A federal agent fired shots Wednesday in Compton, California, after a criminal illegal immigrant, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, allegedly used his vehicle to ram law enforcement while trying to evade arrest. Carballo, from El Salvador, was targeted for involvement in human smuggling and prior domestic violence arrests. The DHS said the agent fired in self-defense, and while Carballo was unharmed, a CBP officer was injured. … Continue reading DHS alleges criminal illegal alien ‘rammed law enforcement’ in California operation, agent fired weapon

A massive winter storm is expected to sweep from Central Texas to the Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and tree damage, urging residents to avoid travel and prepare. Cold air from Canada mixing with warmer southern air could produce significant snow and ice, with wind chills dropping below minus … Continue reading A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend

A federal judge has temporarily barred the FBI from reviewing electronic devices seized from the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. The ruling orders the government to preserve but not examine the materials until the court can further review the case. Natanson and the Post argued the seizure of her phone, laptops, and other devices threatens press freedom and confidential newsgathering. The judge … Continue reading FBI can’t examine devices it took from Washington Post reporter, judge rules

An 18-year-old, Austin David Thompson, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for a 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, that killed five people, including his older brother and a police officer. Thompson, who was 15 at the time, admitted to five counts of first-degree murder along with attempted murder and assault charges, avoiding a trial that was set to begin soon. Prosecutors said … Continue reading Man pleads guilty in North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5

A jury acquitted former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales on Wednesday of all 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment related to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. The verdict came after about seven hours of deliberations and stemmed from charges tied to Gonzales’ actions in the early minutes of the attack, which killed 19 children and two adults. Gonzales did not testify, and his … Continue reading Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges

Florida authorities report that a 70-year-old woman died in November after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando. She became unresponsive following the ride and later died at a hospital. Revenge of the Mummy is a high-speed indoor roller coaster. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services did not release her name or the official cause of death, ABC 7 … Continue reading Woman dies after riding ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ roller coaster at Universal

A man was killed and three bystanders were injured in a shooting at the foyer of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, authorities said, with the gunman still at large. The incident occurred Friday evening after the target, a young man, was chased down the street and ran into the restaurant to escape. Three women—two tourists from Los Angeles and one from Florida—were struck by … Continue reading Man killed, 3 bystanders hurt in shooting at iconic New Orleans restaurant

The Department of Justice is investigating protesters in St. Paul, Minnesota, who disrupted services at Cities Church, where one pastor, David Easterwood, reportedly also serves as acting director of the local ICE field office. Protesters livestreamed by Black Lives Matter Minnesota chanted against ICE and demanded justice for Renee Good, a mother fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month. DOJ officials called the … Continue reading DOJ probing protesters group that disrupted services at church with ICE pastor