A former staffer who accused former California Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault is now cooperating with an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. She alleges incidents in both 2019 and 2024, including an accusation of rape in a New York City hotel, which Swalwell denies. The Manhattan DA opened the investigation shortly after the allegations were reported publicly. Following the accusations, Swalwell withdrew … Continue reading Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Thousands of people across the United States took part in a coordinated International Workers’ Day economic blackout organized under the “May Day Strong” movement. The actions included walkouts, protests, and blockades targeting institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange, Amazon facilities, and airports, with some participants arrested. Groups including labor unions, student organizations, and activist networks called for “no work, no school, no shopping” … Continue reading Thousands in US join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ May Day protest

A powerful explosion destroyed a home in Queens early Thursday as New York City Police Department officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife and a gas smell. Eight officers were injured, mostly with minor burns and trauma, after being thrown back by the blast as they approached the house. Police said body camera footage shows the explosion erupting just as … Continue reading Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying

Susan Hutson has been indicted on 30 felony counts connected to a May jailbreak in New Orleans in which 10 inmates escaped. Prosecutors allege her failures and lack of proper precautions contributed to conditions that allowed the escape, even though she did not directly open any jail doors. Her co-defendant, CFO Bianka Brown, was also indicted on related charges tied to alleged false records and … Continue reading New Orleans sheriff indicted on charges of failing to prevent jailbreak

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court after being indicted for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump. He did not enter a plea, and a judge ruled he could be released without restrictions while the case proceeds. Prosecutors say Comey’s Instagram post featuring “86 47” was interpreted as a threat to harm Trump, though he claims it was meant as a political message. … Continue reading James Comey makes first court appearance after 2nd DOJ indictment

A man identified as Cole Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump outside a Washington political gala. Prosecutors say Allen fired a shotgun near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and had traveled across the country armed with multiple weapons. He is charged with attempted assassination and related firearms offenses and has agreed to remain in custody while the case proceeds. Authorities allege … Continue reading Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody

A stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma left at least six people injured, including students, a security guard, and the suspect. Emergency responders placed the school on lockdown and transported victims to hospitals, with four reported in critical condition. Police detained the suspect, though their identity and motive remain under investigation. Officials said the school was quickly secured and later used as a reunification … Continue reading Students stabbed inside Washington state high school as police respond to chaotic scene

A shooting at a barbecue restaurant in Austin on Sunday night left six people injured, according to police. Authorities say 24-year-old Wesley E. Brown was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on East 12th Street after a physical altercation between two men escalated into gunfire. Police said bystanders were struck … Continue reading Alleged gunman in custody after Austin shooting left 6 people injured

Nathan Chasing Horse, a former “Dances With Wolves” actor, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A Nevada jury found him guilty on 13 charges, mostly involving sexual assault of multiple victims, including one who was 14 when the abuse began. During sentencing, victims described lasting trauma and said he exploited his role as a spiritual … Continue reading Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison in Nevada for sexual assault

Jay Bryant, the third man charged in the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in the killing. He admitted helping the gunmen gain access to Mizell’s Queens recording studio and knowing in advance that a shooting would take place. Prosecutors say Bryant assisted Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who were previously convicted of … Continue reading Man pleads guilty 25 years after Jam Master Jay’s murder

Alphanso Talley, a 26-year-old Chicago man, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple felonies after a shooting that killed one police officer and critically injured another. Authorities say the incident is connected to both an earlier armed robbery and a later shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on April 25. Police arrested Talley near the hospital shortly after the shooting and recovered a weapon … Continue reading Man charged with murder of Chicago police officer shot at hospital

A man identified as Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump after a violent incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. Authorities say the attack was planned for weeks and involved Allen traveling cross-country and booking a hotel room near the event ahead of time. During the dinner, he allegedly tried to breach security with guns … Continue reading Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

A University of South Florida doctoral student, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been charged with murdering his roommate, Zamil Limon, and a second student, Nahida S. Bristy. Limon’s remains were discovered in Tampa after both he and Bristy were reported missing in mid-April. Authorities say Abugharbieh was already a person of interest and was arrested after a SWAT standoff at a residence. He now faces two counts … Continue reading Man charged with 2 murders after roommate, a USF student, found dead

