A man suspected of a shooting that killed five people and critically wounded a teenage girl in North Las Vegas killed himself after officers located him on Tuesday morning, police said. Officers responded to an apartment around 10 p.m. Monday and found two women, later pronounced dead, who were in their early 40s and late 50s. A 13-year-old girl was also found wounded and is … Continue reading 5 people killed, 1 teen critically wounded, in North Las Vegas shooting

A 26-year-old woman from Pennsylvania drowned after falling into the water above St. Mary’s Falls in Glacier National Park, Montana. Witnesses reported that she was swept over the falls and trapped underwater for several minutes. Bystanders managed to pull her out and performed CPR until emergency responders arrived. Despite efforts from park rangers, an ambulance crew, and a rescue helicopter, she was pronounced dead around … Continue reading Woman drowns after falling into waterfall in Montana national park

Early Sunday morning, six people were shot at MLK Park in Rochester, New York, following an argument among a group. Police responded to gunshots and found multiple victims with non-life-threatening injuries. During the incident, a police officer was injured while dispersing the crowd. Joshua Sanchez, 38, was arrested for obstructing officers and assaulting one during the chaos. Charges against Sanchez include assault and obstruction, KOMO … Continue reading 6 people shot at park in New York, 1 officer injured, authorities say

An Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy, Bradley Reckling, was killed in an ambush while attempting to recover a stolen vehicle in Detroit. Reckling and two other detectives were searching for a stolen 2022 Chevrolet Equinox on Saturday night when the suspects stopped the vehicle and opened fire, hitting Reckling in the head and chest. The other detectives were unharmed. Sheriff Michael Bouchard stated the incident unfolded … Continue reading Oakland County deputy killed in Detroit while tracking stolen vehicle

A former chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has called for her resignation following an FBI raid at Thao’s home, despite the FBI not linking Thao to any wrongdoing. Renia Webb, who has accused Thao and her boyfriend Andre Jones of pay-to-play schemes, was Thao’s close associate and chief of staff when Thao was a councilmember. Webb, who led Thao’s mayoral campaign and … Continue reading Former chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao alleges pay-to-play schemes

Federal authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information about those responsible for starting two wildfires in New Mexico that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes. The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify the cause of the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire near Ruidoso, discovered on June 17, suspecting human involvement. The South Fork Fire, spanning 26 square miles, is 26% … Continue reading FBI offers reward for information about deadly southern New Mexico wildfires

Police are investigating a shooting in Ohio early Sunday morning that left ten men, aged 16 to 27, injured. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of N. High Street in Columbus. One victim is in critical condition, while the others are stable. The suspect, described as a male wearing all black, was pursued by police but evaded capture. Upon arrival, officers found six victims … Continue reading 10 injured, 1 in critical condition after shooting in Ohio, police say

A Pennsylvania couple tragically drowned after being caught in a rip current off Hutchinson Island, Florida, as reported by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook. Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were vacationing with their combined family of eight when they went swimming with their teens on Thursday afternoon. Witnesses reported that they stepped into a rip tide and were swiftly overwhelmed by … Continue reading A couple drowns in a Florida rip current while vacationing with their children

Federal agents executed search warrants at Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s residence and several properties linked to individuals associated with a recycling company contracted by the city. The searches, part of a broader operation involving agencies like the FBI, IRS, and United States Postal Inspection Service, occurred on Thursday morning. The mayor’s office acknowledged the presence of FBI agents at her home but directed inquiries to … Continue reading Federal agents search multiple Oakland locations, including mayor’s home

Louisiana is the first U.S. state to permit judges to order surgical castration for offenders convicted of specific sex crimes against children, following a bill signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry. The law, effective August 1, allows judges to mandate surgical castration for those guilty of aggravated sex crimes, including rape, incest, and molestation of children under 13. While supporters believe this measure … Continue reading Louisiana becomes first state to allow surgical castration as punishment for child molesters

A mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Friday resulted in three deaths and ten injuries. The suspect, Travis Eugene Posey, 44, was shot by law enforcement and is facing capital murder charges. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., about 70 miles south of Little Rock. Among the injured are eight civilians, some in critical condition, and two law enforcement … Continue reading 3 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at Arkansas grocery store

Anthony Conigliaro, an 86-year-old former acting captain for the Genovese crime family, was decapitated by a city Department of Transportation truck at a Brooklyn crosswalk on June 12. Known as “Tony Cakes” and “Tony the Dessert Man,” Conigliaro lived quietly in a small Bay Ridge apartment. Despite his mobster past and a 2005 racketeering case where he pleaded guilty and served 13 months, neighbors remembered … Continue reading Genovese mobster ID’d as NYC pedestrian decapitated by truck

Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, following a new law signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry. This legislation requires poster-sized displays in large, readable font in classrooms from kindergarten to state-funded universities. Proponents argue the measure holds historical significance, labeling the Ten Commandments as foundational documents of the state and national government. … Continue reading New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

A two-alarm fire in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood on Tuesday evening escalated to four alarms and required a hazardous materials response. The fire, which started around 6:30 p.m. near West Hubbard Street and North Damen Avenue, affected Commercial Pallet, Inc., a family-owned business operating since 1978. Smoke from the fire was visible from as far as northwest suburban Schaumburg. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries but … Continue reading 2 hurt as firefighters battle four-alarm blaze in Chicago

Police in Tustin are searching for suspects who robbed a U.S. Secret Service agent at gunpoint on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of Stratus Lane and Westwind Drive in the Tustin Fields residential area. The agent, who fired at the suspects as they fled, reported that his bag was stolen. Some of the agent’s belongings have been recovered, but … Continue reading Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint in O.C. on night of glitzy Biden L.A. fundraiser

A 19-year-old University of Southern California (USC) student, Ivan Gallegos, was jailed on Tuesday for allegedly murdering a man suspected of breaking into cars near campus. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and police responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday. The incident occurred in the 700 block of West 28th Street, close to USC’s University … Continue reading USC student accused of fatally stabbing suspected car burglar near campus

Thousands of residents fled a mountainous village in southern New Mexico as a wind-driven wildfire ravaged homes and buildings, killing at least one person. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for Ruidoso and nearby tribal lands, deploying National Guard troops and expecting a top-level fire management team to take over Wednesday. Winds continue to pose challenges for firefighting efforts. Christy Hood, a … Continue reading At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says

A “mysterious” monolith has appeared near Gass Peak in the Nevada desert, according to Las Vegas police. The reflective object was discovered by the Las Vegas search and rescue team over the weekend at the nearly 7,000-foot summit, and authorities are unsure how it got there. In a social media post, the police highlighted the unusual find and advised hikers to prepare adequately by checking … Continue reading ‘Mysterious’ monolith appears in Nevada desert

Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead was sentenced to nine years in prison for a series of financial fraud crimes that netted him millions, according to federal prosecutors. Convicted in March of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making false statements, Miller-Whitehead, 46, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $85,000 in restitution and forfeit $95,000. The bishop, known … Continue reading N.Y. bishop sentenced to 9 years in prison for wire fraud and attempted extortion

Two of the nine people wounded in a weekend shooting at a suburban Detroit splash pad remain hospitalized in critical condition, including an 8-year-old boy who has shown significant improvement despite being shot in the head. His 4-year-old brother and their mother were also injured in the attack in Rochester Hills. The shooter, Michael Nash, 42, fired up to 36 times before returning to his … Continue reading Sheriff says 2 of 9 people wounded in Michigan shooting at splash pad remain in critical condition

Strong winds and hot temperatures on Monday hindered efforts to contain the Post Fire, a rapidly growing wildfire near Lebec in northern Los Angeles County. The fire began near Gorman on Saturday afternoon and had charred 15,610 acres by Monday, with only 8% containment. The blaze damaged several vehicles, including a charred car in a McDonald’s parking lot and others at a nearby auto body … Continue reading Post Fire grows to more than 15,000 acres; evacuation area expands

George Norcross, a long-time Democratic political influencer in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering in a 13-count, 111-page indictment unsealed on Monday. Alongside Norcross, his brother Phillip and four other defendants were also charged. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin accused Norcross of leading a “criminal enterprise” in South Jersey that manipulated political influence for economic gain in Camden’s waterfront redevelopment. Entities like Cooper Health … Continue reading NJ Dem kingmaker indicted on racketeering charges

In Foreign Affairs, former acting CIA director Michael Morell and foreign policy expert Graham Allison warn that the United States faces a serious threat of a terrorist attack in the coming months. They note striking similarities to the pre-9/11 period, such as the warnings about Osama bin Laden from then-CIA director George Tenet. Currently, similar alerts are being issued by FBI director Chris Wray and … Continue reading USA faces serious threat of terror attack, expert and former CIA chief warn

Three sheriff’s deputies were shot on Wednesday while responding to a report of a person threatening self-harm or harm to others in the Lost Lake community near Dixon, Illinois. The suspect was also wounded in the incident. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle stated that the deputies were fired upon as they entered the home after negotiators’ attempts to make contact by phone failed. Despite the … Continue reading 3 deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded

Joseph Grier, charged with murder and over a dozen counts of kidnapping, was hiding inside a Wells Fargo during the Peachtree Center mall shooting earlier that day, reports say. Grier recounted to 11Alive witnessing a confrontation between the suspect and two women before shots were fired, resulting in three people being shot. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Grier mentioned he had been off his medication for … Continue reading Atlanta bus ‘hijacker’ hid inside Peachtree Center mall during mass shooting hours earlier