Former mob enforcer turned NJ councilman 1 of 2 arrested in extortion case

New Jersey officials arrested two men this week, including a former mob associate turned local councilman, in connection with an extortion investigation.

'Elf' actor Faizon Love arrested in Hillsborough County: Records

Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life
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We are learning more this week as Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade. Heuermann, 62, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday as the judge called him a "coward," and the families of his victims stood to applaud and cheer. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with attorney Neama Rahmani as Heuermann is now expected to be transferred from Suffolk County custody to a New York state prison. 

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.

Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner

A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.

Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad checks

Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole for Gilgo Beach murders

Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.

Shooting at Delaware hospital under investigation
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We are learning more as an investigation is now underway after officials say a shooting incident occurred at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware late Tuesday afternoon. Officials later confirmed a shooting occurred at Wilmington Hospital. We have been listening to our partners at FOX 29 Philadelphia as SKYFOX was live over the scene showing a heavy police response. LiveNOW is getting the latest breaking news related to this incident as we expect a news conference from officials later in the afternoon. 

Hypothermia death following ICE release ruled as homicide

A woman seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.

National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.

Former firefighter shoots 3 officers in Philadelphia
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We are getting the latest updates after a shooting in Philadelphia this weekend that killed the suspect involved and left three police officers hospitalized. According to police, 57-year-old Eric Franks became increasingly agitated during an interaction as officers attempted to explain the situation and secure the area. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Jenni Joyce from our partners at FOX 29 Philadelphia as it appears at least one of the officers injured during the weekend shootout has now left the hospital. 

63 arrested after Knicks game crowds turn destructive near Madison Square Garden: NYPD

More than 60 people were arrested after large crowds formed near Madison Square Garden following the Knicks game, with the NYPD reporting a shooting, slashings, burned buses, damaged police vehicles and injured officers.

Kids running lemonade stand robbed by armed thieves in Boston

A suspect flashed his gun at two enterprising children who set up a lemonade stand in Boston as he and his accomplice swiped the kids’ cash box.