Wildfires near Los Angeles slowed on Thursday due to cooler temperatures but still posed a threat to nearby suburbs. The three active fires have burned over 110,000 acres, with the Bridge Fire, California’s largest, scorching 51,000 acres and destroying more than 40 homes in the San Gabriel Mountains. A cooling trend is expected to aid firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, a delivery driver was charged with arson … Continue reading Los Angeles wildfires slow, still threaten suburbs

Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, from Norco, has been charged with igniting the massive Line Fire in San Bernardino County on September 5. Prosecutors say Halstenberg also attempted to start two other fires that day. He faces nine felony charges, including aggravated arson and arson causing great bodily injury, and is held without bail. The Line Fire has burned 37,207 acres and is 18% contained. The … Continue reading Man charged in Line Fire tried to set off two other blazes, officials say

AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Francine’s total damage and economic losses at $9 billion, including flooding, power outages, and business interruptions from halted Gulf of Mexico oil platform operations. Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter described Francine as a short but impactful hurricane in New Orleans. Despite the significant impact, Francine’s costs are lower compared to other recent storms this season, AccuWeather has reported. Notably, many homeowners face challenges … Continue reading Louisiana communities assess damage and begin cleanup after Francine

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned, effective 5 p.m. Friday, Mayor Eric Adams announced. Caban’s decision follows reports of federal investigators seizing electronic devices from his home and other NYPD executives, though his lawyers state he is not a target of the investigation. In his resignation letter, Caban cited recent developments as a distraction to the department. Tom Donlon, a former FBI official, will serve … Continue reading NYPD commissioner resigns amid corruption investigation

The U.S. scrambled fighter jets after detecting two Russian military aircraft near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD reported. The Russian aircraft stayed in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace. NORAD stated this activity is not considered a threat but is monitored closely. Similar incursions have occurred frequently, with at least four reported near Alaska in 2023. The intercept … Continue reading NORAD Scrambles Fighter Jets To Intercept Russian Aircraft Near Alaska

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Malibu at 7:28 a.m., followed by a 2.8 aftershock and four more ranging from 2.7 to 3.5 in the next hour, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Initially reported as a 5.1, the quake was centered five miles north of Malibu and seven miles deep. No injuries or significant damage have been reported. USGS seismologist Lucy Jones noted a rise … Continue reading Southern California Breaks Record For Most 4.0+ Mag Quakes In Single Year

Alex Luna, a 20-year-old missionary, witnessed the sky turn from cherry red to black as the Bridge Fire rapidly approached Wrightwood, California. Luna, along with other residents of the 4,500-person community, evacuated as the fire spread across 75 square miles, becoming the largest of three wildfires in Southern California. Cooler weather offered hope for progress against the flames, but evacuation orders continued to expand, threatening … Continue reading ‘Hellish’ scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community

Hawaii’s Haiku Stairs, also known as the “stairway to heaven,” have sparked controversy again after 14 people were arrested for illegally accessing the site on Oahu. The 4,000-step trail, built during WWII and closed since 1987, remains a dangerous and restricted area. Officials warn that the unsanctioned hikes pose severe safety risks and strain on local resources. Despite efforts to dismantle the stairs due to … Continue reading ‘Someone is going to get hurt or killed’: 14 people arrested for illegal hiking in Hawaii

A manhunt for a gunman in Kentucky entered its third day as officers searched rugged terrain for Joseph A. Couch, 32, who opened fire near Interstate 75 on Saturday, wounding five people. Authorities recovered an AR-15 rifle and Couch’s SUV, but the suspect remains at large. The search area near London, Kentucky, is difficult to navigate, with officers using machetes to cut through dense woods. … Continue reading Kentucky manhunt enters third day as officers hack through thickets with machetes

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu saved a contestant choking on a lobster roll during a seafood festival eating contest by performing the Heimlich maneuver. Christian Moreno, who was participating in the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival contest, signaled for help after choking on his second roll. Sununu quickly responded, performing abdominal thrusts until first responders took over, ABC News has reported. Moreno, unaware it was the … Continue reading New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at seafood festival

Police in Beaverton, Oregon, found the body of Melissa Jubane, a newlywed who vanished last week, and arrested her neighbor, Bryce Johnathan Schubert, on murder charges. Jubane was reported missing on September 4 after failing to show up for work. A search of her apartment revealed no signs of her, and her phone and bank records provided no leads, USA Today has reported. Jubane had … Continue reading Oregon police recover body of missing newlywed bride; neighbor faces murder charge

The trial of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, will be moved out of Latah County due to concerns of jury bias from intense local media coverage, a judge ruled. The new location has not been specified, but the decision was based on “presumed prejudice” and the county’s limited resources for handling the high-profile case. Defense experts argued that … Continue reading Idaho college murders: Trial will be moved to new venue, judge rules

The U.S. Department of Justice is cracking down on covert Chinese agents operating in the U.S., targeting efforts by Beijing to influence American politics. The latest case involves Linda Sun, a former aide to New York governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, accused of secretly acting as an agent for China. Sun allegedly worked with Chinese consulate officials, discouraging meetings with Taiwanese representatives and influencing … Continue reading The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US

Raging wildfires in California and Nevada have triggered mandatory evacuations as record heat grips the West. The Line Fire in California has rapidly expanded to 17,459 acres, forcing evacuations of thousands in San Bernardino County. The fire’s intensity has created its own weather patterns, complicating firefighting efforts. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, and nearly 35,405 structures are under threat. In Nevada, … Continue reading Residents flee as California and Nevada wildfires get dangerously close

The mother of Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged with murder in the fatal shooting of four people at his Georgia high school, called the school before the incident, warning staff of an “extreme emergency” involving her son, according to a relative. Gray’s mother had urged the school counselor to immediately check on him. Gray is charged with murdering two students and two teachers at Apalachee … Continue reading Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says

A manhunt is underway for Joseph A. Couch, 32, who is considered “armed and dangerous” in connection with a mass shooting on Interstate 75 in Kentucky that left five people seriously injured. Deputies are searching for Couch in a wooded area near the shooting scene. Nine vehicles were shot at, and the victims, who include one person shot in the face and another in the … Continue reading Manhunt underway for suspect in Kentucky mass shooting near highway

Animal sacrifices are on the rise in Queens, with chickens, pigs, and other animals being tortured, mutilated, or killed in rituals near Jamaica Bay. In recent weeks, at least nine injured or dead animals have been found in Spring Creek Park and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, including live pigs with severed ears, a baby rat tied up with chicken bones, and a decapitated chicken. … Continue reading Animal sacrifices on the rise in NYC

Kansas City Chiefs super fan Xaviar Michael Babudar, known as “ChiefsAholic,” was sentenced to 17½ years in prison for a series of bank robberies across multiple states. Babudar, 30, pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property, and bank robbery. He was involved in 11 robberies or attempted robberies in seven states, stealing nearly $850,000. In addition to prison time, Babudar must pay … Continue reading Kansas City super fan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to more than 17 years in prison

Hunter Biden changed his plea to guilty before his trial began, allowing him to avoid a nearly month-long trial with damaging testimony. The move has fueled speculation that President Joe Biden might pardon or commute his son’s sentences. Hunter was indicted in December on nine tax charges, including three felonies related to tax evasion and filing false returns for 2018. He could face up to … Continue reading Hunter Biden Changes Plea to Guilty Before Trial Begins

Federal agents conducted raids on NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and other top officials in Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle, seizing electronic devices in a sweeping corruption probe. The raids targeted Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, along with others linked to Adams. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District … Continue reading Feds raid home of NYPD Commish Edward Caban, other close Adams allies

Colin Gray, father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children after allegedly buying his son an AR-15-style rifle as a Christmas gift. His son, Colt Gray, 14, is accused of using the weapon to kill four people and injure nine others in a school shooting in Georgia. Authorities stated … Continue reading Apalachee ‘shooter’ Colt Gray’s dad Colin charged with murder over ‘son’s rampage

Colt Gray, 14, appeared in court facing four counts of felony murder after allegedly killing four and injuring nine others in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Gray, who will be tried as an adult, faces life in prison if convicted. Judge Currie Mingledorff clarified that the death penalty is not an option due to Gray’s age. The victims include two students, Mason … Continue reading Georgia shooter makes court appearance and dodges death penalty

One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday. The gunman opened fire into a crowd near Eastern Parkway, killing 25-year-old Denzel A. Chan and injuring four others, including a 69-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy. The motive is under investigation, with police exploring potential gang-related links, though Chan’s … Continue reading Shooting at NYC’s West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn leaves 1 dead, 4 hurt

A mountain lion attacked a 5-year-old boy at Malibu Creek State Park in Southern California over the holiday weekend. The child was playing near his family’s picnic table when the mountain lion pounced, but adults intervened, causing the animal to release him. The boy was airlifted to a hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was released the next day. The mountain lion climbed a … Continue reading Mountain lion attacks 5-year-old at Southern California park and is euthanized

An 11-year-old boy is in custody after confessing to fatally shooting former Minden, Louisiana, mayor Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31. The victims were found Sunday morning in Cornelius’ home with multiple gunshot wounds, and two emptied handguns matching shell casings at the scene were recovered. The boy, a relative of Cornelius, initially gave a false account but later confessed. His … Continue reading 11-year-old boy confessed to killing former Louisiana mayor and his daughter