Jussie Smollett verdict: Ex-'Empire' actor convicted of staging attack, lying to Chicago police

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.

Oxford High School shooting: Two $100M lawsuits allege school officials knew of threats

Attorney Geoffrey Fieger has filed two $100 million lawsuits against Oxford High School officials, claiming they had knowledge of threats before last week's deadly school shooting.

WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.

Tesla drivers able to play video games while behind the wheel

A recent software update has given Tesla drivers the ability to play video games from the center display screen. An investigation is underway regarding the new feature.

Travis Scott Astroworld interview: He denies knowing about tragedy unfolding in crowd

In Travis Scott's first interview since the Astroworld Festival in Houston, the rapper told Charlamagne tha God that he didn't know about the tragedy unfolding in the crowd during his concert.

Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors deliberate

The jury in the Jussie Smollett trial has reached a verdict. FOX 32 Chicago is expecting the announcement by 5 p.m. CST.

Police: Young Kentucky girl gave birth after father sold her to another man

A Kentucky man who police say sold his juvenile daughter to another man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Authorities launched an investigation after learning the girl gave birth back in March.

High school basketball shooting machine sparks civil rights investigation

Athletes from the James Logan High School girls basketball team are calling foul over inequality because the boys team has access to equipment that isn't shared with them. A Title IX complaint led to a U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation.

Oakland man accused of posing as police officer, approaching teenage girls arrested

Berkeley police announced the arrest of a man accused of posing as a police officer and approaching teenage girls with criminal sexual intent of minors. 

Grandmother followed from Houston bank, robbed outside home in Sugar Land

A 66-year-old grandmother was a victim of "jugging" when she was beaten and robbed at gunpoint after being followed home from Houston bank.

Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says

A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney. 

California cracks down on properties unlawfully evicting tenants

The newly launched Housing Strike Force secured its first settlement aimed to provide renters access, affordability, and fairness.

Scott Peterson resentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant wife

Nearly two decades after being sentenced to die, Scott Peterson was resentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the 2002 slayings of his pregnant wife and unborn son that gripped the world then and since.

Travis Scott requests lawsuits be dismissed, denies legal liability in Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott and his companies “generally deny the allegations” filed against him following the Astroworld tragedy and are asking for the suits to be tossed out.