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.
A 69-year-old homeless man who fatally stabbed an attacker on a Queens subway train will not face charges, prosecutors confirmed Wednesday. The incident, which occurred on December 22 aboard a 7 train, unfolded after a group of five men began stealing the man’s belongings and brutally assaulting him when he attempted to recover them.
Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have seen limited progress, according to Palestinian sources involved in the negotiations.
A new report from the Israeli Ministry of Health submitted to the United Nations details severe atrocities suffered by hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks.
He sat next to George Washington in the pew at St. Paul's Chapel in New York during the religious service following Washington's Presidential Inauguration.
He helped ratify the U.S. Constitution.
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Layla Law-Gisiko, a prominent supporter of New York City’s newly implemented congestion pricing policy, became the latest victim of subway violence on Saturday. Law-Gisiko, a Democrat and president of the City Club of New York, was attacked at the 23rd Street and 5th Avenue subway station, an incident that highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the transit system.
Bogalusa, Louisiana, is reeling from the arrest of its youngest-ever mayor, Tyrin Truong, 25, who now faces charges including drug trafficking, misuse of taxpayer funds, and soliciting prostitutes. Truong, a Democrat elected in 2022 as a rising star in his party, is accused of participating in a local drug trafficking operation and abusing his position for personal gain.
Haiti continues to spiral into chaos, with more than 5,600 people killed in 2024 as gangs tighten their grip on the nation. A U.N. report released Tuesday highlights a 20% rise in killings compared to 2023, alongside over 2,200 injuries and nearly 1,500 kidnappings. Gang violence has displaced more than 700,000 people, leaving many in overcrowded, unsanitary shelters.
Imam Nader Taha, a mathematics professor at Kent State University and religious leader at the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK), is facing widespread condemnation after a video of his sermon praising the October 7 terrorist attacks surfaced. The sermon, delivered on December 13, 2024, described the attacks as a “miracle” and a victory against the “Children of Israel.”
An Illinois family is demanding justice from Mexican authorities following the tragic death of Jesus Macias, a 30-year-old man killed near Villanueva, Zacatecas, on December 30.
