A California man, Keith Cordes, 37, allegedly fatally shot his father, Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and stepmother, Vicki Cordes, 66, in their Simi Valley garage on Sunday before fleeing to Chino, where he set his car on fire and died by suicide. Police believe the same weapon was used in both the double murder and Keith’s suicide, though forensic testing is pending. The motive for … Continue reading California radiologist, wife fatally shot in driveway by son, police say

Matthew Scott Alder, a safety volunteer, was charged with manslaughter Wednesday for fatally shooting bystander Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo during a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. Alder fired three shots after seeing Arturo Gamboa, 24, carrying a rifle, believing Gamboa was about to commit a mass shooting; Gamboa was wounded but not charged, as his weapon was unloaded and pointing down. Salt … Continue reading Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of ‘No Kings’ protester in Utah

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is investigating a network of Somali organizations in Minnesota connected to a $1 billion COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, amid allegations of auditing failures by Gov. Tim Walz’s administration. The probe targets nonprofits and individuals, including Feeding Our Future, who allegedly obtained PPP loans and other state and federal funding fraudulently. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stated the agency is reviewing citizenship, … Continue reading Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

A Virginia liquor store employee found smashed whisky bottles and a drunk raccoon sprawled in the bathroom after it fell through a ceiling tile and went on a “rampage.” The Hanover County animal shelter confirmed the raccoon was unharmed aside from a likely hangover and was released back into the wild after sobering up. Raccoons have increasingly adapted to urban life, showing physical changes similar … Continue reading Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store

The Trump administration launched immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis, targeting individuals alleged to have criminal records or immigration violations. In New Orleans, DHS said the operation focuses on people released after arrests for crimes including home invasion, armed robbery, and rape, citing “sanctuary policies” that prevent local authorities from honoring ICE detainers. The raids have sparked fear among immigrant communities, with many … Continue reading Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, plans to file a petition seeking her early release, representing herself in the process. A recent court filing warned that releasing documents from her case could prejudice a fair retrial by exposing “untested and unproven allegations.” The petition comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s crimes and the networks of … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: Court filing

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and assault charges during a remote hearing from a hospital bed. The attack killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, after Lakanwal allegedly fired at the troops while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” D.C. Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond … Continue reading Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance