A $1.4M speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation
A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine.
A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine.
Nevada dog shot in chest, makes remarkable recovery
Veterinarians identified an open wound near his ear canal, which was revealed to be a bullet wound.
Veterinarians identified an open wound near his ear canal, which was revealed to be a bullet wound.
Report shows US teen girls drinking, abusing drugs more than boys
American teens are trying alcohol, certain drugs, and other substances less than they did a decade ago. However, there have been noted differences between girls' and boys' behaviors.
American teens are trying alcohol, certain drugs, and other substances less than they did a decade ago. However, there have been noted differences between girls' and boys' behaviors.
Dozens join lawsuit alleging Apple AirTags are 'weapon of choice' of stalkers, abusers
The lawsuit alleges "immediately" after the AirTag was launched, reports "have proliferated" of people being stalked through the use of the device, whether they find it in their purse, car, or sewn into the lining of their clothes.
The lawsuit alleges "immediately" after the AirTag was launched, reports "have proliferated" of people being stalked through the use of the device, whether they find it in their purse, car, or sewn into the lining of their clothes.
6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
Body found in Puerto Rico river amid search for missing Indianapolis teacher
Amanda Webster, a 44-year-old Indianapolis teacher who went missing during her vacation in Puerto Rico, has been the subject of a police search after the owner of her accommodation reported her absence.
Amanda Webster, a 44-year-old Indianapolis teacher who went missing during her vacation in Puerto Rico, has been the subject of a police search after the owner of her accommodation reported her absence.
Joran van der Sloot to plead guilty in Natalee Holloway extortion case, court papers show
Joran van der Sloot tried to get money from Natalee Holloway's mother to learn the location of her daughter's body in 2010, according to U.S. prosecutors. He's expected to plead guilty to extortion next week.
Joran van der Sloot tried to get money from Natalee Holloway's mother to learn the location of her daughter's body in 2010, according to U.S. prosecutors. He's expected to plead guilty to extortion next week.
A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
Elijah McClain death: Officer Randy Roedema guilty, officer Jason Rosenblatt not guilty
Jurors have convicted a Denver-area police officer and acquitted another of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became a rallying cry in protests over racial injustice in policing.
Jurors have convicted a Denver-area police officer and acquitted another of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became a rallying cry in protests over racial injustice in policing.
Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say
Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.
Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.
Colombian serial killer, Luis Garavito, who confessed to murdering more than 190 children, dies
Authorities in Colombia say a prolific serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children during the 1990s has died in a hospital where he was imprisoned.
Authorities in Colombia say a prolific serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children during the 1990s has died in a hospital where he was imprisoned.
Alabama judge finds Carlee Russell guilty of abduction 'hoax'
An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
An Alabama judge has found Carlee Russell, the woman who allegedly faked her own abduction in July, guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
Pilot suspected of using plane to stalk woman for 4 years says they've never met
New York pilot Michael Arnold has been arrested three times in one week on charges that stem from an alleged four-year harassment campaign against a woman who rejected his advances.
New York pilot Michael Arnold has been arrested three times in one week on charges that stem from an alleged four-year harassment campaign against a woman who rejected his advances.
Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown charged in mother's death weeks after going missing
Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested Tuesday in San Diego, weeks after his mother's body was discovered near an Illinois creek and he was reported missing.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested Tuesday in San Diego, weeks after his mother's body was discovered near an Illinois creek and he was reported missing.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s aunt testifies in $220 million case against All Children’s Hospital
Maya Kowalski’s aunt, her mother's sister, testified via Zoom and with the help of a translator, in a Sarasota County courtroom on Wednesday in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Maya Kowalski’s aunt, her mother's sister, testified via Zoom and with the help of a translator, in a Sarasota County courtroom on Wednesday in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Lawyers make closing arguments in trial of 2 cops charged in Elijah McClain's death
Lawyers are delivering closing arguments in the trial of the first two officers to be prosecuted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Lawyers are delivering closing arguments in the trial of the first two officers to be prosecuted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Oklahoma mother pleads guilty to allowing 12-year-old daughter to give birth to 24-year-old's baby
Desiree Castaneda will spend 15 years behind bars for child neglect and enabling child sexual abuse.
Desiree Castaneda will spend 15 years behind bars for child neglect and enabling child sexual abuse.
McDonald's worker fatally shoots woman amid restaurant argument: Police
Hendersonville, North Carolina authorities arrested a man after an argument overflowed into the McDonald's restaurant where he worked at on Monday morning.
Hendersonville, North Carolina authorities arrested a man after an argument overflowed into the McDonald's restaurant where he worked at on Monday morning.
Hardee's employees accused of stealing from customers to bail out jail inmates
Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.
Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.
Connecticut police search for truck passenger who allegedly threatened children with poison
The Granby Police Department is actively seeking a truck passenger who allegedly approached a group of children in a threatening manner.
The Granby Police Department is actively seeking a truck passenger who allegedly approached a group of children in a threatening manner.