Seven police officers were injured in a San Antonio standoff after responding to a “suicide in progress” call at an apartment complex. The suspect, 46-year-old Brandon Scott Poulos, exited the apartment and shot one officer, then barricaded himself inside, wounding six more during the hourslong standoff. Residents were evacuated as police and SWAT negotiated with the suspect. Poulos was later found dead, though it’s unclear … Continue reading 7 San Antonio police officers were shot while responding to a call, police say

After over two years, two Mississippi Capitol Police officers, Michael Rhinewalt and former officer Jeffery Walker, were indicted for aggravated assault in the shooting of Sherita Harris, which left her with severe injuries, including partial facial paralysis and memory loss. The officers claimed they opened fire after Harris’ friend, Sinatra Jordan, shot at them during a chase, a claim Jordan denies. No gun was found … Continue reading Mississippi officers accused of shooting a mother in the head during a car chase

The Trump administration launched a mass deportation operation, arresting 538 individuals, including 373 with criminal records and 165 with immigration violations, according to the White House. High-profile arrests included members of the Tren de Aragua gang and individuals convicted of sex crimes against minors. Additionally, 1,041 people were deported, with several flights to Guatemala carrying hundreds of individuals via military aircraft. President Trump emphasized prioritizing … Continue reading Hundreds of “illegal immigrant criminals” arrested, hundreds more flown out of U.S. by military, White House says

A 21-year-old Washington state resident, Teresa Youngblut, was arrested for the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, 44, during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, near the Canadian border. The incident occurred Monday during an immigration inspection of Youngblut’s car, which involved German national Felix Baukholt, a passenger with an expired U.S. visa. Maland and Baukholt were killed, and … Continue reading Woman arrested in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent in Vermont

A rare snowstorm swept the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida, leaving at least 10 dead and breaking snowfall records across the region. Texas experienced its first-ever blizzard warning, and cities like Pensacola, Florida, and New Orleans saw historic snowfall totals of 8.9 and 8 inches, respectively. Freezing temperatures continue to grip the South, with over 11 million people under cold weather alerts and record … Continue reading At least 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across the South

The Defense Department announced the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, alongside helicopters and intelligence analysts, to enforce President Trump’s immigration orders. This follows executive actions declaring a border emergency and calling for increased barriers and deportations. The Pentagon will also assist in deportation flights and building border infrastructure, Axios has reported. Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are considering legal action … Continue reading Pentagon sending 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border

A 16-year-old girl, Josselin Escalante, was fatally shot by a 17-year-old student, Solomon Henderson, who then took his own life at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee. A third student sustained a minor arm injury and was treated and released. The shooting, which occurred in the school cafeteria following an argument, is under investigation. It marks the first US school shooting of the year, the … Continue reading Girl fatally shot by student in Tennessee high school cafeteria

A fast-moving wildfire near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, forced around 31,000 people to evacuate on Wednesday, with another 23,000 under evacuation warnings. The Hughes Fire, fueled by dry and windy conditions, grew to over 9,400 acres within hours, according to officials. Firefighters have made progress using aerial retardant drops, though containment remains elusive. Interstate 5 reopened after partial closures, but nearby off-ramps remain … Continue reading Thousands ordered to flee their homes after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County