Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, pleads guilty after striking deal with US

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to a single felony charge, securing his freedom and concluding a drawn-out legal saga that raised divisive questions about press freedom and national security.

Jocelyn Nungaray murder case: Key developments and $10 million bail for suspects

The latest in the case of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is that bail for Johan Jose Martinez Rangel was set at $10 million during his first court appearance.

Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say

A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.

Some say Oakland mayor's situation distracting from city's challenges

The FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home - and her fiery response to it Monday - comes as the city is facing an extraordinary number of challenges.

San Jose police launches 'most wanted' social media pages

In an innovative way to bring them to justice, the San Jose Police Department has launched social media webpages targeting their most wanted criminals.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty to Espionage Act violation

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga over the publication of a trove of classified documents.

Elementary school teacher assaults 3 kids in Virginia: police

A Fairfax County Public Schools special education teacher has been charged with seven misdemeanors for allegedly abusing multiple students.

Violence erupts as protesters clash outside West LA synagogue

Violence broke out Sunday between Palestinian supporters and supporters of Israel outside the Abas Torah synagogue in the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles.

Marc Klaas to close foundation 3 decades after daughter, Polly, killed in Petaluma

After 30 years of searching for America's lost and missing children –  inspired by the kidnap and murder of his own 12-year-old daughter, Polly – Marc Klaas said he's finally shutting down the Sausalito-based KlaasKids Foundation. 

Berkeley police looking for missing teen

The Berkeley police are looking for a 13-year-old girl, according to a notice Sunday.   

4 people shot in Vallejo, police too busy to respond to sideshows

Four people were shot near the corner of Monterey Street and Springs Road, around 2:35 a.m. Sunday in Vallejo. Police said the victims have non-life-threatening injuries, but they were all sent to the hospital.

Sideshow complete with fireworks takes over Bay Bridge

Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.

Oakland County deputy killed in Detroit while tracking stolen vehicle

An Oakland County Sheriff's deputy was working to recover a vehicle stolen from Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights when he was killed in Detroit.

Arkansas police confirm 4th victim died in grocery store shooting

Police say a fourth victim has died a day after a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. Nine others were also wounded.

Columbus, Ohio shooting: 10 injured, suspect wanted

Police in Ohio say 10 people were injured, including one seriously, in a shooting in Columbus.

Man charged with rape of Yosemite National Park employee

A man has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse for allegedly raping a female park employee at Yosemite National Park.