President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a nodule was found during a medical examination prompted by urinary symptoms. The cancer has metastasized to the bone and is considered aggressive but hormone-sensitive. Biden and his family are evaluating treatment options with his medical team. (NBC News)
Ten detainees fled Orleans Parish jail early Friday in a daring escape. Surveillance footage captured the detainees overpowering a cell door and breaking free, utilizing faulty locks and doors. The inmates navigated their escape through a concealed wall opening, out of sight from staff. While 3 escapees were recaptured, the remaining 7 are at large. (UPI)
Two fatalities resulted from a Mexican navy ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge, causing severe damage to the ship's masts. Crew members were left stranded until rescuers intervened. The bridge remained structurally sound, and 19 injured individuals required medical assistance. Investigators are probing the incident. (CBS News)
Authorities identified Guy Edward Bartkus as the primary suspect in a fatal car bombing targeting a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. The explosion, which Bartkus tried to livestream, left him dead and injured four others. The FBI has labeled the attack as intentional terrorism. (ABC News)
Residents in Kentucky and Missouri faced destruction from deadly tornadoes, with Kentucky being hardest hit. At least 19 people were killed as the storms damaged hundreds of homes. The National Weather Service warned of ongoing severe weather conditions and the possibility of more tornadoes in the affected areas. (AP News)
Today’s Headlines (05/29/25)
