An 18-year-old, Brailen Weaver, has been federally charged after allegedly killing two U.S. Bank employees during a robbery in Berea, Kentucky. Authorities say Weaver entered the bank, shot the victims, searched drawers, and then fled the scene without confirmation of taking money. He was later arrested after a high-speed police chase that ended when he crashed his vehicle and tried to escape on foot. Officials … Continue reading 18-year-old facing federal charges in deadly Kentucky bank robbery

Authorities say “fraudulent activities” were carried out against late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after he and his wife died in a plane crash in North Carolina in December. Investigators believe suspects accessed banking and payment accounts by stealing personal information and changing login details, then transferring and spending funds. A break-in at Biffle’s home weeks after the crash is also suspected to have helped enable … Continue reading Friends of late NASCAR star Greg Biffle looted funds shortly after driver’s death, police says

A small Cessna 421C carrying five pickleball players crashed in the Texas Hill Country near Wimberley, killing all onboard. The group was flying from Amarillo to a tournament in New Braunfels when the plane went down late Thursday night in a wooded area. Authorities said the aircraft began moving erratically before disappearing from radar, and a distress signal was later detected. The victims were members … Continue reading Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5

A former staffer who accused former California Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault is now cooperating with an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. She alleges incidents in both 2019 and 2024, including an accusation of rape in a New York City hotel, which Swalwell denies. The Manhattan DA opened the investigation shortly after the allegations were reported publicly. Following the accusations, Swalwell withdrew … Continue reading Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Thousands of people across the United States took part in a coordinated International Workers’ Day economic blackout organized under the “May Day Strong” movement. The actions included walkouts, protests, and blockades targeting institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange, Amazon facilities, and airports, with some participants arrested. Groups including labor unions, student organizations, and activist networks called for “no work, no school, no shopping” … Continue reading Thousands in US join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ May Day protest

A powerful explosion destroyed a home in Queens early Thursday as New York City Police Department officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife and a gas smell. Eight officers were injured, mostly with minor burns and trauma, after being thrown back by the blast as they approached the house. Police said body camera footage shows the explosion erupting just as … Continue reading Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying

Susan Hutson has been indicted on 30 felony counts connected to a May jailbreak in New Orleans in which 10 inmates escaped. Prosecutors allege her failures and lack of proper precautions contributed to conditions that allowed the escape, even though she did not directly open any jail doors. Her co-defendant, CFO Bianka Brown, was also indicted on related charges tied to alleged false records and … Continue reading New Orleans sheriff indicted on charges of failing to prevent jailbreak