A man found not guilty by reason of insanity in a Virginia landlord’s killing walked out of a state hospital on a 48-hour pass and never came back, catching a one-way flight to Tajikistan instead. Quick Take Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2019 killing of his landlord in […]
A Republican-held Pennsylvania House seat that survived three decades of elections just flipped to a Democrat by a margin smaller than most classroom sizes. Story Snapshot Democrat Brandon Dukes leads Republican Scott Timko by 88 votes in the Pennsylvania House District 12 special election. The Butler County seat had been held by Republicans for nearly […]
A democratic socialist just beat a national security figure in Florida by double digits, and the map of November changed in one night. Story Snapshot Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic Senate primary over Alex Vindman. Associated Press results showed a clear margin, near 56% to 44%. Nixon now faces Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November. […]
The quiet campaign to scrap the Electoral College now has a “moderate” Democrat cheering it on—and the plan is closer to real than many think. Story Snapshot A multistate compact aims to award the presidency to the national popular vote winner. The compact activates only when member states reach 270 electoral votes. Supporters call it […]
Declassified Federal Bureau of Investigation files say a suspected Chinese operative pushed illegal donations toward Eric Swalwell’s campaign while building access to his office. Story Snapshot Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records describe a foreign influence effort tied to Christine Fang. The files report evidence of illegal straw donations tied to foreign nationals and Fang’s […]
A 9th grade student shot a schoolmate, then died by suicide on a Philippine campus while classes were underway. Story Snapshot Police reported the shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University around 7:50 a.m. Tuesday. Officials confirmed two students died, including the suspected gunman. Campus leaders said the situation was contained and parents retrieved students safely. […]
Mitch McConnell has not cast a Senate vote in weeks, and Kentucky’s governor wants to know why the public still doesn’t have a straight answer. Quick Take Governor Andy Beshear sent Senator Mitch McConnell letters demanding a full health update, warning that Kentuckians “have grown increasingly concerned” about his ability to serve. McConnell was hospitalized […]
Iran’s top army general publicly put a $30,000 price tag on the life or capture of an American soldier. Story Snapshot Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward to kill or capture a U.S. service member. Reports say the offer was made at a public ceremony and framed as funded by “the Iranian […]
Hayden Panettiere’s family confirmed she died at 36, and the shock still feels unreal. Story Snapshot Her representative confirmed her death to major outlets; she was 36 years old. Her father shared a public statement praising her life and spirit. No cause of death was announced at the time of initial reports. Coverage followed the […]
Fertilizer prices spiked so fast in 2026 that the White House declared a national emergency and waived import duties just to keep American farms planted. Quick Take President Trump declared an emergency over fertilizer supplies and suspended duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for eight months. Urea prices jumped about 50% in a single month, with […]
Body-camera video shows a bloody but walking Marine pilot asking deputies for help minutes after his fighter jet slammed into a ridge near Rimrock Lake. Story Snapshot The Marine Corps labeled the crash a non-fatal training mishap, with one pilot ejecting safely. Deputies and local responders located the pilot and got him to medical care […]
A registered sex offender is behind bars in Sonoma County after police say he peeked into one Santa Rosa home, then broke into another and trapped the people inside. Quick Take Edward Carver, 36, was arrested Friday night in Santa Rosa, California, on allegations of burglary, false imprisonment, and peeking while loitering. Police say Carver […]
Federal immigration officers in Ohio are summoning Haitian migrants to check-ins, fitting some with ankle monitors, and moving them into active removal cases after courts cleared the way to end their protected status. Story Snapshot Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ended after court actions cleared enforcement to proceed. Immigration and Customs Enforcement scheduled in-person check-ins […]