A state psychiatric facility has found Decarlos Brown Jr. “incapable to proceed” in his murder case, delaying proceedings until his competency can be restored. The evaluation, conducted at Central Regional Hospital, must still be reviewed and accepted by a judge. Brown is accused of killing Iryna Zarutska in a stabbing on a Charlotte light rail in August that drew national attention. His defense has requested a 180-day continuance, noting that he is … Continue reading Man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail found ‘incapable to proceed’

Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations after a partial collapse of a seven-story parking garage under construction in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. According to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, one person died after being rescued and taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, while two others were treated, and two people remain unaccounted for. The structure, being built for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia by contractor … Continue reading 1 dead, 2 unaccounted for in Philadelphia parking garage collapse

Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter in a Honolulu court after being accused of attacking his wife during a cliffside hike in Oahu. Prosecutors alleged he assaulted Arielle Konig by trying to stab her and striking her with a rock, though the jury rejected the more serious attempted murder charge. The defense argued he acted in self-defense, while the prosecution presented … Continue reading Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during cliffside hike found guilty

A U.S. Army Special Operations Command veteran, Courtney Williams, has been federally charged with transmitting classified defense information to a journalist. Prosecutors allege she shared sensitive materials, including tactics and procedures, through extensive communications and document exchanges between 2022 and 2024. Williams had signed nondisclosure agreements during and after her service, and investigators say she labeled files intended for a reporter. The journalist involved, Seth … Continue reading Army vet charged with leaking classified Delta Force secrets to journalist

Eligible men in the Selective Service System will be automatically registered into the military draft pool by December under a new rule aimed at simplifying the process and reducing costs. The change, mandated by the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, shifts registration responsibility from individuals to the government using federal data systems. Most U.S. men aged 18 to 25 are already required to register, but … Continue reading Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December

A 23-year-old Texas man, Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi, was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition into a Houston church. Security at Eden Church recognized him from a prior incident and monitored his behavior before confronting him. A security guard saw Mbwavi reach for his firearm and tackled him before he could open fire, while others helped restrain him. … Continue reading Texas man tackled by church security after bringing loaded gun, ammo to Houston service

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Magic Castle in Hollywood on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. at the well-known attraction. Video from the scene showed smoke coming from the roof of the building. The cause of the fire has not been determined, NBC 4 Los Angeles has reported. Officials have not reported any … Continue reading Firefighters battle fire at Magic Castle in Hollywood