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NEWS 'Beloved Mother, Friend, Daughter' Sonya Massey Shot Dead by Officer After She Phoned 911 for Help: 'Justice at Stake,' Warns Pres. Biden
Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass the George Floyd Law after the horrifying footage of police killing Sonya Massey is released.FEATURES 10 Assassinations That Changed the Course of History
Whether it's for political or personal reasons, assassinations can change the course of history. Here are 10 of the most infamous killings of notable people.NEWS Biden or Trump: Does Historian with Near-Perfect Track Record Really Know Who Will Win Presidential Election?
Dr. Allan Lichtman, who has successfully predicted nine of ten previous US presidential elections, weighed in on the Trump-Biden debate.NEWS Atlantic City Mayor, Wife Accused of Physically and Emotionally Abusing Teen Daughter
The mayor of Atlantic City and his superintendent wife have been charged with abusing their teen daughter, officials said.NEWS JFK Assassination: Conspiracy Theories and Wild Whodunits Still Linger Over 60 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Hands down, the assassination of John F. Kennedy is the biggest "whodunit" in American history, with conspiracy theories still going around.NEWS Joint Operation: Mayor and Son in Minnesota Charged With Growing Hundreds of Marijuana Plants, Police Say
A mayor in Minnesota and his son have been arrested after they allegedly grew over 200 marijuana plants, officials said.NEWS JFK Assassinated: America Still Searching for the Truth Over 6 Decades After President Kennedy Died (FPD CASE VAULT)
It was the crime that stunned the world and changed the nation forever — the ruthless assassination of President John F. Kennedy on a dark day in Dallas.NEWS Political Activist Run Down By Car In 2019, Police Say They Arrested A Suspect In The Case
A man has been arrested in connection to the murder of a political activist in Oregon. The arrest comes nearly three years after the victim was killed.NEWS Connecticut landlord, city official charged in Norwalk man's murder
The Norwalk Republican deputy registrar of voters was charged with allegedly gunning down her tenant. She'd been arrested for harassing another tenant in September.OPINION Inside the criminal mind: Are the Jan. 6 participants criminals, terrorists, insurrectionists, rioters or patriots?
Hundreds of people have been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 protest at the U.S. Capitol. Were they criminals, terrorists or patriots remains a question.NEWS Maryland mayor charged with posting revenge porn images of his ex-girlfriend to Reddit forums
The mayor of a Maryland town was accused of distributing revenge porn after he allegedly posted nude photographs of his ex-girlfriend on the internet.NEWS Ex-NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to face charges for unwelcome touching of women: reports
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was charged with unwanted touching, months after a report detailing sexual harassment and retaliation against women.NEWS Ex-Oklahoma councilman accused of killing missing man, burying him under septic tank
A former Oklahoma city councilor was charged with killing a former employee, burying him under a septic tank, police said. The victim was reported missing.NEWS Texas man murders woman, injures husband because they supported Biden: report
A man in Texas is accused of murdering a woman and injuring her husband because of their support of President Joe Biden, according to a report.NEWS Capitol police say Trump to blame for Jan. 6 attack in Washington, lawsuit alleges
Some members of the U.S. Capitol police have filed a lawsuit in federal court against former President Donald Trump and others over the Jan. 6 attack.NEWS Nephew of Tennessee Congressman found fatally shot in Nashville, suspect arrested after manhunt
A relative of a Tennessee state representative was murdered and his girlfriend shot and critically wounded earlier the same day, police said.NEWS As the U.S. Capitol riot unfolded, he was ready to 'attack from all sides.' Police found him with 1,000 rounds of ammo.
A New York City man faces 15 years in federal prison after he admitted to making violent threats against the U.S. Capital. He was found with 1,000 rounds of ammoNEWS Head of Minnesota college Republicans accused in federal sex-trafficking investigation
The head of a college chapter of the Minnesota College Republican is accused in a sex-trafficking operation that saw a fundraiser arrested last week.COLD CASES Police announced arrests in connection to cold-case murder of U.S. rep's nephew
Four people have been charged in Virginia in connection to the cold-case murder of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings' nephew. The victim was shot in 2011.NEWS Trip to the pokey unlikely for sex-sessed Governor as New York laws lack teeth
New York laws mean disgraced Gov. Andrew Cuomo will likely escape significant prison time after report that detailed his ongoing sexual harassment of women.NEWS New York Gov. retailated against sexual harassment victim, broke state and federal law
An independent investigation found New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed several women. He and the office retaliated against one victim, report says.NEWS California man admits to bribing officials in exchange for votes favorable to his cannabis businesses, feds say
A Californian will plead guilty to bribery charges for paying a city official around $32,000 dollars for votes favorable to his cannabis businesses, feds said.NEWS Maryland man who called Anthony Fauci ‘vile, disgusting satanic elf’ charged with threatening his life: Feds
A Maryland man was arrested and charged in connection with emailed death threats to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and his family.NEWS Chinese government sent people to try and coerce a U.S. resident to return. Feds said the covert action was without permission.
Federal prosecutors have charged a group connected to the Chinese government for an operation in the U.S. Investigators say the group targeted two people wanted by China.NEWS First person sentenced for U.S.Capitol riot. Here is the punishment a judge issued.
Paul Hodgkins was sentenced in federal court for his role in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot to protest the Presidental election. About 500 people have been charged.NEWS Authorities take man into custody for murder of special needs man in Seattle’s infamous ‘CHOP’ Zone
A Washington man was apprehended in connection with last year’s death of a man in Seattle in what was known before it was cleared as Seattle’s “CHOP” Zone.NEWS Child pornography charges filed against GOP national staffers: Feds
Two GOP staffers have been charged in federal court in connection to a child pornography investigation. Prosecutors say the two participated in an online website.NEWS Haiti's President assassinated, questions about who is now running the Caribbean Country
The President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated on July 7 by a group of armed men. Questions about who is running the Caribbean country abound.NEWS Chicago alderman and her chief of staff accused of accepting home improvement bribes
A Chicago elected official was charged by federal officials with bribery. The alderman took money related to a home improvement projects, according to prosecutors.