The Biden administration is expediting $725 million in military aid to Ukraine, including Stinger missiles, Himars munitions, anti-drone weapons, and repair support, to bolster defenses against Russia before Donald Trump assumes the presidency in January. With Trump pledging to cut aid and push peace talks, Biden aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position with remaining funds approved by Congress. The package includes a policy exception allowing anti-personnel … Continue reading Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

Allexis Ferrell, 27, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in Ohio after killing and eating a cat at her Canton housing complex. She was sentenced to a year in jail and had been held on a $100,000 bond since her August arrest. Police found Ferrell with blood and fur on her and reported her silence when questioned, the Smoking Gun has reported. The case, which drew … Continue reading Ohio Woman Charged With Killing, Eating Cat Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty

The husband of Oregon hiker Susan Lane-Fournier has been charged with second-degree murder after her body was discovered on November 29, six days after she went missing. The 61-year-old woman, who had been hiking with her two dogs, was reported missing on November 22. Her body was found four miles from her vehicle near Welches, Oregon. Susan’s husband, Michel Fournier, 71, was arrested following the … Continue reading Husband of Missing Oregon Woman Arrested and Charged with Murder After Her Remains Are Found

Six people were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed home in Jefferson City, Missouri, after an unexplained explosion early Saturday morning. The victims, who suffered moderate to severe injuries, were taken to University Hospital, with some requiring helicopter transport due to critical conditions. Emergency responders, using specialized equipment, spent over three hours extricating the victims and two pets from the debris, NBC News has … Continue reading 6 pulled from rubble alive after explosion mangles Missouri home, authorities say

Five people are missing after a 50-foot fishing boat capsized near Couverden Point, Alaska, early Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A mayday call and an emergency beacon signal were received, but only evidence of the boat’s capsizing has been found. Rescue efforts, involving the Coast Guard, a helicopter team, and Good Samaritans, continue amid harsh conditions with 60 mph winds and 6-foot sea … Continue reading 5 missing in Alaska after fishing boat capsizes: Coast Guard

Over 4 million people in five states remain under winter storm alerts as lake-effect snow continues to blanket the Great Lakes region. Western New York, including Buffalo, is especially hard-hit, with over 40 inches of snow already and up to 2 more feet expected by Monday. Emergency declarations are in place, and National Guard troops have been deployed in New York and Pennsylvania to assist … Continue reading 4 million under winter storm alerts as snow buries Great Lakes region

Bible sales in the U.S. surged 22% by October 2024, compared to last year, as readers seek comfort amid economic, political, and global uncertainties, according to Circana BookScan. While overall print book sales grew less than 1%, publishers report increased demand from first-time buyers looking for hope and meaning. Sales include diverse formats like graphic novel Bibles, audiobooks, and luxury editions. Despite a rise in … Continue reading Sales of the Bible are booming

Colorado dentist James Craig, accused of fatally poisoning his wife Angela Craig last year, now faces two additional charges: solicitation to commit murder and perjury. Angela, a mother of six, died in March 2023 from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning. Prosecutors allege James spiked her protein shakes, citing evidence of his online searches for undetectable poisons and how to stage a murder as a heart attack. … Continue reading Colorado dentist charged with poisoning his wife’s protein shakes faces new charges

An Arizona man, Manuel Tamayo-Torres, was arrested after allegedly posting videos threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump and his family while brandishing an AR-15-style rifle. Tamayo-Torres accused Trump of kidnapping and sex-trafficking his children in near-daily posts, including one at a Trump rally site. In videos, he made explicit threats, including saying Trump’s “whole family is going to die.” Arrested in California, Tamayo-Torres faces charges … Continue reading Arizona man charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Texas can maintain its razor wire border wall, rejecting federal efforts to remove it. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ 2-1 decision supports Texas’ lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of trespassing on state property. Circuit Judge Kyle Duncan stated that Texas acted to protect its property, not to regulate U.S. Border Patrol, and was likely to succeed … Continue reading Appeals court rules Texas has right to build razor wire border wall to deter illegal immigration

Colin Brown, a 16-year-old hockey player, died days after being struck by a stray bullet on Interstate 55 in St. Louis while returning home from a game with his family. The incident occurred Saturday night, and Brown was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He passed away Wednesday morning, USA Today has reported. Brown’s family expressed gratitude to law enforcement and the hockey community … Continue reading Teenage hockey player returning from game in Missouri dies after being hit by stray bullet

Texas is considering a plan to redirect migrant buses to ICE detention centers for faster deportation processing, instead of sanctuary cities, as part of Operation Lone Star. The proposal, which has not yet been approved by Gov. Greg Abbott, aims to strengthen border security. Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, expressed interest in collaborating on the plan. Texas previously bused nearly 120,000 migrants to cities … Continue reading Texas planning to bus migrants directly to ICE for deportation

