South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday, marking the second use of the method in the state within five weeks. Mahdi, 42, was convicted of killing an off-duty police officer in 2004 and chose the firing squad over lethal injection or the electric chair. He was the fifth inmate executed in South Carolina in under eight months, following a 13-year pause. Mahdi’s … Continue reading South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer is executed by firing squad

A New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six aboard—including a Spanish family of five—had a history of mechanical issues, including transmission problems months prior. The Bell206L-4 aircraft, operated by New York Helicopter, was built in 2004 and had over 12,700 flight hours. Investigators are probing maintenance records, pilot experience, and recent FAA safety directives related to rotor blade … Continue reading NYC helicopter that plunged into Hudson River had mechanical issue months before fatal wreck

A 17-year-old nonverbal autistic boy, Victor Perez, was critically wounded after Idaho police officers shot him within seconds of arriving at a reported domestic disturbance. Perez, who also has cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities, was holding a knife when officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. His leg was amputated and he remains hospitalized in critical condition. Video of the incident raised public outrage, with … Continue reading Video shows Idaho police shooting knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times

The DOJ and U.S. Coast Guard seized 45,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $500 million in a major bust tied to the CJNG and Sinaloa cartels, officials announced Wednesday at Port Everglades, Florida. The 11-day operation involved drones, aircraft, and ships, leading to 11 arrests. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel praised the interagency effort, vowing to dismantle cartel operations, ABC News … Continue reading DOJ, Coast Guard bust $500 million in cocaine tied to cartels

Four suspects, ages 16 to 18, are in custody after a shooting during an illegal gun sale and robbery in Spotsylvania, Virginia, left three people dead and three injured. The suspects face charges including malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony. One teen suspect was hospitalized with a gunshot wound. The victims killed were two 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old, CNN has reported. … Continue reading Teen suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that left 3 dead and 3 wounded, authorities say

IRS Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause is resigning over a controversial new agreement allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access IRS tax records to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. The deal, signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has sparked backlash from privacy advocates and tax experts, who warn it may violate privacy laws and discourage tax compliance. The move … Continue reading IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants’ tax data to ICE

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque due to rising crime and will deploy 60–70 National Guard troops along Route 66 starting mid-May. The troops will support police by handling tasks like traffic control, prisoner transport, and drone operations—freeing officers to focus on crime. The move follows a request from Albuquerque’s police chief, citing the fentanyl crisis and youth … Continue reading New Mexico gov mobilizes troops to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque