Twelve students from Salisbury University in Maryland face hate crime charges after allegedly luring a man to an off-campus apartment, assaulting him, and using slurs targeting his sexual orientation. The students, aged 18 to 21, are charged with first-degree assault, false imprisonment, and other related charges. Police say the assault, captured on video, involved the victim being forced into a chair, beaten, and verbally abused. … Continue reading 12 Salisbury Univ. students charged with hate crimes for allegedly beating man

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California, known as the Mountain Fire, destroyed over 130 structures, forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people, and led to school closures across Ventura County. Strong winds fueled the blaze, which has spread to 20,596 acres with only 7% containment as of Friday. The fire knocked out power, prompted road closures, and led to water safety advisories for residents. … Continue reading Southern California wildfire rages as it engulfs homes, forces mass evacuations

Megan Valentine, 44, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting her husband, Illinois Judge Michael J. Valentine. Police found his body outside a home in Albion on Tuesday. Megan faces additional charges of aggravated firearm discharge and domestic battery. Illinois State Police led the investigation, which led to her being held in White County Jail, NBC News has reported. Michael Valentine, … Continue reading Illinois judge found dead outside of home, wife charged with murder

A plumber’s truck exploded on a residential street in Queens early Friday, damaging nearby homes and cars. The unoccupied Infiniti QX56 erupted in flames due to pressurized gas cylinders stored in the vehicle, while lithium-ion batteries required hazmat handling, according to FDNY officials. The blast broke windows in six homes and damaged five vehicles, but no injuries were reported. The truck’s owner, Dinell Harricharan, said … Continue reading SUV loaded with chemicals explodes on NYC street in massive fireball

Police in Yemassee, South Carolina, are searching for 43 monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility after a staff member failed to secure a door. The monkeys, young and weighing only 6-7 lbs, were last seen in nearby woods. Police advised locals to lock doors and avoid the animals, who may be lured back with food traps containing apples. This isn’t Alpha Genesis’s … Continue reading 43 escaped research monkeys still loose in South Carolina

A Chicago police officer, 26, was fatally shot on Monday night in the East Chatham neighborhood on the city’s South Side. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. after officers stopped a vehicle with three people inside. As officers approached, gunfire erupted, striking the officer multiple times. The officer later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. One of the individuals in the vehicle was … Continue reading Chicago police officer dies after shooting in East Chatham

A Florida man, 61-year-old Kevin Elliot McCourt, died in a pedestrian crash on I-95 North in Rhode Island early Wednesday. McCourt had stopped his car on I-95 South, exited his vehicle, crossed the highway, and was struck by a Volkswagen SUV while attempting to cross I-95 North. Another crash on the southbound side caused traffic delays. An NBC 10 crew reported seeing cash on the … Continue reading Man killed as money flies loose on Rhode Island highway

Nathan Hochman, Los Angeles’ newly elected district attorney, promises a tougher stance on crime and aims to rebuild an office disillusioned by the policies of his predecessor, George Gascón. Hochman, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, won on a platform criticizing Gascón’s progressive policies, especially around property crimes. While advocating for stronger prosecution of property offenses, Hochman emphasized he’s not opposed to criminal justice reform … Continue reading New Los Angeles DA vows to reverse predecessor’s ‘social experiments’

A fast-moving brush fire in Ventura County, California, has grown to over 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations for 14,000 residents and a red flag warning for extreme fire risk. The Mountain Fire, still 0% contained, has injured at least two people and damaged structures, though exact counts are pending due to dangerous conditions. High winds up to 100 mph are hampering firefighting efforts, grounding fixed-wing aircraft … Continue reading Southern California fire moving ‘dangerously fast’ with 0% containment