A 59-vehicle pile-up shut down Highway 99 in Tulare County, California, Saturday morning due to dense fog limiting visibility to 150–200 feet. The crashes began with separate collisions on each side of the highway, triggering a chain reaction that involved dozens of vehicles. The highway, a major Central Valley route, remained closed in both directions until about 2:30 p.m. while crews cleared the scene. Multiple … Continue reading 59-vehicle pile up in foggy conditions closed major California highway for hours

Fulton County plans to challenge the FBI’s recent seizure of 2020 election records, calling the search “unprecedented and improper.” The FBI executed a warrant on Jan. 28 at the county’s Elections Hub, taking hundreds of boxes of ballots, voter rolls, ballot images, and other records. County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. said the warrant exceeded its authorized scope, as agents were allowed to copy records but … Continue reading Fulton County to file motion after FBI seizes 2020 election ballots

Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Portland on Sunday, shutting down roads while opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calling for accountability in the January deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. The demonstration, organized by Portland Contra Las Deportaciones, began at City Hall and proceeded to the ICE facility in South Waterfront. Video showed federal agents using tear gas, pepper balls, and … Continue reading Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters shut down streets in Portland

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s “official state meteorologist,” saw his shadow Monday, predicting six more weeks of winter. Thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob for the 140th Groundhog Day celebration to witness the famous groundhog’s annual emergence. AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok said the eastern U.S. will continue to experience below-average temperatures and possible snow and ice in the coming week. Despite Phil’s prediction, the National Centers for Environmental … Continue reading Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes 140th weather prediction

A weekend snowstorm brought record-setting snowfall to North Carolina, freezing temperatures to Florida, and at least two deaths across the region. North Carolina saw over 1,000 vehicle collisions, with up to 22.5 inches of snow reported in some areas, marking the largest snow event since 2004. Coastal areas were hit by flooding and property damage, including a house washed away in Buxton, while black ice … Continue reading 2 dead amid winter storm that brought record snow and freezing temperatures to the South

The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, referencing President Donald Trump and other prominent figures such as Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates. The documents include an FBI list of allegations involving Trump, many reportedly based on unverified tips. The White House cited a Justice Department statement calling those claims unfounded and false, and Trump … Continue reading DOJ releases millions of pages of documents in Epstein investigation

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with his participation in a protest inside a Minnesota church on January 18. The arrest stems from the demonstration at Cities Church in St. Paul, where Lemon was present along with other journalists. A federal magistrate judge recently rejected a proposed criminal complaint from the Department of Justice charging Lemon over the protest. Lemon … Continue reading Former CNN anchor Don Lemon taken into custody

Activists are calling for a nationwide “blackout” on Friday, urging people to skip work, school, and shopping to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive ICE enforcement. The strike, organized by student groups in Minnesota and supported by unions and national organizations, follows a series of fatal shootings involving federal agents, including Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Protests and walkouts are planned in cities across the U.S., … Continue reading Anti-ICE protests to be held across US as organizers urge national strike

Anthony Kazmierczak was charged for squirting apple cider vinegar on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis event, facing federal counts of assault and intimidation. Authorities say Kazmierczak, who has a criminal history and health issues, appeared to make threats during the attack and had previously expressed violent sentiments toward Omar. He also faces state charges for terroristic threats and assault. Omar, a Somali refugee, … Continue reading Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assault and intimidation

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a habeas corpus petition seeking to overturn her 2021 sex‑trafficking conviction, claiming prosecutors concealed “secret settlements” that shielded 29 associates of Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution. She alleges 25 men reached undisclosed deals while four alleged co‑conspirators were known but never charged, and argues that this concealment violated her constitutional rights and undermined the fairness of her trial. Maxwell also raises claims … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell claims 29 friends cut ‘secret deals’ with DOJ

A man from Minnesota, Mark Anderson, was arrested for attempting to break accused CEO assassin Luigi Mangione out of the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center armed only with a pizza cutter and a BBQ fork. Anderson allegedly posed as an FBI agent, claiming to have a judge-signed order to free Mangione, and tried to convince guards to release him. When asked for credentials, Anderson showed a … Continue reading Luigi Mangione jailbreak attempt ‘by fan posing as FBI agent’

New York City’s ferry service has been suspended due to Winter Storm Fern, which left the East and Hudson Rivers nearly frozen and created massive ice blocks. Freezing temperatures in the single digits have made ferry operations unsafe, forcing riders to use subways, buses, or cars instead. NYC Ferry cited crew and passenger safety as the top priority while monitoring conditions to resume service once … Continue reading New York suspends ferry service as Hudson & East Rivers freeze

A car crashed into the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, prompting an NYPD investigation as a possible hate crime. Police saw the vehicle strike the rear door, reverse, and hit it again; no injuries were reported, and the driver was taken into custody. The NYPD Bomb Squad found no explosives, and the Hate Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation. The incident … Continue reading Driver in custody after car crashes into Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn

The FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday, seeking 2020 election ballots, tabulator tapes, ballot images, and voter rolls as part of an ongoing investigation. County officials initially challenged the legal validity of the warrant, which was later corrected, while concerns were raised about the chain of custody of the seized materials. The investigation relates to alleged criminal … Continue reading FBI executes search warrant at election office in Fulton county, Georgia

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota who do not yet have green cards, halting its plan to review thousands of refugee cases under Operation PARRIS. The order came after a legal challenge argued that refugees, already vetted and admitted, cannot be arrested or detained without cause. The judge directed that any refugees currently detained under this policy … Continue reading Federal judge bars Trump administration from detaining lawful refugees in Minnesota

The average life expectancy for Americans born in 2024 reached 79 years, the highest on record, reflecting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and declines in drug overdose deaths. This marks an increase of over six months from 2023 and surpasses the previous peak in 2019. While improvements in mortality have benefited many, significant disparities persist across states, racial groups, and income levels, and the U.S. … Continue reading U.S. life expectancy hits a new high, as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall

Two federal agents have been placed on leave following the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, an incident that has sparked ongoing protests. President Donald Trump criticized Mayor Jacob Frey, warning he is “playing with fire” after Frey stated that Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws. Frey responded that local police should focus on public safety rather than immigration enforcement. In … Continue reading Federal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis placed on leave

Three young brothers, ages 6, 8, and 9, died in Texas after falling through an icy pond during a massive winter storm, authorities said. The boys fell into the private pond Monday near Bonham, a rural town near the Oklahoma border, and were pulled from the water by first responders and a neighbor, though all three later died. Their mother, who tried to save them, … Continue reading 3 young brothers in Texas die after falling through icy pond during winter storm

California’s state Senate passed Senate Bill 747, the “No Kings Act,” on Tuesday, creating a first-of-its-kind pathway for residents to sue federal agents for civil rights violations in state court. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, would allow Californians to seek damages for excessive force, false arrest, and other constitutional violations, addressing gaps in federal accountability under laws like the Federal Tort Claims Act. … Continue reading California Senate Approves Bill Making It Easier to Sue ICE Agents

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was attacked during a town hall Tuesday night when a man sprayed her with a liquid from a syringe before being tackled by security. Omar, who had recently criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, was unharmed and continued her event, emphasizing resilience in the face of threats. Her office confirmed the assailant is in custody and praised Omar for not letting … Continue reading Ilhan Omar rushed by man on stage and sprayed with liquid at town hall event

A NASA WB-57 research jet made a gear-up landing at Houston’s Ellington Airport Tuesday after a mechanical failure prevented its landing gear from deploying. Footage showed the 60-year-old high-altitude aircraft skidding along the runway, sparks and flames trailing as its belly scraped the tarmac. Emergency crews helped the two pilots exit safely, and NASA confirmed all crew members are unharmed. The WB-57, capable of flying … Continue reading NASA jet erupts in flames as it skids down runway at Houston airport

A 34-year-old Arizona man with a prior human smuggling conviction, Patrick Gary Schlegel, was shot and wounded by a Border Patrol agent Tuesday after allegedly firing at agents during a foot chase near the U.S.-Mexico border. The incident followed a traffic stop linked to an “active alien smuggling matter,” after Schlegel fled from a vehicle he had been driving. Officials said he also fired at … Continue reading Man shot in incident involving Border Patrol in Arizona

North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea and Japan, amid rising tensions with Seoul. The launch followed North Korean threats over alleged South Korean surveillance drone flights, which Seoul has denied. Analysts say the accusations and weapons tests are likely aimed at stoking anti–South Korea sentiment ahead of an upcoming Workers’ Party congress. In recent months, North … Continue reading North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors say

A Florida man, Kewarren Lee Anderson, was sentenced to four years in prison after robbing a Taco Bell by jumping through the drive-thru window shirtless and threatening workers and customers with a large rock. The 40-year-old, who was homeless at the time, was quickly captured by an Ocala Police K-9 hiding behind a dumpster. Bodycam footage showed him panicking and surrendering to the dog. Anderson … Continue reading Florida man who robbed Taco Bell with ‘large rock’ sentenced to 4 years

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is set to leave Minneapolis and return to California’s El Centro sector, sources say, following backlash over his handling of the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Bovino, who suggested without evidence that Pretti intended to “massacre” federal agents, faced criticism after witnesses and video contradicted his claims. He gained notoriety for aggressive immigration enforcement in cities like Los … Continue reading Commander Gregory Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis