Florida woman arrested for ambush murder in killing of deputy, claimed she worked for God

Julie Ann Sulpizio, 48, was arrested for an ambush attack in Florida that killed Deputy Bradley Michael Link, 28, and injured two other deputies. Sulpizio faces multiple charges, including first-degree premeditated murder. The attack occurred after deputies responded to a disturbance report near Eustis. Sulpizio allegedly lured neighbors to her home for her husband, Michael, to kill. Deputies found suspicious signs at her home, and … Continue reading Florida woman arrested for ambush murder in killing of deputy, claimed she worked for God

DOJ contends Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian oligarch to ‘influence US policy:’ docs

DOJ prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden was paid by Romanian oligarch Gabriel Popoviciu to influence U.S. policy and public opinion while Joe Biden was vice president, according to documents filed by Special Counsel David Weiss in California. These allegations are part of Hunter Biden’s tax trial, set to begin on September 5 in Los Angeles. Popoviciu is expected to testify against Hunter Biden, who allegedly … Continue reading DOJ contends Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian oligarch to ‘influence US policy:’ docs

Metallic balloon hits power line, plunges nearly all of New Orleans into boil water advisory

A boil water advisory was issued for the entire east bank of New Orleans and Algiers Point after a floating metallic balloon caused a power outage. On Tuesday, August 6, around 7 p.m., a sudden drop in water pressure was reported across several parts of the city, prompting the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB) to issue the advisory at 8:17 p.m. The water … Continue reading Metallic balloon hits power line, plunges nearly all of New Orleans into boil water advisory

Severe flooding from glacier outburst damages over 100 homes in Alaska’s capital

A glacial outburst flood from the Mendenhall Glacier caused severe flooding in Alaska’s capital, Juneau, damaging over 100 homes. The flooding began Monday, with water levels reaching up to 16 feet by Tuesday. Despite the extensive damage, no injuries were reported among Juneau’s 31,000 residents as of Wednesday. The flood was triggered by the peak of the glacier’s Suicide Basin on August 1, following an … Continue reading Severe flooding from glacier outburst damages over 100 homes in Alaska’s capital

Man arrested for spaghetti attack on mother

A Sunday night spaghetti dinner turned into a saucy showdown when a 41-year-old man, Anthony Fiacco, hurled pasta at his mother, hitting her in the head and leaving her splattered with sauce. The heated argument in their Florida home escalated quickly, ending with Fiacco making a run for it when the cops arrived. The officers found him hiding behind a bush in the backyard, but … Continue reading Man arrested for spaghetti attack on mother

Louisiana becomes only 4th place in world first to impose surgical castration on child rapists

Louisiana has become the first US state to impose surgical castration on those convicted of sex crimes against children. The new law allows judges to order the irreversible removal of testicles or ovaries for offenders guilty of crimes like rape, incest, molestation, and juvenile pornography involving victims under 13. Democratic Senator Regina Barrow, who authored the law, hopes the severe punishment will deter potential offenders. … Continue reading Louisiana becomes only 4th place in world first to impose surgical castration on child rapists

9 dead, including 6 children, after vehicle overturns in Florida canal

Nine people, including six children, died after a vehicle overturned in a Florida canal on Monday evening. The incident occurred near Belle Glade in Palm Beach County. A lone survivor, 26-year-old Jorden Hall, remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The vehicle went off Hatton Highway, hit a guardrail, and overturned in the canal. Four victims died at the scene, and five others died in the hospital, … Continue reading 9 dead, including 6 children, after vehicle overturns in Florida canal

FBI agents carry out search warrant for Republican Rep

Rep. Andy Ogles, a Tennessee Republican representing part of Nashville, was reportedly searched by the FBI last week following his recent primary election win on August 1. Ogles is currently facing controversy over his campaign’s finances, having admitted to mistakes in his financial disclosures. In May, he amended several reports and retracted a claim of personally loaning his campaign $320,000. The FBI declined to confirm … Continue reading FBI agents carry out search warrant for Republican Rep

Pakistani national with ties to Iran tried to hire hitmen to potentially assassinate Trump, US politicians

A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, with alleged ties to Iran, plotted to hire hitmen to assassinate former President Donald Trump and other U.S. politicians, according to a federal criminal complaint. Merchant, 46, planned the assassinations in New York City and paid $5,000 in advance to undercover officers posing as contract killers. He met with them in June and was arrested in July while preparing to … Continue reading Pakistani national with ties to Iran tried to hire hitmen to potentially assassinate Trump, US politicians

New Orleans police chief strikes 2 pedestrians with her vehicle, injuring 1

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick struck two pedestrians with her vehicle on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to one of them. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Decatur and Iberville streets, according to a police report cited by Fox 8. A man and a woman were hit in the incident. The woman was transported to a hospital and is in … Continue reading New Orleans police chief strikes 2 pedestrians with her vehicle, injuring 1

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools

Louisiana officials revealed several Ten Commandments posters on Monday that could soon be placed in state classrooms. These posters feature House Speaker Mike Johnson, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The posters, shown at a news conference, are potential designs to comply with a new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, according to … Continue reading Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools

Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast

Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, causing at least four deaths and threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding. A 13-year-old boy died when a tree fell on a mobile home in Levy County, while a truck driver was killed after his vehicle plunged into a canal in Hillsborough County. Additionally, a 38-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy died in a … Continue reading Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast

Instructor charged with manslaughter in Pennsylvania plane crash that killed student pilot

A flight instructor, Philip Everton McPherson II, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for a crash that killed a student pilot in eastern Pennsylvania. McPherson, who had surrendered his pilot’s certificate after two previous crashes with students, was in control of the plane when it crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Queen City Airport in Allentown on September 28, 2022. The crash resulted … Continue reading Instructor charged with manslaughter in Pennsylvania plane crash that killed student pilot

Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid

Two special prosecutors announced plans to charge former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody with obstruction of justice following a police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper last year. The prosecutors found that the newspaper staff committed no crimes and that the police search warrants were based on inaccurate information. Body camera footage from the raid showed Publisher Eric Meyer’s 98-year-old mother, Joan Meyer, distressed; … Continue reading Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid

Man gets life sentence for killing his 3 young sons at their Ohio home

Chad Doerman, 33, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the shooting deaths of his three young sons at their Ohio home last year. The Clermont County judge gave him three consecutive life terms plus an additional 16 years for injuring his former wife and stepdaughter. Doerman pleaded guilty to aggravated murder charges for killing Clayton, 7, Hunter, 4, and Chase, 3, in … Continue reading Man gets life sentence for killing his 3 young sons at their Ohio home

Portland police report 50 traffic stops, 7 arrests in street racing crackdown

Portland Police reported making 50 traffic stops, seven arrests, towing four vehicles, and issuing 11 citations on the first night of their street racing/takeover mission. Multiple agencies, including Portland, Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Port of Portland, Oregon State Police, and Vancouver Police Department, are proactively targeting this dangerous activity. The operation aims to combat the “West Coast Invitational” street takeover event, KATU ABC 2 has … Continue reading Portland police report 50 traffic stops, 7 arrests in street racing crackdown

Tropical Storm Debby will strengthen into Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in Florida

Tropical Storm Debby is forecasted to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by Sunday night, with landfall expected in Florida’s Big Bend region early Monday. The storm will bring strong winds, significant flooding, and power outages. Governor Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to finalize their storm preparations, highlighting that Debby will bring substantial moisture despite having weaker winds than 2023’s Hurricane Idalia. President Joe Biden approved … Continue reading Tropical Storm Debby will strengthen into Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in Florida

Oklahoma schools in revolt over Bible mandate

Educators in Oklahoma are resisting a state order to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans, creating a potential conflict as the school year approaches. State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidelines mandating biblical curricula for grades 5-12, with a physical copy of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Schools are advised by legal counsel not to follow the guidance, which they say violates … Continue reading Oklahoma schools in revolt over Bible mandate

Massive NYC fire engulfs 7 homes; 11 firefighters injured

A massive fire in Queens on Saturday afternoon injured 14 people, including 11 firefighters, and damaged multiple buildings, displacing dozens of residents. The blaze started at a two-story residence on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens Village and quickly escalated to five alarms, spreading to seven buildings. Over 200 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics responded, bringing the fire under control in about two hours. Most injuries were … Continue reading Massive NYC fire engulfs 7 homes; 11 firefighters injured

Crews struggle to contain rapidly spreading Park Fire in California

The Park Fire has become California’s fourth-largest wildfire in history, burning 397,629 acres across Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties, with 24% containment as of Friday. It has surpassed the SCU Lightning Complex Fire from 2020 in size, with the majority of the damage in Tehama County. The fire has destroyed 540 structures and damaged 50 more, primarily in Butte and Tehama counties. Evacuations are … Continue reading Crews struggle to contain rapidly spreading Park Fire in California

Drunk driver was going 78 mph when he crashed into nail salon and killed 4, prosecutors say

Steven Schwally, 64, pleaded not guilty to a 38-count indictment, including charges of murder and vehicular manslaughter, after a crash on June 28 where he drove his SUV into a Long Island nail salon, killing four people and injuring nine. Prosecutors revealed Schwally was driving at 78 mph with a blood alcohol content of 0.17, more than twice the legal limit. The crash occurred after … Continue reading Drunk driver was going 78 mph when he crashed into nail salon and killed 4, prosecutors say

Whistleblower accuses acting Secret Service director of reducing counter surveillance before Trump shooting

A whistleblower informed Republican Senator Josh Hawley that Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. personally directed cuts to the Counter Surveillance Division (CSD), which led to a failure in performing a threat assessment before a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The report follows congressional scrutiny over security failures at the rally where former President Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. The whistleblower claimed that the … Continue reading Whistleblower accuses acting Secret Service director of reducing counter surveillance before Trump shooting

Louisiana mayor who resigned days ago is arrested for alleged sex with minor

Misty Roberts, a former Louisiana mayor who recently resigned, was arrested on Thursday on charges of third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. The arrest follows an investigation by the Louisiana State Police’s Special Victims Unit after the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint alleging Roberts had sexual relations with a minor while in office. Two minors were interviewed, with one confirming … Continue reading Louisiana mayor who resigned days ago is arrested for alleged sex with minor

20-year-old man falls 400 feet to his death from rim of Grand Canyon

A 20-year-old man, Abel Joseph Mejia from Hickory, North Carolina, tragically fell 400 feet to his death from a scenic overlook at the Grand Canyon. The incident occurred near Pipe Creek Overlook, a popular stop on Desert View Drive. The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received the report on Wednesday morning, and park rangers quickly located Mejia’s body. Officials stated that Mejia accidentally fell while … Continue reading 20-year-old man falls 400 feet to his death from rim of Grand Canyon

Feds arrest ex-US Green Beret in connection to failed 2020 raid of Venezuela to remove Maduro

Jordan Goudreau, a former U.S. Green Beret, was arrested in New York on federal arms smuggling charges related to a failed 2020 cross-border raid aimed at overthrowing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. A federal indictment unsealed in Tampa, Florida, accuses Goudreau and his Venezuelan partner, Yacsy Alvarez, of violating U.S. arms control laws by assembling and sending AR-style weapons, ammunition, silencers, and other military gear to … Continue reading Feds arrest ex-US Green Beret in connection to failed 2020 raid of Venezuela to remove Maduro