North Carolina family shooting kills two; suspects die in Ohio police pursuit
A shooting at a North Carolina home killed two and critically injured two others. The accused suspects fled across state lines and died during a police pursuit in Ohio.
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Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial after 85 witnesses. Closing arguments begin Thursday as jury decides between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Missing 70-year-old hiker rescued after week-long search on remote Michigan island
A 70-year-old hiker missing for a week on Michigan's Isle Royale was rescued Saturday, hypothermic but alive and alert. He was airlifted to safety by Coast Guard helicopter after being located with help from backpackers and state police.
Zverev Wins US Open in Career-Best Year, But Domestic Violence Allegations Persist
German tennis star Alexander Zverev won the US Open, his second Grand Slam in 2026, ending Germany's 30-year wait for a male singles champion. His breakthrough season is tempered by ongoing domestic violence allegations.
Birmingham cyclists honor two overlooked civil rights victims with push for new monument
Cyclists rode through Birmingham's Civil Rights District to honor Virgil Ware and Johnny Robinson, two Black teens killed on September 15, 1963, whose stories have been overshadowed by the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing.
Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
A newly unveiled 8ft statue of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized with red spray paint at Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, one year after his killing.
Turkey arrests 162 in sweeping LGBTQ+ raids, blocks online accounts
Turkish authorities arrested 162 people in sweeping raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups, including raids on gay bars and homes of activists, with online accounts also blocked.
Ambitious Bay Area megaproject with 30,000 residents collapses in court
A planned 30,000-person city with 50 apartment towers across from San Francisco failed after court proceedings. The ambitious development project included residential, commercial, and hospitality components.
Judge Blocks Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff by Half
A federal judge ruled that a Homeland Security plan to reduce FEMA staff by half would unlawfully impair the agency's disaster response capabilities.
MP hooch tragedy suspect arrested after police encounter
A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a hooch tragedy that killed 16 people in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district was captured after a police encounter early Sunday.
M.P. hooch tragedy: Key suspect arrested after police encounter in Sagar
Police in Madhya Pradesh arrested a 21-year-old suspect linked to a hooch tragedy that killed 16 people after a brief armed encounter near Sagar. The arrest brings total accused in custody to 19.
Melbourne man charged with possessing ISIS propaganda after airport arrest
A 30-year-old Melbourne man was arrested at the airport and charged with possessing violent extremist material, including ISIS propaganda, after allegedly being part of an online network distributing such content.
Florida woman charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting stranger ablaze at gas station
A Florida woman allegedly set a stranger on fire at a gas station in St. Petersburg, causing severe burns. The victim is expected to survive; the suspect faces attempted murder and arson charges.
Santa Monica police release bodycam of fatal shooting after knife-wielding man charged officer
Santa Monica police fatally shot 44-year-old Michael Rodriguez after he charged an officer with a large knife in a crowded seaside park on Aug. 22, ignoring repeated warnings to drop the weapon.
Thirlwall Report on Lucy Letby unlikely to shift entrenched convictions debate
A judicial inquiry into how Lucy Letby murdered babies at a UK hospital will publish findings on institutional failures, though it won't address her conviction's validity—a question the Criminal Cases Review Commission is separately examining.
Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles trial
Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted of murder-for-hire charges at a Los Angeles trial, concluding a significant criminal case against the artist.
Afghan woman deported via secretive terror court without charges in historic first
A legal US resident was deported through the first-ever use of a secretive Alien Terrorist Removal Court, despite never being charged with a crime, raising constitutional due process concerns.
Michigan stuns 11th-ranked Oklahoma with defensive masterclass in Ann Arbor
Michigan defeated 11th-ranked Oklahoma 17-10 in Ann Arbor, with the Wolverines' defense stifling Heisman contender John Mateer. The victory marks a significant turnaround after controversy in their previous game.
Former ESPN Host Criticized for Hypocrisy Over Network's Political Coverage
Fox News opinion piece argues former ESPN host Jemele Hill is hypocritical for criticizing Sen. Ted Cruz's appearance on College GameDay, citing her own history of political commentary on the network.
Second crypto billionaire donates $49m to Reform UK amid foreign funding probe
Two cryptocurrency billionaires have donated nearly $97m combined to far-right Reform UK, with the second $49m gift matching the first day's contribution amid police investigation into alleged illegal foreign funding.
More arrests expected in Mississippi woman's death as investigation deepens
Mississippi police say more arrests are forthcoming in the death of a woman found hanging from a tree, signaling an ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
Legal US Resident Deported to Afghanistan in First Alien Terrorist Removal Court Case
Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident, was deported to Afghanistan after conceding to being an 'alien terrorist' in the first-ever case heard by the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6m romance scam ring
Six Nigerian nationals linked to the Black Axe criminal network were extradited from South Africa to the US on Friday, facing wire fraud and money laundering charges for allegedly defrauding over 100 American women of $6m through online romance scams.
Client Advocates Fill Critical Gap in Overburdened Public Defense System
A growing network of client advocates is helping to alleviate the workload crisis facing overworked and underpaid public defenders across U.S. communities.
Grammy rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case involving a 2022 Los Angeles shooting. He remains in custody facing separate racketeering and firearms charges at trial in October.