After Trayvon Martin, Crump Became Civil Rights Go-To Lawyer

Ben Crump has been called Black America's attorney general for his work on civil rights cases. It's a label he does not take lightly.

Rockefeller heir drowns in Maine

Helen Rockefeller Armide led unknown purposeful life

Romance Scams Cost $281M, FBI Warns As Valentine's Day Nears

The FBI says romance scams target people of all ages but especially older women as Americans' comfort with internet relationships grows.

A Police Car Hit A Kid On Halloween 2019

The NYPD is quashing a move to punish the officer.

Historically Black Schools Across U.S. Reckon With Bomb Threats

Black History Month got off to a somber start after more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats.

A Former Hacker's Guide To Boosting Your Online Security

Ngô Minh Hiếu is attempting to protect the world from the sorts of cybercriminals he once was.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Resentenced To 21 Years In Prison

The former zookeeper was put in prison for trying to hire two different men to kill animal welfare activist Carole Baskin.

Ex-Cop's Trial For Breonna Taylor Raid Underway In Kentucky

Former Louisville officer Brett Hankison was not charged in Taylor’s shooting death but is standing trial on lower-level felony charges.

Rittenhouse Seeks Return Of Gun Used During Kenosha Protest

Lawyers filed paperwork earlier this week explaining their client wants the AR-15-style rifle back so that it can be destroyed.

Oath Keepers Leader Arrested, Charged In Jan. 6 Conspiracy

Authorities on Thursday arrested Stewart Rhodes, leader and founder of far-right extremist group Oath Keepers, in connection with the riot.

Worker Fired Gun In Milwaukee Shooting That Killed 16-Year-Old

A Burger King employee fired a gun during an attempted robbery in Milwaukee, but it's not clear who killed a 16-year-old in the robbery.

Attorney General Vows Accountability For Jan. 6 Participants

So far, more than 700 people have been arrested and 350 others are still being sought by the FBI.

States Differ On Police Reforms After George Floyd Killing

A number of states implemented incremental reforms, while several Republican-led states responded by granting police even greater authority.

Judge Refuses To Dismiss Alleged Proud Boys Leaders' Charges

More than three dozen people charged in the Capitol siege have been identified by federal authorities as Proud Boys leaders or members.

Testing Rape Kits Can Deliver Exonerations, Closure And Cost Savings

Why does it still take so long to do?

The Extortion Economy Podcast

Exploring the secret world of ransomware.

TikTok December 17 Challenge Has Police, Schools On High Alert

Some school districts are on high alert after a challenge pushing school violence on Dec. 17 surfaced on the social media platform TikTok.

Mullins Charges Still In Limbo

Years before a police union leader was raided by the FBI, local investigators didn't pursue allegations against him.

The Largest Class-Action Legal Settlements In U.S. History

States will get $26 billion to address the opioid crisis, but this isn’t the first time a lawsuit ended in a multibillion-dollar payout.

Social Media Posts Influence Sentencings Of Jan. 6 Rioters

Social media has played a huge role in cases, with much of the most damning evidence coming from rioters' own words and videos.

Josh Duggar Convicted Of Child Pornography Possession: Reports

Known for his appearances on the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," Duggar could face up to 20 years in prison.

CNN Fires Chris Cuomo For Aiding Brother Andrew With Legal Woes

Cuomo reportedly helped former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his team by using his press connections to assist with their case.

Is It Unusual To Charge Parents In School Shootings? AP Explains

Parents are rarely charged for violent acts carried out by their children. It has a lot to do with state laws restricting gun access.

Woman Breastfeeds Cat On Delta Airlines Flight, Reports Suggest

Although this cat was "screaming for its life," one witness said, it's not as uncommon as you may think for humans to breastfeed animals.

Hero DC sniper cop dead

Police Chief Charles Moose kept America calm amid chaotic 2002 sniper crisis

Suspected killer's parents cover-up

Murder suspect Brian Laundrie stole mom's gun

Brazen Smash-And-Grab Robberies Add To Holiday Shopping Stress

Smash-and-grab robberies target luxury items such as Louis Vuitton handbags and luggage, and other merchandise that can be sold online.

'If Everybody's White, There Can't Be Any Racial Bias'

The disappearance of Hispanic drivers from traffic records.

Oklahoma Governor Grants Clemency, Spares Julius Jones' Life

The decision came amid outcry and protests just hours before Jones' scheduled execution

Rittenhouse Trial Verdict Nears Amid Rising Tensions: PHOTOS

At least one protester was taken into custody outside the Kenosha County Courthouse as a jury deliberates Kyle Rittenhouse's fate.

Rittenhouse Verdict Comes Amid A Fraught Gun Landscape

The case comes as states expand self-defense laws and loosen permitting requirements for carrying guns in public.

Police Watchdog Calls For Full Access To Body Cam Footage

The New York Police Department says no.

​6 More Trump Associates Get Subpoenas From Jan. 6 Panel

Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn and John Eastman, a Trump lawyer, are among those who will be asked to testify.

Oath Keepers Find Success Recruiting Active Duty Police: Report

An investigation by NPR found police officers in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and other cities are active in the extremist group.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Says He Has 'Aggressive Cancer'

The blond mullet-wearing former zookeeper, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, gained fame in the Netflix documentary "Tiger King."

House Introduces A Sweeping Booster Seat Safety Law To Protect Children In Car Crashes

Congress introducing new law that would establish safety rules for booster seats.

NRA Reportedly Hacked By Russian Cybercriminals

The group known as Grief released 13 files to the dark web and is threatening to release more if not paid a ransom, according to a report.

'Rust' Movie Set Showed 'Some Complacency' With Weapons: Sheriff

Sheriff says 500 rounds of ammunition — a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and live rounds — were found on the set.

Police-Involved Shooting In Medina: 2 Arrested

Bellevue police said two people were arrested after a man rammed a police cruiser in Medina, causing the officer to open fire.

Risky Business: Some Capitol Riot Defendants Forgo Lawyers

At least five people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol have ignored judges' advice to hire a lawyer.