The National Desk

In a heart-stopping reminder of the urgent need for school bus safety, a newly released video captures the moment a 14-year-old girl was struck by a car while boarding her bus in Florida, sparking a passionate plea for drivers to heed the law. The footage released by the School District of Lee County shows the near-tragic moment when a 14-year-old girl, Abby Masters, was struck by a car while getting on her school bus in Florida, per our news partners at WINK News. READ MORE: bit.ly/42NGz3o

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $1,245,100 worth of alleged cocaine in two separate incidents, officials said. On May 10, CBP officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge cargo facility encountered a Honda sedan arriving from Reynosa, Mexico. After a secondary inspection using a canine team, officers discovered 25 packages of alleged cocaine concealed within the vehicle. The narcotics weighed 57.32 pounds, or 26 kilograms. READ MORE: bit.ly/4f4NWLe

A Florida father has been arrested after he allegedly brandished a gun at a substitute school bus driver at a bus stop. "We will not allow anyone to endanger the safety of our students or the people who protect them," said Sheriff David Vincent. READ MORE: bit.ly/4uyqUkE

fter nearly a decade, a homicide case involving the death of a 36-year-old man has been solved, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Authorities arrested Marqui Newton, 34, on Thursday in connection with the May 2016 shooting death of Saadyar “Sy” Johnson. READ MORE: bit.ly/4tNkm0h

. @realDonaldTrump takes shots at the Democrats 'autopsy' report of the 2024 election.

A "murder investigation" was wrapped up quickly when a "dead body" discovered by multiple residents turned out to be something else entirely. According to a report from the Peterborough Telegraph, one councilperson awoke on May 21 to a dozen messages from concerned residents regarding a possible "dead body" in bushes near a residential area. The councilperson said they received "blurry photos" of the supposed body, per the outlet. READ MORE: bit.ly/3RtGXl4

Secret Service agents shot, and killed a gunman near the White House on Saturday, the agency said. Two people were shot, including a possible suspect, in an encounter with the Secret Service near the White House, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest. READ MORE: bit.ly/4tOvIBn

Preliminary statement regarding the shooting incident on 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

UPDATE ON SHOOTING OUTSIDE OF WHITE HOUSE: -Around 6pm, a gunman approached White House gate on the West Side -Gunman brandished a pistol, fired 3x toward White House -Secret Service returned fire -Gunman taken down -The gunman never got past the perimeter thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-…

Scenes near the White House show chaos where a reporter for NBC shared on X that there were allegedly approximately 20-30 rounds heard. READ MORE: bit.ly/4tOvIBn

The White House North Lawn was evacuated after the sound of apparent gunshots. Secret Service cleared the area on Saturday evening. Two people were shot in an encounter with the Secret Service near the White House, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest. READ MORE: bit.ly/4tOvIBn

A West Palm Beach man was arrested for allegedly attempting to lure a 17-year-old girl from her bedroom with a $1,500 offer for sexual acts. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to a home invasion and attempted kidnapping early on May 11. READ MORE: bit.ly/4nIrnhs

The Secret Service is working to confirm what happened outside the White House.

BREAKING: FOX News' Chad Pergram reports on shots fired near the White House, says Secret Service took down shooter.

New footage of the shooting near the White House

Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue that can cause unexpected braking issues, increasing the risk of crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration READ THE STORY: bit.ly/4v5MyN0

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President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran that will include opening the Strait of Hormuz has been "largely" negotiated. This update follows after calls with Israel and other Middle Eastern allies in the region. Announcing the update on Truth Social, Trump said final aspects and details of the deal are being discussed and will be announced “shortly.” It was not immediately clear if the talks were about extending the current ceasefire or a more lasting deal. READ MORE: bit.ly/3RYrY2H

A Florida middle school teacher was arrested on a child abuse charge for instructing two students to slap their classmate, according to authorities. READ THE STORY: bit.ly/4wGpcix

A Georgia woman pleaded guilty in connection with the death of 2-year-old Alyssa Rose Davis whose mutilated remains were found inside a storage container in 2022, according to prosecutors. READ THE STORY: bit.ly/3PhsDvu