A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after being shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital while guarding a suspect in custody. Authorities say the suspect, who was being treated for an unrelated issue, somehow obtained a weapon and opened fire before fleeing the hospital. The suspect was later located at a nearby home and taken into custody by SWAT teams. The officer … Continue reading 1 Chicago police officer killed, another injured in hospital shooting

Five women were injured in a shooting near Indiana University in Bloomington following the crowded Little 500 weekend events. Police said officers heard gunfire around 12:25 a.m. and found victims aged 17 to 22, along with others hurt while fleeing. Officials believe the shooting began after a fight between two women outside a restaurant and escalated when multiple people drew guns, though only two are … Continue reading 5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races

A powerful tornado in Wise County, Texas killed at least two people and injured several others as it caused widespread damage to neighborhoods and displaced dozens of families. Emergency crews faced blocked roads and downed utilities while responding, and officials warned that more severe storms and possible flash flooding could continue across the region. The outbreak is part of a larger system of extreme weather … Continue reading Texas tornado kills at least two people as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were evacuated after shots were fired near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton. One suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested after allegedly attacking a Secret Service checkpoint with multiple weapons and exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. Officials said he is believed to have acted alone and was taken to … Continue reading Gunman in custody after charging gala with Trump attending; motive unclear

Authorities say former North Carolina law enforcement officer Christopher Gillum was arrested in Florida after allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting Black people at a major New Orleans festival, believed to be Jazz Fest. He was found at a hotel in Destin with a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition and was taken into custody without incident. Federal officials say he was traveling toward … Continue reading Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday as severe storms moved across multiple states, prompting emergency response efforts. Authorities reported no fatalities and only minor injuries, though damage assessments were still underway in affected areas including Vance Air Force Base. A tornado emergency was issued as the storm moved through the city, and residents were urged to avoid impacted zones to allow emergency crews access. … Continue reading Tornado hits city in Oklahoma amid severe weather outbreak

A person walking a dog in Memphis discovered what appeared to be a human skull in early March, leading police to the remains of three young children. Authorities believe the children, estimated to be between three and seven years old, had been dead for several years. The remains were found in a wooded area of Hickory Hill, and investigators are working to determine their identities … Continue reading Human remains belonging to multiple young children found in Memphis

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left one person dead and five others injured after two groups exchanged gunfire near the food court. Police said the violence stemmed from a dispute between the groups and was not a random attack, though bystanders were caught in the crossfire. Five suspects were detained for questioning as investigators continue to search for others involved. … Continue reading 1 dead, 5 injured and several in custody in Mall of Louisiana shooting

A U.S. special forces soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been arrested and charged with using classified information about a U.S. operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from office to make prediction market bets. Authorities say he placed about $33,000 in bets on Polymarket and earned more than $409,000 in profits. Prosecutors allege he was involved in planning the operation and used sensitive information for personal … Continue reading U.S. soldier involved in Maduro raid charged with betting on the operation

The Justice Department has withdrawn recent subpoenas in its investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, opting instead to seek voluntary interviews with witnesses. The inquiry, which centers on allegations that Brennan made false statements about the 2016 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference, is one of several probes targeting critics of President Donald Trump. The decision came shortly after changes in the prosecution team, … Continue reading In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been indicted on federal fraud charges, including wire fraud and bank fraud, over allegations it misused donor funds to pay confidential informants infiltrating extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Prosecutors claim the organization funneled more than $3 million through fake entities between 2014 and 2023 and misled donors and banks about how the money was used. SPLC … Continue reading Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

A 78-year-old woman in Northern California died after being bitten multiple times by a venomous snake on a rural property in Mendocino County, marking the state’s third snake-bite death this year. She was hospitalized after the April 8 incident but died two days later, and the snake species has not yet been identified. Earlier this year, two other Californians—a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman—also … Continue reading 3rd Californian dies from snake bite this year