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September 26, 2017

Convicted Ohio Craigslist killer of 3 questions evidence

The evidence against an Ohio man accused of killing three down-and-out men lured by fake Craigslist job offers wasn't strong ...

September 26, 2017

Ex-NY Senate leader Skelos gets new trial in corruption case

Former New York state Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son were granted new trials Tuesday in their corruption case, with ...

September 26, 2017

Arkansas officials seek immunity in Duggar privacy lawsuit

Arkansas officials are seeking immunity from being sued for releasing decade-old information about a sexual abuse ...

September 26, 2017

Benghazi trial could undercut Sessions' push for tribunals

The trial of the suspected mastermind of the 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attacks will be one of the biggest terrorism cases yet for ...

September 26, 2017

Police: Drunken woman drives to pick up arrested drunken man

Police say an Ohio woman drunkenly drove to a sheriff's office after receiving a call to pick up her boyfriend, who had ...

September 26, 2017

Full federal court to hear 'Making a Murderer' appeal

A federal appeals court will consider arguments Tuesday over whether detectives tricked a Wisconsin inmate featured in the ...

September 26, 2017

Sister of murder victim hit by car outside Vegas courthouse

The sister of a murder victim was hit by a car Monday on a sidewalk outside the Las Vegas courthouse where the man charged ...

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September 26, 2017

The Latest: Graham defends McCain vote against health bill

The Latest on the Republican effort to overhaul the Obama health law (all times local): 10:30 p.m. Republican Sen.

September 26, 2017

Court: Texas can enforce more of 'sanctuary cities' law

Texas for now can require law enforcement to honor federal immigration requests to detain people in local jails for possible ...

September 26, 2017

The Latest: Austin to honor federal immigration detainers

The Latest on a federal appeals court allowing more of a Texas ban on "sanctuary cities" backed by the Trump administration ...

September 26, 2017

Nurse convicted of killing 6 people at Indiana hospital dies

Orville Lynn Majors, who was convicted of killing six people while he was a nurse at a rural Indiana hospital, has died while ...

September 26, 2017

Former police officer arrested near White House with arsenal

A man arrested near the White House Sunday morning is a former Memphis police officer who had an arsenal of weapons in his ...

September 26, 2017

Trooper's widow sues sniper's parents for son's actions

The parents of a gunman who shot and killed a Pennsylvania trooper engaged in "psychological manipulation" of their son and ...

September 25, 2017

Baby left on side of Oklahoma freeway in car seat with cash

A 1-month-old baby found on the side of an Oklahoma interstate in a car seat stuffed with $5,500 in cash and a birth ...

September 25, 2017

Concerns raised about arrests at suburban St. Louis protest

Several elected officials and faith leaders on Monday called for an investigation into the way police arrested and ...

September 25, 2017

Official: 34 inmates escape prison in eastern Congo

A local official says 34 prisoners have escaped a prison in eastern Congo after breaking through brick walls during heavy ...

September 25, 2017

Protesters Removed From Senate Health Hearing

Protesters chanting "No cuts for Medicaid, save our liberty!" were forcibly removed from the Senate Finance Committee room ...

September 25, 2017

Coffee sold in California could carry cancer warning labels

A future cup of coffee in California could give you jitters before you even take a sip. A nonprofit group wants coffee ...

September 25, 2017

Egypt court sentences notable opposition leader to 3 months

An Egyptian court sentenced on Monday a prominent opposition leader widely expected to run against President Abdel-Fattah ...