Tulsi Gabbard’s older brother, Bhakti Gabbard, was arrested in Hawaii after allegedly attempting to lure children into his hotel room with money and gum. Police said he approached several children at a Waikīkī hotel pool and asked them to accompany him, but they refused and a witness reported the incident. Gabbard was charged with second-degree custodial interference and later taken for a psychiatric evaluation after … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard’s brother arrested after attempting to entice kids back to his hotel room

Four Seattle teenagers were arrested following a gas station shooting and robbery in Northeast Portland on Friday morning. Police said an employee was shot five times during a struggle with armed suspects but is expected to survive. Investigators quickly tracked the suspects’ vehicles and later detained 12 people during a SWAT operation, recovering four firearms. Authorities said the teens were also linked to several other … Continue reading Police: 4 teens under arrest in connection with string of violent crimes in Portland

Five members of a Utah family were killed after a flash flood swept through a canyon during a hiking trip near Bicknell, Utah. The victims were Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons, while their daughter, who was not on the trip, survived. Authorities believe heavy rains caused the flooding that overwhelmed the family at Sunglow Campground. Rescue crews recovered … Continue reading 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon

Nine people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning, police said. Officers responding to the gunfire confronted the suspected shooter and shot him after he ignored repeated commands, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. The victims and suspect were treated by emergency responders and taken to hospitals, with several victims reported in critical condition. Police have not released the suspect’s identity … Continue reading Nine people injured in Arizona shooting; suspect shot by police

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States as part of a UK investigation into alleged sexual offenses and human trafficking. UK prosecutors requested their extradition after bringing dozens of new charges, including rape, assault, and trafficking-related offenses. Authorities said the allegations involve seven victims and crimes reportedly committed between 2010 and 2017. The brothers deny all accusations, with their lawyers calling … Continue reading Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on UK rape and sex trafficking charges

A New Jersey fire department boat was struck by a surfacing whale on Friday while returning from a marine security assignment in New York Harbor, officials said. The collision caused catastrophic damage and forced firefighters to abandon the vessel as it quickly began taking on water near Raritan Bay. All crew members escaped safely with no injuries, aided by nearby boaters and another fire department … Continue reading New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations

Eight people were rescued after a Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in New York City’s East River near the NY Skyport on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft, traveling from East Hampton to Manhattan, reportedly issued a mayday call before landing in the water and sustaining damage. Firefighters and emergency crews quickly responded, evacuating all passengers from the upright plane, with two people suffering minor … Continue reading Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River

At least eight people, including four children, were injured in a July 4 shooting at a family barbecue in Coney Island, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old woman was critically wounded, while the children, aged 6 to 14, suffered gunshot injuries but were reported in stable condition. Police said a masked man opened fire without warning, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. Officials are … Continue reading 8 people, including 4 children, injured in July 4th shooting in Coney Island

Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a pursuit after he allegedly turned toward them with a gun. Authorities said the soldiers were responding to reports of gunfire early Sunday when the encounter escalated into a shooting, which is now under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The deployment is part … Continue reading National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit