June 7 Death row inmate killed in California prison as guards deploy blast grenades to control violent mob attack Kern Valley State Prison violence in California leaves death row inmate Julian Mendez dead in attack involving multiple inmates, prompting investigation by prison officials and district attorney.
June 7 National Guard deployed in manhunt for survivalist accused of killing his three young daughters The Washington National Guard has been deployed in the manhunt for a survivalist father accused of killing his three young daughters.
June 7 America's favorite pasta reveals strong regional preferences, study shows Spaghetti tops America's pasta preference study, winning in 20 states, with Mississippi showing the strongest loyalty at 55%. Penne dominates in some unexpected areas.
June 7 California lawmaker warns parole bill could release 1,600 convicted killers early California Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones criticizes a bill that he said could free 1,600 killers, including the Menendez brothers, citing public safety risks.
June 7 Utah killer with dementia is competent enough for death sentence to be carried out, judge rules A convicted killer in Utah who developed dementia during his time on death row is competent enough to be executed, a state judge ruled on Friday.
June 6 ICE sweeps through LA businesses as local Democrats cry foul over Trump administration's enforcement actions Federal agents raided multiple Los Angeles businesses, including Home Depot stores, detaining dozens and drawing criticism from local officials and immigrant rights advocates.
June 6 Man accused of Boulder firebombing at pro-Israel event appears in court on federal hate crime charge A suspect appeared in federal court Friday for a hate crime charge after allegedly attacking a pro-Israel rally with Molotov cocktails in Boulder, Colorado.
June 6 Experienced climber dies after 3,000-foot plummet from North America's highest peak Seattle man Alex Chiu died after falling 3,000 feet while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley's West Buttress route in Denali National Park, Alaska, the National Park Service said.
June 6 Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun A federal judge ruled that a 2023 Colorado law requiring those purchasing firearms to be 21 years of age or older did not violate the Second Amendment.
June 6 Oregon middle school hosts 'Drag Day' encouraging students to cross-dress during Pride Week Parents at an Oregon middle school expressed concern after it organized Pride Spirit Week and allegedly notified parents after events began.
