Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, is seeking access to a $1.5 million trust fund set up by his parents while he faces murder charges in their deaths. Court documents say the trust was meant to provide him funds starting at age 30, but he claims he has been unable to access it since his arrest in December. Reiner has pleaded not guilty to … Continue reading Nick Reiner seeks trust fund money for parent murder defense

A mass shooting at Ohio’s Old West End Festival in Toledo left 12 people injured after a dispute between two rival groups escalated into gunfire, police said. Authorities believe the confrontation began with an argument and chase before turning into an exchange of shots between individuals involved. Investigators said some victims were targeted, but most were innocent bystanders caught in the violence. Police have identified … Continue reading Dispute between rival groups led to Ohio festival shooting, police say

Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teenager, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering fellow student Austin Metcalf during a 2025 high school track meet. The jury rejected Anthony’s claim that he acted in self-defense after evidence showed a confrontation escalated when he allegedly stabbed Metcalf in the chest. The sentencing followed emotional victim impact statements from Metcalf’s family, who described … Continue reading Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder of Austin Metcalf

A California couple was attacked by a young black bear outside their home in the Sierra Nevada after it became aggressive toward their dogs. The woman was bitten and clawed when she tried to intervene, and the man was also injured while coming to her aid. During the struggle, they fought back using a water bottle and a hatchet, eventually forcing the bear to retreat. … Continue reading California couple used bottle, hatchet to fight off bear, police say

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros acknowledged speaking to a federal grand jury that later indicted the “Broadview Six” protesters, addressing controversy over his office’s handling of the case. His office said the appearance was meant to reinforce grand jurors’ legal responsibilities amid earlier jury disagreements, including one panel that had refused to indict. Defense attorneys argued his comments amounted to improper personal influence, pointing to his … Continue reading U.S. attorney acknowledges speech to ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury as calls for his resignation mount

Tom Homan said the federal government is preparing what he described as a major increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in New York City. He linked the planned deployment to a recent state law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that restricts cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement. The law limits the use of state and local resources for federal immigration actions … Continue reading Homan planning largest ICE deployment in New York City: ‘It’s coming’

The Republican majority report from the House Oversight Committee alleges that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Governor Tim Walz were aware of fraud risks in state social services programs earlier than they publicly stated. It focuses on the “Feeding Our Future” case and broader alleged fraud in Medicaid and other programs, claiming losses ranging from hundreds of millions to potentially billions of dollars. The … Continue reading Minnesota fraud report accuses state AG of ‘incompetence, willful blindness or worse’

A suspected murder-suicide in Canoga Park in the San Fernando Valley left a father and his twin 10-year-old sons dead. Police responded to a home on Owensmouth Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Sunday, where they found the victims and grieving relatives outside. Witnesses and neighbors described scenes of intense grief as family members reacted to the tragedy. Investigators spent hours processing the home and collecting evidence … Continue reading Father and 10-year-old twin sons shot dead in ‘murder-suicide’ at Canoga Park

A shooting outside Kaiser medical offices in San Jose left two people with life-threatening injuries, a man and a woman found in a shared parking area. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where the man later died and the woman remained in critical but stable condition. Police believe the deceased man was the primary suspect and say the two individuals knew each other, though … Continue reading 2 shot at Kaiser medical offices in California: Police

Three additional cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in the United States, including one outside the main cluster in Texas. This brings the total number of identified cases to five, affecting cattle, goats, and a dog in Texas and New Mexico. The parasite, caused by fly larvae that feed on living flesh, poses a serious threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and occasionally humans. … Continue reading A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

A trailer carrying fireworks erupted in flames on Interstate 75 near Ooltewah, creating a dramatic roadside explosion just before the Fourth of July weekend. Fire officials said the work truck’s box trailer became fully engulfed, causing fireworks to detonate and launch in multiple directions across the highway. Cellphone video showed intense bursts of fireworks shooting into the sky while thick smoke covered the roadway. Authorities … Continue reading Trailer carrying fireworks ignites in spectacular display on Tennessee highway

More than 10,000 bottles of bourbon were stolen in a coordinated cargo theft from a warehouse in Philadelphia, according to company officials. The theft, which occurred in broad daylight, involved about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at roughly $500,000. Investigators say suspects may have tricked warehouse workers into allowing access and loading the goods under false pretenses. The company described the incident as … Continue reading $500K worth of bourbon stolen from Philly warehouse, company officials say

An 18-year-old man died on Wednesday after suffering a heat-related illness while hiking in the Grand Canyon. Emergency responders were called shortly before 2 p.m. to the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens. Rangers located him in a remote area near Garden Creek, about 30 feet below the trail. Despite a rapid response and helicopter rescue efforts, he did not survive, AZ Family has reported. … Continue reading Hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park

At least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, prompting a police search for suspects. Authorities said 10 victims are in stable condition while two remain critically injured. The shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival, and police believe two individuals were firing at each other during the incident. Victims ranged in age from 16 to 61, with witnesses describing chaos as … Continue reading Manhunt continues after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio

Six people were injured in a knife attack at Penn Station in New York City on Sunday evening, according to authorities. The fire department reported that victims suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious and were taken to nearby hospitals, with one in serious condition. Amtrak officials said five people were slashed and all were stable, and a knife was recovered at the scene. Police … Continue reading 6 injured in knife attack at New York City’s Penn Station

David Glen Shuck has been charged after allegedly making repeated death threats against a U.S. senator and the senator’s family. Authorities say he faces multiple counts related to threatening a member of Congress and communicating interstate threats. Court documents allege Shuck called the senator on three separate occasions and threatened to kill him and his relatives. The case is being investigated by the U.S. Capitol Police and … Continue reading Oklahoma man charged with threatening US Senator

In the trial of Karmelo Anthony, prosecutors allege he fatally stabbed fellow student Austin Metcalf during a 2025 high school track meet in what they described as a “sneak attack.” The defense argues Anthony acted in self-defense after Metcalf allegedly initiated contact and created a chaotic confrontation under a team tent. Surveillance footage shown to jurors and witness testimony are expected to play a key … Continue reading Karmelo Anthony stabbing was a ‘sneak attack,’ prosecutors say

A judge has dismissed a murder charge against Arkansas sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer after ruling that key evidence was lost due to law enforcement mishandling of a dash camera memory card. Spencer had been charged in connection with the 2024 shooting of a man accused of sexually abusing his teenage daughter, a case his defense said involved protecting his child. The court found the loss … Continue reading Judge dismisses murder charge against Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser

Ohio State University has agreed to pay $100 million to 279 former students who allege they were sexually abused decades ago by campus doctor Richard Strauss. The settlement is part of an eight-year legal battle over claims that the university knew about Strauss’s misconduct but failed to stop it. One plaintiff did not sign the agreement, and final details are still being worked out. A court-appointed … Continue reading Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement in sex abuse lawsuits

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information as part of a deal with federal prosecutors. He is expected to be arraigned again on June 26 and could face a sentence ranging from probation to up to 60 months in prison, along with $2.25 million in restitution. Prosecutors say the case involves classified … Continue reading John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining national security information

Federal authorities are investigating former congressman George Santos over allegations that he engaged in insider trading on a prediction market tied to his own attendance at a State of the Union address. He reportedly placed bets on Kalshi that he would not attend the event while publicly suggesting the opposite, which may have allowed him to profit from shifting market odds. The platform flagged the … Continue reading George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets

Authorities in New York City are investigating a strange series of incidents involving groups of people emerging from manholes after multiple videos of the activity circulated online. The NYPD said its Emergency Services Unit searched the sewer system as a precaution and found no evidence of danger or damage, and no arrests or injuries have been reported. The incidents were first reported in Brooklyn’s Gravesend … Continue reading New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes

Authorities in Bakersfield placed several downtown buildings on lockdown Tuesday after a reported bomb threat and hostage situation at a Chase Bank building. Police said an unidentified man entered the bank and barricaded himself inside with an unknown number of people. Two hostages were successfully released through negotiations, and no injuries had been reported. Nearby buildings, including City Hall and Police Headquarters, were locked down … Continue reading 2 hostages released after man barricaded himself inside California bank with others

A toll booth attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed into a beach access booth in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The victim, 62-year-old Tammy Jo Baker, was pronounced dead at the scene after the truck struck the booth at an estimated 40 mph. Authorities said the driver, 35-year-old Deanna Harrell, continued toward the beach before attempting to turn around and becoming stuck in … Continue reading Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand

A maintenance worker discovered the body of 43-year-old James Connell inside an abandoned Kroger store in metro Atlanta on May 22 while checking for a water leak. Police responded to the closed grocery store and later charged 34-year-old Micah Deangelo Garner with concealing a death, though no one has been charged in Connell’s killing. Authorities suspect foul play, but the victim’s cause of death has … Continue reading Man’s Body Found by Maintenance Worker in Abandoned Grocery Store