A ferry dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island during a cultural festival left seven dead and six critically injured. The victims, aged 70 to 93, were attending a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community when the gangway collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. President Biden and other officials expressed condolences, while the Gullah-Geechee community mourns … Continue reading 7 dead, 3 in critical condition after dock gangway collapses on GA’s coast

Former Canadian Olympian snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, is now a fugitive, accused of leading a violent international drug trafficking ring connected to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wedding allegedly orchestrated large cocaine shipments from Colombia to Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, and is accused of ordering multiple killings. A federal arrest warrant was issued for him in Los Angeles, and he may be hiding in Mexico, NPR … Continue reading Former Canadian Olympian is accused of being a fugitive drug lord

Montana authorities are now investigating the death of Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, 35, as a homicide after it was initially reported as a bear attack. Kjersem was found dead in a tent near Moose Creek, but a wildlife expert found no signs of bear activity. An autopsy revealed Kjersem died from multiple chop wounds. He was last seen on October 10, leaving for a camping trip … Continue reading Man’s death initially reported as bear attack investigated as ‘vicious’ homicide

Derrick Dearman, convicted of killing five people during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016, was executed in Alabama after dropping his appeals and asking to be put to death. Dearman, 36, admitted to the killings, which took place after he broke into a home where his estranged girlfriend had taken refuge. In his final statement, he asked for forgiveness from the victims’ families. The victims included … Continue reading Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death

The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2002, after state lawmakers subpoenaed him to testify about his case. Roberson, who faced lethal injection on October 17, was convicted based on claims his daughter died from shaken baby syndrome. However, his attorneys argue she died due to health issues, not abuse. A lead detective and … Continue reading Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution of Robert Roberson

The trial of Richard Allen, charged with the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, began with opening statements. Allen, 52, faces two counts of murder and kidnapping for the killings of the teenage girls. Prosecutors described the gruesome crime scene and presented video evidence found on one victim’s phone, seeking to prove Allen committed the murders and remained undetected for … Continue reading Delphi murders trial begins in Indiana with opening statements, 7 years after girls killed

Rock guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times early Tuesday while walking his dog in Las Vegas, according to police and his management. Lee was hospitalized and is currently in intensive care but is expected to fully recover. Authorities believe the shooting was random, and no arrests have been made, NBC News has reported. Lee, known for performing with Ozzy Osbourne in the 1980s … Continue reading Rock guitarist Jake E. Lee hit multiple times in random Las Vegas shooting

Minnesota horticulture teacher Travis Gienger won the 51st World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the fourth year in a row. His massive pumpkin weighed 2,471 pounds, narrowly beating the runner-up by 6 pounds. Although his pumpkin fell short of his world record from last year, Gienger credited his win to healthy soil and hard work despite challenging weather, the Associated Press has reported. After … Continue reading Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest

In Bay Village, Ohio, a police officer responded to an unusual call on Monday morning—a giant runaway inflatable pumpkin blown onto Wolf Road by 30-40 mph winds from a storm. The officer’s initial attempt to corral the massive Halloween decoration resulted in him getting tangled in the inflatable. After regrouping and receiving backup, the officers, with the help of bystanders, managed to safely remove the … Continue reading Ohio police officers swallowed up by giant Halloween decoration

A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Alyssa Lokits, who was killed while exercising on a popular walking trail in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul Park, 29, was taken into custody on Tuesday, following the incident on Mill Creek Greenway. Witnesses reported hearing Lokits scream for help and saw a man on top of her before gunshots were fired. Lokits was found with … Continue reading Arrest made after woman killed while exercising on popular Nashville trail

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced that 92 people remain unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene, which has claimed 95 lives across 21 counties. Buncombe County reported the most fatalities, with 42 deaths. A task force has been formed to locate missing individuals, with ongoing searches across affected areas. Cooper emphasized the long recovery process and the state’s commitment to supporting Western North Carolina, Fox News … Continue reading Hurricane Helene: More than 90 reported dead in North Carolina, 92 unaccounted for

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., announced that two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Boa, are set to arrive from China this Tuesday. Bao Li is a descendant of Bao Bao, a panda born at the zoo in 2013. The National Zoo participates in a breeding program aimed at conserving the vulnerable species, which involves returning pandas born there … Continue reading 2 giant pandas headed from China to the National Zoo in Washington DC

A fallen tree caused a crash on a New Jersey Transit River Line train in Mansfield, NJ, killing the train operator and injuring 23 passengers. The crash occurred early Monday morning when the train struck the tree on the tracks. Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the operator’s death and an investigation is underway. Passengers described the tree as “gigantic” and reported seeing others with injuries, including … Continue reading Operator killed, more than 20 hurt in NJ Transit train crash, officials say

Two suspects have been arrested for a Michigan home invasion in which they posed as utility workers. Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, was arrested in Louisiana and charged with murder, while the second suspect was arrested after a traffic stop in Michigan. The incident left 72-year-old Hussein Murray dead in his Rochester Hills home. His wife, who was tied up, told police the suspects had posed … Continue reading 2nd arrest made in deadly Michigan home invasion where perpetrators posed as utility men

Oregon police arrested two suspects, Reginald Reynolds, 35, and Mia Baggenstos, 37, after pulling them over in a stolen car. During a search, officers found a large stash of methamphetamine inside a bag humorously labeled “Definitely not a bag full of drugs.” Reynolds was carrying a loaded handgun, meth, and cash, while Baggenstos had pills and drug paraphernalia. The police seized about half a pound … Continue reading Cops: Meth packages found in ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs’ bag

Chicago police are investigating a cargo theft that occurred Friday afternoon in the South Austin neighborhood, where a group of thieves ransacked a freight train. Witnesses reported seeing at least a dozen individuals breaking into multiple containers for nearly an hour before police arrived. Union Pacific stated that the train was stopped for an interchange when the theft occurred. Officers responded around 4 p.m., drawing … Continue reading Thieves loot freight train on West Side, Chicago police say; at least 6 arrested

Eleven members of an Amish family in Peach Bottom Township, Pennsylvania, were hospitalized Friday night after consuming toxic wild mushrooms. A family member reported the incident, stating they fell ill after eating mushrooms found in the woods. The report was made from a nearby telephone booth, as the family does not own a phone. The affected individuals, ranging in age from 1 to 39, were … Continue reading 11 in Amish family, including 1-year-old, hospitalized after eating ‘toxic mushrooms’

Early Saturday, a vehicle fleeing a Philadelphia hospital after dropping off a gunshot victim struck three nurses who were attempting to treat the patient. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. at Penn Presbyterian Hospital when the silver Jeep Cherokee hit the nurses in the ambulance bay. One nurse, 36, is in critical condition with facial injuries and internal bleeding, while a 37-year-old and a 51-year-old … Continue reading A vehicle dropping off a shooting victim struck 3 nurses, critically wounding 1

Authorities have identified body parts found in a freezer at a Colorado home as belonging to Amanda Leariel Overstreet, a 16-year-old girl who went missing in 2005. The investigation into her death is being treated as a homicide. The remains were discovered in January when the new owner of the home, near Grand Junction, gave away a freezer left by the previous occupant. Inside, they … Continue reading Body parts in freezer left at Colorado home spark homicide investigation

A shooting near a Tennessee State University homecoming parade on Saturday left one man dead and nine others injured, including three children. The incident occurred around 5:10 p.m. on Jefferson Street as the parade crowd was dispersing after the event. A 24-year-old man died in the gunfire, while the injured victims, including a 12-year-old and two 14-year-olds, sustained non-critical injuries. Nashville police believe multiple shooters … Continue reading 10 shot, one fatally, after Tennessee State University homecoming parade

The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a life jacket, an emergency position indicating locator beacon, and a cooler likely saved a fishing boat captain during Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico. The captain of the Capt. Dave contacted the Coast Guard on Monday after becoming disabled about 20 miles off John’s Pass. He and a crew member were rescued by a Coast Guard boat and helicopter. … Continue reading Man rescued 48km off Florida coast clinging to ice box after Hurricane Milton

One person has died, and 23 others were rescued after being trapped underground at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The incident occurred due to a mechanical failure in the mine’s elevator system, leaving 12 out-of-state tourists stuck for about six hours. Eleven people were rescued earlier, and among those freed, two were children and four received treatment for minor injuries. Colorado … Continue reading 1 dead and 23 rescued after Colorado tourist mine accident

A chemical leak at the PEMEX oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, released hydrogen sulfide, killing two workers and injuring several others on Thursday. The leak triggered temporary shelter-in-place orders for residents, but those were lifted after air monitoring showed no hazardous chemicals in the community. The leak occurred around 4:20 p.m., halting refinery operations. Officials confirmed that no harmful gas escaped beyond the plant … Continue reading Chemical leak at Houston-area plant kills 2 workers and injures several others

Rescue teams in Florida worked to save residents after Hurricane Milton struck, causing widespread destruction, killing at least eight people, and leaving 3 million without power. The storm brought deadly tornadoes, severe flooding, and heavy damage to communities, including Hillsborough County, where a boy was rescued from debris, and a man survived overnight in the Gulf of Mexico. Milton made landfall as a Category 3 … Continue reading Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain without power