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Six adults were taken to area hospitals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a fight between two groups on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh; several others were arrested on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home and later threatened to burn down the company’s HQ; no injuries were reported, Altman has not publicly commented, and charges are pending as investigators continue reviewing the case.
Eight-hour Richmond Neighborhood crisis ends with a peaceful resolution as Portland police SERT and Crisis Negotiation Team, aided by K9s, drones, robots, and irritants, obtained the suspect’s surrender; Elijah Dickson, 28, was arrested and booked on charges of Attempted Arson in the First Degree, Criminal Misuse in the First Degree, and an arrest warrant for Burglary in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Assault in the Fourth Degree. Traffic reopened and residents could return home.
A Tulare County sheriff’s detective was killed after responding to an eviction-service call in Porterville when a gunman barricaded himself in a home and opened fire; the suspect, 59-year-old David Morales, remained barricaded as negotiators worked the scene, and three nearby schools were placed on lockdown as the deputy died at Sierra View Medical Center.
A Florida-based class-action suit filed by members of the Jan. 6 mob accuses Capitol Police and DC Metropolitan Police of using indiscriminate and dangerous crowd-control methods, seeking tens of millions in damages and aiming to represent others on the Capitol’s West Front. Lead plaintiffs include A.J. Fischer, a Proud Boy who was charged in the riot, and Patrick and Marie Sullivan; the case cites pepper balls, chemical spray, and other non-lethal munitions as injuring rioters and bystanders. The filing follows Trump-era pardons and prior government settlements with other allies, and may be expanded if certified as a class. Note: Fischer was charged, not convicted.
Thousands joined the No Kings protest in downtown Los Angeles, but the event ended with police dispersal orders, a LAPD Tactical Alert, and multiple arrests near the Metropolitan Detention Center as tear gas was deployed and clashes emerged after a peaceful march across Southern California drew widespread turnout and organizers touted a record nationwide day of protests.
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Hawaii State Capitol and surrounding streets; after several hours of investigation, authorities declared no threat and reopened the Capitol and roads.
French police stopped a man who had placed a homemade explosive device outside a Bank of America building in Paris, detaining him before any detonation; the device reportedly consisted of liquid fuel and explosive powder, and no injuries were reported as investigations by police and the anti-terror prosecutor continue.
French police thwarted an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris, arresting a man as he prepared to ignite a device made from a five‑litre liquid container and about 650 grams of powder; a second suspect fled. The counter-terrorism prosecutor’s office has opened an anti-terror probe, with Paris judicial police and DGSI leading the investigation. The interior minister praised the rapid response, and authorities note the case appears to involve a “terrorist criminal conspiracy” amid heightened vigilance in Europe, with the suspect allegedly recruited via Snapchat for around 600 euros and linked to broader tensions targeting US/Israeli interests.
French police halted a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris, arresting one person as investigators opened an inquiry into the incident on March 28, 2026.
Watertown police arrested Howard Cowans on William Street for 2nd-degree attempted murder, 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon, 2nd-degree assault, and 3rd-degree weapon charges related to a Monday stabbing and shooting on Burchard Street; Gavin Collins remains at large while victim Dustin Patchen is in stable condition. Cowans is held without bail.
An unknown attacker threw several Molotov cocktails at a Russian cultural center in Prague, damaging a window and facade; Czech police are investigating, with no injuries reported in the available details.
Italian police seized about $23 million in assets, including Tuscan vineyards and villas, believed linked to the fortune of Bond girl Ursula Andress as investigators trace illicit proceeds.
Hundreds of youths filled the Loop Wednesday night, drawing a heavy police and first-responder presence as clashes occurred near Wabash/Randolph and along State Street. Eight teens were arrested (seven aged 13–16 on misdemeanor reckless conduct; a 16-year-old faced three felony counts of aggravated assault on officers and a misdemeanor for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk) and 24 youths were cited for curfew violations. Community activist Sandie Norman described chaotic scenes; Ald. Brian Hopkins urged earlier, more flexible curfews, while Mayor Johnson says existing curfew laws were used and opposes snap curfews. The incident follows recent leadership changes in the city’s public safety office, fueling ongoing debate over how to curb similar incidents this summer.
A Massachusetts judge acquitted former North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons of pointing a gun at a fellow officer during a June incident involving a restraining order, ruling there is reasonable doubt about whether she aimed at the officer or kept the weapon aimed at herself.