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Long Island Brush Fires Scorch 600 Acres, Sparked by Backyard S’mores Attempt
A series of brush fires that scorched more than 600 acres on Long Island over the weekend may have been sparked by an attempt to cook s'mores in a backyard fire pit, officials said Monday. The fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, prompted a massive emergency response from more than 90 fire departments and emergency crews, with firefighters working into Sunday to bring the blazes under control. 
A series of brush fires that scorched more than 600 acres on Long Island over the weekend may have been sparked by an attempt to cook s'mores in a backyard fire pit, officials said Monday. The fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, prompted a massive emergency response from more than 90 fire departments and emergency crews, with firefighters working into Sunday to bring the blazes under control. -
Small Plane Crashes Into Pennsylvania Retirement Community, Injuring Five
A small private plane crashed into the parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, injuring at least five people and igniting multiple vehicles. The aircraft, a Beechcraft Bonanza, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. before crashing just minutes later near Brethren Village in Manheim Township. 
A small private plane crashed into the parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, injuring at least five people and igniting multiple vehicles. The aircraft, a Beechcraft Bonanza, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. before crashing just minutes later near Brethren Village in Manheim Township. -
ICE Arrests Columbia Protest Leader Mahmoud Khalil
Federal immigration authorities have arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student who played a key role in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus 
Federal immigration authorities have arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student who played a key role in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus -
Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shootout With 14-Year-Old
A Newark police officer was killed, and another remains in critical condition after a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect Friday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred near the intersection of Carteret Street and Broadway, has left the law enforcement community reeling. 
A Newark police officer was killed, and another remains in critical condition after a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect Friday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred near the intersection of Carteret Street and Broadway, has left the law enforcement community reeling. -
Newly Released Texts Reveal Idaho Murders Survivors' Panic Before 911 Call
Newly released court documents reveal text messages exchanged between the two surviving roommates in the Idaho student killings, showing their alarm over a masked man in their home hours before calling 911. The messages, unsealed Thursday, provide critical details about the timeline of the November 2022 attack, in which four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death. 
Newly released court documents reveal text messages exchanged between the two surviving roommates in the Idaho student killings, showing their alarm over a masked man in their home hours before calling 911. The messages, unsealed Thursday, provide critical details about the timeline of the November 2022 attack, in which four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death. -
Bankman-Fried Speaks on Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Chess, and Crypto in Tucker Carlson Interview
Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, gave his first jailhouse interview, speaking with Tucker Carlson from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. The discussion, aired on Carlson's show Thursday, covered topics ranging from his prison experience and his evolving political stance to the state of cryptocurrency. 
Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, gave his first jailhouse interview, speaking with Tucker Carlson from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. The discussion, aired on Carlson's show Thursday, covered topics ranging from his prison experience and his evolving political stance to the state of cryptocurrency. -
July 4 Parade Parade Shooter Pleads Guilty, Faces Life in Prison
Robert E. Crimo III, the gunman responsible for the deadly mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder on Monday, moments before opening arguments were set to begin in his trial. The surprise plea spares victims' families from a prolonged court battle nearly two years after the attack, which left seven people dead and dozens wounded. 
Robert E. Crimo III, the gunman responsible for the deadly mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder on Monday, moments before opening arguments were set to begin in his trial. The surprise plea spares victims' families from a prolonged court battle nearly two years after the attack, which left seven people dead and dozens wounded. -
3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Hours After Oscars
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck the North Hollywood area late Sunday night, shaking parts of Los Angeles just hours after the conclusion of the Academy Awards, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 10:13 p.m. PST at a depth of approximately 9.5 miles, with its epicenter located about 1.24 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood. 
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck the North Hollywood area late Sunday night, shaking parts of Los Angeles just hours after the conclusion of the Academy Awards, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 10:13 p.m. PST at a depth of approximately 9.5 miles, with its epicenter located about 1.24 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood. -
Wildfires Force Evacuations in North and South Carolina as Dry Conditions Persist
Multiple wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina have prompted evacuation orders and a statewide burning ban in South Carolina, as dry, windy conditions continue to fuel the flames. Officials in both states reported several large fires on Saturday, with emergency responders working to contain them amid worsening fire conditions. 
Multiple wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina have prompted evacuation orders and a statewide burning ban in South Carolina, as dry, windy conditions continue to fuel the flames. Officials in both states reported several large fires on Saturday, with emergency responders working to contain them amid worsening fire conditions. -
Marjorie Taylor Greene Falls for Debunked Obama ‘Birther’ Conspiracy in Viral Post
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) promoted a long-debunked conspiracy theory this week, sharing an outdated video falsely claiming that former President Barack Obama's birth certificate was fraudulent. The resurfaced clip, which originated from a 2016 press conference, gained traction on social media, prompting Greene to amplify it on X, formerly Twitter, to her 1.4 million followers. 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) promoted a long-debunked conspiracy theory this week, sharing an outdated video falsely claiming that former President Barack Obama's birth certificate was fraudulent. The resurfaced clip, which originated from a 2016 press conference, gained traction on social media, prompting Greene to amplify it on X, formerly Twitter, to her 1.4 million followers.
