Derek Chauvin, who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case

The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of tax evasion.

Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health

A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.

2 Colorado residents arrested for allegedly setting booby traps, injuring 1 person

The victim told officials he heard and felt a loud boom as he went to the front door of one of the houses while conducting business. When he looked down, he saw that a wire was caught around his lower leg.

'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says

Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.

Man crushed to death stealing catalytic converter in Oakland

A Vacaville man was killed while allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Oakland, according to police and media reports.

Chinese businessman charged in alleged $1 billion fraud conspiracy

Prosecutors said Guo Wengui allegedly lied to thousands of online followers before misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars.

92% of women runners say they're concerned about safety during outdoor runs: survey

The survey, which included 9,000 people, found that a majority of female runners take safety precautions like wearing loose clothing or finding a running partner who can offer protection.

Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks

Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.

2 found dead in submarine filled with smuggled cocaine

The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.

North Carolina man charged with kidnapping, raping Dallas teen found in shed

Police say 34-year-old Jorge Camacho took a 13-year-old girl near her home in Dallas and committed multiple sex crimes against her before she was found locked in a shed more than 1,000 miles away on a property in North Carolina.

Washington podcaster killed by Texas stalker had major back surgery, limited mobility before ambush

"These delusions make me fear for my life and the lives of my loved ones," the victim told a judge days earlier, saying the stalker was "completely delusional" and showed explosive anger problems.

How a road trip to Mexico turned deadly for 4 South Carolina friends

It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.