Lyft driver assaults, attempts to rob pregnant rider: affidavit
A Lyft driver is now facing a felony charge after court paperwork says he followed a pregnant rider into a downtown Austin cafe bathroom and attempted to rob her.
A Lyft driver is now facing a felony charge after court paperwork says he followed a pregnant rider into a downtown Austin cafe bathroom and attempted to rob her.
Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt
Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.
Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.
DOJ: Former Army soldier from Georgia convicted of abusing minors while stationed in Germany
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says on April 17, a former U.S. Army soldier from Georgia was convicted by a federal jury of sexually and physically abusing two minors while he was stationed in Germany.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says on April 17, a former U.S. Army soldier from Georgia was convicted by a federal jury of sexually and physically abusing two minors while he was stationed in Germany.
Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
Man charged after driving 100 mph in East Austin, crashing into bus station: affidavit
A man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in East Austin.
A man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in East Austin.
Ashanti Allen murder case: Timeline from pregnant Houston woman’s disappearance to suspect’s arrest
Charging documents reveal heartbreaking new details about the death of 23-year-old Ashanti Allen and the evidence that led police to charge 24-year-old Kevin Faux with capital murder.
Charging documents reveal heartbreaking new details about the death of 23-year-old Ashanti Allen and the evidence that led police to charge 24-year-old Kevin Faux with capital murder.
DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon."
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon."
South Carolina deputy shot during I-85 traffic stop; suspect killed
An Anderson County deputy is fighting for his life after being shot during a traffic stop on I-85 Monday afternoon.
An Anderson County deputy is fighting for his life after being shot during a traffic stop on I-85 Monday afternoon.
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl
Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday after he was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez who police say was found dismembered in his Tesla in 2025.
Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday after he was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez who police say was found dismembered in his Tesla in 2025.
Speaker Dustin Burrows orders Texas House probe into ‘indefensible’ Roblox content
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a legislative investigation into online gaming platforms like Roblox to address concerns over child safety and the proliferation of violent content, specifically citing a game that simulated the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a legislative investigation into online gaming platforms like Roblox to address concerns over child safety and the proliferation of violent content, specifically citing a game that simulated the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.
North Carolina shooting: 2 dead after planned fight escalates
Two people are dead after a planned fight near a North Carolina middle school escalated “significantly" and led to multiple people exchanging gunfire, local police said.
Two people are dead after a planned fight near a North Carolina middle school escalated “significantly" and led to multiple people exchanging gunfire, local police said.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting: Timeline of events
Officials and relatives say a man killed eight children and shot two women in two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana. The violence early Sunday was one of the nation’s deadliest recent mass shootings.
Officials and relatives say a man killed eight children and shot two women in two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana. The violence early Sunday was one of the nation’s deadliest recent mass shootings.
Shreveport, Louisiana survivors escaped via the roof and called 911: police
Some of those who survived a mass domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, escaped via the roof and called 911, police said.
Some of those who survived a mass domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, escaped via the roof and called 911, police said.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 79 latest updates
Monday marks Day 79 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Monday marks Day 79 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting: 8 children killed in ‘domestic disturbance’
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Austin police seek suspect in serial copper thefts; $1,000 reward offered
Austin police are seeking a suspect and offering a $1,000 reward following the latest of eight copper thefts at an East Austin construction site.
Austin police are seeking a suspect and offering a $1,000 reward following the latest of eight copper thefts at an East Austin construction site.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
FBI offers $25,000 reward for North Texas man linked to 'Greggy’s Cult' child exploitation network
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of a former North Texas resident wanted for his alleged role in a prolific online network that exploited children.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of a former North Texas resident wanted for his alleged role in a prolific online network that exploited children.
Texas DPS expands law enforcement fleet with eight new K-9 teams
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.
Iowa City shooting injures 5 people near University of Iowa, 1 in critical condition
A shooting in downtown Iowa City injured five people, one critically, after a large fight broke out near the University of Iowa campus.
A shooting in downtown Iowa City injured five people, one critically, after a large fight broke out near the University of Iowa campus.