Cruise ship death: Cheerleader’s stepmom could be forced to testify against her own son

An FBI employee has reported serious allegations against the bureau's internal counterespionage unit, claiming it is involved in gross misconduct, fraud, and potentially criminal activities. The whistleblower's accusations suggest a lack of accountability for senior officials within the FBI.

Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old cheerleader from Florida, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, with her younger brother unknowingly sleeping just feet away from her body. Initially, he believed she had gone to spend time with their parents. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, and the FBI is investigating the case.

A suspected Russian hacker has been arrested on the Thai resort island of Phuket. The individual was wanted by the FBI for allegedly orchestrating cyberattacks against U.S. and European government agencies, according to officials.

The FBI has arrested Canadian lawyer Deepak Paradkar as part of a crackdown on alleged drug trafficking activities linked to former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. Paradkar is accused of advising Wedding to kill a witness in order to have his case dismissed. This operation highlights the serious allegations surrounding Wedding's involvement in a violent drug-trafficking organization that spans multiple countries.

A Florida man has been convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a convenience store. He is scheduled to be executed, marking him as the 17th person to face execution in Florida this year.

U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds. The indictment alleges that she misused some of these funds to support her 2021 campaign.

The House Ethics Committee announced it is proceeding with an investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, focusing on his campaign finances and allegations of sexual misconduct. This announcement comes just before a potential censure vote against the Florida Republican.

The House voted on Wednesday night to refer a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, to the House Ethics Committee due to various alleged transgressions. This action reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding accountability and conduct among its members.