Flight rerouted after passenger threatened to hijack plane

Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.

FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion linked to Stephen Cloobeck in Eric Swalwell probe

Federal agents searched Stephen Cloobeck’s Beverly Hills mansion on Tuesday as the FBI inquiry into sexual misconduct claims against Eric Swalwell widens.

Middle school teacher arrested in alleged prostitution scheme at casino hotel

A New Jersey teacher was arrested two weeks ago in connection with an alleged prostitution scheme in which a man was restrained, forced to endure sexual acts and robbed in a casino hotel room.

Tennessee inmate convicted of murder escapes from prison, manhunt underway: Officials

A manhunt is underway for a Tennessee inmate serving a life sentence for murder after he escaped from prison and stole a white heavy-duty pickup truck during his getaway. 

Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during 6-day Las Vegas work trip, deputies say

A Florida mom has been arrested on charges of child neglect after she allegedly left her four children home alone for nearly a week while she flew to Las Vegas for work, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

15-year-old arrested in Florida shooting that injured 12 near FAMU stadium: Police

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

San Jose machete attack victim says neighbor threatened him for years before assault

An East San Jose man says his neighbor struck him in the head with a machete after years of threats and property crimes. The victim, who received about a dozen staples in his head, spoke to KTVU after an hours-long police standoff on Naples Drive.

Unsolved Halloween murders: Decades of tragedies that remain open cases

Halloween is traditionally associated with candy and costumes, but for several American families, the holiday marks the anniversary of devastating and unresolved tragedies.

Tallahassee Police: Six victims remain hospitalized after shooting near FAMU stadium

The Tallahassee Police Department said five victims have been released from the hospital as of Sunday morning following the shooting near FAMU's Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces new safety measures after deadly ejection

Six Flags Over Georgia announced Friday it will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster and inspect attractions across the country following the death of 42-year-old Hassan Kariem.

31-year-old man arrested in Molotov attack on Atlanta ICE building

A 31-year-old man faces federal arson charges after hurling a Molotov cocktail at an immigration headquarters building in Downtown Atlanta, federal authorities announced at a news conference on Friday evening.