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

Prosecutors in Utah are set to begin presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson during a preliminary hearing in the alleged assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They say Robinson fatally shot Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University and fled before later surrendering to authorities after a 33-hour manhunt. The hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial, … Continue reading Charlie Kirk murder trial hinges on key weeklong court hearing

The FBI said it is investigating multiple ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but has dismissed some as extortion attempts while continuing to assess others. Officials confirmed the case remains an active kidnapping-for-ransom investigation, with “several” notes received but no details on their total number. Some media outlets reported receiving messages demanding millions in Bitcoin or claiming she had died, though authorities have … Continue reading Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says

The Justice Department is conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations by Illinois prosecutors following revelations of misconduct in a high-profile case. The review, which includes proceedings going back nearly 20 years, was triggered after charges were dropped against activists involved in protests during an immigration crackdown in Chicago. Prosecutors were found to have engaged in improper conduct, including a meeting … Continue reading DOJ reviewing 20 years of Chicago grand jury cases after misconduct claims

A novice climber survived a 1,500-foot fall while ascending Mt. Shasta in California over the weekend. The 31-year-old woman was climbing the Avalanche Gulch route with two other inexperienced climbers when she fell from around 13,000 feet to about 11,500 feet. Rescue teams from the U.S. Forest Service, California Highway Patrol, and local search and rescue responded, though cloud cover initially hampered helicopter access. Rangers … Continue reading Woman falls 1,500 feet while climbing Mt. Shasta – and survives

Authorities in rural Ohio rescued 16 children from a severely neglected home where they had been confined to a single room for years in unsanitary conditions. Officials said the children were found surrounded by human waste, with some unable to speak and one 18-year-old developmentally disabled girl unable to write her name. The discovery was made during an unrelated search warrant in the small village … Continue reading 16 children rescued from Ohio home were ‘almost feral,’ authorities say