Rancho Palos Verdes, where nearly 250 homes were affected by broken pipes and power lines after Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due … Continue reading Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat

Former President Donald Trump’s alleged would-be assassin, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, had previously been on the FBI’s radar, according to Special Agent Jeffrey B. Veltri. Routh was the subject of a 2019 tip, though no verification was found at the time. He has a history of felony charges, including possession of a weapon of mass destruction in 2002. The recent assassination attempt occurred at Trump’s … Continue reading Alleged Donald Trump Assassin Previously Known to FBI

Texas officials designated the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as a “foreign terrorist organization” and echoed former President Trump’s claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from Latin American prisons. Texas border official Mike Banks accused Venezuela of releasing prisoners and blamed the Biden administration’s border policies. Immigration advocates, however, argue that the administration has imposed strict border controls, CBS News has … Continue reading Texas officials declare Venezuelan gang a terrorist group, back Trump claims about migrants

Authorities have shifted their strategy in the search for Joseph Couch, the suspected gunman in a highway shooting in Kentucky. After 11 days of searching 28,000 acres of forest, with no leads, law enforcement has redirected efforts to patrol local communities. Couch is accused of shooting at 12 vehicles on I-75, wounding five people. Despite extensive ground and air searches, authorities are unsure of his … Continue reading Police shift focus from woods to road patrols in search for Kentucky interstate shooter

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting for prostitution, according to an indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Combs was arrested in New York following federal raids that uncovered weapons, evidence of crimes, and over 1,000 bottles of lubricant. Prosecutors allege Combs ran a “criminal enterprise” involving kidnapping, arson, and forced labor. He … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking charges

On Monday, suspicious packages containing white powder were sent to election officials in at least six states: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wyoming, and Oklahoma. Fortunately, authorities reported no hazardous materials in the packages, with some substances, like the one in Oklahoma, identified as flour. The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating. The alerts prompted evacuations in Iowa and Kansas, disrupting early voting as crucial … Continue reading Suspicious packages sent to election officials in at least 6 states

The NYPD is investigating a chaotic incident at a subway station where police opened fire, resulting in injuries to an officer, a suspect, and two innocent bystanders. The confrontation began when officers attempted to stop a 37-year-old man for fare evasion, during which the suspect threatened them and brandished a knife. After efforts to subdue him with a taser failed, officers fired their weapons inside … Continue reading Chaos breaks out at subway station after 4 shot when NYPD opens fire in Brooklyn

Two former high-ranking officials of the New York City Fire Department, Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco, were indicted by federal prosecutors for accepting over $190,000 in bribes to expedite fire safety reviews. The indictment comes amid increased scrutiny of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, following the resignation of Police Commissioner Edward Caban due to a federal investigation into nightclub enforcement. Saccavino and Cordasco, who previously oversaw … Continue reading Ex-FDNY Chiefs Charged With Bribery

Three years ago, Eric Adams was a prominent figure at Democratic fundraisers, but his status is now uncertain amid federal investigations affecting his administration. Recently, two key officials resigned: Police Commissioner Edward Caban and Chief Legal Adviser Lisa Zornberg, the latter due to disagreements with Adams. As pressure mounts, including calls for his resignation from several state lawmakers, Adams faces scrutiny from political opponents within … Continue reading NYC Mayor’s Top Allies Quitting as Probes, Pressures Mount

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been charged with two federal gun crimes related to an apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The charges include possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, with a combined maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. Routh appeared in court shackled and calm, … Continue reading Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt charged with two gun crimes, appears in court

Sean Higgins, a 43-year-old Iraq war veteran, broke down in tears during a court appearance Friday as he was denied bail following a fatal drunk driving accident that killed Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. Higgins was found with a blood-alcohol level of 0.087%, just over the legal limit, after admitting to consuming “five or six beers” prior to the crash. … Continue reading Alleged drunk driver accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, his brother breaks down in court as he’s denied bail

Nicholas Carter, 31, who had just been convicted of aggravated assault against a 14-month-old child, attempted to escape from a courthouse in Skowhegan, Maine, on Wednesday. While handcuffed, he dashed down a hallway, evading initial attempts to stop him before running out of the courthouse and across a parking lot. His escape was quickly thwarted when he tripped in a yard, where two jurors and … Continue reading Jurors help detain a man fleeing a Maine courthouse in handcuffs after child assault conviction

A massive manhunt for 32-year-old Joseph Couch, who allegedly opened fire on Interstate 75 in Kentucky and wounded five people, has entered its seventh day. After sending threatening texts before the shooting, Couch remains at large in the rugged Daniel Boone National Forest, prompting school closures and warnings to residents to avoid outdoor activities. Authorities are facing challenges navigating the forest’s treacherous terrain, which spans … Continue reading I-75 shooter still at large, police urge residents to avoid some outdoor activities

A Georgia state Senate committee, investigating alleged misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis related to her election case against former President Donald Trump, was unable to question her because she did not appear on Friday. The Republican-led committee had subpoenaed Willis to testify and provide documents concerning various allegations, including her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which they claim presents a conflict … Continue reading Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena