Ecuador Protects Intelligence Chief’s Children After Fatal Kenya Crash

President Noboa orders security for Michele Sensi’s children after tragic Kenya helicopter crash kills him, wife, and five others.

CDC Reports 431 Salmonella Cases Linked to Mexican Restaurants’ Jalapeños

CDC updates reveal 431 salmonella cases in 32 states tied to jalapeños from Mexican-style restaurants, with 57 hospitalizations but no deaths.

Hawaii Cemetery Prepares for Reburial After Hurricane Lala Reveals Remains

Hawaii community plans reburial as Hurricane Lala uncovers coffins at cemetery. Local officials coordinate efforts to restore dignity to the site.

2nd jail death in 1 week at Portland facility

A 48-year-old man died following a medical event at Multnomah County Detention Center. It’s the third in-custody death this year. Read...

Ecuador Mourns Intelligence Chief’s Death in Mysterious Kenyan Crash

Michele Sensi-Contugi, 44, Ecuador’s intelligence head, dies in Kenya helicopter crash. Motive unclear; links to anti-drug efforts spotlighted.

CDC Links Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak to Sinaloa, Suppliers Untraced

Salmonella outbreak linked to Sinaloa-grown jalapeños affects 431 in 32 states. Most cases in Minnesota and Colorado. Cause remains unidentified.

Federal Court Orders Payment to Legal Groups for Migrant Children Services

Court commands U.S. to pay $65M to nonprofits aiding 20,000 migrant kids after legal funding cut. New contracts raise expertise concerns.

Who vandalized police memorial with 666 symbols?

Lantana police memorial and historic chapel spray-painted early Aug. 15. Investigators ask neighbors to check security cameras for clues. Read More

Community Faces Heartbreak as Ancestral Graves Disturbed by Hurricane Lala

Residents of Naalehu, Hawaii grapple with grief as Hurricane Lala scatters ancestral remains. Efforts to recover and rebury them are underway.

Family Questions Patrick Barnett’s Behavior in Wife’s Murder Investigation

Patrick Barnett, 40, arrested for wife’s murder in Lakewood. Family cites his anger issues, controlling behavior after discovery of secret affair.