Author: Jack Bogart

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A North Carolina woman whose disappearance in 2001 triggered a 24-year search is now facing criminal charges from the year she vanished.Michele Hundley Smith, now 63, was located Feb. 20 at an undisclosed location within North Carolina after detectives received new information about her case, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office said.Smith was 38 when her husband reported that she left their Eden home Dec. 9, 2001, to go Christmas shopping in Martinsville, Virginia, and never returned. Her vehicle was never found.An extensive investigation followed, and, despite years of investigative work, her whereabouts…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials on Wednesday accused a Los Angeles police officer of insurance fraud after he allegedly went skydiving multiple times while collecting full disability benefits.Christopher Brandon Carnahan, 43, of Norwalk, was charged Monday after allegedly exaggerating an on-duty injury sustained in 2023, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.Carnahan is a veteran officer who has been with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 18 years, according to WatchTheWatchers.net, citing California public records.”This case is about honesty and accountability,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement. “Claiming…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Swedish Armed Forces jammed a suspected Russian drone Feb. 25 as it approached a French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier while docked in Malmö during major NATO drills, according to reports.The Charles de Gaulle warship, the flagship of the French Navy, was visiting the southern Swedish port as part of the mission LA FAYETTE 26.The drills brought NATO naval forces into the Baltic Sea region at a time of rising tensions with Moscow. The drone security breach unfolded when the carrier was in port, underscoring mounting concerns over Russian-linked drone activity near critical…

Not content to make purchasing firearms as difficult as possible, Democrats in the U.S. Congress have reintroduced a bill that would require lawful gun owners to pass a background check every time they purchase ammunition. On February 19, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and U.S Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, reintroduced what they call Jaime’s Law, which would require ammo purchasers to undergo a National Instant Background Checks System check by the FBI in order to purchase ammunition—a direct infringement of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. “Under current law, dangerous individuals such as violent criminals and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two alleged members of the Venezuelan-linked gang Tren De Aragua (TdA) were charged in an ATM jackpotting conspiracy that included robberies and attempted robberies across New England, according to federal prosecutors.Moises Alejandro Martinez Gutierrz and Lestter Guerrero, both 29, have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank theft, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts said in a news release.Officials said both men are in the U.S. illegally.The duo is accused of robberies and attempted robberies at ATMs in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. They allegedly installed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump mentioned several victims of crime during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, vowing “justice” for victims.During his address, he mentioned Iryna Zarutska, Lizbeth Medina, Dalilah Coleman and the two National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C. Several family members of the victims were seen in the audience as Trump spoke to them during his speech.Here are the victims of crime mentioned by President Trump:- Iryna Zarutska:Iryna Zarutska, 23, was stabbed to death while riding a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Aug.…

In the world of shotgun furniture, there’s usually black tactical or traditional wood. With the Woox Gladiatore line of furniture however, Woox is looking to merge the two with quality wood that brings a tactical edge. Hickory, NC. – (February 20th, 2026) – WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Gladiatore High Grade Stock & Fore End. This is a premium upgrade solution for Mossberg® 88/500/590/590 A1, Shockwave and Remington 870 & Tac 14, 12-gauge shotguns. Gladiatore is available as…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A victim of a convicted serial child predator voiced outrage this week after a California parole board approved her attacker’s release, saying she does not accept his apology and fears he could harm others if freed.”I’m disgusted with the fact that they would even believe anything that he would happen to say…” said Amelia, one of the man’s victims. “I don’t believe that people like that change.”The remarks came after the California Board of Parole Hearings found 64-year-old David Allen Funston suitable for parole decades after he was convicted in 1999 of…

The 300 Blackout has become one of the most popular choices for suppressed shooting, and for good reason. Developed to provide .30-caliber performance in the AR-15 platform, it excels with both subsonic and supersonic ammunition. But when you’re building or buying a 300 Blackout specifically for suppressor use, barrel length becomes a critical consideration that affects everything from velocity to handling characteristics. Why Barrel Length Matters for Suppressed 300 Blackout Barrel length directly impacts several key performance factors in any rifle, but the relationship becomes more nuanced when you add a suppressor to the equation. With 300 Blackout, you’re dealing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Millions of taxpayer dollars meant to help San Francisco’s homeless population were allegedly siphoned off by the longtime head of a city-funded nonprofit — money prosecutors said instead helped bankroll a luxury lifestyle.Gwendolyn Westbrook, 71, the former chief executive of the United Council of Human Services (UCHS), has been charged with nine felonies, including misappropriation of public funds, grand theft and filing false California tax returns, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.Prosecutors allege that from 2019 through 2023, Westbrook funneled more than $1.2 million in public and grant funding out…