Shots Fired at Alabama Mall Food Court — One Person Shot, Police Say No Active Threat
Hoover police say a person was shot in the arm at the Riverchase Galleria on Friday and is expected to survive, and that the suspect and the victim knew each other.
Bronx Teen Shot and Killed Walking to School; Father Says He Was Bullied
Javits Frimpong, 15, who moved to New York from Ghana about a year ago, was shot Thursday morning in the Claremont section of the Bronx, police said. Police are searching for three teenage suspects, and no arrests have been made.
Supporters Say Commentator Guy Christensen Is Being Detained by CBP at LAX; Agency Has Not Commented
Supporters of American social media commentator Guy Christensen say he was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, October 26, as he returned from a trip to China, citing a pre-recorded video Christensen made in case he was stopped and a friend who says Christensen is in secondary inspection and out of contact. CBP has not publicly commented, and the claim had not been independently confirmed as of Monday evening. DEVELOPING.
FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Alleged Shelf-Price Overcharges
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states, including Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, sued Dollar General on Monday (October 26, 2026), alleging the discount chain routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices shown on shelves, tags and advertisements. Minnesota is not a plaintiff in the case. The allegations have not been proven in court, and Dollar General had not publicly responded when Reuters reported on the filing Monday.
11 shot, 12 injured in shooting after FAMU homecoming game in Tallahassee, police say
Six juveniles — the youngest 11 — were among the injured Saturday night near Bragg Memorial Stadium. One victim is in critical condition and no arrests have been made, Tallahassee police said.
2 killed, 11 injured after truck drives through youth soccer game in Wichita
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed Saturday afternoon (Oct. 17, 2026) when a vehicle drove onto a field during a youth soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, police said. Eleven other people were taken to hospitals.
Victims named in Wichita soccer field tragedy; driver released as investigation continues
A 34-year-old woman is in custody after her pickup truck drove through a youth soccer game at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and sending 11 people to hospitals, police said. Investigators say they know what happened — but not yet why.
About 1,000 arrested as France's second protest day stays mostly calm under huge security operation
Nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of striking high school students swept France on Saturday, with clashes, fires and looting reported in several cities. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said about 400 people had been arrested and some 550,000 took part nationwide.
Rubio 'very disturbed' by attack on U.S. photojournalist, urges Israel to crack down
American photojournalist Heidi Levine, on assignment for The Washington Post, was beaten by masked Israeli settlers on Friday while covering the Palestinian olive harvest near the West Bank village of Abu Falah. Levine, who was wearing a helmet and a vest marked "PRESS," was hospitalized in Ramallah. Israeli police said they would investigate, and press-freedom groups condemned the attack.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Out After Five Days on the Job
Katie Zacharia's tenure as White House press secretary ended Friday, five days after she took office, according to multiple administration officials. President Donald Trump publicly urged her to reconsider the job earlier in the day, and officials said she is transitioning out of the role. No successor has been named.
Police confirm three children and a teacher killed in Bend, Oregon school shooting; 16-year-old suspect shot by community member
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz confirmed Thursday evening that three children — ages 5, 8 and 11 — and a teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School, and that a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher are in critical condition. The 16-year-old suspect was shot and killed by a community member who followed him into the school, the chief said.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C.-area home in pre-dawn raid, DOJ confirms
Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant early Monday as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, a DOJ spokesperson said. No charges have been announced.
Shooting reported at Lake Street & Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
Citizen video posted Sunday evening appears to show a Minneapolis police response at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue. NCN has not independently confirmed that a shooting took place.
Firefighter reported in distress as crews battle abandoned building fire on E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Citizen app alert flagged as developing around 4:07 p.m. CDT Sunday reported a firefighter in distress inside the abandoned building at 1433 E. Franklin Ave.; an NCN correspondent is responding to the scene.
NCN Launches Federal Enforcement Task Force
One fatally shot on Broadway Street Northeast in Minneapolis, police say
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead early Sunday morning. No arrests have been announced.
Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills at least 12, including one American, Saudi officials say
Missiles struck Terminals 3 and 4 of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, killing at least 12 people — including one American — and wounding 309, according to Saudi aviation authorities. The airport is closed. President Trump called the attack "not acceptable."
ICE agent shoots, wounds man in the Bronx; injuries not life-threatening, police sources say
The shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. Eastern on Thursday at Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx, according to law enforcement sources cited by the New York Post. ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
2 dead, 35 hurt in mass shooting at homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia; GBI investigating
Two men were killed and 35 people were injured in a mass shooting at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, early Sunday morning, officials said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting local authorities; no suspects have been identified.
Activist Jake Lang leads 'Crusader' rally outside Bridgeview Palestine festival; counterprotesters and police on scene
Activist Jake Lang led a so-called "Crusader" rally outside the 4th annual Palestine Fest at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Sunday, drawing counterprotesters and a heavy police presence. Village officials said security plans were in place and the festival continued as scheduled. No arrests or injuries had been independently confirmed as of Sunday afternoon.
Cornell Jane Doe's Attorney Says She Told Police in 2024: 'I Was Raped'
The attorney for the woman accusing Cornell students of a 2024 gang rape says transcripts of her sworn police statement show she told investigators, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped" — directly contradicting the local prosecutor's claim that she never said it.
Family of Renee Good won't comment further, but legal team open to helping coverage, firm's communications chief tells NCN
The family of Renee Good is not providing further comment on the two federal lawsuits filed over her fatal shooting, but the family's legal team is open to helping with news coverage, Romanucci & Blandin's communications chief told NCN.
Docket numbers revealed in Renee Good federal lawsuits; family's attorneys share filed complaints with NCN
The two federal lawsuits filed Thursday on behalf of Renee Good are docketed as Case No. 0:26-cv-04230 and Case No. 0:26-cv-04231 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, according to copies of the filed complaints provided to NCN by the family's attorneys.
New SNAP rules take effect today as millions lose food benefits under federal overhaul
Starting today, October 1, states must cover 75% of SNAP administrative costs under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," while stricter work requirements and immigrant exclusions continue pushing enrollment to its lowest level since 2019.
Family of Renee Good files two federal lawsuits over her fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis
The family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on January 7, filed two federal civil lawsuits Thursday against the U.S. government and senior federal officials, alleging wrongful death and a conspiracy to deprive Minnesotans of their civil rights.
Fed's Kashkari says inflation still too high after new data; more rate hikes possible
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday that price pressures remain elevated after new inflation data, keeping the door open to further interest-rate hikes this year.
Co-pilot stabs captain and tries to crash Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight; passengers subdue him as jet plunges 17,000 feet
A Flydubai passenger jet carrying about 130 people — most of them Israeli citizens — plunged more than 17,000 feet on Wednesday after a violent struggle broke out between the pilots midflight. Israeli officials say one pilot stabbed the other and tried to crash the plane in what they call an attempted terrorist attack. Passengers stormed the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. All passengers survived.
Cornell in crisis as DA reopens 2024 fraternity rape case; Hochul demands independent probe
Three killed, four wounded in shooting at Detroit after-hours club
Three men are dead and four more people are wounded after gunfire broke out at an after-hours location on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, in a case police say followed a fight inside the venue.
Trump, Xi close Washington summit with $30B tariff deal and AI talks as big disputes linger
Three-day state visit produced reciprocal tariff cuts, a trade truce extension to January 10, and new AI talks — while Taiwan, semiconductors and rare earths stayed unresolved.
Court orders White House to restore CNN, MS NOW, Politico access — then CNN and MS NOW are blocked from Xi dinner arrivals
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Hours later, CNN and MS NOW said their journalists were kept out of the arrivals for President Trump's state dinner honoring China's Xi Jinping.
Iran's Pezeshkian defies Trump at UN: "We will never bow our head or bend at the knee"
A day after President Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran from the same podium, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly in a rare wartime speech — declaring Iran will never seek a nuclear bomb, will not yield on the Strait of Hormuz, and "will not bow down." He held up a portrait of the slain Ayatollah Khamenei and photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.
Trump reveals three-hour U.S.–Iran talks at UN after threatening to "annihilate" Tehran in speech
President Donald Trump disclosed Tuesday that his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Iranian officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly — even as he warned the General Assembly Iran faces "potential greatness or obliteration." Tehran laid down firm conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting the U.S. naval blockade and unfreezing Iranian assets.
Bystander who filmed Alex Pretti's killing testifies in Washington, seeking accountability
Stella Carlson, the bystander whose video captured Alex Pretti being swarmed and shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, testified before Congress on Sept. 22: "The truth does not become less true because someone with great power tells a louder lie." She joined Renee Good's family at a forum examining fatal shootings by federal immigration agents.
Renee Good's mother testifies in Washington, seeking accountability for daughter's killing by ICE
Donna Ganger, the mother of Renee Good — the 37-year-old Minneapolis woman fatally shot by an ICE officer in January — testified before Congress on Sept. 22, demanding accountability. A registered Republican who voted for President Trump, Ganger told lawmakers: "Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action. We need accountability."
Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington with planeside ceremony and extension of trade truce
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, receiving a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The visit opened with an agreement to extend the U.S.-China trade truce until January 10.
Shots fired at Miami International Airport; one in custody, no injuries reported
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies took one man into custody Wednesday afternoon after reports of shots fired at Miami International Airport. Officials said shots were fired in a parking lot and at a garbage can, no one was hurt, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The suspect's identity has not been released.
DHS Says HSI and FBI Are Leading Investigation Into ICE Officer-Involved Shooting in North Austin
An ICE officer shot and wounded a man during a law enforcement operation Sunday in North Austin. Federal officials say the man is a Venezuelan national in federal custody. City officials, who were not involved in the operation, are calling for an independent review as the circumstances remain under investigation.
DEVELOPING: ICE Officer Shoots and Injures Man in North Austin
An ICE officer shot and injured a man Sunday afternoon in North Austin near Anderson Square. The man was transported to a local hospital, while authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. APD said its officers were not involved in the shooting itself.
Chicago Rapper BloodHound Q50 Reportedly Killed in Fuller Park Shooting
Chicago rapper BloodHound Q50, whose real name is reported as Mikquale Cooper, was reportedly killed Sunday morning in a shooting in Chicago’s Fuller Park neighborhood. Chicago police confirmed that a 22-year-old man was fatally shot while sitting inside a vehicle in the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue. Multiple reports have identified the victim as BloodHound Q50.
Economic Costs of U.S.-Iran War Continue to Rise as Oil and Gas Prices Climb
The continuing U.S.-Iran war is putting additional pressure on American consumers as oil and gasoline prices rise and federal military spending increases. President Donald Trump has defended the conflict as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while economists and lawmakers continue to debate its growing economic costs.
Sexual Assault Reported at Massachusetts State Police Barracks on Martha’s Vineyard
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault involving two people not affiliated with the Massachusetts State Police that allegedly occurred at the department’s Oak Bluffs barracks on Martha’s Vineyard. Oak Bluffs Police are leading the criminal investigation, while Massachusetts State Police have also opened an internal affairs investigation.
Lindsay Clancy Defense Plans New Motion to Dismiss Charges After Mistrial, Report Says
An attorney for Lindsay Clancy says he plans to file a new motion seeking dismissal of the charges against her after jurors spoke publicly following a mistrial in the Massachusetts case. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in Clancy’s trial over the 2023 deaths of her three children.
Former North Carolina Police Officer Charged With Misusing License Plate Reader System
A former Wrightsville Beach police officer has been charged with allegedly misusing an automated license plate reader system without a legitimate law enforcement purpose, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The case is one of several recent instances in North Carolina involving officers accused of improperly accessing license plate reader technology.
Woman Jailed for 13 Days After License Plate Camera Became Key Lead in Deadly Florida Crash Investigation
A Florida woman spent 13 days in jail after investigators connected her vehicle to a deadly 2025 crash using automated license plate reader data. Prosecutors later dropped all eight felony charges against Lindsey Brooke Isaacs, and authorities arrested another woman in connection with the crash. The case is now raising questions about how law enforcement agencies interpret and verify information collected by automated license plate reader systems.
More Than 250 Personnel Execute 30 Warrants in Major Brooklyn Center Human Trafficking and Drug Investigation
More than 250 local, county, state and federal personnel participated in a major law-enforcement operation Wednesday targeting the Super 8 and Travelodge hotels in Brooklyn Center. Police say the operation culminated approximately one year of investigative work involving suspected human trafficking, narcotics distribution and related criminal activity. Authorities executed 30 court-authorized search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation.
After a Thwarted Kentucky School Attack, Dylan Jarrell Tells NCN He Is Trying to Rebuild His Life Through Music
Dylan Jarrell, who performs as DJ Money D, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in 2020 after pleading guilty to federal offenses connected to threats and plans for violence. Now out of prison, Jarrell contacted the National Correspondent Network to discuss his past, challenge portions of how he says the case has been portrayed, and describe his effort to rebuild his life through music.
Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami International Airport, At Least 5 Dead
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport Sunday afternoon, striking vehicles and catching fire. Authorities say at least five people were killed and five others injured.
Three Dead, Including Suspected Shooter, After Downtown Minneapolis Shooting; Two Officers Wounded
Two victims and the suspected shooter are dead following a shooting at the Loring Towers apartment building in downtown Minneapolis. Two Minneapolis police officers were shot and a third officer was injured.
Secret Service Reviews Iranian State-TV Threat Against Barron Trump as Iranian Official Denies Plot
The U.S. Secret Service says it is aware of a threatening video aired by Iranian state media targeting Barron Trump and alleging that a $10 million bounty had been offered for his killing. The bounty claim has not been independently verified, and a senior Iranian official has denied that any plot exists.
Executive Office Statement Regarding Aug. 22 City Hall Incident
The National Correspondent Network’s Executive Office rejects claims that NCN spread false information or helped plan violence related to the Aug. 22 incident outside Minneapolis City Hall. NCN says its coverage was based on observed events, official statements, public material and ongoing requests for confirmation from law enforcement agencies.
Jake Lang Among 11 Arrested After Demonstrations Turn Chaotic Outside Minneapolis City Hall
Eleven people, including political activist Jake Lang, were arrested Saturday after competing demonstrations outside Minneapolis City Hall escalated into confrontations involving vehicles, chemical irritants and alleged assaults. Minneapolis police said two vehicles carrying Lang and six others drove onto the sidewalk toward a crowd shortly before noon. Officers allowed the vehicles to leave before tracking and stopping them in Minneapolis and Bloomington. All seven occupants were arrested on probable cause for riot, while four additional people were arrested near City Hall. Three officers were injured, including one who was treated at a hospital and released.
Police Manage Tense Demonstrations During Jake Lang Appearance in Dearborn
A substantial police presence responded as opposing groups gathered outside a Dearborn City Council meeting attended by right-wing activist Jake Lang. The National Correspondent Network plans to cover another Lang-promoted rally announced for Saturday outside Minneapolis City Hall.
Scooter Ride-Out Organizer Speaks to NCN as State Patrol Responds to Investigation
The organizer behind recent Minneapolis scooter ride-outs is speaking with NCN about how the gatherings began, their rapid growth and concerns surrounding riders entering I-35W. NCN has verified social-media accounts connected to the events and received a response from the Minnesota State Patrol, while the Minneapolis Police Department has not yet responded to NCN’s inquiry.
Large Scooter Takeovers Sweep Downtown Minneapolis Over Two Nights, Drawing Police Response
Large groups of scooter riders traveled through downtown Minneapolis during two consecutive nighttime gatherings on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. An agency provided NCN with an estimate of approximately 1,000 participants during the second gathering. Videos obtained by NCN show large groups of riders moving through city streets, while additional footage appears to show riders entering highway areas and physical contact occurring between police vehicles and scooter riders. Several details, including injuries, arrests and the circumstances surrounding the police interactions, remain under investigation.
NYC Mayor Says City Cannot Arrest Netanyahu, Urges Federal Action
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant. He is urging the federal government to take action.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DEFERS $199 MILLION IN MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO MINNESOTA OVER FRAUD CONCERNS
The Trump administration has deferred nearly $200 million in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and compliance concerns. Federal officials say the funding will be released if the state provides documentation proving the claims are legitimate, while Minnesota leaders argue the move is politically motivated.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DEFERS OVER $1 BILLION IN MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO MINNESOTA, CALIFORNIA
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is deferring more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance. Officials from both states dispute the allegations and say they are working with the federal government to resolve the issue.
TWO U.S. SOLDIERS KILLED IN JORDAN IDENTIFIED AFTER IRANIAN MISSILE AND DRONE ATTACK
The U.S. Department of Defense has identified two Army soldiers killed in Jordan during an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack. First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Texas, are the first U.S. troops confirmed killed by direct Iranian fire since the beginning of the conflict.
ANDREW AND TRISTAN TATE ARRESTED IN MIAMI ON U.K. RAPE AND SEX TRAFFICKING CHARGES
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami after U.K. authorities requested their extradition on new charges, including rape, sex trafficking, assault, and offenses involving indecent images. The brothers deny all allegations and are expected to appear before a federal judge as extradition proceedings begin.