From police chief to escaped murderer: Timeline of Arkansas manhunt for Grant Hardin

Bernie Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner known for his leadership during the 9/11 attacks, passed away at 69 after a private illness, as announced by FBI Director Kash Patel. Kerik, who led the NYPD from 2000 to 2001, received numerous accolades for his service but later faced legal troubles, pleading guilty to multiple felonies in 2009, before receiving a pardon from President Trump in 2020. He remained active in public discourse post-incarceration,...

A federal judge has extended a temporary order that prevents the Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students, following the administration's demands for the university to provide evidence to support its certification under federal guidelines. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Harvard for its noncompliance and claimed it endangered students, while Harvard stated the ruling allows it to continue supporting its international community. The legal dispute is part of a broader conflict...

Georgia teen Ximena Arias-Cristobal, wrongfully arrested for a traffic violation, expressed forgiveness toward the officer who stopped her, emphasizing her Christian beliefs. After being detained by ICE due to her undocumented status, she was released on bond and criticized the treatment of immigrants at Stewart Detention Center, stating that many face unjust conditions. Her lawyers are exploring a U visa application for legal status, highlighting concerns regarding the legality of her arrest and the officer's...

Human Remains Discovered on South Carolina BeachTourists exploring a beach property on Edisto Island, South Carolina, mistakenly identified human remains as fossils, leading to the discovery of a forgotten burial site dating back 200 years. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, which is historically significant as part of the 19th-century settlement Edingsville Beach, and the remains have been sent for forensic analysis. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to identify the...

General Michael Langley, the leader of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), has expressed concerns that terror groups in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, are enhancing their capabilities to launch attacks on the U.S. He reported significant growth in groups like Al-Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb and Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which have expanded their operations in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Langley emphasized the urgency for U.S. engagement in Africa to counter...

A former assistant of Sean "Diddy" Combs, known as "Mia," testified in a New York court that he repeatedly sexually assaulted her during her eight-year employment, living in fear of his violent outbursts. She recounted multiple incidents of abuse, including a forced sexual encounter and instances of physical violence towards her and his ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, highlighting a toxic work environment marked by intimidation. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of racketeering...