The Republican majority report from the House Oversight Committee alleges that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Governor Tim Walz were aware of fraud risks in state social services programs earlier than they publicly stated. It focuses on the “Feeding Our Future” case and broader alleged fraud in Medicaid and other programs, claiming losses ranging from hundreds of millions to potentially billions of dollars. The … Continue reading Minnesota fraud report accuses state AG of ‘incompetence, willful blindness or worse’

A suspected murder-suicide in Canoga Park in the San Fernando Valley left a father and his twin 10-year-old sons dead. Police responded to a home on Owensmouth Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Sunday, where they found the victims and grieving relatives outside. Witnesses and neighbors described scenes of intense grief as family members reacted to the tragedy. Investigators spent hours processing the home and collecting evidence … Continue reading Father and 10-year-old twin sons shot dead in ‘murder-suicide’ at Canoga Park

A shooting outside Kaiser medical offices in San Jose left two people with life-threatening injuries, a man and a woman found in a shared parking area. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where the man later died and the woman remained in critical but stable condition. Police believe the deceased man was the primary suspect and say the two individuals knew each other, though … Continue reading 2 shot at Kaiser medical offices in California: Police

Three additional cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in the United States, including one outside the main cluster in Texas. This brings the total number of identified cases to five, affecting cattle, goats, and a dog in Texas and New Mexico. The parasite, caused by fly larvae that feed on living flesh, poses a serious threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and occasionally humans. … Continue reading A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

A trailer carrying fireworks erupted in flames on Interstate 75 near Ooltewah, creating a dramatic roadside explosion just before the Fourth of July weekend. Fire officials said the work truck’s box trailer became fully engulfed, causing fireworks to detonate and launch in multiple directions across the highway. Cellphone video showed intense bursts of fireworks shooting into the sky while thick smoke covered the roadway. Authorities … Continue reading Trailer carrying fireworks ignites in spectacular display on Tennessee highway

More than 10,000 bottles of bourbon were stolen in a coordinated cargo theft from a warehouse in Philadelphia, according to company officials. The theft, which occurred in broad daylight, involved about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at roughly $500,000. Investigators say suspects may have tricked warehouse workers into allowing access and loading the goods under false pretenses. The company described the incident as … Continue reading $500K worth of bourbon stolen from Philly warehouse, company officials say

An 18-year-old man died on Wednesday after suffering a heat-related illness while hiking in the Grand Canyon. Emergency responders were called shortly before 2 p.m. to the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens. Rangers located him in a remote area near Garden Creek, about 30 feet below the trail. Despite a rapid response and helicopter rescue efforts, he did not survive, AZ Family has reported. … Continue reading Hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park

At least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, prompting a police search for suspects. Authorities said 10 victims are in stable condition while two remain critically injured. The shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival, and police believe two individuals were firing at each other during the incident. Victims ranged in age from 16 to 61, with witnesses describing chaos as … Continue reading Manhunt continues after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio