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NHTSA Probes Tesla Crash Killing Texas Resident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into a fatal crash in Katy, Texas where a Tesla Model 3 struck a home on June 19, killing Martha Avila Mantilla, 76. The driver, Michael Butler, reportedly had the vehicle's automated driving assistance system eng

Jun 23, 1:02 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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CrimeTerrorism

Seven Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack Trump's UFC Event

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House on June 14. The latest arrests involve William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Washington, and Jordan W. Rincker of St. Joseph, Missouri, who were cha

Jun 23, 1:02 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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CrimeDrugs

DEA Allowed Fentanyl Shipments to Reach Streets

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025 while monitoring shipments but not seizing them, according to current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by The Associated Press. A

Jun 22, 7:10 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Kidnapping

Investigators Eye Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Abduction

Investigators believe two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family are likely authentic and came from her abductors. The first note, sent February 2, demanded $6 million in cryptocurrency for her release and contained specific details about her home. The second note claimed Guthrie had died accid

Jun 22, 7:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Violence

Passenger Bites Fellow Flyer on American Airlines Flight

An unruly passenger allegedly bit another traveler and attempted to fight others aboard an American Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Philadelphia on Sunday. The incident occurred as the plane approached its destination, prompting the pilot to request emergency medical teams and law

Jun 22, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Etan Patz Case

The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, ruling 6-3 with liberal justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor dissenting. Hernandez was convicted in 2017 for kidnapping and murdering Patz. Accord

Jun 22, 11:07 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Horse Carriage Rides Resume in Central Park After Fatal Crash

Horse-drawn carriage rides resumed Tuesday in New York City's Central Park, less than one week after an accident that killed Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist from India. The suspension allowed drivers to review safety rules and protocols, with additional training scheduled for Monday. The col

Jun 22, 9:25 AM ET·2 min read

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Violence

Man Charged After Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

Police in Scotland have charged a 36-year-old man following a series of attacks in Edinburgh that authorities believe were motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. The incidents on Friday evening left five men injured, with ages ranging from 22 to 39. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. Ac

Jun 20, 5:50 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Stabbing Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. The incident occurred at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, where prosecutors allege that Anthony used a blade to stab Metcalf after being confronted by the teen and

Jun 19, 8:41 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Man Released on Bail After Zoo Crocodile Incident

A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was critically injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo has been released on bail. Cambridgeshire police stated that the 30-year-old man from Norfolk is not fit to be interviewed and will remain under inv

Jun 19, 9:08 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Fraud

Carlos Mencia Arrested on Felony Tax Evasion Charges

Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of 12 felony tax evasion counts. According to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman , the charges stem from Mencia's alleged failure to file state tax returns for personal and corporate income between 2019 and 2024. The

Jun 19, 12:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Drugs

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills 3 in Pacific

The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people according to most reports. The attack left six survivors, though their fate remains uncertain as the Coast Guard was notified for search and rescue operations. This latest strike

Jun 18, 10:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Teacher Sentenced to Life for Baby's Murder

Jamie Varley, a 37-year-old secondary school teacher from Blackpool, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually abusing and murdering his adopted baby boy, Preston Davey. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, received a 25-year sentence for child cruelty and allow

Jun 18, 4:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Man Arrested After Boy Injured in Zoo Crocodile Enclosure

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy sustained serious injuries in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire. According to Cambridgeshire Police , officers responded to reports of an incident at the zoo around

Jun 18, 2:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Spying

UK Jails Border Officer, Trade Official for Spying on Dissidents

A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official were jailed for spying on Chinese dissidents in Britain under the National Security Act. Peter Wai, who conducted surveillance operations on dissidents, was sentenced to 10 years, while his handler, Bill Yuen, received an eight-year term. The

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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HateCrime

Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Chicago Cross Burning

Merlin Lu, a 21-year-old man from Naperville, has been charged with four felonies and four misdemeanors after admitting to burning a cross in Chicago's Grant Park on June 9. According to police statements released Wednesday night, the charges include hate crime and arson. Lu told WMAQ-TV before his

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Body Found in Search for Missing SC Trainer Elena Moore

Authorities in Lexington, South Carolina have found a body matching the description of missing personal trainer Elena Katherine Moore, 39. According to multiple reports, the unidentified body was discovered Wednesday afternoon following a tip from the public. The Lexington Police Department announce

Jun 18, 4:41 AM ET·3 min read

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Trafficking

Vietnam Police Rescue Over 500 Cats From Meat Trade Ring

Vietnamese authorities have dismantled a major cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, rescuing more than 500 cats from illegal slaughter. According to multiple reports, the operation led to nine arrests and reunited over 40 cats with their owners. The bust followed an investigation into pet thefts

Jun 17, 5:10 PM ET·1 min read

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Homicide

Gilgo Beach Killer Heuermann Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Rex Heuermann, known as the Gilgo Beach serial killer , was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday for murdering eight women between 1993 and 2010. According to multiple reports, most of his victims were sex workers whose remains were found along Long Island's Gilgo Beach. The sente

Jun 17, 12:50 PM ET·4 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Fraud

Ex-Health Worker Cautioned for Misusing Princess Kate's Medical Records

A former healthcare worker at the London Clinic , where Princess of Wales Kate had abdominal surgery, has been cautioned for illegally accessing and attempting to sell her private medical records. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a criminal investigation in March 2024 after the c

Jun 17, 10:49 AM ET·1 min read

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Homicide

Mangione Withdraws Psychiatric Defense in CEO Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione's legal team withdrew a psychiatric defense just one day after announcing it for his upcoming state trial in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The defense had planned to argue that Mangione was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance at the time

Jun 17, 8:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Violence

LAPD Shoots Family Dog After Knicks Celebration

LAPD officers fatally shot a family's golden Saint Bernard doodle named Jameson after responding to a noise complaint at an apartment in Canoga Park, California. The incident occurred shortly after the New York Knicks won their NBA championship on Saturday night. The LAPD received a call about a scr

Jun 16, 6:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Terrorism

FBI Foils Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

The FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, resulting in multiple arrests. According to FBI Director Kash Patel , law enforcement officials thwarted 'planned attacks' meant to target the cage-fighting show staged for President Donald Trump's birthda

Jun 16, 10:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Arson

Ukrainian Man Sentenced for Starmer-Linked Arson Attacks

Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian man, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday for carrying out arson attacks on properties connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Stanislav Carpiuc, a 27-year-old Romanian national, received a two-year sentence for his role in the conspir

Jun 15, 10:10 PM ET·3 min read

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Crime

NHTSA Probes Tesla Crash Killing Texas Resident

Seven Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack Trump's UFC Event

DEA Allowed Fentanyl Shipments to Reach Streets

Investigators Eye Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Abduction

Passenger Bites Fellow Flyer on American Airlines Flight

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Etan Patz Case

Horse Carriage Rides Resume in Central Park After Fatal Crash

Man Charged After Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Stabbing Austin Metcalf

Man Released on Bail After Zoo Crocodile Incident

Carlos Mencia Arrested on Felony Tax Evasion Charges

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills 3 in Pacific

Teacher Sentenced to Life for Baby's Murder

Man Arrested After Boy Injured in Zoo Crocodile Enclosure

UK Jails Border Officer, Trade Official for Spying on Dissidents

Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Chicago Cross Burning

Body Found in Search for Missing SC Trainer Elena Moore

Vietnam Police Rescue Over 500 Cats From Meat Trade Ring

Gilgo Beach Killer Heuermann Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Ex-Health Worker Cautioned for Misusing Princess Kate's Medical Records

Mangione Withdraws Psychiatric Defense in CEO Murder Trial

LAPD Shoots Family Dog After Knicks Celebration

FBI Foils Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

Ukrainian Man Sentenced for Starmer-Linked Arson Attacks

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NHTSA Probes Tesla Crash Killing Texas Resident

Seven Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack Trump's UFC Event

DEA Allowed Fentanyl Shipments to Reach Streets

Investigators Eye Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Abduction

Passenger Bites Fellow Flyer on American Airlines Flight

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Etan Patz Case

Horse Carriage Rides Resume in Central Park After Fatal Crash

Man Charged After Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Stabbing Austin Metcalf

Man Released on Bail After Zoo Crocodile Incident

Carlos Mencia Arrested on Felony Tax Evasion Charges

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills 3 in Pacific

Teacher Sentenced to Life for Baby's Murder

Man Arrested After Boy Injured in Zoo Crocodile Enclosure

UK Jails Border Officer, Trade Official for Spying on Dissidents

Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Chicago Cross Burning

Body Found in Search for Missing SC Trainer Elena Moore

Vietnam Police Rescue Over 500 Cats From Meat Trade Ring

Gilgo Beach Killer Heuermann Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Ex-Health Worker Cautioned for Misusing Princess Kate's Medical Records

Mangione Withdraws Psychiatric Defense in CEO Murder Trial

LAPD Shoots Family Dog After Knicks Celebration

FBI Foils Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

Ukrainian Man Sentenced for Starmer-Linked Arson Attacks

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