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14:35 Flash flood warning issued in Texas as central U.S. braces for rounds of storms

A series of storms have begun to drench parts of the central U.S. and trigger flash flood warnings. See which areas are most affected.

13:43 Sister of victim in El Paso Walmart mass shooting hugs gunman in court

Yolanda Tinajero said in court she wanted to hug the man who killed her brother and 22 others in a racist attack. The judge let her.

11:31 Earth is headed toward several catastrophic climate 'tipping points,' study warns

These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.

11:31 'Sadistic killer' Moises Mendoza to be executed for woman's murder in Texas. What to know

Mendoza is set to be executed by lethal injection for the murder of Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson in Farmersville, Texas on March 18, 2004.

07:38 Southern California judge found guilty of murdering his wife in 2023

Jurors rejected Jeffrey Ferguson’s testimony that he accidentally shot his wife, convicting him of second-degree murder on April 22, prosecutors said.

04:51 DOJ hits Tren de Aragua gang members with RICO charges for murder, sex trafficking

Attorney General Pam Bondi said charging the 27 people would \

03:26 Wildfire in New Jersey burns buildings, forces thousands to evacuate

The Jones Road wildfire erupted in southern Ocean County, forcing over 3,000 to evacuate.

02:24 'It was an exorcism': Texas man arrested in mother's fatal beating in her bedroom

Alexander Taylor Valdez answered the door holding a Bible and had what appeared to be blood on his face, neck, torso, hands and feet, a court record says.

02:24 Princeton University officials seeking whereabouts of missing undergraduate student

Princeton University's Department of Public Safety are searching for Lauren Blackburn, a 23-year-old undergraduate student. He was last seen April 19.

02:24 Arizona jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty in trial for conspiring to kill husband

Lori Vallow Daybell, an Idaho mother convicted in the murder of her two youngest children, has been found guilty in her former husband's killing.

02:24 Fifth whale found dead in waters of San Francisco Bay within a month

Another\u00a0dead whale was discovered in the waters of the San Francisco Bay, the fifth creature found in the area in less than a month.

19:39 How a former killer for a major crime family became a New Jersey councilman

John Alite, who has served time in prison in connection with multiple murders and shootings, is serving as a town councilman in New Jersey.

18:13 Mahmoud Khalil misses first child's birth after ICE denies his release from detention

Emails show an official denied the request for student activist's release in less than an hour, after his wife went into labor.

17:58 'Lost far too soon': 4 teens in Marin County, CA killed in crash after striking tree

Four teenage girls were killed and two were injured after a 'solo vehicle' crash in Marin County, California, officials say.

16:44 13-year-old girl dies after falling through attic of Colorado childcare facility: Reports

Joeylin Kenley McDonald, 13, died of injuries sustained from falling through the attic of RMSER Empowerment Center in Pueblo, Colorado.

16:39 39-year-old skier killed after going off trail near summit of NH mountain

The skier, identified as 39-year-old Eric M. Page, died after the accident near the summit of Black Mountain, officials said.

22/04 Ex-church official at Ohio megachurch charged with rape, accused of grooming young girls

Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., the son of the founders of Faith Life Church, faces charges of rape and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

22/04 Man sentenced in California for trafficking spider monkeys: 'Disrupted fragile ecosystems'

Sarmad Ghaled Dafar, 33, was sentenced after using the alias “Sam Scorpio” to traffic baby spider monkeys.

22/04 Alabama killer whose crime was 'twisted fantasy' set to be executed. Who is James Osgood?

James Osgood and his girlfriend, Tonya Vandyke, were convicted of the 2010 murder of Vandyke's cousin, Tracy Brown, after attacking and raping her.

22/04 Antisemitic incidents hit all-time high for 4th year in a row last year

The number of overall incidents of antisemitism increased for a fourth year in a row to hit an all-time high according to an annual study from the ADL.

22/04 'Trying to get through it together': FSU students return with tears, flower-lined walkways

Little was ordinary about the April 21 morning as pensive students walked a flower-lined path through the FSU campus days after the shooting.

22/04 Feds offer up to $5M for highest-ranking MS-13 leader's arrest, conviction

Federal prosecutors said that Yulan Andony Archaga Carías was charged in 2021 with racketeering, drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

22/04 Handyman charged with murder of 82-year-old woman found buried under a shed

Jeffrey Zizz, 47, faces charges of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, and unlawful disposal of human remains, officials announced April 21.

22/04 Video shows terrifying moment manhole cover explodes near New York woman and her grandkids

A woman and her two grandchildren narrowly avoided a manhole cover explosion in Poughkeepsie, New York. See the dramatic video.

22/04 Woman dragged out of Idaho town hall asks for $5 million in damages, 6 men charged

A Republican town hall in Coeur d’Alene erupted in chaos as a heckler was forcibly removed by security officers. Six men have been charged.

22/04 Texas county commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing, grandson arrested

A Texas commissioner was injured and her husband was killed after they were allegedly stabbed by their grandson, police said.

21/04 El Paso Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius pleads guilty, gets life without parole

Patrick Crusius, the gunman who fatally shot 23 people at a Walmart in Texas, pleaded guilty to capital murder and will receive life without parole.

21/04 What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided

Cardinals will soon gather to decide who is best equipped to solve the challenges facing the Catholic Church.

21/04 Deadly weekend storm system threatens more tornadoes, flooding rains for parts of US

The National Weather Service has warned of a large storm system bringing heavy rain and a threat of tornadoes to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys.

21/04 Long waits, no appointments: How DMVs across the country are prepping for Real ID deadline

Some states have extended DMV hours, added dedicated days and opened up new centers to handle Real ID demand.

