U.S.-made bomb used in Israeli strike on Rafah that killed dozens, munitions experts say

A man accused of threatening to assassinate President Trump, Ramon Morales-Reyes, was framed, according to investigators. Initially arrested for sending threatening letters, evidence now suggests the true author is Demetric Deshawn Scott, who allegedly sought to intimidate Morales-Reyes to prevent his testimony in a robbery case against Scott. Despite being cleared of the threats, Morales-Reyes remains in custody for deportation proceedings, while Scott faces multiple felony charges related to the robbery, with his trial scheduled...

A man named Travis Decker, 32, is wanted for the murder of his three young daughters in central Washington after they were reported missing and later found dead. Following a visitation with their father, the girls, ages 9, 8, and 5, were not returned as scheduled, prompting police to search for Decker, whose truck was discovered near a campground, leading to the tragic discovery of the children's bodies. Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating...

Hickory, N.C. — Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, was arrested on an attempted murder charge following a weekend shooting at a house party in Hickory, North Carolina, which resulted in one death and 11 injuries. The shooting occurred early Sunday, with over 80 shots fired, prompting mass panic among attendees, and left 58-year-old Shawn Patrick Hood deceased. Authorities are continuing their investigation, having executed search warrants, and are urging anyone who attended the party to come...

A Republican-backed budget package proposes new restrictions on the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC), requiring both tax filers to possess Social Security numbers, which could disqualify millions of U.S. citizen children from the benefit if their parents are mixed-status or undocumented. This change is aimed at preventing tax breaks from going to undocumented immigrants but may inadvertently affect 4.5 million children, primarily in states like California, Texas, and Florida. While the bill seeks to increase...

Boulder Attack Highlights Rising AntisemitismA group in Boulder, Colorado, advocating for hostages in Gaza was attacked, injuring 12 people; the suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, reportedly planned the assault for a year, expressing intent to harm Jewish individuals. This incident, part of a concerning trend of antisemitic attacks in the U.S., follows the murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., and has heightened fears within the Jewish community regarding safety and security. The attack...

Los Angeles County Juvenile Detention SettlementLos Angeles County has agreed to pay $2.7 million to a teenager who was attacked in 2023 during orchestrated "gladiator fights" at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, where probation officers allegedly facilitated the violence. A state grand jury has charged 30 correctional officers for their involvement in allowing nearly 70 fights, leading to concerns about a culture of abuse within the department. Following the incident, corrective measures are being implemented, but...