Dozens dead and millions without power after Helene’s deadly march across southeastern US

Bodycam footage from the Ohio State Patrol reveals DeShawn Leeth, 30, attacking a trooper after a rollover crash on April 4, 2025, before stealing the patrol car and later being shot dead by Pennsylvania State Police. The incident escalated after Leeth pushed the officer while shouting threats, leading to a physical confrontation where the officer sustained minor injuries. Leeth, a community leader and executive director of a nonprofit for at-risk youth, had a prior criminal...

Ábrego García moved to another prison - Van HollenU.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen shared details from his recent conversation with Ábrego García, who described his arrest in Maryland, transfer to Texas, and subsequent deportation, during which he was handcuffed and shackled without being informed of his destination. García recounted his experience of being housed with 25 other inmates at Cecot, where he felt traumatized but not afraid; however, he was recently moved to a Santa...

SummarySir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump held their first call since the US imposed tariffs on UK goods, discussing ongoing trade talks and issues regarding Ukraine, Iran, and Yemen. Starmer aims to secure a trade deal as Trump announced 10% tariffs on UK imports and higher rates on cars, steel, and aluminum, causing global stock market declines. The World Trade Organization predicts a shrink in global trade due to these tariffs, while the UK seeks...

Deputy Jessica Ikner of the Leon County Sheriff's Office has taken personal leave to process the situation involving her stepson, Phoenix Ikner, who is the suspect in a shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and six injured. Phoenix, 20, had access to one of his stepmother's weapons, which was found at the scene. The Leon County Sheriff's Office is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, expressing condolences for the victims while acknowledging Deputy...

As President Trump pursues what he calls "the largest mass deportation in history," U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly expanded the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. By April 17, 2024, there were 456 active agreements, a threefold increase since December 2024, with many local agencies in Florida participating due to a state law mandating compliance. The program has faced criticism for potential racial profiling, with some jurisdictions...

U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, a soldier from Virginia, has been accounted for 81 years after he went missing during D-Day on June 6, 1944. Thornton, who was 34 at the time, landed at Omaha Beach with Company H, 2nd Battalion, and was last seen wading ashore; his remains were later recovered but remained unidentified until recent DNA analysis confirmed his identity. He will be honored with a burial at Arlington National Cemetery, and...