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• No Deaths Reported After Tanker Strikes New Orleans Riverboat

  The Port of New Orleans is suing a tanker’s owners over a collision with a docked riverboat. The federal lawsuit seeks more than $1 million for damage, cleanup and repairs, alleging negligence. Everyone aboard was accounted for; at least…

• LA Gangster Charged in Billion-dollar Drug Ring Tied to Olympian

  A federal indictment charges alleged gang member Roberto Gomez in a major drug-trafficking operation. Prosecutors say he leaked law-enforcement intelligence to help former Olympian Ryan Wedding evade detection. Wedding faces allegations of…

• Peoria Evacuates One-mile Zone After Plant Bomb Threat

  Police investigated a reported bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, Illinois, prompting evacuations. Authorities urged people within a one-mile radius to leave as officers searched the facility. The evacuation was later lifted, but…

• Two Americans Found Dead in Suspected Bahamas Drowning

  Two American tourists died after strong currents swept swimmers out to sea near Bimini, Bahamas. The group had ventured beyond a warning sign cautioning about dangerous currents. A nearby ferry rescued other swimmers, while police…

• FAA Outage Strands Millions as Trump Seeks $50B ATC Upgrade

  The FAA lifted its nationwide flight halt after more than four hours, disrupting air travel. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed faulty wiring or a contractor for the outage. He urged Congress to provide $50 billion to repair the…

• Flu Surges Early Across the South and West

  Flu is surging unusually early, with Louisiana among the hardest-hit states and seven states reporting high activity. Experts urge vaccination as hospitalizations climb. Early evidence suggests the vaccine can recognize the circulating…

• Former Officer Gets Chemical Castration Sentence for Child Rape

  A former Louisiana police officer received three life sentences after convictions for raping children. A judge also ordered chemical castration, adding to the punishment for his crimes. The jury convicted Kedreyon Williams of child rape…

• Ohio School Probes Bus Attack on 10Th-grade Girl

  An Ohio school is investigating after video showed a male student repeatedly attacking a tenth-grade girl on a school bus. He punched, kicked, and choked her as other students laughed. Another student apparently filmed the assault while…

• Leak Exposes Stephen Miller’s Wife Taking on His White House Work

  Stephen Miller became President Trump’s chief of staff, while retaining his homeland security adviser role. He is reshaping White House procedures, centralizing decisions and limiting lobbyists’ access. Miller’s changes aim to speed…

• Explosive Device Prompts Evacuation Near Illinois Ethanol Plant

  A bomb deemed a credible threat was found at a Peoria, Illinois, ethanol plant. Authorities rendered the device safe, but more than 5,000 people were evacuated. Police continued searching the facility; no injuries were reported, and no…

• Santa Cruz Shuts Beaches and Wharf as Huge Waves Threaten Coast

  Evacuation warnings cover Capitola Village and nearby Santa Cruz County coastal areas amid dangerous surf. Waves could reach 35 feet, bringing life-threatening currents, coastal flooding and erosion. Santa Cruz plans to close public…

• Historic SS United States Sinks to Become Florida Reef

  The SS United States was deliberately sunk off Florida to create the world’s largest artificial reef. The ocean liner now rests upright in the Gulf of Mexico, 180 feet underwater. New video shows divers exploring its interior after the…

• Coastal Storms Threaten West With 50-Foot Waves, Batter Both Shores

  Powerful storms threaten both coasts, bringing fierce winds, heavy rain, snow, and dangerous waves. West Coast waves could reach 50 feet as an approaching storm system moves in. In the East, multiple tornadoes touched down, and residents…

• El Niño Superheats California Waters, Upends Marine Life

  El Niño is driving record warmth along California’s coast, disrupting marine food webs and kelp forests. Hundreds of starving seabirds have washed ashore as fish move deeper and plankton declines. Researchers are cultivating kelp for…

• U.S. Air Force Bolsters Security After Drones Spotted Over UK Base

  Suspected drones over RAF Lakenheath prompted a U.S. Air Force response, with personnel sheltering in place. No personnel, aircraft, or infrastructure were affected. Separately, bombers left RAF Fairford, and refueling aircraft moved to…

• FAA Halts U.S. Flights Nationwide After Communications Outage

  The FAA grounded departing flights nationwide after communications failures disrupted air traffic control centers. Officials said there was no reason to suspect a threat, and technicians investigated. The four-hour stoppage disrupted…

• FAA Orders Nationwide Flight Halt Amid Air Traffic Control Issues

  The FAA halted departures at airports nationwide after communications problems disrupted air traffic control centers. The agency cited safety concerns, while technicians investigated the issue. Inbound international flights would be…

• ICE Brags of Record Deportations After Trump Criticism of Crackdown

  ICE reported a record 491,000 arrests and 483,200 deportations during fiscal year 2026. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin credited President Trump and praised ICE employees.

• Rescue Effort Follows Tanker Collision With New Orleans Cruise Boat

  A tanker struck and capsized a docked cruise ship near New Orleans, triggering a major rescue effort. All passengers and crew were accounted for, and 32 people were hospitalized. None were critically injured; about 130 people were aboard…

• Pete Hegseth Faces Mounting Impeachment Pressure

  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment after Democrats take control of Congress. A deadly military strike on suspected drug-boat survivors could become a central focus. Democrats also face calls to target Hegseth over press…