Police and Law Enforcement

California 25 mins ago

California man allegedly stabbed multiple people; was arrested, released week prior

A California man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly stabbing two people and attacking two others, with the attacks reported within 30 minutes of each other.

US 4 hours ago

Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members face charges after death of student, 20, at party

The drowning death of a 20-year-old student at Dartmouth over the summer after an alcohol-fueled party has led to charges for a sorority and two fraternity members.

US 4 hours ago

Civil Air Patrol plane crash during Colorado training exercise leaves 2 dead, 1 injured

A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 crashed in a mountainous area of Larimer County, Colorado, on Saturday. Two people were killed and one was "severely injured."

Texas 20 hours ago

Texas man convicted after saying he mutilated victims, ate human heart as part of 'ritualistic sacrifices'

A Texas man was convicted of killing three people, dismembering them and burning their bodies after admitting to investigators that the killings were part of "sacrifices."

Texas 22 hours ago

Texas lawmaker proposes bill to abolish death penalty in Lone Star State: 'I think sentiment is changing'

A Texas state lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the death penalty in the state amid a high-profile case in the state that has received national attention.

Washington DC 1 day ago

DC brothers freed after wrongful murder convictions seek presidential pardon

Two Washington, D.C., brothers who spent decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder before they were eventually freed, are seeking a presidential pardon.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Daniel Penny's lawyers hold briefing after defense rests cases in subway chokehold trial

Marine vet's defense lawyers, Thomas Kenniff and Steven Raiser, address the media after resting their case in a Manhattan courthouse Friday.

Police and Law Enforcement 1 day ago

California officer shot, killed knife-wielding man after attack outside police headquarters: bodycam video

The Santa Monica Police Department released bodycam footage of a knife attack on an officer outside police headquarters that ended with the suspect being shot dead.

Digital Originals 1 day ago

Justice Department halts DEA's random searches of airport travelers after report finds 'serious concerns'

The Justice Department ordered the Drug Enforcement Administration to halt random searches of passengers at airports and other transit hubs after a watchdog raised concerns.

Kentucky 1 day ago

Sheriff allegedly guns down judge in his own chamber in execution caught on video; indictment returned

Kentucky Sheriff Shawn Stines has been indicted by a grand jury on one count of murder of a public official in the death of his longtime colleague, District Judge Kevin Mullins.