Mother punched in face while she held her baby sues Los Angeles sheriff’s department
A woman who was punched in the face by a deputy as she held her baby is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentPowered by WPeMatico
British man who served 17 years in prison for rape has conviction quashed thanks to new DNA evidence
A British man who served 17 years for rape has had his conviction quashed by the country’s Court of Appeal after recently-obtained DNA evidence linked another potential suspect to the crimePowered by WPeMatico
DNA test helps identify body of Korean War soldier from Georgia
DNA analysis has helped scientists identify the remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Georgia who was killed during the Korean WarPowered by WPeMatico
Store owner charged with murder in Black teen’s killing fights warrant over business records
A South Carolina store owner who is facing a murder charge after police said he chased and shot a Black 14-year-old customer has asked a judge to stop a search warrant for his business recordsPowered by WPeMatico
Actor Kevin Spacey found not guilty on sexual assault charges in London
Twelve jurors at the Southwark Crown Court had begun deliberating at about noon on Monday following a three-week trial.Powered by WPeMatico
Dangerous heat and severe storms head for Northeast
More than a third of the United States is on alert for hot temperatures amid a deadly heat wave that has plagued the country for weeks.Powered by WPeMatico
Pete Davidson to do 50 hours community service after crash into Beverly Hills house
Pete Davidson will perform 50 hours of community service to resolve a reckless driving charge for crashing into a Beverly Hills homePowered by WPeMatico
Triple-digit ocean temps in Florida could be a global record
Preliminary ocean temperature off the coast of South Florida reached triple digits, which could be a global record, according to experts.Powered by WPeMatico
Johnny Lujack, Heisman winner who led Notre Dame to 3 national titles, dies at 98
Johnny Lujack, the Heisman Trophy winner who led Notre Dame to three national championships in the 1940s, died in Florida following a brief illnessPowered by WPeMatico
3 found dead in car at gas station identified as Marines stationed nearby
Three men who were found dead over the weekend at a North Carolina gas station have been identified as Marine lance corporals from Camp LejeunePowered by WPeMatico
Ex-Tennessee officer sues after department rescinds job offer because he has HIV
A former Memphis police officer of the year is suing the Nashville Police Department for rescinding a job offer after the department learned he has HIVPowered by WPeMatico
Biden honors Emmett Till and his mother with new national monument
President Joe Biden honors Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley in a new national monument that spans several locations in Mississippi and Illinois.Powered by WPeMatico
Canadian search teams find body of a child who died in Nova Scotia flooding
Canadian police say the body of a child who went missing when the province of Nova Scotia was hit with extreme flooding has been recoveredPowered by WPeMatico
Lyle Lovett band member spots noose in Montana. Police investigating it as hate crime
Police in Montana's largest city are investigating a possible hate crime after a musician who performs with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band found a noose on a downtown light polePowered by WPeMatico
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820M ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $820 million ahead of Tuesday night's drawing, marking the eighth-largest top prize in U.S. lotto history.Powered by WPeMatico
Family desperate for answers after 39-year-old woman vanishes
Allisha Watts has been missing since July 16 and her family is worried about her safety, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.Powered by WPeMatico
Bronny James, LeBron’s son, suffers cardiac arrest during practice
Bronny James is an incoming freshman at USC.Powered by WPeMatico
North Korea stonewalls US on status of detained soldier
Private Travis King’s state -- and what North Korea might want for him -- remains a mystery a week after his detention.Powered by WPeMatico
Trader Joe’s recalls 2 types of cookies that may contain rocks
Trader Joe's has issued a recall of its Almond Windmill Cookies and Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies due to possible contamination of rocks.Powered by WPeMatico
NFL suspends Broncos player indefinitely for gambling on games
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike for betting on league games during the 2022 seasonPowered by WPeMatico
DOJ sues Texas, Abbott over ‘unauthorized’ anti-migration barriers in Rio Grande
The Department of Justice on Monday sued the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over the installation of a barrier of buoys in the Rio Grande RiverPowered by WPeMatico
Former Columbia University OB-GYN to be sentenced for sexual abuse conviction
The former gynecologist, who was convicted for abusing four patients, including two pregnant women, is slated to be sentenced.Powered by WPeMatico
K-9 officer put on leave after police dog attacks surrendering suspect
An Ohio K-9 officer has been put on administrative leave after his dog was captured on body-camera footage attacking a suspect with his hands up.Powered by WPeMatico
Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn’t about that
The ballot question turned into a cauldron of misinformation and fear-mongering.Powered by WPeMatico
Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte throws hat into race for New Hampshire governor
Former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has announced she’s running for governor, days after fellow Republican Chris Sununu said he’s not seeking reelection to a fifth term in 2024Powered by WPeMatico
Iran’s hijab law brings united front among country’s women
Iran's "morality police" are again patrolling the streets, a year after widespread protests erupted following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.Powered by WPeMatico
Biden chooses a longtime Hill aide as his new legislative affairs director
President Joe Biden has chosen Shuwanza Goff as his new director of legislative affairs, making her the first Black woman to be the White House’s chief emissary to Capitol HillPowered by WPeMatico
Challenge to Florida drag shows law won’t go to trial until next spring
Trial will determine if new Florida law targeting drag shows is constitutional.Powered by WPeMatico
South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into sea
South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into seaPowered by WPeMatico
Police: Six slain, 27 wounded by gunfire over a violent weekend in Chicago
The city of Chicago has experienced another bloody and violent weekend as six people were fatally shot and 27 others were wounded by gunfirePowered by WPeMatico
Israel approves divisive judicial overhaul, weakening court’s power amid protests
The Israeli government passed on Monday a controversial judicial overhaul plan pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Powered by WPeMatico
US heat wave lingers in Southwest, intensifies in Midwest: Latest forecast
A deadly heat wave that has persisted for weeks continues to grip a swath of the United States.Powered by WPeMatico
Avid search for missing Texas rodeo goat bringing residents of county together
They're using horses, ATVs and even considering a helicopter to find the animal.Powered by WPeMatico
Separate boat crashes in Cape Cod and the Ozarks leave 1 dead, 13 injured: Police
Separate boat crashes in Massachusetts and Missouri over the weekend have left multiple people injured and at least one person dead.Powered by WPeMatico
Bodies of 4 killed in Alaska helicopter crash are recovered from lake
Authorities in Alaska say search and rescue divers have recovered the bodies of a helicopter pilot and three state scientists whose aircraft went down in a shallow lake last weekPowered by WPeMatico
Deck collapse at Montana country club leaves more than 30 injured during popular golf tournament
A deck has collapsed during a popular golf tournament at a Montana country club, leaving more than 30 injuredPowered by WPeMatico
3 injured when small plane crashes in residential neighborhood in Massachusetts
Three people were injured when a small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in MassachusettsPowered by WPeMatico
3 dead and 3 injured in San Antonio house fire
The San Antonio fire chief says three people were killed and three others have been injured in a house firePowered by WPeMatico
Weekend shootings leave at least 6 dead, 20 others wounded in Chicago
Six people have died and at least 20 others were wounded in weekend shootings across ChicagoPowered by WPeMatico
Seasonal floods hit eastern China and leave at least 5 dead and over 1,500 evacuated
China's state media says five people have died and three others are missing after floods caused by heavy rain hit the eastern part of the countryPowered by WPeMatico