A man faces an involuntary manslaughter charge following a tragic Fourth of July fireworks explosion in Southern California, which claimed the life of a woman in her 20s, injured three others, and set a vehicle ablaze.

The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday along the 5600 block of D Street in Chino. Police responded to reports of a car fire and discovered several individuals with severe injuries.

Authorities believe the explosion was caused by a large quantity of fireworks igniting, which subsequently led to a vehicle catching fire.

Officials have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Derion Tradon James Jr. from Hesperia. He was apprehended at the scene and later booked into the West Valley Detention Center on charges of manslaughter.

According to jail records, James is being held on a $50,000 bail and is due to appear in court on Tuesday morning.

Four people were taken to a hospital following the explosion, including three adults and one juvenile, NBC reported.

Officials announced Sunday morning that a woman in her 20s had died from her injuries at a local hospital.

The two other injured adults suffered serious injuries but are expected to survive, while the juvenile was taken to the hospital for evaluation before being released to family members.

“Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe a large quantity of fireworks ignited, causing an explosion,” the Chino Police Department said, confirming the blast also caused a vehicle to catch fire.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Finally, after more than eighty years of waiting, a Kentucky World War II veteran, who was injured while fighting against Nazi Germany, received one of the United States’ most revered military awards.

Glenn Fisher, a 99-year-old Army veteran, spent 81 years anticipating the day he would be honored with the Purple Heart. On Wednesday, his long wait ended as he was formally acknowledged for the sacrifices he endured on the battlefield.

During an emotional ceremony at Louisville’s Frazier History Museum, Fisher expressed his disbelief and joy over finally receiving the recognition. “I’ve been so excited, I haven’t been able to sleep at night thinking about what a wonderful thing is happening,” he shared. “Sometimes I’d wake up and say, ‘now, is this really true?’ And it is, it’s really true.”

The Purple Heart, which honors U.S. service members who were wounded or killed due to enemy actions, arrives for Fisher just months before his milestone 100th birthday. This recognition comes after several unsuccessful attempts over the years to have his wartime injuries formally acknowledged.

WHAS11 first reported Fisher’s story in March as he sought to receive the award before turning 100.

According to previous reporting by WHAS11, Fisher enlisted in the Army in 1943 at just 16 years old after obtaining his parents’ permission. He later landed on Utah Beach in France and was wounded on March 25, 1945, while waiting to cross the Rhine River after German artillery struck his unit.

Fisher previously said his injuries were never properly documented during the war, which he said delayed his receiving the Purple Heart.

“Never did hear back from them,” Fisher previously said of one of his early attempts to obtain the medal.

Years later, he tried again but said the Army informed him it could not find sufficient evidence to approve the award.

Despite those setbacks, Fisher continued pursuing the recognition with help from longtime friend Jeff Thoke, who spent years researching Fisher’s military service and compiling hundreds of pages of historical records for military officials.

“He represents the best of America,” Thoke said Wednesday. “We can’t thank him enough for all that he has done. He loves his country; he’s one of the most patriotic men.”

According to previous reporting, Fisher served with the Army’s 556th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Weapons Battalion. He fought during the Battle of the Bulge before being wounded near the Rhine River in the closing months of World War II.

WHAS11 reported Fisher returned to his unit weeks after being wounded, later met Soviet forces at the Elbe River one day before Victory in Europe Day and eventually served as part of the official escort for President Harry S. Truman during Truman’s arrival in Antwerp, Belgium, before returning home.

Wednesday’s ceremony appeared to mark the end of a journey Fisher had spent decades pursuing.

“It’s really true,” he said.

News Media has reached out to the U.S. Army for additional information about Fisher’s Purple Heart but did not immediately receive a response.

In an exciting turn of events for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), FIFA has lifted the one-game suspension that had been imposed on striker Folarin Balogun. This adjustment means Balogun will be eligible to play in the crucial World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium scheduled for Monday night.

The reprieve from FIFA came as a surprise on Sunday morning, with the decision to hold off on the automatic one-match penalty arising from Balogun’s red card received on July 1.

This action follows Balogun’s controversial send-off during the USA’s triumphant clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday. His expulsion came after a challenge on defender Tarik Muharemovic, inciting initial concern among fans.

The tackle, initially seen as unremarkable, garnered significant attention as replays depicted Balogun’s cleats making contact along Muharemovic’s leg. This detail triggered considerable debate online, with numerous supporters vocally advocating for the ban’s reversal.

Ultimately, the voices of USA supporters were heard, as FIFA’s decision to suspend Balogun’s one-game ban will now enable him to contribute to Monday’s pivotal game against Belgium.

Among them was US President Donald Trump, who wrote on Truth Social on Sunday: ‘Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right and reversing a great injustice!’

Meanwhile, in their own statement, FIFA said: ‘In line with article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year. 

‘If Folarin Balogun commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement.’

In response, the USMNT said: ‘We accept the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and are pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow. 

‘Our full attention is focused on the Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle, and we look forward to the continued support of our amazing fans.’ 

The Daily Mail understands that the USMNT were informed about the decision on Sunday morning, before Balogun was told at a team meeting shortly afterwards.

Balogun broke his silence on the matter in the days that followed the USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, insisting that he felt a yellow card would’ve been fair.

‘First and foremost, it was totally unintentional, which I’m sure a lot of people know. But, you know, I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don’t think it was the correct call,’ he told reporters on Friday. 

‘I think a yellow card would have been fair due to it not being intentional. There’s not many places I can place my foot in such a scenario. But it’s happened, and it’s something that I have to accept and move forward from.’ 

Under Article 10.5 of FIFA’s tournament regulations, the dismissal automatically carries a mandatory one-game suspension.

Multiple FIFA officials had previously confirmed that national teams are prohibited from formally appealing red cards or the subsequent disciplinary sanctions.

However, the governing body’s judicial committee utilized a rare stipulation within Article 27 of the disciplinary code to circumvent the immediate ban.

The specific regulation allows the committee to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure.

The disciplinary body recently applied the exact same probationary regulation to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the tournament.

The forward was initially facing a ban following a violent conduct dismissal during a World Cup qualifying match against the Republic of Ireland in November 2025.

Ronaldo was sent off after catching defender Dara O’Shea with a trailing elbow during a 2-0 defeat in Dublin.

However, after the Portugal captain served a one-game suspension during the team’s subsequent 9-1 victory over Armenia, FIFA intervened.

The governing body suspended the final two matches of the ban under a one-year probation period, clearing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to lead his country from the start of the current tournament.

As Alex Murdaugh braces for a fresh trial in a shocking murder case, his attorneys are turning to a Texas forensic DNA laboratory known for cracking some of the most infamous murders across the nation. They are pushing for the lab to analyze unidentified male DNA discovered underneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails.

Once a prominent personal injury lawyer in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife, Maggie, aged 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul. The brutal slayings took place at their hunting estate in June 2021. However, these convictions have since been overturned, with a retrial scheduled for April 2027.

Murdaugh’s defense team emphasizes the significance of DNA found beneath Maggie’s fingernails, which appears to belong to an unknown man with no familial ties. They have requested a fresh analysis from Othram Inc., a forensic genetic genealogy firm in Houston famed for its breakthroughs in prominent murder cases and long-unsolved cold cases.

However, prosecutors argue against the necessity of additional DNA testing. They maintain that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has already thoroughly examined the evidence, which presented only a blend of Maggie’s DNA along with what was described as a “very partial and incomplete” profile from another person. They contend that this unknown profile lacks sufficient detail to be entered into CODIS, the national DNA database.

Othram, located in The Woodlands, Texas, is renowned for its expertise in sophisticated DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy. This cutting-edge method assists law enforcement in identifying suspects or victims when conventional criminal databases fall short.

Here are some of the high-profile cases Othram has helped crack.

1. The University of Idaho murders

Othram’s work came under national scrutiny in the investigation into the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

Investigators recovered DNA from a knife sheath found near one of the victims inside the off-campus Moscow, Idaho, home where the students were killed. Othram has said Idaho State Police Forensic Services, Moscow police and the FBI teamed with the company to help identify Bryan Kohberger as the suspect.

Kohberger later pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

2. Rachel Morin murder

Othram also played a role in the investigation into the killing of Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five whose body was found near the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air in August 2023. Harford County authorities and the FBI worked with Othram after DNA evidence did not immediately identify the unknown male suspect through traditional methods.

Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was later arrested and charged in Morin’s rape and murder. He was convicted in 2025.

3. Carla Walker cold case

The 1974 murder of 17-year-old Carla Walker in Fort Worth, Texas, went unsolved for more than four decades before advanced DNA testing helped investigators identify her killer. Walker was abducted, raped, tortured and murdered after attending a Valentine’s Day dance with her boyfriend.

