California firefighters are battling some of the most devastating wildfires in the state's history, risking their lives to protect communities. However, in a troubling development, looters are exploiting the crisis, posing as firefighters to burglarize homes, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
The Los Angeles area is enduring its fifth consecutive day of relentless wildfires, with the Palisades Fire intensifying on Friday night and prompting additional evacuations. As of Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed at least 16 fatalities linked to the blazes, which have destroyed an estimated 12,000 structures.
Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief organization led by Rev. Franklin Graham, is gearing up to send volunteers to assist those devastated by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.
Norfolk Southern crews are working to clear the wreckage of a train derailment in Scott County, Kentucky, as the region braces for an incoming snowstorm.
Mel Gibson has revealed that his Malibu home was destroyed in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires while he was in Austin, Texas, recording an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
The discovery of 11 migrants locked inside the rear compartment of a U-Haul truck in New Mexico highlights the dangerous lengths smugglers will go to evade authorities and exploit illegal immigration.
A disturbing case underscores the ongoing failures of the U.S. immigration system under lax border policies. Yordy Centeno-Melchor, a 30-year-old illegal immigrant with a criminal record spanning over a decade, was arrested on New Year’s Eve in Alabama for allegedly attempting to kidnap a teenage girl.
A 41-year-old man in Seattle, identified as Terrell Jones Fisher, was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly using a concealed 2-foot-long sword to slash another man in the face during an argument. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 400 block of 8th Avenue South, according to local authorities.
Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares have introduced legislation to amend Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, aiming to allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when migrants are involved in serious criminal activities. The proposal marks a shift from the city’s strict sanctuary policies but faces strong opposition in a liberal-dominated city council and resistance from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
An 89-year-old woman was killed this week in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, when Gulf Cartel gunmen fleeing state police crashed their vehicle into hers. The incident occurred during a violent clash between cartel members and law enforcement, which included shootouts, road blockades, and the use of explosive devices.