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

Two men were killed last week when an avalanche struck four snowmobilers near Longs Pass in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The victims, 38-year-old Paul Markoff and 43-year-old Erik Henne, were partially buried in the snow and later recovered by K9 units and airlifted to the Kittitas County Coroner’s Office. Two survivors, Ian Laing and Patrick Leslie, managed to send a distress call and were rescued, … Continue reading Deadly avalanche claims 2 snowmobilers in Washington state backcountry

A suspect has been arrested after a fire destroyed Beth Israel, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, forcing the congregation to rebuild once again. The blaze, which started in the synagogue’s library, caused extensive damage to the library, offices, and sanctuary, and several Torah scrolls were destroyed. Investigators have not determined a motive, but the suspect is expected to face arson charges and will be … Continue reading Suspect arrested after a fire destroys synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd at an anti-Iranian regime rally in Los Angeles on Sunday, though two people evaluated at the scene declined treatment. The incident occurred in the Westwood neighborhood, prompting the closure of a 405 Freeway ramp, with the FBI working with LAPD to investigate the driver’s motive. The rally coincides with ongoing protests in Iran, where more than 500 people, … Continue reading U-Haul drives into crowd at Los Angeles anti-Iranian regime protest