Sayreville councilwoman shot, killed outside her home

Sayreville, New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot and killed Wednesday night outside her home, authorities said.

Video: Thieves take thousands from Danville home, ring doorbell at end to say 'we got you'

A group of thieves put on quite the show during a brazen home burglary in Danville. The victim said they stole cash, jewelry, sunglasses, and bags worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.

Men smuggled $5M worth of reptiles over 7 years, prosecutors say

Over a seven-year period, the smugglers reportedly shipped over 8,700 animals to Asia and sold them for a collective $5.13 million.

Alex Murdaugh trial: Prosecutors play video that could undermine claim he wasn't at scene of killings

The key evidence for prosecutors introduced Wednesday is a video from the son’s phone of a dog at the kennels near where Murdaugh’s son Paul was killed and wife Maggie was shot several times.

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral

Tyre Nichols' family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and emotional tributes Wednesday, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.

12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

Criminal charges filed against Alec Baldwin, weapons technician in "Rust" shooting

A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

Police chase video: 2 suspects sought after fleeing police, carjacking 2 separate vehicles

Two suspects are being sought after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then fleeing on foot, carjacking two separate vehicles in an apparent attempt to evade authorities. 

Ex-Vermont police chief charged with sexual assault of minor girl

The state police said Monday that Jeffrey Noyes, 54, the former chief of the Brighton and Canaan police departments has been cited into court on the charge.

Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says

The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.

Tyre Nichols' family to speak about additional police discipline

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to speak about the latest developments in the case, including the suspension of two officers and the firing of three emergency responders.

Gabby Petito's family backs proposed Utah law to better screen for domestic violence

The legislation would create what's called a “Lethality Assessment Protocol” to help screen for risks of intimate partner violence and gauge when people are in danger.

Iowa woman faked cancer diagnosis to rake in thousands in donations: police

Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.