Houston woman charged for attempting to sell her newborn son

A 21-year-old Houston woman was charged for allegedly attempting to sell her newborn son to multiple people after giving birth.

California voters approve Prop 36 crime bill
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Seemingly fed up with increased crime across the state, California voters have voted "yes" to Proposition 36 in favor of harsher penalties for crimes such as theft and drug trafficking.

FBI foils man's plot to attack Nashville power grid with explosive drone

The DOJ said 24-year-old Skyler Philippi was arrested and charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted destruction of an energy facility.

Capitol police: Man arrested with torch & flare gun
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U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement. The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, U.S. Capitol Police said.

Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C. 

Four killed, 17 injured in fiery wreck on I-96 in mid-Michigan after semi-truck slams into traffic jam

The highway had been closed to string powerlines up Saturday night, which led to a back-up in traffic. A semi-truck did not see the jam and could not stop before striking numerous cars.

Orlando implements curfew after deadly shooting
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Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said two people are dead, and seven others are being treated at local hospitals after a mass shooting overnight in downtown Orlando. A 17-year-old boy is in custody, and faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, officials said.

Orlando mass shooting live updates: 2 dead, 7 hurt in Halloween shooting; teen detained: officials

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said two people are dead, and seven others are being treated at local hospitals after a mass shooting overnight in downtown Orlando. A 17-year-old boy is in police custody, he said.

Hate crime arrest: Jewish man shot on way to synagogue
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A 22-year-old man has been charged after Chicago police said he shot a Jewish man who was on his way to synagogue.

Fired Disney worker allegedly hacked restaurant menus to remove peanut allergy info, add profanities

A former Disney employee is accused of hacking into the company's systems and changing restaurant menus, including removing critical allergen information. Michael Scheuer now faces a potential federal charge.

Town's entire police force, including chief, resigns on same day

Geary, Oklahoma Police Chief Alicia Ford posted a statement on Facebook saying the decision to resign was "difficult."

Amber Alert canceled: Family found safe, suspect in custody

An Amber Alert issued to find a pregnant mom and her four children who were abducted at gunpoint near Brainerd early Friday has been canceled after they were found safe. 

Orlando mass shooting: 8 shot, 2 killed
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BREAKING: Eight people were shot early Friday in downtown Orlando during a Halloween mass shooting, two of whom have died, according to police. Two people were killed and six were injured in the shooting, Orlando police Chief Eric Smith said during a news conference, adding a 17-year-old suspect identified as Jalen Dwayne Edgar has been arrested.

Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial

Rapper Young Thug is out of prison after pleading guilty to charges in the YSL RICO trial, but he could be put back behind bars if he doesn't follow his deal's conditions.

Young Thug sentenced to time served in RICO trial
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Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, has taken a non-negotiated plea deal is his RICO trial, which lasted nearly two years. LiveNOW's Christina Evans breaks it down with legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff.