Twelve students from Salisbury University in Maryland face hate crime charges after allegedly luring a man to an off-campus apartment, assaulting him, and using slurs targeting his sexual orientation. The students, aged 18 to 21, are charged with first-degree assault, false imprisonment, and other related charges. Police say the assault, captured on video, involved the victim being forced into a chair, beaten, and verbally abused. … Continue reading 12 Salisbury Univ. students charged with hate crimes for allegedly beating man

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California, known as the Mountain Fire, destroyed over 130 structures, forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people, and led to school closures across Ventura County. Strong winds fueled the blaze, which has spread to 20,596 acres with only 7% containment as of Friday. The fire knocked out power, prompted road closures, and led to water safety advisories for residents. … Continue reading Southern California wildfire rages as it engulfs homes, forces mass evacuations

Megan Valentine, 44, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting her husband, Illinois Judge Michael J. Valentine. Police found his body outside a home in Albion on Tuesday. Megan faces additional charges of aggravated firearm discharge and domestic battery. Illinois State Police led the investigation, which led to her being held in White County Jail, NBC News has reported. Michael Valentine, … Continue reading Illinois judge found dead outside of home, wife charged with murder

A plumber’s truck exploded on a residential street in Queens early Friday, damaging nearby homes and cars. The unoccupied Infiniti QX56 erupted in flames due to pressurized gas cylinders stored in the vehicle, while lithium-ion batteries required hazmat handling, according to FDNY officials. The blast broke windows in six homes and damaged five vehicles, but no injuries were reported. The truck’s owner, Dinell Harricharan, said … Continue reading SUV loaded with chemicals explodes on NYC street in massive fireball

Police in Yemassee, South Carolina, are searching for 43 monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility after a staff member failed to secure a door. The monkeys, young and weighing only 6-7 lbs, were last seen in nearby woods. Police advised locals to lock doors and avoid the animals, who may be lured back with food traps containing apples. This isn’t Alpha Genesis’s … Continue reading 43 escaped research monkeys still loose in South Carolina

A Chicago police officer, 26, was fatally shot on Monday night in the East Chatham neighborhood on the city’s South Side. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. after officers stopped a vehicle with three people inside. As officers approached, gunfire erupted, striking the officer multiple times. The officer later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. One of the individuals in the vehicle was … Continue reading Chicago police officer dies after shooting in East Chatham

A Florida man, 61-year-old Kevin Elliot McCourt, died in a pedestrian crash on I-95 North in Rhode Island early Wednesday. McCourt had stopped his car on I-95 South, exited his vehicle, crossed the highway, and was struck by a Volkswagen SUV while attempting to cross I-95 North. Another crash on the southbound side caused traffic delays. An NBC 10 crew reported seeing cash on the … Continue reading Man killed as money flies loose on Rhode Island highway

Nathan Hochman, Los Angeles’ newly elected district attorney, promises a tougher stance on crime and aims to rebuild an office disillusioned by the policies of his predecessor, George Gascón. Hochman, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, won on a platform criticizing Gascón’s progressive policies, especially around property crimes. While advocating for stronger prosecution of property offenses, Hochman emphasized he’s not opposed to criminal justice reform … Continue reading New Los Angeles DA vows to reverse predecessor’s ‘social experiments’

A fast-moving brush fire in Ventura County, California, has grown to over 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations for 14,000 residents and a red flag warning for extreme fire risk. The Mountain Fire, still 0% contained, has injured at least two people and damaged structures, though exact counts are pending due to dangerous conditions. High winds up to 100 mph are hampering firefighting efforts, grounding fixed-wing aircraft … Continue reading Southern California fire moving ‘dangerously fast’ with 0% containment

Two men were fatally shot at Navy Pier in Chicago, reportedly by a disgruntled ex-employee who targeted them in a non-public loading dock area. The victims, aged 47 and 51, worked for a contractor. Following the incident, Navy Pier was temporarily locked down, with visitors sheltering in place. Police are still searching for a person of interest, and the shooting is considered isolated, with no … Continue reading 2 men shot, killed at Navy Pier; police seek disgruntled ex-employee

Skyler Philippi, a Tennessee man allegedly motivated by white supremacist beliefs, was charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction in a plot to bomb a Nashville energy facility. Philippi, arrested shortly before attempting a drone attack on an electric substation, aimed to cause a major power outage days before the U.S. presidential election. He had discussed previous power grid attacks and was … Continue reading Man ‘dedicated to white supremacist ideology’ arrested in alleged plot to attack Nashville energy facility with drone

A small jet crashed into a vehicle after taking off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, killing five people, according to police. The Honda HA-420 business jet struck the vehicle outside the airport around 4:40 p.m., igniting a large fire. Authorities confirmed five fatalities but did not clarify if all victims were on the plane or if there were casualties in the vehicle, the … Continue reading 5 are killed when small jet crashes into vehicle after taking off in suburban Phoenix

Several non-credible bomb threats disrupted voting at twelve Georgia polling sites on Tuesday, with the source traced to Russia, according to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Although deemed non-viable, the threats led to temporary closures and extended voting hours at affected locations in Fulton, Gwinnett, and DeKalb counties. Officials, including the FBI, emphasized that election integrity and public safety remain top priorities, CNN has … Continue reading Bomb threats against Atlanta-area polling places were from Russia, secretary of state says

In Missouri, torrential rains caused flash flooding, killing at least five people, including an elderly couple who served as election poll workers. Up to 8 inches of rain led to widespread flooding, with dozens of water rescues. The couple’s vehicle was swept away in Wright County, where their bodies were later found. Two other fatalities occurred in St. Louis County, and a fifth death was … Continue reading Missouri flash flooding kills 5, including 2 poll workers

Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have requested a gag order to prevent potential witnesses from discussing his criminal case, citing a “deluge of improper pretrial publicity” that undermines his right to a fair trial. This request follows grand jury testimony from a music producer claiming to have a videotape of Combs involved in sexual assaults, which Combs’ lawyers argue has led to misleading media narratives. … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers seek gag order, citing ‘improper’ pretrial publicity

Arizona authorities allege that an 18-year-old killed his mother, Mary Collier, and tried to cover it up by falsely reporting her as kidnapped. A jogger found Collier’s body in a field in San Tan Valley on Wednesday, shortly before her son called 911 about her supposed abduction. Police quickly identified Collier’s body and named her son as the suspect. He was found at home with … Continue reading Arizona teen allegedly killed mother and reported her kidnapped in cover-up attempt, police say

A section of Interstate 96 in southeast Michigan remained closed Sunday after a semitruck collided with over a dozen stalled vehicles near Webberville, killing four people and injuring 17. The crash occurred around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, when the semitruck driver reportedly failed to notice traffic halted for utility work. The collision caused fires involving multiple vehicles. The deceased include a 29-year-old man from Carson City … Continue reading Police in Michigan say 4 killed, 17 injured after semitruck crashes into vehicles stuck in traffic

A Pennsylvania man, Mohamad Hamad, and alleged accomplice Talya Lubit were arrested for vandalizing Jewish buildings in Pittsburgh with pro-Palestinian graffiti and discussing plans to target Jewish properties. Hamad, who allegedly referred to himself as a “Hamas operative” and was a former member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, was found with evidence linking him to both the vandalism and messages about building an explosive … Continue reading Police: Self-Proclaimed ‘Hamas Operative’ Who Vandalized Jewish Centers, Built Explosive Device

Early Sunday morning, seven tornadoes struck Oklahoma, causing widespread damage in several areas, including Newcastle, Oklahoma City, Harrah, and Choctaw. The most severe tornadoes, rated up to EF-3, destroyed homes, downed power lines, and damaged structures like Newcastle Elementary School and Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Significant destruction was reported along Southeast 89th Street, Triple X Road, and in Harrah, where the 100-year-old OG&E electrical plant sustained … Continue reading Oklahoma tornadoes injure at least 11, cause significant damage

Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated the National Guard to be on standby from November 4 to 7 to assist law enforcement if needed during election week, following nationwide warnings from the Department of Homeland Security. This precaution responds to recent incidents, including ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington. Experts note that large-scale election violence like the January 6 Capitol riot is unlikely, though smaller … Continue reading Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence

A 61-year-old surfer in Maui, Hawaii, survived a shark attack near Waiehu Beach Park on Friday, managing to swim partway to shore despite losing part of his leg. A bystander then helped him reach land, where police and medical teams applied tourniquets to control the bleeding. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Maui officials praised the surfer’s resilience and the quick … Continue reading Shark bites off part of surfer’s leg in attack near Maui beach, authorities say

The entire police department in Geary, Oklahoma, resigned on Thursday, with Police Chief Alicia Ford suggesting the decision stemmed from issues with the city council. Ford, in a statement, expressed gratitude for serving Geary and urged residents to engage more with council activities. An interim chief, JJ Stitt, has been appointed, while the Blaine and Canadian County Sheriff’s Offices are providing assistance, Fox News has … Continue reading Oklahoma town’s entire police force, including chief, resigns on same day

Sheila Keen-Warren, 61, was released from prison after serving time for the 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, whom she allegedly killed while dressed as a clown. Keen-Warren, who later married Marlene’s husband, Michael, had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2022 but maintained her innocence. The plea deal, reached just before trial, resulted in a 12-year sentence, reduced due to her seven years in custody … Continue reading Florida’s convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband’s then-wife

The FBI is investigating the death of Dennoriss Richardson, a 39-year-old Black man found hanging in an abandoned Alabama house, after his wife and community members raised concerns about local law enforcement’s conduct. The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office ruled his death a suicide, but Richardson’s wife disputes this, linking it to a lawsuit he filed in February accusing the police of assault and misconduct. The … Continue reading Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama