Federal authorities arrested a Georgia man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at an Atlanta ICE facility. Prosecutors labeled the incident an "act of terrorism." The suspect faces charges including attempted
Oct 24 · U.S.
Patricia Krentcil, known as "Tan Mom," alleges that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents questioned her American citizenship and almost arrested her. She claims her famously deep tan was the reason for the
Oct 24 · U.S.
Skyler AJ Rose, 22, from Ogden, Utah, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including attempting to commit a hate crime and possessing unregistered destructive devices, stemming from alleged online
Oct 23 · U.S.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson, who maintains his innocence in a 1995 murder. The decision follows concerns from legal figures, including the current district attorney,
Oct 21 · U.S.
A new national operation by the Department of Homeland Security is targeting undocumented individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits. Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized these programs are for
Oct 21 · U.S.
Florida executed William Reaves, 77, for a 1986 deputy murder, marking the 18th execution this year. Governor Ron DeSantis maintains an accelerated pace, nearing a state record. Reaves' appeals regarding PTSD and lethal
Oct 21 · U.S.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has settled 18 federal investigations and a compliance review regarding alleged antisemitism and race discrimination. The voluntary agreement, effective until 2028,
Oct 20 · U.S.
Emergency dispatch recordings from the tragic incident at a Kansas soccer complex reveal the rapid response to a mass-casualty event. A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man died, and ten others were injured when a
Oct 19 · U.S.
A four-alarm fire engulfed a vacant warehouse in Staten Island, prompting a massive response from over 200 firefighters. They successfully prevented the blaze from reaching the historic Old Church of St. Joachim and St.
Oct 19 · U.S.
Florida authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, accusing him of conspiracy to commit murder related to the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes. The warrant details
Oct 19 · U.S.
An Arizona man faces terror threat charges for allegedly plotting a mass casualty attack on a religious site. Prosecutors claim he possessed a bomb-making manual. His defense argues the case relies on unverified
Oct 19 · U.S.
From a Washington school district's settlement over Bible restrictions to a Pennsylvania district's gender-neutral restrooms and a professor's antisemitism charges, American schools are navigating complex issues
Oct 17 · U.S.
A federal fugitive, Manjit Singh Bedi, accused of defrauding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of over $600,000, has been returned to the U.S. from India. His arrest marks a success for the FBI's Most
Oct 16 · U.S.
A 19-year-old from Palatine, Illinois, has been arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora. The plot was thwarted after a coworker reported suspicious messages, leading to the suspect's
Oct 16 · U.S.
An 8-year-old San Jose girl, Aurora Williams, died following a severe asthma attack. Her mother and stepfather face felony child neglect charges, accused of maintaining a home infested with cockroaches, mold, and pet
Oct 15 · U.S.
The Department of Energy has issued an emergency directive to prevent potential power outages across 13 states and D.C. Unusually warm October weather is straining the electrical grid, prompting the use of additional
Oct 14 · U.S.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio advises Catholic soldiers to request religious exemptions from the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. The Pentagon's plan to broadcast the execution has drawn
Oct 13 · U.S.
Damon Foy, 50, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 death of Alberta Dale, 44. Authorities discovered Dale's dismembered remains, including her severed head, inside a suitcase in Foy's apartment after a
Oct 13 · U.S.
A Philadelphia man faces 76 charges, including murder, in the ambush shooting that killed Officer Shane Seiber and injured his partner. Eric Lewis was ordered held without bail, with his next court appearance scheduled
Oct 12 · U.S.
A Colombian national, Alvaro Pulido Vargas, has been apprehended in the U.S., facing charges for two extensive money laundering schemes. He is accused of illicitly profiting from Venezuelan government contracts intended
Oct 12 · U.S.
Zion Teasley pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Lauren Heike, accepting a life sentence without parole. Prosecutors withdrew the death penalty. Heike was found with 15 stab wounds; DNA and surveillance linked Teasley
Oct 7 · U.S.
A Denver man endured days of torture and a severed finger in a kidnapping plot orchestrated by the Tren de Aragua gang. Three perpetrators were sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, while authorities continue efforts
Oct 7 · U.S.
Ryo Uchimiya, a long-serving sushi chef at Nobu Malibu, tragically died after a collision involving a teenage driver. The incident occurred while Uchimiya was sleeping in his parked car, highlighting ongoing safety
Oct 6 · U.S.
The co-founders of the Bryn Walker luxury fashion brand, Michelle Min and Barry Walker, were found fatally shot in Berkeley. Relatives described a "troubling decline" in Walker, citing significant financial losses and
Oct 5 · U.S.
A man with prior convictions for child sex offenses is facing multiple new charges after allegedly attacking a woman and a gym employee at a Planet Fitness in Cambridge. The alleged incident occurred weeks after a sex
Oct 5 · U.S.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has paused all state executions for the remainder of the year after Christa Pike survived a botched lethal injection. This decision has halted the scheduled execution of double murderer Gary
Oct 5 · U.S.
A fisherman kayaking off Malibu was bitten twice by a shark believed to be a mako after reeling it in and attempting to release it. The incident, initially called a shark attack, led to a hospital visit for the victim.
Oct 5 · U.S.
Two people died and 35 others were injured during a mass shooting at a block party in Vienna, Georgia, early Sunday morning. Authorities are investigating the chaotic incident, which occurred amidst Dooly County High
Oct 5 · U.S.
An attorney representing a student accused in a Cornell sexual assault case has urged New York Attorney General Letitia James to recuse herself from the investigation. The lawyer expressed concerns that James's prior
Oct 5 · U.S.
A California real estate agent faces federal charges for allegedly conducting surveillance on a Taiwanese official’s family in the U.S. for Beijing. She was apprehended at LAX attempting to leave for China, federal
Oct 5 · U.S.