December 9 Cockpit audio details removal of Joseph Emerson after failed engine-shutdown move Pilots alert controllers that former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson was out of the cockpit and subdued as the plane diverted for police. (LiveATC.net; Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)
December 9 Bodycam footage reveals tense stop as Texas troopers find 23 migrants hidden in truck Body camera footage shows the moment U.S. Border Patrol officers and Texas authorities discovered 23 illegal migrants hidden inside of a truck, leading to the arrest of John David Amaya in La Salle, Texas, on Nov. 28, 2025. (Texas DPS)
December 9 Arkansas woman and children found dead at mansion home day after final divorce hearing with estranged husband Arkansas mother and two children found shot dead day after divorce hearing. Charity Beallis had expressed fears for her safety before the tragic deaths.
December 9 Ohio surgeon allegedly forced abortion pills into sleeping girlfriend's mouth after learning of pregnancy A Toledo doctor is accused of secretly giving his girlfriend abortion pills, leading to a grand jury indictment on multiple felony charges.
December 9 Luigi Mangione said 'all these people are here for a mass murder, wild' at arraignment: police officer Luigi Mangione expressed shock at crowd size during Pennsylvania arraignment for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, police officer testifies.
December 9 At least 1 dead in campus shooting at Kentucky State University as governor says suspect in custody: police A shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort was first reported by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on social media Tuesday, with a suspect in custody and at least one person killed.
December 9 Student killed in fight at North Carolina high school as sheriff calls for community prayers Student dies after fight at North Forsyth High School in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Sheriff confirms no community danger as investigation continues.
December 9 Jay Jones targeted as AGs urge national groups to deny membership over scandals: ‘Stain on our institution’ Montana AG Austin Knudsen leads effort against Virginia's Jay Jones after violent rhetoric toward political opponents and their children surfaces in texts.
December 9 Mamdani reveals why he appointed convicted armed robber to NYC transition team New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani explained to Fox News why he appointed a convicted armed robber to advise him on the criminal justice system.
December 9 NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani explains appointment of convicted armed robber to transition team New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani explains appointment of convicted armed robber Mysonne Linen to transition team.
