Washington Times

A man who terrorized Philadelphia residents while wearing a 'Chucky' mask has been captured. Authorities reported late Tuesday that the suspect was taken into custody in Las Vegas.

Three U.S. Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave after an investigation was launched. The suspension pending resolution comes from the agency's professional standards office.

An out-of-control wildfire destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. The rapidly moving fire was difficult to contain due to shifting winds and jumped over fire trucks, forcing authorities to urge an evacuation of some 90,000 people.

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence. His fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home was the incident that became a flashpoint over police use of force.

Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by immigration authorities while his son was serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln with the Navy. The vessel set a U.S. military record for uninterrupted time at sea, which has generated concerns about supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among soldiers.

A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial regarding his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence. The sentencing followed the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during an event at a high school track meet.

D.C. police announced the arrest of a preteen boy connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month. The shooting involved a 13-year-old boy and took place in Northeast D.C.

A print by Pablo Picasso, originally stolen from a Milwaukee gallery in 2018, was recovered after eight years. The item was found inside a vacant apartment by a landlord and subsequently turned over to the local police.

A federal judge ruled that a large part of the National Firearms Act is unconstitutional, potentially removing registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled long guns.

The Trump administration announced plans to shut down a Kentucky organ donation group over allegations of continuing organ retrieval from patients who exhibited signs of life. The decision is attributed to safety failures within the organization.

The Orange County Fair removed a photograph from its competitive art exhibit after Orange County Republicans objected to its anti-Trump messaging and a sign reading 'Happy Last Birthday' held by a child. Fair officials stated the removal occurred at the photographer's request, not due to pressure from the Republicans.

Walgreens is continuing to close stores in 2026 under new private ownership. The extent of its updated closure plans for this year remains unclear.

The Trump administration ordered contractors constructing a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater extraction for concrete could harm their livestock.

The mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, is requesting that protesters leave an 'autonomous zone' set up at the location where a knife-wielding homeless man was shot and killed by police last month. The mayor has called for the protesters to disband.

U.S. stocks surged Monday after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran, leading to renewed optimism about a diplomatic agreement.

A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police said.

America's lettuce growers are destroying healthy crops due to collapsing consumer demand caused by a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, even though some farms are unaffected by the tainted product. The outbreak has forced farmers to prioritize economic losses over crop viability.

Sen. Darline Graham made her political debut in South Carolina, stating she entered politics after her brother Lindsey Graham's death and aims to promote the state and President Trump's policy priorities.

Michigan joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems, with nine affected in Michigan. An official confirmed all systems remain operating 'safely' despite the attacks, and the FBI is investigating.

A dangerous heat wave will bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in dry or burning areas.