Over Memorial Day weekend, gun violence in Chicago resulted in at least 29 people being shot, five of whom were fatally injured, according to police. Among the victims was 5-year-old Danae W. Razor, who was shot and killed while sitting in a parked vehicle on the city’s West Side early Sunday morning. Another shooting occurred minutes earlier in the same area, where a 28-year-old man … Continue reading Chicago: 29 shot, 5 killed in Memorial Day weekend violence across city

A black bear entered an Arizona cabin on Thursday and mauled 15-year-old Brigham Hawkins, who has a rare neurological disorder, while he was watching TV. The bear swiped at Hawkins’ face, causing injuries to his nose, cheek, forehead, and head. His family, in a nearby cabin, heard his screams and rushed to help. Brigham’s older brother initially mistook the bear for a large dog but … Continue reading Bear mauls teen with rare disorder as he watched TV in Arizona cabin

A lightning strike killed Colorado rancher Mike Morgan, 51, and 34 head of cattle over the weekend, officials reported Sunday. Morgan was feeding cattle from a trailer in an open pasture near Rand, about 80 miles northwest of Denver, when he was struck and died on the scene despite life-saving efforts. The lightning bolt also knocked over around 100 head of cattle, with 34 not … Continue reading Lightning strike kills Colorado rancher and 34 head of cattle

A man has been arrested for stabbing four girls at an AMC movie theater in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday evening. The suspect, who entered the theater without a ticket, attacked the girls, aged 9 to 17, who were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses described the attacker as wearing an oversized trench coat, sunglasses, and a long blonde wig. Authorities linked the suspect to another stabbing … Continue reading 4 girls hurt during unprovoked stabbing attack in AMC movie theater near Boston

Powerful storms wreaked havoc across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and causing extensive damage. In Cooke County, Texas, seven people died, including two children, when a tornado hit a rural area near a mobile home park. In Oklahoma, two people were killed and several homes were destroyed, including at an outdoor wedding. Tens of thousands of residents were left … Continue reading At least 14 dead, dozens injured, as tornadoes leave destruction in TX and OK

Johnny Wactor, known for his role as Brando Corbin on “General Hospital,” has died at 37. Wactor was shot and killed early Saturday morning in downtown Los Angeles. According to his mother, Scarlett, Johnny and a coworker encountered three men tampering with his car. Despite not resisting, Wactor was shot by the men, who then fled. Paramedics arrived shortly after 3 AM, but he was … Continue reading ‘General Hospital’ actor shot and killed after theft gone wrong in downtown LA

A thunderstorm moving through Lincoln caused thousands of power outages on Friday morning. By 3 a.m., 2,700 Lincoln Electric System customers and 161 Norris Public Power District customers were without power. The storm, which began in western Nebraska on Thursday evening, produced multiple tornadoes, with 14 reports across the state, including three in Keith County. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for areas in … Continue reading Thousands without power as storms push through Lincoln

Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor in Baltimore, was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest, 100 hours of community service, and three years of supervised release after being convicted of fraud. Mosby lied about financial hardship during the pandemic to purchase a beach house with federal funds. U.S. Attorney Erek Barron announced the sentencing, which also includes the forfeiture of 90% of the property … Continue reading Ex-prosecutor Marilyn Mosby sentenced in scheme using covid funds to buy Florida condo

In Hunter Biden’s gun case, Federal Judge Maryellen Noreika issued pretrial rulings favoring both the prosecution and the defense. She ruled that prosecutors must prove Biden’s general drug use at the time of his 2018 gun purchase, rather than drug use on the specific day. This was a win for the prosecution, while Biden had argued for a narrower interpretation, CNN reported. Additionally, the judge … Continue reading Federal judge makes key rulings ahead of Hunter Biden’s trial on gun charges in June

Louisiana is set to reclassify the abortion-inducing drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances under a groundbreaking bill that has passed the legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. Proponents argue the reclassification will protect women from coerced abortions, citing a single incident from Texas as evidence. However, many doctors warn it will complicate prescribing these medications for other essential reproductive health care. This move coincides … Continue reading Louisiana to Criminalize Possession of Abortion Pills

A Florida priest, Father Fidel Rodriguez of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Cloud, has been arrested and charged with battery for allegedly biting a woman during an argument over Communion on May 19. The woman reported that the priest refused to give her the Communion wafer, possibly due to her attire or sexuality. A witness, Santibanez, supported this claim, stating that the priest … Continue reading Florida priest is arrested after biting woman in bizarre fight over communion

The Justice Department has sued Oklahoma over a new immigration law that penalizes migrants without legal documentation with fines and jail time. Filed in U.S. District Court, the lawsuit argues that the law infringes on the federal government’s constitutional authority over immigration and border control. Additionally, the law is said to violate a constitutional clause limiting state regulation of international movement. Set to take effect … Continue reading Justice Department sues Oklahoma over a new immigration law

