Four Alabama inmates flee jail; statewide manhunt underway
Authorities are searching for four inmates who escaped from a correctional center in Alabama, as a statewide manhunt is underway with few details released.
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NTSB cites speeding in deadly I-95 work-zone bus crash in Virginia
The NTSB says a charter bus traveling at a high rate of speed failed to slow for a work zone on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, causing a fatal chain-reaction crash that killed five and injured 44 among about 34 occupants. The bus, operated by E&P Travel from New York City to Charlotte, was driven by Jing S. Dong, who faces two counts of voluntary manslaughter. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days as investigators continue the inquiry.
Virginia bus crash: driver charged as five die, four headed to wedding
A bus crash on Interstate 95 near Quantico, Virginia, on May 29, 2026 killed five people, including four who were traveling to a wedding. Investigators say the driver has been charged in connection with the crash.
Longview pulp mill disaster prompts safety questions and ongoing investigations
A ruptured 900,000-gallon tank of caustic white liquor at Nippon Dynawave’s Longview mill spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons, prompting a federal investigation and a public push for accountability as families search for answers and recovery efforts continue. Experts say the tragedy likely stemmed from a complex mix of factors—tank design, vents, and timing—with a possible blocked relief valve causing an implosion. The plant’s safety history, inspections, and prior fines are under scrutiny, while officials stress that determining the exact cause will take time amid ongoing recovery and containment of contamination.
New Yorkers push for $800,000 reparations per person as state hearing weighs options
At a New York reparations hearing, activists urged cash compensation for Black residents, with some callers demanding $800,000 per person; the NY State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies is weighing eligibility criteria— including lineage-based approaches—alongside broader remedies as Hochul's 2023 legislation spurs the study of slavery's legacy.
Three climbers die on Denali’s treacherous pass as rescue saves another
Three climbers from a Latvian expedition on Denali (Mount McKinley) died after a fall near Denali Pass on the West Buttress; a fourth climber was rescued via long-line helicopter and later airlifted to a hospital. The other members assisted with the rescue before their own physical conditions declined and were evacuated. Denali, at about 20,310 feet, features the Autobahn—a dangerous stretch between high camp and Denali Pass where many injuries and deaths occur, often during descent. About 516 climbers were on the mountain as of Thursday, with roughly 1,000–1,200 attempting the ascent each year.
Deportations to so-called unsafe countries surge under Trump, drawing legal and moral debate
A Marshall Project analysis shows the Trump administration deported more than 21,000 people to countries the State Department deemed too dangerous to visit—destinations including Ukraine, Haiti and Myanmar—most with no criminal convictions and at least 600 children among the deportees. The report highlights Iran, where 18 people were deported in late January ahead of planned strikes, and notes three Iran-bound flights since September, raising international-law concerns about asylum protections and torture risk. It also discusses the use and rollback of temporary protected status and compares these deportations to similar practices under other administrations, including Haiti under Biden.
Unruly passenger forces United flight diversion; detainee taken into custody
A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis diverted to Madison after reports of an unruly passenger; the passenger was detained by the Dane County Sheriff's Office with no injuries reported, and the flight continued to Minneapolis.
ICE Agent Arrested in Minneapolis Raid Shooting, Charged with Assault
An ICE agent, Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Texas on four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime for firing through the front door of a Minneapolis home during Operation Metro Surge, injuring a Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. The case adds to scrutiny of the operation and marks the second federal officer charged in Metro Surge amid questions about initial officer claims and ongoing investigations.
Five Dead After Bus Hits Slowed Traffic in Virginia Work Zone
A bus on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, failed to slow for a work-zone slowdown and struck several vehicles, killing five people and injuring about 44, including the bus driver; there were roughly 34 passengers aboard. Victims include a Greenfield, Massachusetts family and a Worcester, Massachusetts resident. The NTSB is sending a go-team to investigate, and the southbound lanes were reopened by noon.
Virginia I-95 bus crash near work zone leaves five dead, dozens injured
A charter bus traveling from New York City to Charlotte plowed into six vehicles near a work zone on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, killing five people and injuring about 44; the bus driver, 48-year-old Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, faces pending charges as investigators from Virginia State Police and the National Transportation Safety Board probe the crash.
A filmmaker reframes E. Jean Carroll beyond the Trump allegations
Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol says E. Jean Carroll is more than the woman who accused Donald Trump, aiming to portray her as a barrier-breaking journalist with a distinctive voice in a forthcoming documentary.
Obama Center aims to redefine Chicago's architectural horizon
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, designed by Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, is envisioned to reshape the city’s architectural landscape and public space, sparking conversations about how the project will integrate with Jackson Park and influence Chicago’s skyline while serving as a cultural hub for the president’s legacy.
Five dead, 34 injured after bus crash on Virginia’s I-95 near Quantico
A passenger bus collided with vehicles on I-95 near Quantico, Virginia, killing five people and injuring 34 others, as state police investigate the cause (updated May 29, 2026).
Six More Bodies Recovered After Washington Paper Mill Tank Collapse
Six of the nine missing workers were recovered after a chemical tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.’s Longview pulp-and-paper mill, bringing the death toll to 11. Recovery work is hampered by industrial hazards like exposed wiring and collapsed structures. Environmental officials are managing a spill of white liquor toward ditch systems feeding a nearby water source, with water testing showing the Columbia River remains safe for now and a flushing plan in place. The mill is shut down with limited staffing, and some workers are being paid during the disruption.