Fairfield Halloween Store Shooting Leaves One Dead, Six Hurt
Police in Fairfield, California, are searching for a gunman who killed one person and injured six at a Spirit Halloween store on Friday night.
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Federal immigration officer indicted in Houston over alleged SUV strike
A U.S. immigration officer was indicted in Houston on an aggravated assault charge over an October 10 incident involving a man who was hurt.
Christa Pike Speaks Out a Month After Failed Lethal Injection
Christa Pike has given her first statement since a failed execution attempt last month, describing lasting pain and isolation.
Hegseth Fires Pentagon's Top Military Planner Over Alleged Leaks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia over alleged leaks of classified information, and the Pentagon has referred the case for criminal investigation.
Three killed in midair helicopter collision near Oregon airport
Two helicopters collided midair Thursday near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, killing three people, according to ABC News and CBS News.
Leak of 40,000 DHS Employee Records Raises Security Questions
A nonprofit has published personal details of more than 40,000 Homeland Security staff, the third large government data release in a month.
Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, dies at 96
Labor leader and civil rights figure Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, has died at 96, her family said.
Judge Refuses to Order California to Set Aside Disputed Ballots
A federal judge declined the Justice Department's request to segregate about 20,000 mail ballots, and the government has said it will appeal.
DNA Evidence Ties Ted Bundy to 1974 Utah Teen Killing
Utah authorities say DNA evidence links the serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 death of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith, months after another Bundy case was confirmed.
Alexander Brothers Get 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking
Three brothers convicted of drugging and assaulting dozens of women were each sentenced to 30 years in a New York federal case.
Judge Extends Block on Trump Plans to Alter D.C. Golf Course
A federal judge has extended an order halting renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in Washington, according to multiple outlets.
Administration Seeks to Set Aside Ballots From 400 Washington Voters
The Justice Department has asked Washington state to set aside ballots from over 400 people it says may be noncitizens, a move reporters link to a broader pattern.
Comey Faces Third Federal Case Over Alleged National Defense Leak
Prosecutors have charged former FBI director James Comey with two counts tied to alleged leaking of national defense information, his third federal case.
Judge Rules Former Federal Prosecutor Maurene Comey Was Illegally Fired
A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully dismissed from her Justice Department job in 2025.
Eleven shot near Florida A&M campus after homecoming party dispute
Police say a dispute at a homecoming party near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee led to gunfire that injured 12 people, several of them minors.
Six Flags to Add Seatbelts to Goliath After Fatal Ride Incident
Six Flags will reopen its Georgia Goliath coaster with new seatbelts after a rider died earlier this month, prompting questions about ride safety standards.
Oregon father who confronted school gunman speaks of guilt over children lost
A father who shot the gunman at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school describes his actions and his grief over the four people killed.
Senatobia officer who fatally shot toddler resigns after state clears him
A Mississippi officer cleared by the attorney general over the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old during a shoplifting call has resigned from the Senatobia police.
Two Former FBI Officials Charged Over Statements on Hunter Biden Laptop Probe
Two ex-FBI intelligence officials face charges of lying about their roles in the 2020 Hunter Biden laptop investigation, drawing sharp reactions.
Air Force Member Dies After Fall During Pregame Demonstration in San Antonio
A member of the Air Force died after falling during a rappelling demonstration before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game, according to two outlets.
Trump Plans to Close and Rebuild D.C. East Potomac Golf Course
President Trump says he will shut and renovate a Washington public golf course while a federal lawsuit over the project remains unresolved.
New Times Investigation Renews Questions About O.J. Simpson Case
A New York Times re-examination, drawing on unsealed court files, is raising fresh questions about the 1990s Simpson murder case and a possible accomplice.
Florida Angler, 71, Killed in Alligator Attack at Pond
A 71-year-old man died after an alligator dragged him into a Florida pond while he was fishing, according to authorities and NBC News.
Two killed, 11 injured as pick-up truck drives through Wichita youth soccer game
A child and an adult died and about a dozen people were hurt after a vehicle drove through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, police said.