21/04 Parents are so desperate to get their children mental health care they're giving up custody

Parents are relinquishing custody of their kids to try to get them mental health services.

21/04 'I turned into the devil': Moises Mendoza, a 'sadistic' killer, set for Texas execution

Moises Mendoza is set to be executed by lethal injection on April 23 for the murder of Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson in Farmersville, Texas in 2004.

20/04 'Historical weather event' kills 2 in Oklahoma; Southeast could see strong tornadoes

Severe storms were forecast into Monday across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois and down to Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

20/04 Parkland shooting survivors feel same terror at FSU: 'Something has to change'

FSU senior Jason Leavy has survived mass shootings at two different schools in seven years.

20/04 4 people killed after small plane crashes in Illinois, officials say

The single-engine plane crashed at around 10:15 a.m. on April 19 in a field in Trilla, an unincorporated community in Illinois, state police said.

20/04 2014 FSU shooting victim angry over latest gun violence: 'We only have one life'

Ronny Ahmed was one of three people injured in the last FSU shooting at Strozier Library.

19/04 Immigration crackdown gives Holy Week new meaning at this New York church

This year's Good Friday service at NYC's Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a mostly Latino congregation with many immigrants, was especially somber.

19/04 3 killed when small plane crashes into Nebraska river

Authorities in Nebraska said all three people on board a small plane died in the crash.

19/04 2 Marines killed in crash during deployment to the southern border

The two U.S. Marines killed in the crash were deployed as part of President Donald Trump's border operations.

19/04 Easter 2025 falls on April 20, a day fraught with tragedy

Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies including the Columbine High School shooting.

19/04 Meeting Timothy McVeigh: Interview with a mass murderer

Timothy McVeigh spoke to USA TODAY 10 months after his arrest for detonating a 4,800-pound bomb on the doorstep of the Oklahoma City federal building.

19/04 New records show suspected FSU shooter had troubling fascination with hate groups

Records obtained by the Anti-Defamation League show the suspected Florida State University gunman held a fascination with Hitler and Nazi Germany.

19/04 Feds: Kansas City man hurled Molotov cocktail at Tesla dealership, burned vehicles

The Justice Department said Owen McIntire was on spring break from college when he firebombed a Missouri Tesla dealership, damaging two Cybertrucks.

19/04 Family of Karmelo Anthony, accused of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, speaks out

Family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing fellow teen Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, recently spoke publicly.

18/04 Woman who underwent botched cosmetic surgery by fake NYC doctor has died, police say

The unlicensed doctor, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, was arrested on March 28.

18/04 Ex-New York Times editor reportedly gives emotional apology to Sarah Palin in libel retrial

James Bennet is a former editor at the New York Times who added a false link between Sarah Palin and a 2011 shooting. They are in a defamation retrial

18/04 Man convicted of murder after shooting woman who shut down his catcall

James Johnson admitted to killing Nikki Loffredo. But he said he'd aimed at the ground and only meant to frighten her after he felt 'disrespected.'

18/04 'I'm scared': FSU student records experience sheltering during active shooter alert

A shooting at Florida State University left 2 dead and 6 injured. One student recorded video on her phone as she hid with classmates.

18/04 Lawsuits, rallies ratchet up pressure on White House over international student visas

With more than 1,000 student visas revoked nationwide, students, schools and politicians are pushing back.

18/04 Officers squash smuggling attempt after seizing nearly $9M of meth hidden in the veggie

The drugs were hidden inside a tractor containing chayote, a green, pear-shaped squash. Officers found 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds altogether.

18/04 13-year-old student killed after school bus 'overturned' on South Carolina highway

The accident occurred on Interstate 77. One witness told local news they heard children \

18/04 Video released in fatal police shooting of autistic Idaho teenager

Victor Perez, 17, also had cerebral palsy. He was shot by police during an encounter on April 5 and died days later. The investigation is ongoing.

18/04 Afghan man admits to planning Election Day terrorist attack in US

The Justice Department said Abdullah Haji Zada admitted to procuring firearms for an Election Day attack \

18/04 Ex-NYPD sergeant gets 18 months for helping China stalk expat

The Justice Department said Michael McMahon, 57, harassed the Chinese expat, such as researching his daughter's college residence and major.

18/04 Michigan man gets prison for bomb threat to Carnival cruise ship his girlfriend was on

A Michigan man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for making a bomb threat against a cruise his girlfriend's family was on.

18/04 2 dead, 6 injured at FSU. There have been at least 81 mass shootings in 2025

More than 80 victims have been killed in 81 mass shootings across the U.S. in 2025, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive.

18/04 Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

18/04 What is AmeriCorps? What to know about the latest organization impacted by DOGE cuts

The 30-year-old organization assists in disaster relief, conservation and other community service projects.

17/04 Is Good Friday a federal holiday? See full list of publicly recognized dates for 2025

See the dates for the remaining federal holidays in 2025, from Memorial Day through Christmas Day.

17/04 Missing Washington state woman's remains found under shed, handyman named person of interest

Marcia Norman, 82, disappeared under suspicious circumstances from her home in Tenino. Her remains were found on April 9 under recently-built shed.

17/04 Officer shoots at 'vicious dog' who tried to attack near Boston Marathon finish line

The incident happened around 9:20 a.m. Thursday as organizers and volunteers were working along the race course ahead of Monday's marathon.

17/04 'Active shooter' reported at FSU, university sends out shelter in place alert

There is an active shooter on Florida State University Campus, according to an alert sent from the university.

17/04 Puerto Rico faces massive power outage. Why does this keep happening?

Puerto Rico's hurricane-battered power grid has suffered compounding crises including hurricanes and financial problems.

17/04 Will Menendez brothers go free? Resentencing hearing begins

Resentencing is one of the potential pathways to freedom being pursued by Erik and Lyle Menendez, serving life for their parents' murders.

17/04 Surfer faced the 'unsettling ferocity' of a sick sea lion in Southern California

The March incident highlights an ongoing deadly outbreak as a neurotoxin ravages wildlife in Southern California.

17/04 Puerto Rico hit with 'massive power outage' as residents prepare for Easter weekend

Genera PR, the company that generates power on the island, said the \

17/04 3 killed in Alabama boat accident during Major League Fishing tournament: 'Heartbreaking'

Two vessels crashed at around 7 a.m. at Lewis Smith Lake in Cullman County during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational.

17/04 Oklahoma City bombing 30 years later: Is searing memory starting to fade?

The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city. Its lingering impacts are mixed.

17/04 Mom accused of threatening Indiana teacher over assignment that included rainbow flag

The woman was charged with possession of a firearm on school property after the incident at an Indianapolis school.

17/04 Georgia officials arrest couple in connection to 24-year-old cold case

Georgia officials said two arrests were made in connection to a cold case involving a man found dead in a Wendy’s parking lot in 2001.

17/04 More than 150 dogs rescued from Utah home living in 'extremely poor' conditions

More than 150 dogs were rescued from a home in Ogden, Utah where they were living in severely poor and overcrowded conditions, police said.

16/04 When does Lent end? 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving concludes this week

The 2025 Lent season began on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17.

16/04 Teen dies after being caught in FL rip current. Danger claims dozens of lives annually.

Two other swimmers, ages 12 and 17, survived the incident.

16/04 A man is charged after dogs kill his neighbor. He's also linked to a separate murder case.

Shortly before the attack on March 23, a neighbor texted Marshall Garrett that his dogs were in the victim's backyard, court documents say.

16/04 Texting while driving a dump truck: Man sentenced in fatal crash

The man told police he was texting on his phone when his dump truck crashed into a Ford Ranger pickup.

16/04 A man is serving 45 years for murder. He just confessed to killing another woman.

Tyler Wilkins, 23, confessed to fatally stabbing 19-year-old Jorden Nebling, who was reported missing out of Greenville County, S.C. in October 2020.

16/04 Jury selected in Karen Read murder trial. When do opening statements begin?

Jury selection is complete in Karen Read's second murder trial, paving the way for the prosecution and defense to make their opening statements.

16/04 Suspect in custody, 4 wounded after shooting rampage at Dallas high school

The rampage took place at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas.

16/04 Warrant says arson suspect targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over views on Palestine: Report

A warrant obtained by news outlet PennLive details Cody Balmer's potential motive behind the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.

16/04 Is the Mississippi River endangered? New ranking says iconic river at risk.

The river is threatened primarily by FEMA's uncertain future, said American Rivers, an environmental group based in Washington, D.C.

16/04 Salvadoran man convicted of killing, raping Maryland mother Rachel Morin in 2023

Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree rape, third-degree sex offense and kidnapping, prosecutors said.

16/04 Detroit 'Vice Lords' gang member guilty of racketeering, assault in prison

The Justice Department said Anthony Zigler is part of the AVLN gang and stabbed a fellow inmate at a Michigan jail to maintain his status.

16/04 Connecticut man allegedly held captive for over 20 years speaks out: 'I reclaim control'

The man who police say was held captive in his Connecticut home for more than two decades is speaking out, saying he is “much better and stronger.”

16/04 Video shows Venezuelan man tackled by federal agents in New Hampshire court

In a video released by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, a Venezuelan man showing up to a court date is tackled by federal agents.

15/04 Judge says UW-Madison international student with terminated visa can't be deported for now

A federal judge barred the government from taking any action against a University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering student from India.

15/04 Teen accused of fatally stabbing Texas track athlete released after posting $250K bond

Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old accused of stabbing another Texas track athlete to death, was released after posting a $250,000 bond on April 14.

15/04 FAA grounds helicopter company involved in deadly New York crash

The FAA grounded New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., saying its CEO 'retaliated' against an employee who voluntarily halted operations after the crash.

15/04 Judge admonishes U.S. for failing to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was expelled from the U.S. and sent to a violent El Salvador prison even though a court order protected him from deportation.

15/04 Man charged in PA governor's mansion fire got past state police protecting Shapiro

Governors are usually protected by members of their state police forces. Suspect Cody Balmer managed to evade them in Pennsylvania arson attack.

15/04 Church deacon killed protecting others after gunfire erupts at Easter egg hunt

Eddie Shed, a Mississippi church deacon, was fatally shot protecting others from a dispute that erupted into gunfire at an Easter egg hunt.

15/04 Man shoots mama grizzly bear in Montana after officials say she charged him

The man was looking for animal antlers in north-central Montana when he saw the mama bear on a “brushy hillside.\

15/04 A Florida store owner is arrested. The offense? Selling human bones in her shop and online.

Kymberlee Schopper, 52, was charged with the purchase and sale of human organs and tissue.

15/04 Arson attack on Gov. Shapiro: Suspect ordered held while police try to unravel mystery

Suspect Cody Balmer faces charges that include attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary and terrorism.

15/04 The dire wolf is back. Or is it? Colossal defends its science amid critics

Colossal Biosciences revealed recently it had born three pups using the ancient DNA of the dire wolf, which went extinct about 13,000 years ago.

15/04 Cicada Brood XIV is coming. See map of where they'll emerge this year.

Brood XIV is one of 15 broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years. This year they'll be in states such as Tennessee and Kentucky.

15/04 Another Columbia student, Mohsen Mahdawi, arrested by US immigration officials

A judge ordered the Trump administration not to deport a Columbia student who was arrested upon arriving for an interview for his U.S. citizenship petition.

15/04 'Doors are being shut': Fake service dogs hurt real service animals' credibility, advocates warn

Two thirds of service dog users say badly behaved fake service dogs negatively impact their independence and quality of life.

15/04 Keystone pipeline restarted after oil spill near North Dakota community

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced on April 14 that South Bow restarted the pipeline at a reduced pressure.

15/04 Colorado funeral home owner who kept body inside a hearse for over a year pleads guilty

Miles Harford, 34, pleaded guilty on April 14 to one felony count of abuse of a corpse and one misdemeanor count of theft, prosecutors announced.

15/04 Feds: Georgia man threatened in texts to kill Tulsi Gabbard, husband

The Justice Department said Aliakbar Mohammad Amin sent texts directly to DNI Tulsi Gabbard's husband, saying he'll kill the couple's family

15/04 Watch as elephants form a protective circle in San Diego after 5.2-magnitude earthquake

Heart-melting video shows African elephants at the San Diego Zoo instinctively forming a protective circle after the earthquake hit Southern California.

15/04 Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk details conditions in immigration facility: Document

Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk said in court records that conditions inside the Louisiana ICE facility are “inhumane” and “unsafe.”

14/04 Video shows scary moment 2 paratroopers get hurt in hard parachute landing at Arizona game

The parachute landing was part of a pregame ceremony at the University of Arizona's Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona.

14/04 Woman sentenced in human smuggling plot that led to 16 drowning deaths off US coast, prosecutors say

Yaquelin Dominguez-Nieves was sentenced to 7½ years in prison for her role in an immigrant smuggling ring that led to the deaths of 16 people, prosecutors said.

14/04 Walmart employee suspected of fatally shooting 2 co-workers dies of injuries

Walmart employee Dwayne Eduh was accused of fatally shooting two of his co-workers, Khalaf Barksdale and Akeela Clarke. Eduh later died of his injuries.

14/04 Police in Minnesota arrest a person outside of the UnitedHealthcare headquarters

A person was taken into custody outside the UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota following a large police presence.

14/04 Boat that capsized off Florida coast leaves 1 dead, 4 rescued; 5 still missing

Following the boat's capsizing and one person's death, a search for five people is underway, officials said. Four people have been rescued so far.

14/04 Photos capture extensive damage to Gov. Josh Shapiro's home after arson attack

A man suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails into Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home was arrested. Photos show the damage caused by the fires.

14/04 Video shows massive fire at Fort Worth recycling facility; smoke visible for miles

Authorities said a \

14/04 Man charged in arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's home: What we know

Authorities have charged Cody Balmer in connection with the suspected arson at the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

14/04 6 dead in upstate NY plane crash include 2022 NCAA woman of the year, her family: Reports

A small plane crash in upstate New York on Saturday killed all six people on board, the FAA said. Here's what we know about the victims.

14/04 'Where is your baby?': A familiar tragedy strikes US for the first time in 2025

Moshe Ehrlich was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child in the death of his 4-month-old son.

14/04 Helicopter company shuts operations after deadly New York crash, FAA says

Meanwhile, divers from the New York Police Department continued recovery operations on April 13, searching for several parts of the helicopter.

14/04 California man arrested after threatening to bomb Coachella festival, authorities say

According to California authorities, a man told security at a nearby casino that he planned to bomb the popular music event this weekend.

13/04 Police search for arsonist after overnight fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home

A fire that broke out at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home on April 13 around 2 a.m. is considered an \

13/04 Migrants in Arizona receive notices from government: 'It is time for you to leave'

The federal government is using its discretion to revoke parole status for migrants allowed in under the Biden administration. What does that mean?

13/04 Wisconsin teen accused of killing parents plotted to kill Trump, FBI says

Authorities believe Nikita Casap's parents were fatally shot more than two weeks before the gruesome discovery of their bodies.

13/04 Autistic teen shot by police in Idaho dies, and a community is 'torn apart'

Victor Perez, 17, was shot by officers responding to a call of a man with a knife when he was shot 9 times in his backyard in Pocatello.

13/04 Plane carrying six people crashes in upstate New York

A Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying six people crashed into in an open field near Copake, New York, on April 12.

13/04 A mass shooter slaughtered her husband at a bank. What she thinks about two years later

After losing her husband in the Old National Bank mass shooting, Maryanne Elliott is sharing her grief journey to help other people grieve better.

13/04 Woman who reportedly fostered 200 kids accused of leaving girl at exotic animal collector

Brenda Ruth Deutsch, a 70-year-old Missouri woman, is accused of abusing a girl and leaving her with an exotic animal owner in Texas.

13/04 No fishing here! Woman holds teens at gunpoint as horrified dad watches on FaceTime

A woman is charged after drawing a weapon on teens she said were fishing on her Florida property. The incident raised questions about property rights.

12/04 Wife of famed California hairdresser found guilty of his murder: 'Cold and calculated'

Monica Sementilli was found guilty of murdering her husband, famed hairdresser Fabio Sementilli, in 2017 at their Woodland Hills home.

12/04 What we know about the New York City helicopter crash investigation

Six people were killed on April 10 when a sightseeing helicopter plummeted into the Hudson River upside down, officials said.

12/04 3 victims in Boca Raton, Florida, plane crash identified

The small plane crashed into a busy street shortly after taking off from Boca Raton Airport, killing all three on board.

12/04 Barrage of news shows climate change policy is rapidly shifting under Trump administration

Spending cuts and directives questioning the reality and urgency of climate change have marked quick shifts in U.S. science policy.

12/04 DOJ charges Pennsylvania man for posting YouTube threats to kill Trump, ICE agents

Federal prosecutors said that Shawn Monper used the YouTube account \

12/04 Why are tens of thousands of people boycotting this little-known airline?

Around 30,000 people have signed a petition to boycott the small airline after Avelo made a deal with ICE to carry out deportation flights.

12/04 Tourists detained by ICE say they were treated like 'the worst criminal'

Uncommon detainees are bringing new attention to the U.S. immigration detention system

12/04 Mikal Mahdi executed by firing squad in South Carolina for off-duty officer's brutal murder

The state's execution protocols called for a hood to be pulled over Mahdi's head before three volunteer corrections staff shot him in the heart at the same time.

12/04 Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, but legal battles remain

An immigration judge ruled that the spokesman for Columbia University student protesters, can be deported by the Trump administration.

11/04 19 state AGs ask federal judge to block Trump's international student-visa cancellations

The Trump administration argues some international students have improperly participated in pro-Palestinian protests.

11/04 University of Alabama student dies after tree fell on hammock during camping trip

Malachi Crain, a computer science and math major at the University of Alabama, died in an out-of-state camping accident in Georgia.

11/04 Who was the family in the Hudson River helicopter crash? What we know about Escobars

Agustín Escobar, a Siemens executive, his wife and their three young children died after the sightseeing helicopter went down.

11/04 Why did NYC helicopter crash? No chance of recovery from catastrophic failure, experts say

Video of the sightseeing helicopter careening into the Hudson River suggests a catastrophic failure of a rotor, experts said.

11/04 Operator of chopper that crashed into Hudson River had prior mishaps, records show

The company operating the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10 has a history of mishaps, records show.

11/04 Helicopter tours of NYC have a controversial and deadly history

New Yorkers have slammed sightseeing flights as a nuisance for years and, although almost all operate smoothly, a few end in tragedy.

11/04 Small plane carrying 3 people crashes in Boca Raton, Florida, police say

Authorities said Friday a small aircraft carrying three passengers crashed in Florida just after leaving the Boca Raton Airport.

11/04 A firing squad is set to execute South Carolina inmate Mikal Mahdi today. What to know.

Under the state's execution protocols, the firing squad will put a hood over Mahdi's head and shoot him in the heart simultaneously with three bullets.

11/04 South Carolina man pleads guilty to illegally selling sperm whale teeth and bones

The Justice Department said Lauren DeLoach, 69, would instruct suppliers to label shipments as \

11/04 With 6 dead in New York, a look at notable fatal helicopter crashes in recent US history

Among recent tragic helicopter crashes include the mid-air collision of a commercial passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter in January, killing 67.

11/04 Federal judge directs US to return deported Maryland man \n'as soon as possible'

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador even though a prior court order protected him from expulsion. His family is fighting to get him back.

11/04 Supreme Court says US must begin process to release Maryland man deported to El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was arrested near his Maryland home in March and deported to El Salvador. His family has sued to force the U.S. to return him.

11/04 Judge demands daily updates on return plan for Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador

U.S. attorneys admitted in court records that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador but have contended they cannot get him back.

10/04 Helicopter crashes in New York, no word on injuries

Shortly after 3 p.m., the NYPD posted about the helicopter crash in the Hudson River on X, confirming what social media posts had captured on video.

10/04 'Tragic story': Mom, 3 children found dead in Oregon home, prompting investigation

Hong Phuong Le, 37, and her three children ages 7, 5 and 2 were found dead on Tuesday at a home in Cornelius, Oregon.

10/04 Man killed in hit-and-run while trying to stop robbery at brother's business in California

Police are investigating the death of a man who died on Wednesday while trying to stop a shoplifter at his brother's Great Discount Store.

10/04 Mahmoud Khalil case: Trump administration doubles down on bid to deport Columbia activist

The Trump administration asserted that Mahmoud Khalil’s beliefs and activism could undermine U.S. efforts to combat antisemitism.

10/04 Transgender pilot sues influencer for making claims she flew Blackhawk in DC crash

National Guard pilot Jo Ellis is suing conservative social media personality Matt Wallace after comments that she crashed the helicopter in DC.

10/04 New Jersey mayor blasts Jon Bon Jovi's nonprofit for drawing homeless to library

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick accused the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen of attracting homeless people to a downtown library.

10/04 Bikers Against Child Abuse leader arrested for child porn in New York

A biker who leads a local New York group against child abuse was accused of possessing and disseminating child pornography, police said.

10/04 Charges dropped against Massachusetts college students over alleged 'catch a predator' plot

Charges have been dropped against the five Assumption University students allegedly involved in a 'catch a predator' plot on the school's campus.

10/04 Supreme Court denies request to halt Karen Read murder retrial as jury selection nears end

Karen Read asked the nation's highest court for a stay of her retrial while she waits to see if the court will overturn two charges against her.

10/04 Chaos of Trump tariff war throws US recycling industries into uncertainty

The recycled materials industry, a net exporter, is watching Trump's escalating tariff moves with concern.

10/04 Incoming storms to hit parts of central US reeling from historic flooding

Parts of the central U.S. still inundated with floodwaters could see large hail and high winds on Thursday, possibly complicating recovery efforts.

10/04 Murdered South Carolina officer, new wife had big dreams on land where he was killed

Amy Tripp Myers recalled how on the day of her husband's murder, he just wanted to stay in bed kissing and holding her but that he had to leave.

10/04 As Trump targets 'terrorist sympathizers,' college protests have fallen silent

Some alumni groups are pushing their alma maters to strengthen protections for students and spend down endowments to buy freedom from Trump threats.

10/04 Jury convicts man who shot groundskeeper for blowing leaves onto property

The jury found a Washington, D.C. man guilty of aggravated assault and firearm violations for shooting a groundskeeper in the wrist.

10/04 'Completely destroyed me mentally': Residents grapple with impacts from ruthless floods

A week into a prolonged weather event causing widespread flooding in Kentucky, southwest Louisville residents are just now seeing the worst of it.

10/04 Americans in botched Congo coup returned to US amid Trump mineral talks

The windfall for the trio of Americans who faced execution comes amid high-level talks over mining deals.

10/04 National Weather Service alerts will no longer be translated for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service has halted its automated translation services for weather alerts until further notice \

10/04 A horrific crash and fire collapsed I-95 in Philadelphia. We now know what happened.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the June 2023 traffic accident that severed I-95 in Philadelphia.

10/04 New Jersey judges rule man cannot cash $59,000 in gaming chips from defunct casino

A man in New Jersey lost an appellate case in which he was trying to redeem thousands of dollars of gaming chips from a defunct casino.

10/04 Alabama parents arrested after 4-year-old accidentally shoots himself in snake-filled home

A 4-year-old boy's parents face multiple charges, including first-degree assault, after the child shot himself in the family's reptile-filled home.

10/04 DOJ moves to drop case against Virginia man it called top MS-13 leader in US

They accused him of leading East Coast operations for the transnational gang and one of three top leaders in the U.S. He was living in a garage.

09/04 'He killed my kid over grits and eggs': Family mourns loss of teen killed at Waffle House

Florwer Carlin Lizano Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 killing of 18-year-old Waffle House employee Burlie Dawson Locklear III.

09/04 Argentine tegus are creeping their way into Georgia and Florida. Have you seen them?

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where to spot them.

09/04 'Difficult decision': Rare minke whale euthanized in San Francisco after being stranded

A rare juvenile minke whale repeatedly stranded in the San Francisco Bay was euthanized as officials say the mammal had little chance for survival.

09/04 Two teens arrested in mother's stabbing at rental vacation home in Utah

Two teens, ages 16 and 17, have been charged with the first-degree murder of a 47-year-old mother at a rental home in Utah.

09/04 Idaho police department faces scrutiny after officers shoot disabled teen 9 times

The Pocatello Police Department in Idaho is facing intense scrutiny after officers shot a physically and mentally disabled teenager.

09/04 Communities in central US remain inundated with floodwaters days after deadly storms

Days after a series of deadly storms barreled across the central U.S., communities in Kentucky, Tennessee and other states are still under water.

09/04 Arizona prisoner who led 15-day prison standoff in 2004 accused of killing 3 inmates

Arizona inmate Ricky Wassenaar, currently serving 16 life sentences, is now being accused of killing three inmates.

09/04 A company tried to bring back the dire wolf. Is it the start of 'Jurassic Park'?

Ethicists and conservationists appear to be divided over what the purpose of bringing back extinct species should be – and whether it matters.

09/04 Trump administration freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern universities

The Trump administration has frozen funding for Cornell and Northwestern universities while it investigates both schools over civil rights violations, a U.S. official said.

09/04 3 dead and 3 injured after shooting in Virginia; investigation remains ongoing

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09/04 'Epitome of evil' or victim of system? Who is Mikal Mahdi, set for firing squad execution

South Carolina is set to execute 42-year-old Mikal Mahdi by firing squad for killing an off-duty police officer who was ambushed, shot nine times and set on fire.

09/04 Climate activist found guilty of defacing Degas exhibit in National Gallery of Art

A member of Declare Emergency, a climate activist group known for eye-catching protests, was found guilty of defacing a Degas exhibit in Washington, DC

09/04 80-year-old man allegedly shoots, kills man hunting turkeys in California: Sheriff

An 80-year-old California man is accused of allegedly shooting and killing another man in what police called a “turkey hunting” incident.

09/04 California man pleads guilty to trying to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, faces up to life in prison.

09/04 'Fledgling serial killer' Michael Tanzi executed in Florida for woman's brutal murder

Florida executed Michael Tanzi on Tuesday for the murder of a beloved Miami Herald employee who was attacked in broad daylight on her lunch break in 2000.

09/04 North Carolina dad accused of killing child's grandmother with car, running off afterwards

A 35-year-old North Carolina father has been arrested after police accused him backing over his child's maternal grandmother with a car, killing her.

09/04 'I did it': Texas teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing cites self-defense

A lawyer for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony says his legal team is trying to get his $1 million bond lowered. Fundraisers have drawn hundreds of thousands of dollars for him.

08/04 Ohio substitute teacher allegedly offered high schooler $2K to kill husband, records say

Court records say Stephanie Demetrius, 44, asked a teen to kill her husband for $2,000. Demetrius has a substitute teaching license.

08/04 Remains found 29 years ago near Charlotte stadium ID'ed as woman last heard from in 1991

Human remains were found in 1996 near what's now called Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Nearly three decades later, they've been identified.

08/04 Rare virus behind death of Gene Hackman's wife kills 3 in California

Hantaviruses can cause serious illnesses affecting the lungs and death. Rodents pass the virus through their droppings, urine and saliva.

08/04 Trump cancels hundreds of student visas, forcing rapid departures

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he's revoked the visas of 'lunatics,' but civil-rights experts say the administration is targeting free speech.

08/04 Lawyer for pro-Palestinian protester detained at airport after spring break trip

A Michigan lawyer says feds tried to seize his cellphone at Detroit Metro Airport as he returned from a spring break trip with his family.

08/04 A woman went missing for days after a casino trip. She was found alive once her car caught fire.

Nancy Bloomquist was located by a drone about 150 yards from her vehicle in a heavily wooded area after being missing for a few days.

08/04 Video captures dramatic moment as freight train smashes semi-truck in Minnesota

Three people were involved in the accident between the semi and train that occurred on US-14 in Sleepy Eye, the Brown County Sheriff's Office said.

08/04 Michael Tanzi to be executed in Florida today for Miami woman's murder. What to know.

Florida is set to execute death row inmate Michael Tanzi on Tuesday for the murder of a beloved Miami Herald employee who was attacked while on her lunch break.

08/04 Con man bilked fortune from memorabilia collectors with forged sigs of Kardashian, Trump

Anthony J. Tremayne admitted selling hundreds of forged collectibles of sports and pop culture icons for up to half a million dollars.

08/04 'Tears in my eyes': Family remembers Palestinian American teen killed in the West Bank

The body of Amer Muhammad Saadeh Rabee, 14, formerly of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, was laid to rest on Monday in the West Bank.

08/04 'Violent serial predator': Chicago man charged with sexual assaults dating back to 2022

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke unveiled charges against a man prosecutors say terrorized women in the city for years.

08/04 A 13-year-old California boy's soccer coach has been charged with his murder

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08/04 Trump voter's wife freed after 49 days in ICE custody

Bradley Bartell and Camila Munoz have been reunited after she spent 49 days in ICE detention.

07/04 Supreme Court puts hold on order that deported Maryland man must be returned to US

The Trump administration admitted it mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia but said it had no authority to return him from El Salvador.

07/04 Alaska's famed reindeer dies after masked figure sprays him with unknown liquid: Reports

Star VII, a famous reindeer in Anchorage, Alaska, was put down last week following deteriorating health.

07/04 Georgia father, son dead after tree hits their golf cart during a Sunday storm: Coroner

Matthew Terrell Collins Sr., 58, and Matthew Terrell Collins Jr., 29, were crushed when a tree fell on their golf cart at the Bull Creek Golf Course.

07/04 USPS changes to mail delivery are underway: What we know about faster and slower deliveries

The changes hitting USPS this month, which took effect April 1, are just the first in a 10-year plan to save the agency $36 billion.

07/04 Man arrested after woman whispers 'help me' to Amazon delivery driver in Florida

Frank Mandolini was arrested on March 28 after an Amazon delivery driver called 911 to report that a woman sought help from him during a delivery.

07/04 Lori Vallow Daybell trial over death of 4th husband gets underway. How the case got here

Lori Vallow Daybell is on trial again. She was convicted in 2023 in Idaho of killing her children and conspiring to kill her husband's first wife.

07/04 4 sisters survive a meat cleaver stabbing attack. The 11-year-old managed to call 911.

The 11-year-old 911 caller identified the attacker as her uncle, police said. However, the relation is under investigation.

07/04 Florida captain seen in viral confrontation with fisherman arrested, charged

Records show that Brock Horner has bonded out of jail. The victim's lawyer released a statement asking the public to stop threatening the captain.

07/04 Flooding, tornadoes slam Southeast as death toll rises: Updates

At least 19 people have died since the storms developed Wednesday, according to authorities and media reports.

07/04 'Fledgling serial killer' Michael Tanzi to be executed for woman's brutal murder. Who is he?

Florida is set to execute the 48-year-old Tanzi by lethal injection for the 2000 rape and murder of former Miami Herald employee Janet Acosta.

07/04 Federal judge on deportation of Maryland man: 'Detention appears wholly lawless'

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis pushed back on claims by DOJ lawyers that they have no power to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, back from El Salvador.

06/04 Devastating deluge: Rain, floods leave at least 16 dead; more on the way

Parts of the storm-swamped South were under new alerts, the latest threats from a mutli-day bout of vicious weather that has left communities reeling.

06/04 Second measles death reported in Texas; Kennedy to visit state

More than 480 cases have been reported in the state since January.

06/04 'Just tell me if my daughter's alive.' After near fatal dog attack, family wants changes

A playdate turned into a nightmare for Avery Russell, 11, when pit bulls attacked and nearly killed her. Now her family wants legal changes.

05/04 More than a dozen Texas residents accused of operating $22 million illegal gambling scheme

More than a dozen Texas residents have been charged for allegedly operating a $22 million illegal gambling scheme.

05/04 A cop dead in the snow, a girlfriend on trial. Why Karen Read is a true-crime obsession

How does the death of a cop in a small town become a true-crime sensation? Experts say many factors are fueling attention to the trial of Karen Read.

05/04 US military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research

The Trump administration has signaled the military won't be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research.

05/04 Driver disguised 80 pounds of meth, cocaine as Christmas presents. His gift was prison.

Oklahoma City Police stopped a man for speeding and noticed Christmas gifts in the vehicle. It turns out the presents were gift-wrapped drugs.

05/04 Greenland isn't the first territory America wanted from Denmark. Here's another.

Donald Trump isn’t the first U.S. president to consider taking land from Denmark. What did the U.S. want last time and why?

05/04 Seven 'emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada man who said some came from Joe Exotic

Animal welfare workers recovered the tigers in cages at the Pahrump home of longtime big cat handler Karl Mitchell on Wednesday.

05/04 Fire inside Disneyland Resort parking garage scorches over 6 cars, police say

The Anaheim Police and Fire Department believe the blaze started inside the engine of a Kia Sportage.

05/04 ICE releases Venezuelan to donate kidney to dying brother in Chicago

When José Gregorio González heard his brother José Alfredo Pacheco needed a kidney, he came to the US but ICE detained him before the procedure.

05/04 Georgia man admits to helping Nigerian con men in sextortion plot

Johnathan Green pleaded guilty to his part in a 5-person scheme to accept money from sextortion victims, and send it as Bitcoin to a Nigerian man.

04/04 Suspect arrested after woman reportedly beaten while in Dallas for bachelorette celebration

Police said 27-year-old Trevon Woodards is facing multiple assault charges in connection to the March 23 attack.

04/04 Man arrested in fatal shooting of beloved Catholic priest in Kansas, police say

Police arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of Arul Carasala, a beloved Catholic priest, in northeast Kansas.

04/04 Karen Read asks US Supreme Court to toss charges as murder retrial begins

Karen Read is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review her case as her second murder trial in the death of her boyfriend begins.

04/04 2 killed, 3 hospitalized after mass shooting at Indiana bar, alleged shooter arrested

Police arrested Caprice Cashaw, 31, in connection with the deadly mass shooting at Portside Pub in Hammond, a city in Lake County.

04/04 NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video

NASA's Perseverance rover captured two swirling dust devils in January on the surface of Mars after summitting the Jezero Crater.

04/04 More storms threaten central US with 'catastrophic' flooding: Live updates

Relentless thunderstorms continued to drench hard-hit parts of the central U.S., threatening \

04/04 Fake NYC doctor charged after botched butt implant procedure leaves woman brain dead

Felipe Hoyos Foronda is charged with assault and unauthorized practice of a profession. Police said they caught him at JFK trying to flee the country.

04/04 Judge orders US to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador prison

The family of a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador has sued the Trump administration to bring him back to the U.S.

04/04 US child deported to Mexico with parents after brain surgery

The Mexican parents were detained while driving their 10-year-old to a checkup in Texas after the child's brain surgery.

04/04 A Maryland dad was sent to El Salvador prison by mistake. Can his community get him back?

An 'administrative error' sent a Maryland father of a 5-year-old autistic son to prison in El Salvador. His family is fighting for his return.

04/04 'Heartless scheme': Jet-setting con man stole $24.5M, lived fugitive life in fancy hotels

An Indonesian man swindled hundreds out of people's life savings to fund a years-long, escape around the globe with a romantic partner.

04/04 'My home is gone': Battered residents sift through rubble after violent tornado event

Thursday's event was the second time in two years that a tornado devastated a tight-knit community in Tennessee.

04/04 Timber! Bless you: Video shows Georgia tree releasing plume of pollen when cut down

Construction crews in Southern Georgia caused a cloud of pollen when a tree was cut down in a dramatic video.

03/04 Former Green Beret in North Carolina was killed, dismembered by his wife, police say

Clinton Bonnell was reported missing in January. His remains were found in a pond near his home; police say he'd told his wife he wanted a divorce.

03/04 A newborn baby is found dead in a New Hampshire pond. Police are searching for answers.

Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr said whoever placed Baby Jane Doe in the park’s pond likely did so between March 25 and March 27.

03/04 These 2024 hurricanes were so devastating their names have been retired

Storm names are given on a rotating alphabetical basis. Particularly deadly or damaging storms have their name removed from the rotation.

03/04 Forget the lightning crouch: Weather experts warn against outdated storm strategy

The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful protection, experts say.

03/04 Boston judge orders contempt charge against ICE agent after defendant vanishes mid-trial

Boston Municipal Court Judge issues contempt charge against an ICE agent who took an immigrant into custody during a court break.

03/04 Deadly storms with 'catastrophic' rainfall roar across US: Live updates

Powerful storms sweeping across the middle of the country have caused widespread damage and multiple deaths.

03/04 Stocks tumble globally, nations vow to retaliate to Trump's tariffs: Live updates

Opponents of Trump's plan that imposes 10% tariffs on imports from all countries say it could fuel inflation while spinning the economy to recession.

03/04 Luigi Mangione could face death penalty in CEO slaying. How rare are these federal cases?

Luigi Mangione, 26, accused in the slaying of CEO Brian Thompson, is up for the death penalty if he's convicted on federal charges. Here's why.

03/04 Trump banished her husband to El Salvador. Work and worry are all she has left.

The Trump administration sent her husband to El Salvador's CECOT prison two weeks ago, saying he was a gang member. She hasn't heard from him since.

03/04 Man who killed 10 in Buffalo mass shooting wants death penalty trial relocated to NYC

Payton Gendron says he can't get a fair trial in Buffalo and wants his death penalty case moved to NYC

03/04 North Dakota mayor resigns after texting lewd video to city attorney

Minot Mayor Tom Ross resigned from office Tuesday after an investigation into a lewd video he sent to the city's top attorney in January.

03/04 Stabbing at Texas track meet leaves one teen dead, another charged with murder

Police said an altercation between two teens led to the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, 17, outside of a track meet in Frisco, Texas.

03/04 Tornado emergency in Arkansas as storms batter the South, Midwest; 1 reported dead

Northeastern Arkansas saw a tornado emergency issued as a large twister hit Lake City. The tornado was a part of a storm sweeping from Texas to Ohio.

03/04 Covenant school shooter sought notoriety, Nashville police investigation finds

Metro Nashville Police closed the Covenant School shooting investigation and released a 48-page report.

03/04 Man accused of killing Walgreens worker allegedly had grudge against pharmacies, police say

A man in California is accused of walking into a Walgreens pharmacy on Monday and shooting an employee to death, Madera police said.

02/04 Woman, 7-year-old son rescued after falling at least 25 feet in canyon at Illinois park

Officials said the victims suffered non-life threatening injuries.

02/04 'Delay and deny care' to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff

In February, the administration restored cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program's budget, but new staff cuts threaten the program.

02/04 GOP senator says he 'won't apologize' after telling fired federal worker he 'deserved it'

GOP Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana says he won't apologize over his comments calling a fired federal worker \

02/04 NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case dismissed; charges can't be refiled

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be refiled at a later date.