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Ex-Iowa school superintendent sentenced to prison as an illegal alien found with firearms

The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after pleading guilty in January to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on employment paperwork and illegally possessing firearms while unlawfully in the United States Ian Andre Roberts, who served as the top leader of Des Moines Public Schools, is expected to be deported to his native Guyana in South America after completing his sentence, according to his attorneys and the Associated Press (AP). The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP). It first unraveled after an immigration operation led to his detention and resignation in 2025. Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP. FORMER IOWA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED BY ICE EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILT...

Elderly couple fatally stabbed inside Queens apartment, no arrests made as investigation continues: report

A elderly couple died after a fatal stabbing inside a Queens apartment over the weekend, according to local reports, citing the authorities. The victims were identified in reports as a 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. Both were found suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the residence, according to the New York Daily News. Officers reportedly rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call just before 8 p.m. Saturday. The New York Post said the call came in as the assault was still underway. NEW IMAGES SHOW ARMED EX-CON HUNTED FOR TORTURING, KILLING ELDERLY COUPLE AFTER RUSE TO ENTER HOME: POLICE Police responded to a residence near Peck Avenue and 64th Avenue in Fresh Meadows, Queens , where they encountered the victims critically injured, NY Post said. EMS transported the pair to local hospitals for emergency treatment, the Daily News added. The man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital , the woman was broug...

Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers

Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals. The incident occurred late Friday near the ancient Baths of Caracalla as mounted units from Italy's armed forces and law enforcement agencies were practicing for the June 2 national celebration, Reuters reported. Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said. Video captured the chaotic scene, showing numerous horses galloping along Via Cristoforo Colombo as drivers recorded the scene. The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene. NEW YORK OFFICIALS CANCEL HORSE RACING AT RACETRACK OVER 'UNACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS' FROM NEARBY CASINO According to Reuters, the sudden bangs began shortly before 11:30 p.m. and triggered pa...

Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people'

As he navigated the crowds in an impromptu appearance at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker defended figures in the pro-China activist network funded by American Marxist tech millionaire Neville Roy Singham as "wonderful people," while dismissing scrutiny surrounding his Cuba trip. Asked about reporting on Singham's network and its connections to far-left activism , Piker said there is "this environment of suspicion" surrounding Singham and his activities, taking a "sinister shape," but they are "totally above board and totally legal." In recent months, many agitators from the Singham network have fueled, coordinated and organized fiery protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, New York City, Los Angeles, New Jersey and elsewhere. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER...

California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus

A rabid bat found near a California neighborhood has prompted health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife and seek immediate medical attention if they believe they may have been exposed. On May 26, a bat was found near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont, close to a sidewalk and "within reachable distance of pedestrians and animals," the Fremont Police Department said. Alameda County Vector Control confirmed Thursday that the bat tested positive for rabies. The agency said it is investigating the incident but noted there are currently no known human or animal exposures linked to the bat. WWE OFFICIAL CHARLES ROBINSON REVEALS BAT BITE CAUSED HOSPITAL VISIT: 'GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING' Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said. "Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and nervous system," police said in a news release. "It...

'Spokane 3' protesters convicted on federal conspiracy charges for blocking ICE transfer in Washington

Three protesters dubbed the "Spokane 3" were convicted Thursday on federal conspiracy charges stemming from protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Washington state last year. The defendants — Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II — were accused of attempting to prevent federal officers from transporting two detained immigrants from Spokane to Tacoma in June 2025, KUOW reported. They were among hundreds of demonstrators who responded to a social media post by former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart calling for supporters to block the transfer bus, according to the report. Stuckart was serving as a sponsor for one of the two immigrants who were seeking asylum in the United States. WASHINGTON STATE MAN INVESTIGATED FOR THREATENING ICE AGENTS ONLINE, VOWING TO 'MAKE LIFE HARDER' FOR OFFICERS He was later arrested along with nine other protesters on conspiracy charges. According to KUOW, Stuckart and five ot...

Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park

Eight riders were left dangling near the top of a towering roller coaster for more than three hours before firefighters rescued them one by one at a Texas amusement park, officials said. The Galveston Police Department said authorities responded around 5:35 p.m. Thursday to Pleasure Pier in Galveston , where the Iron Shark roller coaster malfunctioned. Officials said eight people were aboard the ride when it became stuck. The Galveston Fire Department used a ladder truck to remove the stranded passengers one by one using safety harnesses, a process that took roughly three and a half hours to complete. SIX FLAGS GUESTS STRANDED 245 FEET IN AIR AFTER POWER OUTAGE FORCES COASTER EVACUATION The malfunction was captured live by local television stations, showing passengers stranded near the top of the ride’s 100-foot vertical lift hill. The Houston Independent School District confirmed that some of the riders were students participating in a field trip organized by Energized for STEM Acad...