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A New York beekeeper, Faustin Nsabumukunzi, has been arrested and charged with concealing his role as an alleged leader in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. According to federal prosecutors, Nsabumukunzi falsely claimed in his applications for a green card and U.S. citizenship that he was not involved in the genocide. The indictment, which was returned on April 22 and unsealed on April 24, accuses the 65-year-old Bridgehampton resident of visa fraud and attempted naturalization fraud. The Allegations Nsabumukunzi, originally from Rwanda, applied for refugee resettlement in the United States in 2003 and settled on Long Island, where he worked as a beekeeper and gardener. However, prosecutors allege that Nsabumukunzi was a prominent figure in the Rwandan genocide, specifically a "Sector Councilor" in the southern Rwandan region of Kibirizi during the violence that began in April 1994. The genocide, which emerged from a conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups, led to the de...

As the world prepares to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, attention is once again drawn not only to the man himself but to the age-old traditions and rituals that surround the institution he led. The papacy, shrouded in mystery, pageantry, and centuries-old customs, transcends religious affiliation, sparking intrigue and reverence from Catholics and non-Catholics alike. From the majestic pageantry of papal funerals to the tightly controlled secrecy of the conclave, the world is once again fixated on the enduring symbols of the Catholic Church's power and continuity. Pope Francis’ passing marks not only the end of an era defined by humility and reform but also ushers in one of the most anticipated rituals in global religion—the election of a new pope. A Global Icon Beyond the Church The pope is more than a religious figurehead; he is a global moral authority, a political influencer, and a cultural icon. With 1.4 billion adherents, the...

Feds seek death penalty in killing that shook corporate America NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione , 26, pleaded not guilty on April 25 to federal charges in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione faces four counts , including murder with a firearm and stalking , and could face the death penalty . Prosecutors allege Mangione tracked and gunned down Thompson outside a Midtown Hilton in December 2023, targeting the CEO in a statement against the health insurance industry . Officials claim Mangione’s notebook revealed intent to "wack" a top executive at an investors conference . Defense Raises Fair Trial Concerns Mangione’s attorney, Karen Agnifilo , claimed federal agents violated attorney-client privilege by eavesdropping on legal calls. The judge ordered a secure phone line and warned officials, including AG Pam Bondi , to avoid media commentary . The trial is set for 2026 , giving Mangione’s team time to file pretrial motions , incl...

Tension builds as jurors examine key evidence in the death of Boston officer John O’Keefe CANTON, MA — The retrial of Karen Read , the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe , concluded its fourth day of testimony on April 25 , following a pivotal visit to the alleged crime scene . Jurors were escorted to the Canton residence where O’Keefe was found dead in January 2022 , allegedly struck by Read’s SUV during a snowstorm. They were instructed to observe the scene without bias, focusing on items like the flagpole, fire hydrant , and Read’s Lexus SUV . Testimony: Alcohol Level and Forensic Validity Questioned Back in court, Dr. Garrey Faller , a pathologist, testified that Read’s blood alcohol content measured 0.093% hours after O'Keefe’s death. However, the defense challenged the method used, citing differences between medical and forensic testing — and claimed Read's anemia could have skewed results. Case Divides Pu...

  Police call it a "domestic-related homicide"; one child may have witnessed the deadly incident BIRMINGHAM, AL — A 30-year-old Alabama woman, Shatice Jackson , has been charged with capital murder following the death of Mickese Bostic , the father of her children, in what authorities are calling a domestic-related homicide . According to the Birmingham Police Department , the incident occurred on April 20 after a heated argument between the two at Bostic’s Easter Sunday party. Witnesses say Jackson returned to the scene after the dispute and intentionally ran over Bostic , pinning him between her car and his neighbor's house. He was pronounced dead at the scene . Children Caught in the Tragedy Police confirmed that Jackson and Bostic share children , and at least one child may have been present during the deadly confrontation. "The vehicle struck Bostic and collided with the home," the police report stated. Jackson was arrested and booked into j...

Indiana native was a National Merit Scholar and student journalist at Princeton PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton University community is mourning the tragic loss of Lauren Blackburn , a 23-year-old undergraduate student who was reported missing on April 19 and was found dead near Lake Carnegie on April 25 , according to the university’s Department of Public Safety. Blackburn was last seen around 6 p.m. ET near Firestone Library on campus. His cellphone was later traced to the area surrounding Lake Carnegie , a reservoir adjacent to Princeton’s Ivy League campus, prompting focused search efforts by law enforcement and volunteers. Remembering Lauren Blackburn Blackburn, originally from Indiana , was recognized as one of 2,500 National Merit Scholarship recipients in 2019. He was also a former staff writer for The Daily Princetonian , the student-run newspaper at Princeton. Kate Robinson, Blackburn’s former English teacher at Corydon Central High School , once said: “He can rea...

Bay County deputies say the suspect tricked the victim using fake ICE gear and a radio PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL — A Florida woman is facing kidnapping and impersonation charges after allegedly posing as an ICE agent to abduct her ex-boyfriend’s wife , according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office . Authorities say Latrance Battle approached the victim at her job at a Days Inn hotel on April 10, wearing black clothing, a face mask, and a shirt that said “ICE.” Battle allegedly showed a fake ID card and demanded the victim leave with her, claiming it was an immigration matter. The victim, currently in the process of obtaining U.S. legal residency, complied out of fear, according to investigators. While riding in the back of Battle’s car, she tried calling her lawyer and husband, but Battle allegedly snatched her phone away and continued pretending to coordinate with “agents” via a handheld radio . Victim Escapes After Suspicion Grows As the car drove past the sheriff’s office a...