NC teen pleads guilty after years of breeding and training dogs for dogfighting, DOJ says
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised.
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised.
FTC launches $9.8M payout to Walmart wire service customers targeted by scams
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
Judge tosses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield: Reports
A New Mexico state court judge dismissed charges of child sexual abuse Friday against "West Wing" actor and director Timothy Busfield, but said prosecutors could pursue new charges against him.
A New Mexico state court judge dismissed charges of child sexual abuse Friday against "West Wing" actor and director Timothy Busfield, but said prosecutors could pursue new charges against him.
Man fishing when attacked, killed by alligator at Florida park, officials say
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
San Mateo County voters urged to check ballot status after mail theft at Daly City post office
San Mateo County voters were urged to check the status of their ballots online.
San Mateo County voters were urged to check the status of their ballots online.
Oregon school shooting: Gunman and some victims identified amid ongoing investigation
Officials shared new details about the Oregon school shooting, including victim identities, the suspect’s access to the school, and the courageous actions that helped end the attack.
Officials shared new details about the Oregon school shooting, including victim identities, the suspect’s access to the school, and the courageous actions that helped end the attack.
Teacher tackles gunman during Bend, Oregon school shooting
An unnamed teacher threw her phone and tackled the gunman during a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, likely saving lives. Police called her actions "heroic."
An unnamed teacher threw her phone and tackled the gunman during a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, likely saving lives. Police called her actions "heroic."
Bend, Oregon school shooting suspect identified
Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
Assault victim files suit alleging property owners, security company failed to protect her
A woman who was attacked at the Westlake Shopping Center last October has filed a lawsuit alleging the property’s owner, among others, failed to maintain adequate safety measures.
A woman who was attacked at the Westlake Shopping Center last October has filed a lawsuit alleging the property’s owner, among others, failed to maintain adequate safety measures.
Armed parent stops gunman in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.
Austin man allegedly told Houston teen he wanted to get her pregnant, invited her to Trump rally
An Austin man has been booked into Harris County jail after being arrested on felony charges for attempting to sleep with 15-year-old Houston teen, including wanting to bring her to a President Trump rally and get her pregnant.
An Austin man has been booked into Harris County jail after being arrested on felony charges for attempting to sleep with 15-year-old Houston teen, including wanting to bring her to a President Trump rally and get her pregnant.
USS Cole bombing suspect's mental fitness questioned ahead of trial
The trial for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashirim, the man suspected of organizing the deadly October 12, 2000, al-Qaida attack on the USS Cole in Yemen that killed 17 U.S. Navy sailors, is scheduled to start this month. His lawyer is asking for a military court to determine Nashiri’s competence before trial, arguing that he has a traumatic brain injury "arising from torture in CIA custody."
The trial for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashirim, the man suspected of organizing the deadly October 12, 2000, al-Qaida attack on the USS Cole in Yemen that killed 17 U.S. Navy sailors, is scheduled to start this month. His lawyer is asking for a military court to determine Nashiri’s competence before trial, arguing that he has a traumatic brain injury "arising from torture in CIA custody."
Women charged after child allegedly suffers burns to feet at Mississippi daycare
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks
MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.
MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.
New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror reveals what convinced him of her guilt
The lone juror who prevented a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has now given multiple public accounts defending his decision, following the fallout from the mistrial of the closely watched trial.
The lone juror who prevented a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has now given multiple public accounts defending his decision, following the fallout from the mistrial of the closely watched trial.
Horse farm owner gets life in prison for boyfriend's murder after claiming self-defense
The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.
The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.
Oregon school shooting victims: What we know
The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed.
The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed.
Dozens of dogs found in Vallejo home, many removed amid animal cruelty investigation
The Vallejo woman reported that there were more than 35 dogs on the property, claiming they belong to her 99-year-old mother because her own dogs were seized by the county in 2024.
The Vallejo woman reported that there were more than 35 dogs on the property, claiming they belong to her 99-year-old mother because her own dogs were seized by the county in 2024.
Mom accused of driving car off cliff with young kids inside, faces DUI, child neglect charge
Investigators say a Tennessee mother is facing charges after she allegedly drove her vehicle off a cliff with her two young kids inside.
Investigators say a Tennessee mother is facing charges after she allegedly drove her vehicle off a cliff with her two young kids inside.