What started as a fun night filled with music, food, and laughter at the annual WestFest celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy. Just before 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, gunfire erupted near the carnival rides at Centennial Park, leaving three people dead—including an 8-month-old baby—and two others wounded. Families who came out to enjoy the night…
In what authorities are calling one of Minnesota’s most disturbing acts of political violence in decades, 57-year-old Vance Boelter went on a terrifying spree early Friday morning, targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers across the Twin Cities. The deadly rampage ended with the murder of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. It…
Before sunrise in southern Gaza, hundreds of people gathered near food distribution points in Rafah, hoping for a chance at basic survival. Many had gone days without enough to eat. But what was meant to be a lifeline turned into a nightmare. As crowds waited near two newly-established aid centers, run with support from Israel…
After spending more than three months behind bars in a remote Louisiana detention center, Palestinian-American activist Mahmoud Khalil is pleading with a federal judge for relief. His legal team is asking for one of two things: either let him out on bail or move him closer to his family in New Jersey. Khalil, a Columbia…
The war between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth straight day with no signs of slowing down. Overnight, Iran launched another barrage of missiles and drones into central Israel, hitting major cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa. In response, Israel expanded its military operations deep into Iranian territory, targeting what it calls key intelligence…
After two days of fear and uncertainty, 57-year-old Vance Boelter has been captured by authorities in connection with the shootings of four people—two of them prominent Minnesota lawmakers. What began as a chilling act of violence early Friday morning ended late Sunday night with Boelter’s quiet surrender near his home in Green Isle. A Violent…
A quiet Saturday night in a Miami neighborhood took a horrifying turn when police say a 25-year-old man shot his own father. The son, identified as Adrian Garcia, is now facing attempted murder charges, while his father is fighting for his life in the hospital. A Family Tragedy Unfolds It happened just after 10 p.m….
At 135 years old, most creatures would be slowing down. But not Goliath. This Galápagos tortoise just pulled off something no one saw coming: celebrating his first-ever Father’s Day—and his 135th birthday—at the same time. That’s right. After more than a century of life, Goliath is now a dad. A Long Life, A Longer Wait…
A man is in stable condition after being shot in a Lauderhill neighborhood on Sunday afternoon, police said. Shots Fired in Broad Daylight It happened around noon in the 2900 block of Northwest 56th Avenue. Residents say they heard several loud pops — what they later realized were gunshots. When officers arrived at the scene,…
A family still mourning the loss of their father is now taking legal action. The relatives of 72-year-old Hureleyon McLean, who was shot and killed during a dispute at his Lauderdale Lakes apartment complex last Thanksgiving, have filed a lawsuit against the property’s management, saying it failed to keep him safe. A Holiday Turned Tragic…