A powerful explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in rural Tennessee killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said. The blast, which was felt for miles, reduced the military explosives facility to twisted metal and ash as investigators searched the wreckage for clues to the cause. Sheriff Chris Davis described the scene as heartbreaking, calling for prayers for the victims’ families, while local … Continue reading 16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, sheriff says

Protests against Trump administration immigration policies erupted Saturday outside an ICE facility in Chicago, where clashes between demonstrators and police led to multiple arrests. Hundreds of protesters breached the perimeter of the Broadview facility as officers wielded batons to restore order. In Portland, Oregon, activists staged a “laser party,” encouraging participants to shine lights at helicopters — a move police warned was dangerous and illegal. … Continue reading Protesters clash with police in Chicago while helicopters in Portland are targeted by lasers

Former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to face federal charges soon over alleged mishandling of classified materials, according to two federal officials. The U.S. attorney’s office in Maryland is reportedly preparing the indictment, following FBI searches of Bolton’s home and D.C. office in August as part of a national security investigation. The searches were prompted by CIA intelligence and focused on possible violations … Continue reading Former national security adviser John Bolton to be charged soon, sources say

A mass shooting early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina — home to the nation’s largest Gullah community — left four people dead and at least 20 injured. The attack occurred during a crowded high school alumni event, sending patrons fleeing in panic as gunfire erupted outside the bar. Four victims remain in critical condition, and authorities have not … Continue reading Shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4 and injures at least 20 others

Libby Adame, 55, was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without certification in connection with the March 2024 death of 59-year-old Cindyana Santangelo in Malibu. Santangelo died from a silicone embolism after injections to her buttocks, and Adame faces 15 years to life when sentenced on Nov. 5. Adame had previously been convicted in March 2024, along with her daughter Alicia Galaz, of … Continue reading Woman convicted of second-degree murder in trial over deadly silicone oil buttocks injections

Tropical Storm Jerry moved through the Atlantic toward the Leeward Islands as Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond tracked along Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing risks of heavy rain and flooding. Raymond, located about 85 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, had sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph. Priscilla threatens flash flooding in the U.S. Southwest through the weekend, while Subtropical Storm … Continue reading Priscilla and a nor’easter threaten U.S. with flooding

Roy Lee Ward, 53, was executed by lethal injection early Friday at the Indiana State Prison for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne. The execution, Indiana’s third since resuming capital punishment last year, was carried out at 12:33 a.m. after Ward exhausted all legal appeals and was denied clemency. Ward, who had recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, expressed remorse for … Continue reading Man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in her home in 2001 is executed by injection in Indiana

Four people were found dead Wednesday in a San Francisco home in what police are calling a case of “suspicious deaths.” Officers discovered the bodies during a welfare check at a million-dollar residence on Monterey Boulevard in an upscale neighborhood. The victims, believed to be family members, were pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators are exploring the possibility of a murder-suicide. Neighbors described the … Continue reading Four found dead in million-dollar San Francisco home as police probe ‘suspicious’ deaths

Nearly one-fourth of FBI agents nationwide are now focused on immigration enforcement, according to data obtained by Sen. Mark Warner. The Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown has redirected FBI resources away from traditional priorities like counterterrorism and organized crime. In the 25 largest field offices, up to 45% of agents are reportedly spending at least half their time assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement in locating … Continue reading FBI reassigns nearly one-quarter of agents to help ICE locate and arrest people

The Southwest U.S. is bracing for heavy rainfall and flash flooding as Tropical Storm Priscilla and another storm system move in over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches across Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, with a Level 3 (out of 4) flood risk for parts of Arizona, including Phoenix and Flagstaff. Forecasters warn that deep tropical moisture could bring … Continue reading Southwest U.S. faces “significant” flood threats from tropical storms

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. The court granted a stay of execution pending review of new evidence and questions about the reliability of the medical science used to convict him. Roberson’s lawyers argue that advancements in science have … Continue reading Texas court blocks death row inmate’s execution in shaken baby case