A grand jury indicted 39-year-old Jesse Lee Calhoun on murder charges for the deaths of three Oregon women whose bodies were found in 2023, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney. Calhoun faces three counts of second-degree murder and three counts of second-degree abuse of a corpse for the deaths of Charity Lynn Perry, 24, Bridget Leanne Webster, 31, and Joanna Speaks, 32. Their bodies … Continue reading Man charged with murder in deaths of 3 Oregon women found in different locations days apart

Hunter Biden’s criminal tax trial in California has been moved from June to September by Judge Mark Scarsi of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The delay came after Hunter Biden’s attorneys requested more time during a pre-trial hearing, arguing against the initial June 20 start date. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to three felonies and six misdemeanors related … Continue reading Hunter Biden tax trial postponed to September

The bodies of two Kansas women, Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, who disappeared in the Oklahoma Panhandle in March, were discovered in a chest freezer buried in a cow pasture, according to court records. They vanished on March 30, and their remains were found on April 14 on a property in Texas County, Oklahoma, about ten miles from where they were last seen. … Continue reading Missing Kansas women’s bodies found in ice chest buried in cow pasture, according to court documents

At least five people were killed and dozens injured as powerful tornadoes hit Iowa, particularly devastating the small city of Greenfield, officials said Wednesday. The tornadoes destroyed homes, businesses, and trees, following a previous series of tornadoes that had already struck other parts of the state. Nebraska also experienced severe weather, including torrential rain, high winds, and large hail. The Iowa Department of Public Safety … Continue reading At least 5 killed, dozens injured by Iowa tornadoes as powerful storms slam Midwest

Santiago Paredes, the latest Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower, has dismissed conspiracy theories about the deaths of two other whistleblowers but remains cautious about his own safety. Paredes, 40, spoke to The Independent before attending a memorial for his friend and fellow whistleblower Joshua Dean, who died at 45 from a sudden illness on April 30. This followed the suicide of another whistleblower, John Barnett, in March. … Continue reading Boeing whistleblower fears for safety after colleagues’ sudden deaths

In Savannah, Georgia, a shooting incident in the downtown area left 11 people injured. The gunfire erupted shortly before midnight in Ellis Square, a renowned spot in Savannah’s historic district. Multiple police precincts responded to reports of the incident, and investigations were ongoing. Authorities have yet to identify suspects or make any arrests. All those injured, including gunshot victims, were adults, with some taken to … Continue reading 11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia

A pivotal decision regarding the potential extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States is expected on Monday, marking the culmination of a 13-year legal battle. Two judges at the High Court in London will determine whether assurances provided by the U.S. government regarding Assange’s rights are sufficient. His legal team anticipates various outcomes, including extradition, release from jail, or further legal proceedings. … Continue reading WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day

Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 golfer, is likely to have charges against him dropped following his arrest at the PGA Championship. The incident occurred outside Valhalla, where Scheffler, attempting to bypass traffic caused by a fatal accident, inadvertently dragged a police officer with his car. This misunderstanding led to Scheffler being detained for three hours. Reports from No Laying Up suggest Jefferson County prosecutors … Continue reading Prosecutors are planning to drop charges against Scottie Scheffler

Louisiana is set to become the first state mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all publicly funded schools, including colleges and universities. Similar legislative attempts in states like Texas, South Carolina, and Utah have not succeeded. The movement gained momentum after Supreme Court rulings, such as Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, suggested a more lenient interpretation of the Constitution’s Establishment Clause. Despite a … Continue reading Louisiana set to become 1st state requiring 10 Commandments be posted in schools

A federal judge in Los Angeles has declared unconstitutional the tactic used by federal immigration agents in Southern California to arrest people in their homes without a judicial warrant. The ruling, issued Wednesday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), targets the agency’s “knock and talk” practices, where agents allegedly misrepresent themselves as police to gain entry. ICE did not immediately comment on the decision. … Continue reading Judge orders ICE to end ‘knock and talk’ arrests of immigrants in Southern California

Severe storms in the Houston area left thousands without power on Saturday amid sweltering heat, with temperatures around 90 degrees (32.2 C) and warnings from the National Weather Service about the risk of heat stroke. The storms, with winds up to 100 mph (161 kph), caused widespread damage, downed power lines, and resulted in at least seven deaths. Over 800,000 people initially lost power, with … Continue reading Houston grapples with heat, power cuts after major storms

Diddy has addressed the videotaped beating of Cassie, taking full responsibility for his actions and revealing that he has gone to rehab. In a video posted Sunday morning, he reflects on his darkest times, acknowledging he hit rock bottom during the brutal March 2016 assault on Cassie at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. Surveillance footage showed him chasing her, grabbing her by the neck, … Continue reading Diddy posts video apology for Cassie beating footage

A tragic incident at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas resulted in the death of Capt. John Robertson, an Air Force instructor pilot. While performing ground operations in a T-6A Texan II aircraft on Monday, Robertson was unexpectedly ejected from the plane, sustaining severe injuries. Despite efforts to save him, Robertson succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday morning. Col. Mitchell J. Cok, the acting wing … Continue reading Air Force pilot dies after aircraft ejection seat goes off while on the ground