Maine man arrested in murder-for-hire plot, feds say
Korsiak allegedly agreed to the murder-for-hire plot of a fictitious Manhattan businessman in exchange for $50,000, a federal complaint said.
Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama before CEO testifies to Congress
No injuries were reported and no hazardous materials leaked following the 30-car derailment, authorities said.
Utah police footage shows barrage of gunfire that killed 25-year-old
Allan's family has accused the police of "brutal murder," according to a statement published by local media.
World's oldest person, U.S.-born Spanish woman, turns 116
María Branyas Morera was born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California.
5 people, including 2 children, killed in New York house fire
Five other people were injured in the early morning Spring Valley house fire, authorities said. Police are investigating the cause.
California court tosses murder conviction because of rap video shown at trial
The conviction was overturned under a new law that states creative expressions like rap videos or lyrics cannot be used as evidence without serious consideration by a judge.
What to know about the recent close calls on airport runways
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration have opened investigations on the recent incidents.
Couple accuses fertility clinic of implanting embryo with cancer genes
The couple's child now has a more than 80% chance of developing hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, according to the suit.
How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
A former anthropology student led police to identify two men missing for decades
A tip, modern technology and a call from a former anthropology student led to the identification of the two men who went missing decades ago.
Mother calls for all coaches to be CPR-trained after son dies playing football
The boy's coach, according to his mother, later said that no one on the field knew CPR.
3-year-old Florida boy kills self with father's gun, sheriff says
The 3-year-old went into his parents' bedroom and removed a 9mm handgun from the nightstand drawer and shot himself point blank, the sheriff said.
FBI launches civil rights investigation into 2 inmate deaths at Houston jail
The federal investigation follows an uptick in inmate deaths at the Harris County Jail.
Whale death renews calls to halt offshore wind projects
"How many more will it take?" asked a coastal mayor after another dead whale washed ashore in Manasquan, New Jersey.
Georgia police officer arrested in connection with death of girl, 16
The Gwinnett Police Department identified human remains as those of teenager Susana Morales, who had been missing since last July, police said.