Minnesota officials sue federal government over Renee Good, Alex Pretti investigations

Officials in Minnesota have sued the federal government, claiming they were blocked from investigating three shootings involving federal agents during an immigration operation. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, accuses the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security of withholding key evidence. State investigators say cooperation from federal agencies was initially promised but later abruptly cut off, preventing access to witnesses, crime scenes, and materials. The cases involve two … Continue reading Minnesota officials sue federal government over Renee Good, Alex Pretti investigations

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Dayton Webber, a pioneering quadruple amputee athlete, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Bradrick Wellsduring an argument inside a car in Maryland. Authorities say Webber allegedly shot Wells, disposed of his body, and fled before later being arrested in Charlottesville. Witnesses reported the incident to police, leading to a search and eventual capture. Webber, once celebrated for overcoming severe childhood illness to become a professional cornhole player, … Continue reading US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Wife of Maui doctor describes terrifying birthday hike at attempted murder trial

A Hawaii doctor is on trial for attempted murder after his wife, Arielle Konig, testified that he attacked her during a hike on Oahu in March 2025. She told the court that Gerhardt Konig tried to push her off a cliff, inject her with a syringe, and struck her repeatedly with a rock. Prosecutors say the attack was deliberate, while the defense claims he acted in self-defense after believing she tried to … Continue reading Wife of Maui doctor describes terrifying birthday hike at attempted murder trial

5 missing scientists working on futuristic metal for rocket engines and ties to UFO programs, alarms officials

A series of deaths and disappearances involving U.S. scientists has raised concerns about a possible pattern, though no evidence confirms a connection. Retired General William Neil McCasland and NASA engineer Monica Jacinto Reza both vanished while hiking in the Southwest, while three other scientists were recently killed or found dead. Some speculation links their advanced research—ranging from fusion energy to aerospace technology—to conspiracy theories about UFOs, but these claims remain unproven. … Continue reading 5 missing scientists working on futuristic metal for rocket engines and ties to UFO programs, alarms officials

Multiple people injured after floor collapsed at NH wedding venue

A wedding at the Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth, New Hampshire turned chaotic when a floor collapsed, sending nearly 70 of the 144 guests into the basement. Six adults were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and multiple others received treatment on-site, while first responders and guests helped those trapped under debris. The incident occurred on March 21 in the venue’s Sap House building, which may have … Continue reading Multiple people injured after floor collapsed at NH wedding venue

California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, launched an investigation into California’s November 2025 Proposition 50 election, claiming a third-party group found tens of thousands of excess votes. California elections officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have dismissed the allegations, saying Bianco lacks authority and expertise to oversee elections. The Riverside Election Integrity Team argued the vote tally discrepancies justified a … Continue reading California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute

Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says

Hawaii has suffered an estimated $1 billion in damages after two storms dropped up to 50 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding on Oahu and other islands. Over 230 people were rescued, and officials report no fatalities so far, though many homes and roads were heavily affected. The Hawaii National Guard is monitoring the Wahiawa dam, which prompted evacuations due to fears of overflow. Residents, including … Continue reading Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says

Savannah Guthrie renews plea to Arizona community for clues in mother’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie is appealing to Tucson residents for any information to help locate her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The family urged people to review memories, messages, journals, and surveillance footage, emphasizing that no detail is too small. Law enforcement has reviewed new security footage from Nancy’s home, but no suspicious activity has been identified, and investigators are using … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie renews plea to Arizona community for clues in mother’s disappearance

Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane and vehicle collide at La Guardia Airport

An Air Canada Express flight operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia Airport runway, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900, struck the Port Authority rescue vehicle responding to a separate incident late Sunday. Two officers in the fire truck were hospitalized with broken limbs but are in stable condition, and no other major injuries were reported … Continue reading Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane and vehicle collide at La Guardia Airport

US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, part of Operation Southern Spear, which has killed at least 159 people in 46 incidents since September 2025. While initially reported that three survived, the Coast Guard later confirmed only one person was recovered alive, with two others found dead. The USSOUTHCOM stated the targeted vessel was on known … Continue reading US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

‘Highway Robbery’: Personal injury attorneys found guilty in staged crash scheme

A federal jury found attorneys Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles guilty on all charges in a scheme involving staged collisions with 18-wheelers to inflate lawsuit settlements. A third defendant, Diaminike Stalbert, was convicted of making false statements but cleared of conspiracy. Motta, Giles, and their law firms were convicted of conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, and obstruction of justice, with Motta also guilty of witness … Continue reading ‘Highway Robbery’: Personal injury attorneys found guilty in staged crash scheme

Hochul says NY can’t meet its own climate targets, so she wants to change them

Governor Kathy Hochul proposed changes to New York’s 2019 climate law, seeking to delay key emissions reduction deadlines and extend regulatory timelines to 2030. Her plan would allow homes and businesses to burn more gas longer, while linking future rules to an unspecified 2040 emissions target, though the original 2030 goal remains unchanged. Hochul cited federal opposition to renewable energy as justification, arguing stricter enforcement … Continue reading Hochul says NY can’t meet its own climate targets, so she wants to change them

Woman, 80, receives probation and no jail time over San Francisco crash that killed four

Mary Fong Lau, 80, was sentenced to two years of probation and a suspended driver’s license for a car crash in San Francisco that killed a family of four, with no jail time or home confinement. Lau must also complete 200 hours of community service after pleading no contest to the charges. The March 2024 crash occurred when she drove at speeds up to 70 … Continue reading Woman, 80, receives probation and no jail time over San Francisco crash that killed four

Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Hawaii experienced its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains hit already saturated soil, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people on Oahu’s North Shore. Muddy waters damaged homes, cars, and infrastructure, with the cost of the storm estimated to exceed $1 billion, including airports, schools, and a Maui hospital. No deaths were reported, though 10 people were hospitalized with hypothermia, and 72 children … Continue reading Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

A Utah woman, Kouri Richins, was convicted of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022, while also self-publishing a children’s book about grief. Prosecutors said she was $4.5 million in debt and sought to inherit her husband’s $4 million estate while planning a future with another man. She was also found guilty of attempted murder, … Continue reading Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

At least 1 dead as Nebraska wildfires scorch nearly 800,000 acres

Historic wildfires in Nebraska have burned nearly 800,000 acres, causing at least one death, and are considered the largest in state history, Gov. Jim Pillen said. The most severe blaze, the Morrill Fire, has consumed over 572,000 acres and remains only 18% contained, while three other fires — Cottonwood, Road 203, and Anderson Bridge — are also burning across the western part of the state. … Continue reading At least 1 dead as Nebraska wildfires scorch nearly 800,000 acres

Florida sheriff blames spring break ‘promoters’ as arrests climb

Authorities in Florida are cracking down on spring break gatherings after social media-promoted “takeover” events in Volusia County led to over 100 arrests and multiple medical emergencies. Thousands flocked to popular beaches like Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, prompting the sheriff’s office to issue cease-and-desist letters to online event organizers. Law enforcement also seized six guns and handled incidents involving minors under the influence. … Continue reading Florida sheriff blames spring break ‘promoters’ as arrests climb

FBI buying data that can track people, Patel says

The FBI has resumed purchasing Americans’ data and location histories from commercial data brokers to support federal investigations, Director Kash Patel testified. This marks the first public confirmation since 2023 that the agency is actively buying such data, which is often collected from consumer apps and games. Senator Ron Wyden criticized the practice as a circumvention of Fourth Amendment protections, since no warrant is required … Continue reading FBI buying data that can track people, Patel says

FBI, IRS to investigate nonprofits for ‘domestic terror’ links

The FBI and IRS are launching a joint initiative to investigate nonprofits suspected of links to domestic terrorism, particularly targeting antifa and other extremist groups. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s December memo directed federal agencies to prioritize investigations of individuals and groups using or threatening violence to advance political agendas. The initiative will use IRS expertise in financial investigations and is centered at an FBI “mission … Continue reading FBI, IRS to investigate nonprofits for ‘domestic terror’ links

Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

Victoria Johnson, 30, of Winter Haven, Florida, appeared via video conference for her first court hearing after a crash killed an 8-year-old boy and seriously injured a 10-year-old. She was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, leaving the scene with serious injury, tampering with evidence, driving without a license causing death, and giving false information to law enforcement. During the hearing, Johnson … Continue reading Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

Nancy Guthrie case: FBI recovers new images from cameras

The FBI has recovered still images from motion-activated cameras around Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, property, but the images revealed nothing suspicious, showing only people in the yards and law enforcement after her disappearance. Guthrie, 84 and mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been taken between late January 31 and early February 1. Earlier doorbell camera footage showed a masked suspect carrying … Continue reading Nancy Guthrie case: FBI recovers new images from cameras

Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control

Three major wildfires, including Nebraska’s largest ever, have burned roughly 600,000 acres across central and western Nebraska, killing one person and remaining 0% contained. The Morrill Fire alone has consumed over 460,000 acres across Morrill, Arthur, and Keith counties, while the Cottonwood Fire and Road 203 Fire have burned 100,000 and 40,000 acres, respectively. Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency, deploying the Nebraska … Continue reading Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control

Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides

A powerful kona storm has battered Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, landslides, and blizzard conditions to the islands. Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island saw rainfall of 1–2 inches per hour, with some areas of Maui receiving over 20 inches in 24 hours, causing collapsed roads and at least one home to wash away. More than 35,000 residents were without power, and the National … Continue reading Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides

Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota as major snowstorm winds down

A major snowstorm in Minnesota is tapering off, but a NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Monday night. Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency operations as conditions improve. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport saw hundreds of flight cancellations, and roads remain hazardous, with some snowplows temporarily stuck during the heaviest snowfall. Snow is expected to move east by Monday … Continue reading Travel not advised in parts of southern Minnesota as major snowstorm winds down

Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, accused of shooting five co-workers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, last August, is seeking to plead guilty to a reduced set of charges in a military court. Radford allegedly used a personal handgun to fire on members of his supply unit, injuring four soldiers and a civilian partner, before being disarmed by bystanders. He originally faced 13 criminal counts, including six attempted … Continue reading Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5