Stories from United States

A 52-year-old male suspect was arrested after allegedly holding a woman at gunpoint and striking her with a horse whip. The victim managed to escape the encounter.

Choreographer Cameron Cinqueau Fraser will premiere a new full-length ballet titled 'Seca Lacquem, Controlled Burn' with Ballet Colonne. The performance features indigenous leadership at the helm and is scheduled for May 1 and May 2 at the Colonne Community Theatre. The production aims to present indigenous stories led by indigenous peoples.

The Falcon Heavy rocket is set for a launch of the Viasat-3 F3 satellite targeting the Asia-Pacific region. The launch is currently in 'Go for Launch' status with a net execution time of April 29, 2026, at 14:13 UTC.

US officials are investigating the use of Army Apache helicopters that flew unusually low and hovered near musician Kid Rock's private residence in Nashville last month. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly flew on an Apache helicopter today alongside Kid Rock. Flight data indicates Kid Rock flew to a military base via private jet this morning. The investigation focuses on safety, authorization, and the proper use of military aircraft. The investigation is ongoing, according to reports.

Dan Levy and Rachel Senet have released a new half-hour crime comedy series titled Big Mistakes on Netflix. The series is set in a fictional New Jersey city and follows a squabbly family that becomes entangled with the mob. The plot involves characters Nicky, a closeted gay minister, and his sister Morgan, a school teacher. The story begins as a frolic before morphing into a farce involving a small crime committed to obtain jewelry for a dying grandmother. The show features Levy as a character named Nicky, a sincere man of God who experiences emotional blockage and stress. The series is described as focusing on amusingly awkward situations and clever dialogue. The production respects religious faith within its narrative. The new show, The Audacity, features a performance by Ortega alongside Dan Levy. The series is characterized by the interpersonal friction between the lead characters.

A passenger on a Delta Airlines Boeing 737 flight from Atlanta gave birth to a 5.5-pound girl mid-flight. The birth occurred just before the aircraft landed at Portland International Airport in Oregon on Friday night. Two paramedics traveling as passengers assisted with the delivery using blankets and shears from other passengers. The infant is reported to be healthy. Crew members used shoelaces as makeshift tourniquets to secure a catheter and tie the umbilical cord. Rescuers held the infant once the aircraft wheels touched the runway. A baby girl named Brielle was born on a plane as it touched down at Portland International Airport. The infant weighed 2.5 kg and measured 47 cm at birth. Flight attendants secured the child and the mother during taxiing to the terminal. Both mother and child were transported to a hospital where doctors confirmed they are in good health.

The DNA DOE project has identified or presented approximately 160 leads in its ongoing investigation. The agency is currently conducting research and laboratory analysis on numerous cases. The project aims to provide identification for deceased individuals to their families. Specific details regarding the current progress of individual cases remain undisclosed due to the active nature of the investigations.

Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Swarsby is entering a residential treatment program for gambling addiction. The development follows reports regarding his personal conduct and addiction. The move occurs amid an ongoing NCAA investigation into reports that Swarzeby placed thousands of dollars in online bets. The specific cause of the investigation or the exact amount of money involved has not been fully detailed. The report was shared by NBC News Radio. Texas Tech announced that transfer quarterback Brendan Sorzby is entering treatment for gambling. The announcement follows high viewership for sports gambling content on ESPN platforms. The source confirmed the athlete is entering a specialized program for addiction recovery. The investigation puts his collegiate eligibility in jeopardy.

King Charles is scheduled to conduct a state visit to the United States. Attorney Jeanine Pirol filed charges against Cole Allen, including an attempt to assassinate the President. The defendant reportedly traveled across the country for days to prepare for the incident. The defendant is facing charges including the discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. A court noted the individual has no prior criminal record. Questions have been raised regarding why the event did not have a top-level security profile despite the presence of the president and six of the top seven people in the line of succession. A White House spokesperson officially attributed the shooting to political demonization by the Democratic party. The incident involved the death of a man being detained by federal officers in Minneapolis over the weekend.

The Department of Justice has announced charges against Cole Tomas Allen, 31, in connection with the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. The charges include the attempted assassination of the President of the United States.