Marlena Velez, a Florida content creator, was arrested for shoplifting after allegedly being caught in her own video. The incident occurred at a Cape Coral Target in October, where Velez scanned cheaper barcodes at self-checkout for items totaling $500.32. After security footage was released, an anonymous tip led police to Velez’s social media accounts. Her TikTok video, which showed her shopping and filling her trunk … Continue reading TikTok Mom Vlogger Allegedly Stole from Target, Got Caught When She Posted Video

Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through a locked door in Ocala, Florida, on June 2, 2023. Lorincz was convicted of first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm in August. The judge called the shooting unnecessary, noting that Lorincz was safe in her room and could have waited for law enforcement. Owens, a Black mother … Continue reading Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting of neighbor

The body of 44-year-old hiker Christopher Huyler was recovered over the weekend after he went missing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Huyler, from Littleton, New Hampshire, was hiking in Franconia Notch State Park on Friday when he fell on icy terrain. His wife reported him overdue later that evening. A search-and-rescue mission found his body early Saturday on Kinsman Ridge, about 2,800 feet in elevation. … Continue reading Hiker’s body found in New Hampshire mountains after ‘significant fall’

A Connecticut couple, Jadion Anthony Richards and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, is accused of running a theft ring at Lululemon stores across multiple states, stealing nearly $1 million in merchandise. They allegedly used a tactic where Richards would make a small purchase, then help Lawes-Richards and an accomplice steal items by switching security sensors. Police found over $50,000 worth of stolen goods in their hotel room. … Continue reading Couple accused of stealing nearly $1 million from Lululemon in elaborate shoplifting plot

Around 52 cars worth nearly $5 million were stolen from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport by an organized crime group. Police have identified 14 suspects, with the group believed to operate in multiple states, including New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. The investigation gained traction in October when three men were arrested with tools used for breaking into cars, including a device to reprogram key fobs, the … Continue reading 52 cars stolen by organized gang at Dallas airport

The city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the family of Teresa Gomez, a grandmother fatally shot by police officer Felipe Hernandez in October 2023. Hernandez, who was fired after the shooting, faces a second-degree murder charge and has pleaded not guilty. The lawsuit accused the city of negligence and claimed Gomez, who was unarmed and posed no … Continue reading A New Mexico city reaches $20 million settlement in the death of a woman shot by a police officer

Elizabeth Gutfahr, former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $38 million in county funds between 2012 and 2024. She used the money for personal expenses, including ranch renovations, at least 20 cars, and family costs. Gutfahr transferred funds to personal accounts and used fake business accounts to conceal the theft. She faces up to 35 years in prison and must … Continue reading Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling more than $38 million for personal expenses

At least four people died after a powerful atmospheric river event, including a bomb cyclone, hit the U.S. West Coast and parts of Canada, causing widespread damage and leaving thousands without power. Nearly 1 million customers lost electricity at the storm’s peak, with hurricane-force winds toppling trees onto power lines. Two deaths occurred in Washington due to falling trees, while flooding and rough seas claimed … Continue reading At least 4 dead after powerful atmospheric river event clobbers West Coast

Federal investigators released an update on the September 29 fires at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, which created a toxic chemical cloud and forced residents to shelter in place. The fires began after water-reactive chemicals became wet, producing large vapor plumes before igniting. The blaze destroyed the Plant 12 warehouse, led to evacuations, and shut down Interstate 20 for hours. Smoke drifted into … Continue reading New details emerge on BioLab fire that forced thousands to shelter outside Atlanta

A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 plane crashed during a training exercise in Larimer County, Colorado, killing pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, and severely injuring co-pilot Randall Settergren. The crash occurred Saturday in a mountainous area, and the cause remains under investigation by the NTSB. Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maj. Gen. Laura Clellan honored the victims for their volunteer service, highlighting … Continue reading Two dead, one injured in single-engine plane crash in Colorado

Walmart was ordered to pay nearly $35 million to former truck driver Jesus “Jesse” Fonseca after a California jury found the retailer falsely accused him of workers’ compensation fraud and wrongfully terminated him. Fonseca, who worked for Walmart for 14 years, was injured in a 2017 accident and filed a workers’ comp claim. Despite medical restrictions, Walmart allegedly failed to accommodate him and later fired … Continue reading Walmart must pay $35 million to a truck driver it falsely accused of fraud, jury says

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urged communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water, citing potential neuropsychiatric risks and IQ reduction concerns. While fluoride is proven to reduce tooth decay by 25% and is widely endorsed by health organizations like the CDC and ADA, Ladapo highlighted the need for further research on its safety. Critics argue his stance undermines public health, noting his history of … Continue reading Florida’s surgeon general advises against adding fluoride to drinking water

Jon and Carie Hallford, owners of Colorado’s Return to Nature Funeral Home, pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after authorities discovered 190 decomposing bodies improperly stored in a building since 2019. Families were given fake ashes, often dry concrete, while the Hallfords spent customers’ money and pandemic relief funds on luxury items and travel. The remains, found last year in a decaying, insect-infested building, prompted Colorado … Continue reading Colorado funeral home owners accused of letting 190 bodies decay plead guilty to corpse abuse