Federal officers in Minneapolis used tear gas and eye irritants Tuesday during ongoing confrontations with activists, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration agent. The incident, which occurred six days earlier, has sparked protests across the city, including school walkouts in suburban areas to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps. At least five prosecutors resigned from the local U.S. Attorney’s Office amid … Continue reading Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Emmy-winning actor and B Street Theatre founder Timothy Busfield turned himself in to authorities in New Mexico after an arrest warrant was issued over allegations of child sex abuse. He is currently in custody in Albuquerque, facing two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor under 13 and one count of child abuse. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office plans to seek to keep … Continue reading Timothy Busfield, founder of Sacramento’s B Street Theatre, accused of child sex abuse

Emmy-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland, 59, was arrested early Monday in Hollywood following an altercation with a ride-share driver. The LAPD said he allegedly assaulted the driver and was taken into custody on suspicion of felony criminal threats. No injuries were reported, and Sutherland was released on $50,000 bond, with an initial court date set for February 2. The “24” star, known for his Emmy and … Continue reading Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Hollywood ride-share driver altercation

A man, Calor Madanescht, 48, was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly driving a U-Haul truck into a group of protesters demonstrating against the Iranian government. The incident occurred Sunday near the Federal Building in the “Tehrangeles” neighborhood, where demonstrators waved pre-revolution Iranian flags and called for an end to Iran’s regime. Madanescht was booked for misdemeanor reckless driving with $0 bail and released the … Continue reading Man booked on reckless driving charge after U-Haul truck drives through Iran protesters in L.A.

A prison disturbance in northern Georgia on Sunday left three inmates dead and 12 others injured, along with one guard. The fight broke out during visitation hours at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, authorities said. Washington County Sheriff reported multiple major fights occurred during the incident. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the facility was secured and all inmates were accounted for, CBS News has … Continue reading 3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after “major fights” at Georgia prison, authorities say

New York City’s largest nurses’ strike in history began Monday after union negotiations with five major hospitals failed. Nearly 15,000 nurses at Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian walked off the job, demanding pay increases, safer staffing levels, full health coverage, pensions, and protections against workplace violence. Hospitals say they are prepared to maintain patient care despite the strike, while the union warned that executives are … Continue reading Largest nursing strike in New York City history begins amid stalled contract negotiations

Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the historic Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Mississippi. According to a federal affidavit, Pittman admitted targeting the building because of “the building’s Jewish ties” and referred to it as the “synagogue of Satan.” The fire occurred in the early hours of Jan. 10, damaging the synagogue’s administrative office, library, and several … Continue reading Suspect targeted historic Mississippi synagogue in arson, FBI says

Valentino Luchin, a 62-year-old former Bay Area chef, has been federally indicted for allegedly attempting to rob three San Francisco banks in a single day. Police say he stole about $2,800 from two banks and failed at a third, and he was arrested at his home shortly afterward. Luchin previously ran restaurants including Ottavio, which closed in 2016, leaving him in financial trouble and leading … Continue reading Renowned chef indicted for allegedly trying to rob 3 banks in day