A break came in 2020 after crime scene DNA was uploaded to a public genealogy website, leading to the identification of then 77-year-old Glen Samuel McCurley. Authorities confirmed the match after obtaining his DNA from trash.

Othram worked with Fort Worth police to identify McCurley as the man responsible. McCurley later pleaded guilty to murder, giving Walker’s family answers after 46 years.

4. The Lady of the Dunes

One of New England’s most infamous unidentified victim cases was solved with help from Othram nearly 50 years after a woman’s body was found in the dunes of Provincetown, a summer vacation hot spot at the tip of Massachusetts in 1974. The 49-year-old cold case was eventually solved in August 2023.

The woman, long known only as the “Lady of the Dunes,” was found dead in 1974. For decades, authorities could not determine her name. The FBI, Massachusetts State Police, Provincetown police and prosecutors partnered with Othram to identify her as Ruth Marie Terry. Her husband at the time, Guy Rockwell Muldavin, was identified as her killer, Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois said.

Terry was a 37-year-old Tennessee native newlywed when her nearly decapitated body was found in the sand dunes. Muldavin and Terry were married only a few months before she vanished. For decades, she was only known as “Lady of the Dunes” until her jaw was tested using genetic genealogy at Othram.

5. A Gilgo Beach victim

Othram’s technology was also used to help identify Karen Vergata, previously known as “Fire Island Jane Doe,” in a case tied to the broader Gilgo Beach investigation on Long Island.

Vergata’s remains were found in 1996, but she was not publicly identified until decades later. In 2022, the Suffolk County Police Department in collaboration with the FBI teamed with Othram to determine if advanced DNA testing could help to identify “Fire Island Jane Doe.”

Vergata was 34 years old at the time of her death and she went missing on Valentine’s Day in 1996.

In April 2026, Rex Heuermann admitted that he intentionally killed Vergata, along with seven other women, as part of a plea agreement.

What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case

The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case. Still, Murdaugh’s attorneys are expected to argue the testing could support an alternate-suspect theory as they prepare for a second trial.

“They decided that night he was the guy and everything they did after that excluded any other thought,” Murdaugh’s lead defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, previously told Fox News Digital. “And that’s why they have no evidence connecting him with the murder scene.”

The state, however, characterized the request as unsupported and aimed more at “public consumption” than viable forensic evidence.

During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.

Fox News Digital reached out to Othram.

The United States Navy has called off the active search for a sailor who disappeared last Wednesday.

The sailor went missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea. The search efforts, which were extensive, were officially concluded early Sunday morning.

“Following a thorough search by both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in the U.S. Central Command region, the search has concluded,” the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command announced via social media. “In line with Navy policy, the sailor’s name will remain undisclosed until 24 hours after their next-of-kin have been informed.”

The missing sailor was part of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 and was stationed on the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, according to the U.S. 5th Fleet. The Navy announced that the search was suspended at 8 a.m. Eastern Time (3 p.m. Arabian Standard Time) on Sunday.

“For more than 102 hours, an extensive and coordinated search and rescue effort spanning over 14,000 square miles was conducted,” the U.S. 5th Fleet wrote in a statement.

Navy and Air Force assets involved in the search included aircraft from Carrier Air Wings 7 and 9, helicopter squadrons from the USS George H.W. Bush and USS Abraham Lincoln, two P-8 Poseidon squadrons, and multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft.

Several Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers also joined the operation, including the USS Ross, USS Donald Cook, USS Higgins, USS Mason and USS John Finn.

MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early at about 3:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Three of the helicopter’s four crew members were successfully recovered and were in stable condition aboard the Bush, according to officials.

Military officials said there is no indication the emergency landing was the result of “hostile action.”

The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Hints of what was hailed as the wedding of the year have come to light, thanks to an unexpected source: Taylor Swift’s new mother-in-law.

The wedding, tightly wrapped in secrecy, involved non-disclosure agreements for guests to preserve its privacy. As a result, scant details about the lavish event have emerged.

Breaking the veil of silence, Donna Kelce, mother of the groom, has finally spoken out about her son’s grand celebration with Swift.

“I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man! Magical,” 73-year-old Donna revealed during Macy’s 50th Fourth of July Celebration held in New York City.

Despite months filled with teasers, rumors, and conflicting reports, the couple eventually exchanged vows in an extravagant ceremony attended by 1,000 of their closest friends and some of the most prominent figures in the entertainment world at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

They kept fans guessing until the very end, refusing to confirm when exactly they would say ‘I Do’, or indeed, if they already had.

