Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang, has been making headlines due to its growing presence in the U.S., with recent incidents linked to the gang ranging from apartment shootouts in Aurora, Colorado, to kidnappings and murders near Dallas, Texas. Now, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the gang has a presence in…

The Justice Department (DOJ) opened 12 investigations into police departments across the country since President Joe Biden took office and determined at least four of them had a pattern or practice of violating civil rights. However, it has not entered into court approved settlements with any of those departments with just over two months left…

As Hurricane Milton, the strongest Gulf of Mexico storm since 2005 nears Florida, sports teams across the state are adjusting their schedules, and in some cases relocating, to ensure safety. With mass evacuations underway, the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have both left the area. The Buccaneers have moved the team’s…

A federal jury convicted three former Memphis police officers in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols Thursday, but they were acquitted of the most serious charges. The jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith guilty of witness tampering for covering up the attack. Haley was also convicted of violating Nichols’ civil rights. Nichols…

The strike is over for now, as thousands of dockworkers return to their jobs after a tentative agreement to raise their pay. And why after more than three decades in prison , the Menendez brothers — infamous for killing their parents — might have their case reviewed and the factor it all hinges on. These stories and more…

After months in a federal trial, a jury is now deliberating the fate of three former Memphis police officers. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were fired from the Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols was beaten on Jan. 7, 2023. The 29-year-old died days later from head injuries, according to an autopsy and…

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, D, announced on Friday, April 19, that San Francisco is getting two giant pandas from China. Currently, there are only four Chinese panda bears in the U.S. Each panda is currently located at Atlanta’s zoo but they are set to return to China later this year. “San Francisco is absolutely…

One year after a specialized Memphis police unit, SCORPION, beat Tyre Nichols, who later died from his injuries, the U.S. Justice Department is releasing guidance to ensure police accountability. Calls for police accountability were already echoing across the country as videos and news similar to Nichols’ death spread online. While some police departments have taken…

FedEx, one of the nation’s largest delivery services, is warning drivers to be extra cautious with truck robberies and carjackings are on the rise. FedEx says it’s offering tips for drivers to remain safe, including making sure windows and doors are locked whenever possible. In Chula Vista, California, men in hoodies, masks and gloves, surrounded…

In Maryland, obtaining a handgun will now be easier for residents. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, a federal appeals court struck down part of the Maryland Firearm Safety Act of 2013. The law requires Maryland residents to complete a four-hour firearm safety training course, fire at least one live round, submit fingerprints, pass a background check…