Deadly shootout leads to rescue of kidnapped pastor in South Africa

An American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped in South Africa last week was rescued on Tuesday after three suspects were killed in a shootout with police officials. In a Wednesday press release, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation announced, “A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as…

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Videos: ‘Giant fireball’ forces plane to land after ‘possible wildlife strike’

A United Airlines airplane flying from Denver, Colorado, to Edmonton, Canada, on Sunday appeared to experience a major engine fire due to a “possible wildlife strike,” which forced the airplane to return to the Denver International Airport. In a statement obtained by The New York Post, United Airlines said, “Our flight from Denver to Edmonton…

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Brian Kohberger’s defense suggests 2nd suspect in Idaho slayings; Karen Read’s retrial set to begin – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss evidence in Bryan Kohberger’s case that could suggest a second suspect in the University of Idaho slayings, key differences in Karen Read’s retrial after jury selection, and…

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Trump says Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates and saying that the central bank leader’s “termination cannot come fast enough.” Trump hinted at moving to fire Powell, whose term does not expire until next year. The Republican president’s broadside comes…

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