Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter, 25, of North Carolina, and Ian Stasko, 25, of Utah, who went missing on Friday in southwest Colorado, were found dead Thursday morning by search and rescue teams. Their bodies were discovered near the Rio de los Pinos trailhead after an extensive search involving multiple agencies, volunteers, and specialized teams. The men had last shared their location on Sept. 11 … Continue reading Missing elk hunters found dead by Colorado search and rescue teams

Several New York elected officials, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, were arrested Thursday during a protest at a Manhattan immigration office, according to DHS and local reports. Authorities said 71 people in total were arrested, among them two state senators and nine assembly members, after they demanded access to the building’s 10th-floor migrant holding facility to review conditions. DHS accused Lander of obstructing law enforcement … Continue reading Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old Black college student, was found hanging from a tree on Delta State University’s campus in Mississippi, and his death has been ruled a suicide after an autopsy. Police said the findings matched earlier investigations, which showed no evidence of foul play, though toxicology results are still pending. Civil rights advocates and Reed’s family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, have demanded … Continue reading Death of Black Mississippi student ruled a suicide after autopsy

A man in his 30s died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe park, with an autopsy ruling the cause as blunt impact injuries. The death was deemed accidental, though officials have not released details about where the injuries occurred. The man was found unresponsive after the ride and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Universal has closed the … Continue reading Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding roller coaster in Florida

Authorities in Washington state say human remains found in the mountains are believed to be those of Travis Decker, a former soldier wanted for the deaths of his three young daughters. Decker, 32, had been on the run since June 2, when his daughters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — were found dead at a campground near Leavenworth. An autopsy determined they … Continue reading Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker

A bomb squad responded Wednesday to a suspicious bag outside Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters, a week after founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. Police evacuated the area as a bomb robot and EOD officer inspected the bag, later confirming no threat. The incident comes ahead of Kirk’s funeral Sunday at State Farm Stadium, the Daily Mail has reported. Meanwhile, a man was arrested for … Continue reading Bomb squad rush to Turning Point USA’s Phoenix HQ as city prepares to host Charlie Kirk’s funeral

David Pittman, 63, was executed by lethal injection in Florida on Wednesday for the 1990 murders of his estranged wife’s parents and sister, marking the state’s 12th execution in 2025 — a record under Governor Ron DeSantis. Convicted in 1991 of stabbing the three victims, setting their home on fire, and stealing a car, Pittman maintained his innocence until his death. His final appeal, which … Continue reading Florida puts man to death in state record 12th execution this year

A military helicopter crashed around 9 p.m. Wednesday near Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington state, base officials confirmed. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded after reports of a crash near Summit Lake and noted the military had lost contact with the aircraft. Authorities are working with JBLM to provide assistance, but no further details have been released, ABC News has reported. Continue reading Military helicopter crashes near base in Washington state, official says