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Three Arrested After Suspected Device Thrown at NYC Anti-Islam Protest
Police say a counterprotester pepper-sprayed participants at an anti-Islam protest near Gracie Mansion in NYC, then another person lit and threw a taped device containing nuts, bolts and screws toward the crowd; three people were arrested and authorities are investigating, with no injuries reported. The incident involved figures tied to conservative influencer Jake Lang, who has prior charges and recently announced a run for US Senate in Florida.
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Rhode Island Diocese Reckoning: Dozens of Priests Abused Hundreds Over Decades
A multiyear, attorney general–led investigation found that dozens of priests in the Diocese of Providence abused hundreds of Rhode Island children over decades, aided by a secret archive and a pattern of minimal accountability as priests were transferred or sent to treatment rather than reported; only a fraction of cases led to charges, prompting calls for transparency, accountability, and systemic reform.
Georgia father convicted for failure to secure weapons tied to son's school shooting
A Barrow County jury in Georgia convicted 55-year-old Colin Gray on 27 counts, finding he failed to secure a high‑capacity rifle used by his son in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, which killed four people; sentencing will follow, with prosecutors noting a precedent from a Michigan case.
Lil Jon’s Son Found Dead in Georgia Pond After Mushroom Use
Nathan Smith, known as DJ Young Slade, the 27-year-old son of rapper Lil Jon, died from an accidental drowning in a Georgia pond after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms. He was reported missing from Milton on Feb. 3 and was later found; an autopsy found drowning in the setting of psilocybin use with blood testing positive for the hallucinogen. Lil Jon issued a tribute praising his son, who was a music producer, artist and NYU graduate.
DOJ Expands Indictment in Minnesota Anti-ICE Church Protest
The Justice Department has indicted 30 more defendants tied to the January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, bringing the total charged in the case to at least 39 people including nine already named, among them Don Lemon. The new arrests come amid ongoing controversy over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. Lemon had previously been charged and later indicted with eight others on conspiracy against the rights of religious freedom and interfering with worship, after a magistrate had questioned probable cause for some arrests. Court filings also note a civil-rights-related motion by Orlando Sonza (now working with Harmeet Dhillon) and a church-member lawsuit alleging the service disruption from the protest.
Rescue ends with all nine victims recovered in Sierra Nevada avalanche
All nine victims of the Sierra Nevada avalanche have been recovered after a multi-day, helicopter-assisted search; eight were found earlier this week and the last on Saturday. The group included six women who were close friends and experienced skiers, along with three professional guides, while six others survived. The incident is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, and responders faced brutal weather and a flight restriction while continuing mitigation and rescue operations.
Epstein’s CBP ties at St. Thomas examined in FBI files, with no charges
Newly released government files show Epstein cultivated extensive contacts with Customs and Border Protection officers at St. Thomas and other airports, including inviting officers to the island and helping with pre-clearance, while federal investigators opened a preliminary inquiry in 2019 and subpoenaed some officers’ credit reports; no CBP officer was charged, and although Epstein’s pilot and several agents were interviewed, there is no evidence in the released materials that officers knew of or participated in trafficking.
Nine victims, six survivors after Tahoe-area avalanche
An avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area of California on Feb. 17 killed eight skiers and left one missing and presumed dead, with six others surviving after sheltering in tarps. A rescue operation involving about 46 personnel recovered the survivors, and authorities note it is the deadliest U.S. avalanche in roughly 45 years.
Court Rules Boneless Wings Can Stay on Buffalo Wild Wings Menu
A federal judge in Illinois ruled Buffalo Wild Wings may label its product as 'boneless wings,' finding the term is common and not inherently deceptive; the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act claim was dismissed for lack of evidence, though the plaintiff can amend by March 20 to add facts that might show deception.
Chicago teen who spoke out for detained father dies of rare cancer
A 16-year-old Chicago girl, Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo, who publicly advocated for her father during his ICE detention in a deportation case, died from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Diagnosed in December 2024, she was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation and even appeared by Zoom at a court hearing as her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, faced removal. An immigration judge ruled three days before her death that he could pursue cancellation of removal due to hardships on his US-born children, potentially paving a path to permanent residency. Funeral arrangements are private; family and attorneys described Ofelia as brave for speaking out during Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration crackdown that led to her father’s detention.
Providence Releases Redacted Brown University Shooting Footage to Protect Victims
Providence officials released largely redacted video and audio from the Brown University shooting to balance transparency with protecting victims, including dispatch calls and about 20 minutes of first-responder body-camera footage, after a memorial service for the victims. The gunman, Claudio Neves Valente, who also killed MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, died days after the attack; authorities say he planned the attack for years and left videos behind, which the FBI recovered.