But at exactly 7.30pm, the couple shared the news in blockbuster style, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’, in a romantic nod to their shared initials.

Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, her publicist later announced.

There were no bridesmaids, instead, Taylor’s brother Austin acted as her ‘man of honor’, and Travis’s brother Jason was the best man.

The couple’s Love Story began three years ago this week, when Kelce first laid eyes on the songstress at her Kansas City Eras Tour concert on July 8, 2023.

The Chiefs tight end tried to meet Swift that evening, bringing along a friendship bracelet that contained his phone number. However, his attempt at handing her the jewelry was unsuccessful.

At the same time, Swift was at her own professional peak, traveling the world for her sold-out stadium shows, with Kelce flying in to support her.

Despite their hectic schedules and intense public interest in their romance, Kelce claimed that he felt calmed by both his girlfriend’s presence and down-to-earth nature.

‘Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people.… When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love,’ he told GQ.

When the couple announced their engagement in August of last year, social media exploded in celebration, with fans immediately speculating about their wedding.

Details of the nuptials were shrouded in secrecy since that day, with scant details leaking to the press.

In a statement confirming the marriage, Swift’s publicist said in a statement obtained by People: ‘The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. 

‘They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom. This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry

‘Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.’

A searing heat wave that had enveloped parts of the central and eastern United States is being blamed for the suspected deaths of at least 19 individuals in New Jersey. As the high temperatures subside, they are making way for severe storms that have already disrupted power supply to nearly 1 million homes and businesses.

Officials in New Jersey reported on Saturday that the state began witnessing potential heat-related fatalities as early as last Thursday, predominantly in the central and northern regions.

“Sadly, many of these people were discovered in homes lacking air conditioning,” explained Dr. Raynard Washington, the New Jersey Health Commissioner, during a press briefing on Saturday. “A number of others were found outside their homes, with some located on streets and even in parked vehicles.”

Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey described the ongoing weather as “the hottest period we’ve experienced in over 14 years.”

“This heat wave is affecting everyone, not just the elderly or those with pre-existing health issues, but people of all age groups,” Sherrill remarked.

On Thursday, LaGuardia Airport in New York set a new record high of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), topping the previous record of 101 F (38.3 C) set in 1966, according to Bryan Jackson, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center.

Trenton, New Jersey, reached 101 F, which broke the record of 100 F (37.7 C) set in 1901. Newark’s high Thursday was 105 F (40.5 C).

Atlantic City, New Jersey, hit 103 F (39.4 C) on Thursday, breaking the city’s record of 100 F set in 1966, Jackson said. Atlantic City reached 105 F on Friday and 106 F (41.1 C) on Saturday.

Heat domes can be dangerous and combine very high temperatures with high moisture, Jackson said.

“In a lot of cases they also had direct sunshine,” he said. “It was relentless. It was multiple days. It was not as cool overnight, as well. The low Friday morning in Atlantic City was 80. The body can’t recover as well. You just have that multiple day buildup and too much added stress on the body.”

But even as the heat moved to the east, lowering temperatures a bit, severe storms blew in with heavy winds that toppled utility poles and split trees, causing their boles and branches to fall onto power lines.

About 900,000 utility customers in parts of the central, eastern and southern United States were without electricity early Sunday afternoon, according to PowerOutage.com.

More than 223,000 customers in Michigan and close to 170,000 in Pennsylvania had lost power.

PPL Electric reported 121,417 without power Sunday morning, including about 47,000 in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, area.

Central Hudson in New York State reported that it had more than 430 reported downed wires on Sunday. The utility said about 50,000 customers were affected by the storm and that about 650 still were without power Sunday.

Amanda Vesper was putting her children to bed Friday evening when the first storm rolled through the Detroit area, knocking out her power.

“It didn’t seem that awful. It got quite windy,” said Vesper, 40, of Commerce Township.

As of late Sunday morning, the electricity still was out.

“We’ve been going back and forth between a hotel and our home because we have dogs there,” she said. “We really can’t stay there. I have a small child with autism. Our well runs on an electric pump.”

The outage also ruined the family’s July 4 celebration.

“We had planned on having company over at the house, but had to cancel,” Vesper said. “I went grocery shopping. I’m hoping my freezer holds.”

Jackson, with the Weather Prediction Center, said Sunday will see heavy thunderstorms in and around the Cleveland area. Those storms then will shift eastward and move into Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York — where chances exist for flash flooding, he added.