Police arrested Brandon Grimaldo, 29, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Crystal Marie Falcon, 23, after he initially claimed she slipped in the bathroom. Investigators found blood throughout the house and multiple signs of severe abuse.
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment revealing handwritten notes mentioning suicide and threats found in the bedroom of 20-year-old Brian Girardot Jr. He was apprehended after attempting to enter an all-school Mass in Sacramento with a loaded firearm.
Dozens of California tourists are stranded in Puerto Vallarta after widespread violence erupted in Jalisco state, following reports of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, being killed in a military operation. The U.S. State Department issued a shelter-in-place warning for its citizens.
The Medical Board of California has revoked the license of Dr. Victor Lynn Perry after concluding he sexually assaulted a patient during an examination at his Fresno clinic. Dr. Perry is ineligible to reapply for a license.
Los Angeles City Hall is almost entirely devoid of in-person staff on Fridays, with many departments closed, leaving dozens of residents unable to complete procedures. The commercial mall across the street reports a 90% drop in revenue compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Michele Lyn Hundley Smith, a mother of three who disappeared in 2001, has been found alive and residing in North Carolina after 24 years. Her family expressed mixed emotions, from joy to hurt.
Former US hockey stars expressed deep emotion after the US men
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the mechanism for refunding International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff revenue depends on lower court rulings, as the Trump administration shifts to other legal bases to maintain its trade protection policy.
Bars across Manhattan were packed from early morning as fans gathered to cheer on the US men's hockey team, which defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win their first Olympic gold medal since the
Commentator Tucker Carlson publicly apologized after claiming Israeli President Isaac Herzog had appeared on Jeffrey Epstein
Long Island Democratic leaders strongly criticized after a video emerged showing an ICE agent hitting a handcuffed man
Nomma Zarubina, 35, a Brooklyn resident, pleaded guilty to perjury with the FBI and immigration authorities after sending numerous personal messages to a federal agent. She faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and potential deportation from the U.S.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has responded to a wave of criticism following her foreign policy speech in Germany, while former Governor Chris Christie suggests she could become president if voters have a strong ideological reaction in the 2028 election cycle.
A man in his 20s carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can was shot by the US Secret Service early Sunday after breaching a security perimeter at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. President Trump was not present at the time of the incident.
Zachariah Abraham Meyers, an 18-year-old Pennsylvania high school senior, has been indicted on over 300 felony charges. He is accused of operating an online scam and sextortion network targeting 21 minors via TikTok and Snapchat.
A Circle K store manager in Scottsdale, Arizona, is being sued after allegedly purchasing a $12.8 million jackpot-winning lottery ticket from his own store, aware of its value. Circle K has asked the court to determine ownership in this unprecedented dispute.
Nearly 50 law enforcement agencies in Georgia have signed cooperation agreements with ICE under the 287(g) program, allowing local police to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions. Nationwide, there are currently 1,427 memoranda of understanding across 40 states.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the suspension of its two popular aviation security programs, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, amid a partial federal government shutdown beginning February 14. Travelers may face longer wait times at airports and border crossings.
Benjamin Feltz, 37, was arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance with a critically ill patient in Wisconsin Rapids, leading police on a high-speed chase lasting over 40 minutes and reaching speeds over 90 mph. The suspect was naked and intoxicated.
Noor Pahlavi, granddaughter of the late Shah of Iran, believes the country is closer to change than ever before amid ongoing domestic protests and increasing international pressure. She affirmed her family is ready to return as soon as Iran is free.
Noor Pahlavi, granddaughter of the late Shah of Iran, believes the country is closer to change than ever before amid domestic protests and increasing international pressure. She affirmed her family is ready to return as soon as Iran is free.
Watermelon Books, touted as the first Palestinian bookstore in the US, has just opened in Los Angeles. Founder Mary Nazzal calls the project an act of cultural resistance, featuring over 1,000 titles on Palestine and liberation movements.
A Fallbrook family in San Diego County discovered a mountain lion trapped in a homemade snare in their backyard after several chickens and cats went missing. Wildlife officials released the animal back into the wild as per California law, raising concerns among neighbors that it might return.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland has spoken for the first time after Justice Department documents revealed sensitive emails between LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The Mayor of Los Angeles has called for Wasserman to consider stepping down.
Four people died in a fiery car crash early Saturday in Long Beach, California. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched a federal investigation team to the scene. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
A 1-year-old boy was severely attacked by the family
Dave Regan, President of SEIU-UHW, is the architect behind a proposal to levy a one-time 5% wealth tax on approximately 200 California billionaires, estimated to generate $100 billion over five years. The proposal faces strong opposition, with warnings of capital and entrepreneurs leaving the state.
New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani faces criticism after the city required multiple forms of ID for emergency snow shoveling, even as he and his organization oppose laws requiring ID for voting.
Kurtis McVae, 36, was indicted in Manhattan Criminal Court after snatching a cane and knocking down an 88-year-old woman in Union Square. The suspect is a registered sex offender from Wisconsin, currently violating parole, and has six prior arrests in New York.
