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The FBI executed search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and at the superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home as part of a police investigation, highlighting a federal probe into district affairs.
The man suspected of kidnapping Nancy Guthrie apparently visited her southern Arizona home before the February 1 abduction, with doorbell-camera footage released on Feb. 10 showing an armed man in a backpack and ski mask in the predawn hours. ABC News reported another image of the suspect near the home prior to the disappearance. Investigators say the suspect may have been surprised by the doorbell cam during the first visit and altered his plan on the return trip, attempting to obscure the camera with foliage. A $200,000 reward remains for information leading to Guthrie’s return, and neighbors have been asked to review security footage dating back to January.
Nick Reiner, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son, is charged with two counts of first‑degree murder for the December 2025 killings of his parents. TMZ reports the family is no longer funding his defense; his siblings aren’t hiring private counsel, and a deputy public defender now represents him as he remains jailed without bail ahead of an April 29 hearing.
An armed 21-year-old man from North Carolina breached the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago and was shot and killed by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County deputy; he had a gas can and a shotgun, and investigators say his family had recently reported him missing. Trump was not at the property when the breach occurred; motive is under investigation with the FBI assisting.
TMZ received a fresh ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case demanding $6 million in cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin; the FBI has alerted TMZ and asked Mexican authorities to watch for Guthrie, as investigators review security footage and other leads. No suspects have been identified, and Savannah Guthrie’s colleagues have publicly supported her family.
During the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha were loudly booed as the US entered the Parade of Nations, while Italian President Mattarella was cheered; the moment underscored foreign unease with US leadership amid broader tensions in the Gaza war context and follows other high-profile boos at prestigious events.
Clayton Kelly, a witness to the morning killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, says he was tackled, pepper-sprayed, and detained by agents as observers watched; his phone was confiscated and he received little medical care, with another eyewitness corroborating the account. The episode underscores concerns about retaliation against civilians documenting immigration enforcement, a issue tied to a federal lawsuit and an injunction aimed at curbing such retaliation.
One person is in critical condition after a shooting near Arivaca, Arizona, involving a Border Patrol agent. The FBI is investigating an alleged assault on a federal officer, and local responders said the wounded individual was in custody and was transported by helicopter to a regional trauma center. Authorities have released no information about the suspect.
The Pentagon has dismissed claims by a congressman that an Iranian 'mothership' is responsible for mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey. Despite numerous sightings of large drones near critical infrastructure, including military installations, federal agencies have not identified any credible threats or the drones' origins. Local officials are frustrated with the federal response, demanding more transparency and action. The FBI and FAA are investigating, while the Pentagon assures there is no evidence of foreign involvement.
The FBI is investigating the motive behind a shooting at a Trump rally, which Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas called a security "failure." The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service, and no mental health issues or motives have been found. Suspicious devices were found in Crooks's home and vehicle. The incident is being treated as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism. Vice President Harris offered condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, who was killed while shielding his family. Two others were critically injured.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail, and the woman was airlifted to a medical center. The National Parks Service emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison have injured more people in the park than any other animal. The incident is under investigation.
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park while the animal was "defending its space." The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. Park officials urge visitors to maintain a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. The woman was transported to a medical facility for treatment, and an investigation is ongoing.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone National Park. She was flown to a medical center in Idaho for treatment. The incident is under investigation, and park officials remind visitors to maintain safe distances from wildlife.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail, and the woman was airlifted to a medical center in Idaho. Park officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. The incident is under investigation.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The bison was defending its space when it lifted the woman off the ground with its horns. She was transported to a medical center for treatment. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance from wildlife.