Professor sues TikToker who accused her in University of Idaho murders
The chair of the university's history department filed a federal defamation lawsuit last week against the TikTok user Ashley Guillard.
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College basketball player shot dead in Mercedes at nature preserve
Phillip Urban, 20, was a freshman student-athlete at Connecticut's Post University.
Woman fatally shoots 2 officers at motel in Mississippi
A woman shot and killed two police officers at a Motel 6 in Bay St. Louis early Wednesday morning, state investigators said.
Mother of Idaho murder victim worries case could go unsolved
Kristi Goncalves described her "sleepless nights" as the investigation continues without an arrest or a suspect more than one month after the killings.
Ohio authorities solve "mystery of 31-year-old remains" found by hunters in 1991
Through advanced DNA testing, officials were able to identify the bones of a John Doe discovered in a shallow grave more than 31 years ago.
Accused Colorado shooter charged with 305 counts, including hate crimes
The district attorney noted that murder charges would carry the harshest penalty — likely life in prison.
Family of boy thrown from balcony reaches settlement with Mall of America, attorneys say
The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis says it will toughen its trespassing policies as part of a settlement with the family of a boy who was severely injured when a man with a history of causing disturbances at the mall threw him from a third-floor balcony.
Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
Oklahoma man charged in killings of 4 men found in river
Oklahoma prosecutors have filed first-degree murder charges against a 67-year-old man accused of killing and dismembering four men whose bodies were found in a river.
Man allegedly demanded $300K before killing 4 workers at pot farm
Chen Wu, 45, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 20 killings.
Judge accepts insanity plea from man accused of killing couple, chewing on victim's face
A number of family members of the slain couple expressed anger at the decision and made victim impact statements in court Monday.
Colorado mass shooting suspect accused of killing 5 held without bail
The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub has been ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance.
Banker for Alex Murdaugh convicted for scheme to steal money from clients' legal settlements
A banker charged with helping disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh take money from the legal settlements of clients has been found guilty of wire and bank fraud charges in South Carolina.
Suspect captured in killings of 4 people at Oklahoma marijuana farm
The victims were described by authorities as having been "executed."
Driver in deadly Apple store crash charged with homicide
A 2019 Toyota 4Runner crashed into the store's plate glass window, killing one person and injuring 17 others.
4 found dead following reported hostage situation in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said the deaths are being investigated as homicide. One other person was wounded.
Acting police chief during Uvalde school shooting steps down
Lt. Mariano Pargas left the department voluntarily but it was not immediately clear whether he retired or resigned.
Family of 2 adults, 3 children found dead inside their Phoenix home
Police said the two adults and three children had "obvious signs of trauma" and that investigators were not searching for a suspect in the deaths.
UVA shooting suspect shot one victim while he was sleeping, prosecutor says
A judge ordered the suspect held without bond and appointed a public defender to represent him until he secures private counsel.
Man who killed 6 in Christmas parade gets life in prison without parole
Darrell Brooks Jr., 40, told the court before he was sentenced that he had suffered from mental illness since he was young and didn't plan to drive into the parade route.
Idaho students' killer still at large; victim wrote she was "one lucky girl" before death
"Evidence indicates that this was a targeted attack," police said.
4 Idaho students likely killed with "edged weapon"; no suspects in custody
Officials said all four students, who were found dead inside a home near campus on Sunday, are considered victims in the case.
Purdue student charged with killing roommate seeks insanity defense
Ji Min Sha is being held on a murder charge for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of Varun Manish Chheda, his roommate.
Police identify 4 University of Idaho students found dead near campus
"An event of this magnitude can understandably have significant impacts on those left behind," the university's president wrote.
Another journalist reported killed in Haiti, 8th so far this year
The journalist was shot and killed near his home in Port-au-Prince on Nov. 5, according to the Inter American Press Association.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump warned Friday that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.