Drones in near midair collisions with planes at major U.S airports an increasing danger, AP analysis shows

El Paso Walmart Shooting PleaPatrick Crusius, the gunman who killed 23 people in a racially motivated attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder, resulting in a life sentence without parole after the death penalty was removed from consideration. Crusius, who targeted Hispanic shoppers, has been sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms at the federal level for hate crimes. Families of the victims, whose ages ranged from 15 to elderly,...

SummarySecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly shared sensitive details about an impending attack on Houthis in Yemen via a Signal group chat that included family members, raising concerns about the handling of classified information. This incident coincided with another leak of military details to the media, prompting investigations into Hegseth's communication practices. Critics within the Pentagon highlighted a chaotic atmosphere, suggesting that the ongoing inquiries and personnel changes could jeopardize Hegseth's position and impact the...

Jeffrey Zizz, a 47-year-old handyman from Washington state, has been charged with the murder of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose remains were discovered partially encased in concrete under a shed. The investigation began after Norman was reported missing on April 4, leading detectives to link Zizz, a former pastor with a history of child sex crimes, to the case. Zizz was arrested in Montana and extradited to Washington, where further charges may be pending as the...

A Cessna 180G plane crashed in Trilla, Illinois, on April 19, 2024, killing four occupants from Menominee, Wisconsin, after reportedly striking powerlines. The victims, identified as Ross R. Nelson, Raimi A. Rundle, Courtney L. Morrow, and Michael H. Morrow, were pronounced dead at the scene. The NTSB is investigating the crash, focusing on the pilot, aircraft, and operating environment, with a probable cause report expected in 12 to 24 months. Full Article

Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the ongoing effects remain evident as BP's compensation efforts have fallen short for many affected individuals, with only a few lawsuits being successful. Health issues linked to the spill are difficult to prove in court, exemplified by Tammy Gremillion, whose daughter Jennifer died of leukemia after cleanup work, and whose lawsuit against BP faces challenges. Despite significant restoration projects initiated with BP's penalties, concerns arise over halted...

Federal judges in Colorado and California are examining the Trump administration's deportation policies, particularly regarding alleged gang members and Venezuelan migrants. In Colorado, a judge is considering a temporary order preventing deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, while in California, a judge is reviewing a pause on plans to revoke protections for 350,000 Venezuelans. The Supreme Court recently blocked deportations under the AEA, emphasizing due process concerns for those involved. Full Article