Police and Law Enforcement

Chicago 7 hours ago

Box containing human head reportedly found on sidewalk of Chicago's West Side: report

Authorities in Chicago are investigating after a witness said they found a box on the sidewalk near the city's West Side that contained a human head.

Hurricanes 16 hours ago

Florida deputies rescue boy floating on piece of fence in floodwaters

A Florida boy floating in the flooded water in Tampa was rescued by sheriff's deputies on a patrol boat, authorities said Thursday.

VIDEO 22 hours ago

Hurricane Helene: FBI Nashville uses fingerprint technology to help ID victims after storm

Agents with the FBI Nashville Field Office have been using new fingerprint-recognition technology to identify deceased individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina 1 day ago

Former law enforcement officers, military vets step up to save stranded hurricane survivors without FEMA

A group of civilians has banded together to help with disaster relief in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated several areas of the state.

Hurricanes 1 day ago

Hurricane Helene: 11 from single North Carolina family dead as authorities keep finding bodies

A North Carolina family is mourning the loss of 11 loved ones in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as residents and officials continue search and rescue efforts.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Black Mountain police chief: We're working to 'recover every last person' after Helene

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says his agency is working to 'recover every last person' after Hurricane Helene.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Florida troopers rescue dog tied to pole as Hurricane Milton barrels toward state

The Florida Highway Patrol found the dog tied to a pole near a field off a freeway. (Credit: FHP Tampa)

Kamala Harris 1 day ago

Kamala Harris' failure at 'prosecutor 101' basics led to hundreds of drug convictions being tossed out: expert

Kamala Harris faced a scandal in 2010 when she served as San Francisco district attorney, which resulted in her office dismissing an estimated 1,000 drug cases and convictions.

OPINION 2 days ago

The hidden truth: America's crime crisis isn't over

While any decrease in crime is certainly welcome, the FBI's data falls woefully short of providing a complete picture of crime and public safety in America. Let me explain.

Homeless Crisis 2 days ago

Florida sheriff issues warning for authorities enforcing homeless crackdown

Sheriff says a new Florida law prohibiting the homeless from sleeping outside will increase the quality of life for regular people by clearing sidewalks and public places.