Child and adult killed as vehicle crashes through Wichita soccer game
A vehicle drove through a soccer game at a Wichita, Kansas, sports complex, killing a child and an adult and injuring others, police said.
Hot Winds Drive Fast Fire Through Southern California Homes
Wind-driven brush fires have burned homes and forced evacuations in southern California, with more hot, windy weather forecast through Saturday.
Judge dismisses child abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
A New Mexico judge threw out charges against actor Timothy Busfield over prosecutorial conduct, though prosecutors may bring new charges.
Bystander fatally shoots gunman at Bend, Oregon elementary school, family says
A bystander whose family says he has daughters at Silver Rail Elementary fatally shot a teenage gunman during a deadly school attack in Bend, Oregon.
Oregon elementary school shooting leaves teacher and children dead in Bend
A gunman who was a former student opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing a teacher and three children, according to outlets reporting on the attack.
Maine Senate Debate Turns on Collins and Trump's Shadow
The final Maine Senate debate focused on how independent Senator Susan Collins is from President Trump, with his influence looming over the race.
Suspicious Letters Sent to Election Offices Weeks Before Midterms
Federal investigators are probing letters containing an unknown substance sent to election offices and officials in several states ahead of the November midterms.
Shooting at Bend's Silver Rail Elementary Leaves Three Children and a Teacher Dead
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, killed at least three children and a teacher; the suspect was shot dead by a bystander.
Trump Drops Livestream Plan for Fort Hood Execution, Sentence Stands
President Trump canceled a planned livestream of Nidal Hasan's December firing squad execution, saying the death sentence will still be carried out.
Deadly Elementary School Shooting in Bend, Oregon Leaves Children Dead
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, left three children and an adult dead, along with the suspected gunman, according to reports.
Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027, administration says
Social Security and SSI recipients will get a 3.6% cost-of-living increase in 2027, with the average retirement benefit rising about $75 a month.
Houston ICE vehicle strike raises witness and accountability questions
A vehicle operated by immigration agents reportedly struck a man in Houston, prompting claims of intent, concerns for potential witnesses and renewed scrutiny of local enforcement.
Federal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar widens with phone seizure and subpoenas
Federal authorities reportedly seized Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone and issued grand jury subpoenas to relatives in an inquiry into possible immigration paperwork fraud.
Judge keeps CNN, Politico and MS NOW in White House access
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot block CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from its grounds while their lawsuit proceeds.
Trump Pardons Two Alaska Repair Shop Owners at Rally
President Trump pardoned two Anchorage vehicle repair shop owners onstage at a rally, a public use of clemency that has drawn attention.
Judge Blocks White House Press Pass Revocations for Three Outlets
A federal judge has again halted the White House's removal of hard passes from CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters, though not every access dispute is settled.
Keffe D Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Tupac Shakur Murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis received 40 years to life in Las Vegas for orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, closing a case decades in the making.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in immigration probe
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home in a criminal investigation, with reporting tying it to decades-old immigration paperwork.
Confusion over 911 calls delayed help for Christa Pike after failed execution
Recordings released by news outlets show confusion among responders and prison officials delayed emergency help for Christa Pike after a failed execution in Tennessee.
One dead and several hurt after Six Flags Georgia rollercoaster incident
One person died and several others were injured after an incident involving a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, outside Atlanta, police said.
Actress Selma Blair Arrested After Alleged In-Flight Incident at JFK
Actress Selma Blair was arrested after an alleged in-flight assault on Delta crew, with charges filed following the plane's landing at JFK Airport.
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar Within Midterm Window
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home, the Justice Department says under an approved warrant, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats.
Judge Pauses Tree Cutting at D.C. Golf Course Amid Questions Over Authorization
A federal judge halted tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links for 24 hours and demanded the Trump administration explain who approved the work.
South Carolina Senate Rivals Clash Over Iran, AI and Trump
Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham traded sharp attacks in a South Carolina Senate debate covering foreign policy, technology and the president.
Isaias weakens as it moves north, leaving thousands without power across the Gulf South
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias left nearly 396,000 customers without power in Florida and Alabama, with at least four deaths linked to the storm.