Unredacted Epstein files denied by DOJ for New Mexico case

The Department of Justice denied New Mexico’s request for unedited files regarding Jeffrey Epstein, stating that federal disclosure laws prohibit the agency from releasing the unredacted investigative records to state authorities.

Vance: Trump administration ‘guilty’ of mishandling Epstein files release

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Vice President JD Vance conceded that the Trump administration “screwed up” the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s case files.

Fort Worth dentist arrested after child dies at dental office

A Fort Worth dentist was arrested on Wednesday after an investigation into a child's death at her dental office in April.

Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect

A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.

Teens charged in murder of Illinois family

A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.

Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

Family seeks answers after Nolan Wells death
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We are learning more this weekend as the family of Nolan Wells is calling for more transparency and further investigation into his death. Wells is the Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip. At a recent news conference with the Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the details they’ve uncovered so far are "not adding up." LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Ashton Pittman from the Mississippi Free Press as the teen’s death has fueled speculation and suspicion online. 

Investigation continues after ICE shooting in Houston
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We are learning more this weekend as Houston-area leaders continue to provide new details on the ICE-related shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. According to our partners at FOX 26 Houston, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed last week that the ICE officers involved did not have body cameras on. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with former DHS and White House official Andrea Flores as the local community in Houston continues to deal with the fallout from last week’s incident. 

2 dead, 4 injured in Toronto festival shooting
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Two people are dead and four others are injured after a shooting at a Latin street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. 

Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long

A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Nolan Wells' family calls for further investigation: 'It's not adding up'

The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson declines to testify at preliminary hearing, will resume Sept. 1

The week-long preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk concluded Friday with prosecutors presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.  Robinson declined to testify at the hearing.

Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened

More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide.