Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug.

Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say

A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department. 

Brother of late teen speaks out after suspect's arrest
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Eliseo Martinez Hernandez gives an emotional interview after the LAPD announced the arrest of a woman suspected in a crash that claimed the life of his teen brother, Hernan Martinez. 

Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest

A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.

Personal information of thousands of DHS employees potentially leaked in data breach

The names of over 40,000 workers at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and other Department of Homeland Security agencies, including some undercover investigators, were leaked online.

Woman arrested in South LA hit-and-run that left teen boy dead, sister critically injured

Officials announced the arrest of Raygine Glentasia Evans following a hit-in-run crash in Hyde Park that left 16-year-old Hernan Martinez dead, and his sister critically injured last month.

Arrest made in Hyde Park hit-and-run that left teen dead
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Officials announced an arrest in a hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles that left Hernan Martinez  dead and his teenage sister critically injured last month.

Youth baseball coach accused of assaulting boys arrested in Dominican Republic

A man accused of sexually assaulting multiple boys while helping run a youth baseball program in Franklin, Tennessee, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and returned to the United States.

DOJ: Elder fraud cases tied to nearly $4.8B in losses, 711,000 victims

The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion.

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling. 

Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says

A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup. 

Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, killed in FBI shooting in Dixmoor

Chicago rapper LoWick, 22, was killed in an FBI-involved shooting during a law enforcement operation in Dixmoor Wednesday, leaving his family questioning why agents opened fire.

OC nanny charged after being caught on video striking, shaking baby

A nanny who was captured on video repeatedly striking and violently shaking a two-month-old baby has been charged with 10 felony counts of child abuse, the Orange County DA's Office announced.

Judge sentences key figure in $250M Minnesota food fraud scheme

Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.

OC love triangle murder: Man charged in rival's fatal bedroom stabbing

Ismael Pinedalopez has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a romantic rival to death after discovering him in bed with his wife in his Anaheim home.