Watch: Boat collides with NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge. 👀

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NEW: An emergency response is underway after reports of a ship striking the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC.

🧢 Live updates: https://cbsloc.al/4jV5J73

ADVISORY: Due to a collision investigation, avoid the area of Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport in Manhattan, and Dumbo in Brooklyn. Expect heavy traffic and a large presence of emergency vehicles in the surrounding area.

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Update: SUSPECT IDENTIFIED: The bomber at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been identified as a 25-year-old man who left an online manifesto in which he described himself as a pro-mortalist, saying people didn’t give consent to exist.

The suspect is Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old man from Twentynine Palms, a small city about 35 miles northeast of Palm Springs. He left a 30-minute audio recording in which he explained his reasoning behind the attack.

“I figured I would just make a recording explaining why I’ve decided to bomb an IVF building, or clinic,” he said at the beginning of the audio recording. “Basically, it just comes down to I’m angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here.”

Later on, he adds: “I’m very against [IVF], it’s extremely wrong. These are people who are having kids after they’ve sat there and thought about it. How much more stupid can it get?”

Bartkus also set up a tripod with a camera in an effort to film his attack, but the file failed to upload to his website.

Bartkus is believed to be the only person who was killed in the bombing at American Reproductive Centers, though officials have yet to formally identify his remains. At least four other people were injured.
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UPDATE: Federal authorities have identified the suspect behind Saturday's deadly explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic as Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, California.

Bartkus left online manifesto describing himself as a pro-mortalist, arguing people didn't give consent to be born: "I'm very against [IVF], it's extremely wrong.

The bombing, which occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at the American Reproductive Centers on North Indian Canyon Drive, has been labeled by the FBI as an intentional act of terrorism.

Law enforcement sources confirmed that five individuals were injured, though none of the victims’ injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

Bartkus is believed to have acted alone, and there are no other suspects currently being sought.

Federal agents have raided Bartkus’ residence on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, where he lived with Dianne Bartkus, a 63-year-old woman believed to be either his mother or grandmother.

https://channel2now.com/2025/05/17/article/news/crime/bomber-at-palm-springs-fertility-clinic-identified-as-25-year-old-guy-edward-bartkus-american-reproductive-centers-north-indian-canyon-drive/

#CAwx Largest fires of may so far now that we're halfway.

#SpringsFire - 1,817 acres
#AcresFire - 632 acres
#NellaFire - 535 acres
#IdriaFire - 330 acres
#CatlettFire - 175 acres
#JonesFire- 150 acres
#80Fire - 96 ac
#CarrollFire - 90 ac
#PozoFire - 86 ac
#Ave104Fire - 85 ac

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Asst Director Davis confirmed the FBI is investigating the Palm Springs explosion as an act of terrorism being investigated by the JTTF. There is no known threat to public safety at this time.

Call 1800 CALLFBI or visit http://tips.fbi.gov with info. Check here for updates.

FBI Los Angeles

We at the National Fraternal Order of Police are deeply grateful to the Trump administration for their unwavering and vocal support of law enforcement. We also extend our sincere thanks for the hospitality shown to officers from across the country as we gathered in our nation’s capital to honor our fallen heroes.

This week has been a powerful reminder that our officers are never alone—and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

After getting back late last night from his weeklong Middle East trip, a WH official tells me Trump spent all of today working from the Oval Office and West Wing — talking to Cabinet members and monitoring today’s news, including the Missouri tornadoes and the suspected bombing at the Palm Springs fertility clinic.

Shelby Talcott

POWERFUL: A massive crowd at President Trump’s Doral resort in Miami just joined together and sang "Our God is an Awesome God."

It's so amazing to have a President in office that isn't afraid to HONOR Jesus Christ.

Bo Loudon

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50th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Torch Relay honoring those who have died in the line of duty. 💙

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NEW: The transgender prostitute found guilty of manslaughter after he shot and killed a client at San Francisco’s Crissy Field has demanded that his sentencing be delayed until the end of the year — so he can continue receiving “gender-responsive, trauma-informed services for transgender women” in county jail, instead of being shipped to a federal prison.

Read more: https://sfpublicsafety.news/trans-prostitute-guilty-of-slaying-client-demands-sentencing-delay-to-xmas-so-he-can-take-violence-prevention-program-in-san-francisco-jail/

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For media planning purposes regarding the JTTF investigation of today’s vehicle explosion in Palm Springs. 

A press conference will be held on Sunday morning at 10:00am at the Palm Springs Police Department.

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Run for it! Once that gate opened, these two dogs were out of there.

Unfortunately for their human, one of the tiny dogs was faster than expected – leading the man on a lively chase that was caught on camera.

Good night to all! 😴

This is the type of setup we worry about. Multiple days with violent tornadoes possible tracking across the plains and then into TN through Tuesday. Stay safe!