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Schumer calls on Bondi to investigate attack on Shapiro’s residence as possible antisemitic hate crime
Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence / Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images (HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the arson attack [Read More…]
Florida man indicted after allegedly bringing ‘small arsenal’ on Amtrak train, law enforcement says
WPVI (NEWARK, NJ) — A Florida man allegedly boarded an Amtrak train in New Jersey carrying ammunition, multiple handguns and an AR-15 style rifle, New Jersey authorities said. Jeffrey O. Kennerk, 34, of Fort Lauderdale, [Read More…]
DA asks for delay hours before Menendez brothers return to court for high-stakes resentencing hearing
Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Hours before a long-awaited, critical hearing in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s attempts to get out of prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office indicated it wants [Read More…]
152 dogs rescued from ‘extremely poor’ conditions in Utah
(OGDEN, UTAH) — Authorities have rescued a total of 152 dogs living in “extremely poor” conditions from a house in Utah, officials said. Police in Ogden, Utah, along with Ogden Animal Services officers responded to [Read More…]
3 killed in 2-boat collision on Alabama lake, state authorities say
(CULLMAN COUNTY, AL) — Three people were killed after two boats collided on an Alabama lake on Wednesday, authorities said. The incident occurred during a Major League Fishing tournament and involved one of the event’s [Read More…]
Wife of deported Maryland man Abrego Garcia said he hit, scratched her in 2021 court documents
Astrid Riecken For The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran migrant whose wrongful deportation to El Salvador is at the center of a legal battle with [Read More…]
Missing 10-year-old boy who recently underwent kidney transplant found safe: Sheriff
Clallam County Sheriff’s Office via Meta (Clallam County, WA) — Authorities said a missing 10-year-old boy who recently underwent a kidney transplant and needed medication has been found safe following an “urgent” search. Mason Combs [Read More…]
Fyre Festival 2 is postponed, no new date set
(NEW YORK) — Fyre Festival 2 has been “postponed,” according to the organizers. Billy McFarland, who was behind the initial Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, was convicted of wire fraud in connection with the failed 2017 festival. McFarland’s [Read More…]
Federal housing agency refers NY Attorney General James to DOJ for investigation
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Housing Finance Agency has referred information about New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department regarding a loan on James’ Virginia property, [Read More…]
United Airlines flight sees engine fire after takeoff due to apparent rabbit strike
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A United Airlines flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff that was apparently caused by a rare rabbit strike. United Flight 2325 had departed Denver International Airport en [Read More…]
2-year-old spends night in Arizona terrain, found by rancher’s dog
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (SELIGMAN, Ariz.) — An Arizona toddler who had been missing for 16 hours was found safe by a rancher’s dog on Tuesday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Boden Allen, [Read More…]
Dallas school shooting: 17-year-old charged after allegedly firing ‘indiscriminately’ at students
Dallas County Jail (DALLAS) — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault mass shooting after he allegedly opened fire at his Dallas high school, shooting classmates “indiscriminately,” according to court documents. Surveillance cameras [Read More…]
Prison guards indicted in connection to inmate’s death, Hochul says
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK CITY) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a grand jury handed down a number of criminal indictments against multiple state correctional officers in connection to [Read More…]
Alleged arsonist targeted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestine, search warrant says
Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office/Getty Images (HARRISBURG, Pa.) — The suspected arsonist who allegedly tried to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decided to firebomb his official residence because of “what he wants to do to the Palestinian [Read More…]
Mom charged with murder for allegedly drowning 7-year-old daughter: DA
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A California mom has been charged with murder for allegedly drowning her 7-year-old daughter, prosecutors said. Graciela Castellanos, 37, allegedly killed her daughter at an apartment in Van Nuys [Read More…]
Wildfire risk threatens millions in Southwest
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Millions in the Southwest are on alert for fire weather through the end of the week due to extreme or critical risks posed by warmer temperatures, high winds and a [Read More…]
Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers say DHS relied on ‘tabloids’ as evidence he lied on green card application
Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Evidence submitted by Department of Homeland Security lawyers attempts to support the government’s accusations that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported on the grounds that he lied on [Read More…]
2 service members killed near US-Mexico border in vehicle accident: NORTHCOM
(SAINT TERESA, NM) — Two service members were killed and another is in serious condition following a vehicle accident earlier Tuesday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) said in a [Read More…]
Signs of rodent activity found at Gene Hackman’s property
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images (SANTA DE, NM) — Signs of rodent activity were found at Gene Hackman’s New Mexico property after the actor’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from a rare disease transmitted through rodents, according to [Read More…]
Man’s dogs fatally maul woman, suspect arrested
KTRK (HOUSTON) — A Texas man was arrested after his dogs fatally attacked his neighbor, with a history of disturbing others, according to the Houston Police Department. Marshall Garrett, 38, was arrested on Tuesday and [Read More…]