South Carolina Woman Charged with Murder After Stabbing Newborn

In a tragic incident labeled an "act of anti-Semitic terrorism," two staff members affiliated with the Israeli Embassy were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. on the night of May 22, 2025, according to reports. Local authorities launched an investigation into the shooting, which occurred just across the street from the FBI's Washington Field Office. As the investigation unfolds, U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the violence, stating on his social media platform that, "hatred and radicalism have no place" in America, offering condolences to the victims' families. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed that police are actively probing the incident and promised further updates. Israel's envoy to the United Nations, Danny Danon, expressed outrage, stating that harming diplomats signifies crossing a "red line." He condemned the attack as a "depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism." The FBI has been notified and is collaborating with local authorities, with FBI Director Kash Patel urging prayers for the victims and their families.

Three alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha-13 (MS-13) gang have been charged with murder for the assassination of an informant who was on the phone with his FBI handler during the attack, prosecutors announced. The incident occurred on February 18 at a grocery store in South Los Angeles, where Herlyn Barrientos, 47, was approached and shot by the suspects. According to the Department of Justice, Dennis Anaya Urias, 26, and Grevil Zelaya Santiago, 25, both of South Los Angeles, are charged with murder in aid of racketeering, risking life sentences or even the death penalty. A third suspect, Roberto Carlos Aguilar, 30, faces similar charges. Barrientos was infamous for cooperating with law enforcement against MS-13's methamphetamine operations. Prosecutors revealed that the gang had issued a "greenlight" for Barrientos' death as punishment for his cooperation, demonstrating the brutal repercussions faced by informants in gang culture. The suspects are currently being held without bail and are set to appear in court again on June 3, as MS-13 continues to be a dominant gang presence in Southern California.

Akshay Gupta, a 30-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, was fatally stabbed by fellow Indian Deepak Kandel on a public bus in Austin, Texas, on May 14, according to local police reports. The attack occurred while Gupta was seated at the back of the bus, and Kandel allegedly assaulted him "without provocation". Witnesses noted that approximately 12 passengers were on board during the incident. Police found Gupta's body after receiving emergency calls, and despite attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead at 7:30 PM. Following the stabbing, Kandel exited the bus calmly and fled the scene. Officers apprehended him less than a mile away, where he reportedly claimed he attacked Gupta because the victim resembled his uncle. Kandel has been charged with 1st Degree Murder and is currently held at Travis County Jail. Gupta was known for co-founding the health-tech startup FootBit, aimed at helping seniors improve their mobility, and had a master's degree from Penn State University. He had previously met Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for his contributions to innovation.