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August 27, 2024

Details emerge about Rice University student gunned down on first day of classes in apparent murder-suicide

Rice University in Houston was "shaken to its core" by the death of Andrea Rodriguez Avila. She was killed in a murder-suicide on the first day of classes, police said.

August 27, 2024

Philadelphia police say child as young as 10, among 2 sought in armed carjackings

Philadelphia police are looking for two pint-sized suspects, including one as young as 10 years old, accused of carjacking several vehicles with a firearm.

August 27, 2024

Philadelphia police seek assistance identifying two armed carjackers, one as young a 10 years old

Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two armed carjackers, with one estimated to be as young as 10 years old. (Credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

August 27, 2024

Illegal immigrant arrested by New York police while enforcing new mask ban

Police arrested Wesslin Omar Ramirez Castillo, 18, Sunday. Castillo is the first person to face charges under Nassau County's new ban on masking.

August 27, 2024

Arizona police org endorsing Trump crosses aisle to back progressive Dem in close Senate race

The Arizona Police Association, which just days ago announced its endorsement of former President Donald Trump, surprisingly announced support for Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego.

August 27, 2024

'Injured and aggressive' water buffalo on the loose in Iowa town; police warn residents to stay away

A water buffalo is on the loose in an Iowa town after escaping from its owner's property. The animal is described as injured and aggressive, authorities say.

August 27, 2024

Kentucky dentist, son arrested after woman found murdered at his home as her family sues police over killing

Kentucky dentist Michael McKinney III is accused of tampering with evidence, and his son faces murder charges in the June 2023 stabbing death of Amber Spradlin.

August 27, 2024

Tennessee man allegedly killed woman before lighting church ablaze, said he was 'going to get God's water'

A man arrested in connection with lighting a church on fire in Athens, Tennessee, allegedly killed a woman inside the church before the fire started.

August 27, 2024

Pulse nightclub owners will not face involuntary manslaughter charges over 2016 shooting: Police

The Pulse nightclub owners will not face involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the June 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, in which 49 people were killed.

August 27, 2024

Beach town police issue ultimatum to homeless people on boardwalk: ‘Might be a catch-22’

The California city of Long Beach will begin fining and potentially arresting homeless people to combat encampments in an initiative that experts questioned.