- Former NC State coach Lowe arrested on tax charges AP - 7 mins ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe was arrested Monday and charged with failing to file his North Carolina state income taxes … More »Former NC State coach Lowe arrested on tax charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe was arrested Monday and charged with failing to file his North Carolina state income taxes for three years.
- First big trial set for refurbished NY courthouse LARRY NEUMEISTER - AP - 4 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A historic courthouse got a facelift just in time for the trial of a police officer accused of plotting to kill and eat women. More »First big trial set for refurbished NY courthouse
NEW YORK (AP) — A historic courthouse got a facelift just in time for the trial of a police officer accused of plotting to kill and eat women.
- Police: Man arrested at NJ airport with loaded gun AP - 23 hrs ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Officials say a Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport after screeners noticed a loaded gun in his carry-on bag. More »Police: Man arrested at NJ airport with loaded gun
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Officials say a Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport after screeners noticed a loaded gun in his carry-on bag.
- Mysterious Drop in Crime May Be Linked to Small-Scale Efforts Clara Moskowitz - LiveScience.com - Sun, Feb 17, 2013
This story was updated on Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. ET. More »Mysterious Drop in Crime May Be Linked to Small-Scale Efforts
- Zimbabwe voter awareness campaigners arrested AP - Sun, Feb 17, 2013
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A community group in Zimbabwe says a pastor and three activists were arrested for holding a voter education meeting a day after President Robert … More »Zimbabwe voter awareness campaigners arrested
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A community group in Zimbabwe says a pastor and three activists were arrested for holding a voter education meeting a day after President Robert Mugabe announced March 16 as the date for a referendum on a new constitution.
- Texas police fatally shoot fugitive Fla. prisoner AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Florida prisoner who escaped in Texas after stabbing a detective with his eyeglasses was fatally shot early Saturday after refusing to cooperate … More »Texas police fatally shoot fugitive Fla. prisoner
- Ohio teen's lawyers begin plea talks in fatal school shooting Kim Palmer - Reuters - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An attorney for the Ohio teen charged in the shooting deaths of three high school students in the town of Chardon said on Saturday he is negotiating … More »Ohio teen's lawyers begin plea talks in fatal school shooting
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An attorney for the Ohio teen charged in the shooting deaths of three high school students in the town of Chardon said on Saturday he is negotiating with prosecutors to settle the case as the first anniversary of the attack approaches. It was not immediately clear if accused shooter T.J. Lane would …
- Foreigners arrested for trying to spread Christianity in Libya Reuters - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Four foreigners have been arrested in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on suspicion of being Christian missionaries and printing books … More »Foreigners arrested for trying to spread Christianity in Libya
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Four foreigners have been arrested in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on suspicion of being Christian missionaries and printing books about Christianity, a security official said on Saturday. "They were arrested on Tuesday at a publishing house where they were printing thousands of books …
- Calif. man arrested in Fla. in ex-wife's death AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) — A California man has been arrested in southwest Florida on an outstanding murder warrant in the death of his ex-wife, who went overboard from … More »Calif. man arrested in Fla. in ex-wife's death
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) — A California man has been arrested in southwest Florida on an outstanding murder warrant in the death of his ex-wife, who went overboard from an Italian cruise ship seven years ago.
- A glance at items listed in Jackson Jr. charges AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife have agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal … More »A glance at items listed in Jackson Jr. charges
CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife have agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. The following is a look at the items listed in Jackson Jr.'s charging document, when they were allegedly purchased and for how much:
- Sentenced to life at 16, woman hopes for freedom ADAM GELLER - AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — More than 21 years after she went to prison, Barbara Hernandez enters the cinderblock visitation chamber at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional … More »Sentenced to life at 16, woman hopes for freedom
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — More than 21 years after she went to prison, Barbara Hernandez enters the cinderblock visitation chamber at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in the turquoise blouse with applique flowers she keeps for special occasions. Her makeup is carefully applied but cannot hide the age lines that …
- TX police: killed Florida fugitive lunged at cops AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — North Texas police officials say a fugitive Florida prisoner was fatally shot early Saturday when he refused to cooperate and lunged at offic … More »TX police: killed Florida fugitive lunged at cops
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — North Texas police officials say a fugitive Florida prisoner was fatally shot early Saturday when he refused to cooperate and lunged at officers.
- Bangladeshis demand death for war crimes convict JULHAS ALAM - AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — For many in Bangladesh, the "V'' for victory sign was more than they could bear. More »Bangladeshis demand death for war crimes convict
- Fugitive who stabbed officer fatally shot after manhunt in Texas Marice Richter - Reuters - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - A five-day manhunt for a Florida fugitive who escaped from prison transport officers in Texas ended early on Saturday when he was shot and … More »Fugitive who stabbed officer fatally shot after manhunt in Texas
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - A five-day manhunt for a Florida fugitive who escaped from prison transport officers in Texas ended early on Saturday when he was shot and killed by law enforcement a few miles from the parking lot where he first got away, police said. Alberto Morales, who had stabbed one of the transport officers …
- Prospect of prison looms for ex-congressman, wife MICHAEL TARM and PETE YOST - AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — The prospect of prison looms over former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife after they agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to … More »Prospect of prison looms for ex-congressman, wife
CHICAGO (AP) — The prospect of prison looms over former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife after they agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items — including furs, a gold watch, a football signed by U.S. presidents and even a hat once owned by Michael …
- Texas police chase, fatally shoot Florida fugitive AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — A Florida prisoner who escaped in Texas after stabbing a detective with his eyeglasses was shot and killed by law enforcement officers early Saturday … More »Texas police chase, fatally shoot Florida fugitive
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — A Florida prisoner who escaped in Texas after stabbing a detective with his eyeglasses was shot and killed by law enforcement officers early Saturday after police responded to a report of a home burglary near Dallas, authorities said.
- Man arrested in Alaska Coast Guard base deaths AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man was arrested Friday in last year's shooting deaths at a Coast Guard communications station on Kodiak Island that left two employees … More »Man arrested in Alaska Coast Guard base deaths
- Alaska man arrested in killings of two Coast Guard workers Yereth Rosen - Reuters - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A former coworker has been arrested for fatally shooting two U.S. Coast Guard employees last year on Kodiak Island in Alaska, federal officials … More »Alaska man arrested in killings of two Coast Guard workers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A former coworker has been arrested for fatally shooting two U.S. Coast Guard employees last year on Kodiak Island in Alaska, federal officials said on Friday. James Michael Wells of Kodiak will appear in federal court sometime next week in Anchorage to face charges of killing Coast Guard electricians …
- Fugitive LA ex-cop may have died from self-inflicted gunshot Dana Feldman - Reuters - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
SAN BERNARDINO, California (Reuters) - A fugitive former policeman whose charred remains were found in a burned-out cabin in the mountains above Los Angeles following … More »Fugitive LA ex-cop may have died from self-inflicted gunshot
SAN BERNARDINO, California (Reuters) - A fugitive former policeman whose charred remains were found in a burned-out cabin in the mountains above Los Angeles following a shootout with sheriff's deputies died from a possibly self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said on Friday. An autopsy on Christopher Dorner, 33, found …
- Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud David Ingram and Mary Wisniewski - Reuters - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Chicago congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the famed civil rights leader, plans to plead guilty to charges filed on Friday accusing … More »Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Chicago congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the famed civil rights leader, plans to plead guilty to charges filed on Friday accusing him of misusing $750,000 in campaign funds, his attorney said. Jackson's wife, Sandi Jackson, has also agreed to plead guilty to a related charge of …
- Ohio man with gun at Batman movie acquitted on weapons charge Kim Palmer - Reuters - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio man arrested after he brought a handgun and knives to a late night showing of the Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises", two weeks after … More »Ohio man with gun at Batman movie acquitted on weapons charge
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio man arrested after he brought a handgun and knives to a late night showing of the Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises", two weeks after the Colorado theater mass shooting last summer was acquitted on Friday of a felony weapons possession charge. Prosecutors had accused Scott A. Smith, 38, …
- Jesse Jackson Jr., wife agree to plead guilty PETE YOST - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges growing … More »Jesse Jackson Jr., wife agree to plead guilty
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges growing out of what prosecutors said was a scheme to use $750,000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses, including a $43,000 gold watch and furs.
- Rapper 2 Chainz arrested in Md. on drug charge AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
EASTON, Md. (AP) — Rapper 2 Chainz has been arrested on drug charges in Maryland where he was performing at a college homecoming event. More »Rapper 2 Chainz arrested in Md. on drug charge
- Ohioan acquitted of 3rd count in Batman film case AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man who earlier pleaded guilty to two charges for bringing a loaded gun, ammunition and knives to a showing of the latest Batman movie has been … More »Ohioan acquitted of 3rd count in Batman film case
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man who earlier pleaded guilty to two charges for bringing a loaded gun, ammunition and knives to a showing of the latest Batman movie has been acquitted of a third weapons count.
- Jesse Jackson's Future in Jail Looks a Lot Less Fancy Than the Watch He Bought with Campaign Funds J.K. Trotter - The Atlantic Wire - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
After resigning from Congress in November and finally confessing that he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds on luxury goods, Jesse Jackson Jr. will … More »Jesse Jackson's Future in Jail Looks a Lot Less Fancy Than the Watch He Bought with Campaign Funds
After resigning from Congress in November and finally confessing that he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds on luxury goods, Jesse Jackson Jr. will plead guilty on all charges could face considerable jail time, according to an anonymous source speaking to Politico. Last week, the former Illinois Congressman, …
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