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April 29, 2024

2 central Florida deputies wounded, suspect dead after public park gunfight

Two Polk County, Florida, sheriff's deputies were seriously injured and their assailant killed in an exchange of gunfire, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed over the weekend.

April 29, 2024

Truck crashes through Massachusetts ice cream stand parking lot, narrowly missing family: WATCH

An ice cream shop owner is grateful her family's stand was closed Sunday, after an out-of-control driver crashed a truck through the property, causing a lot of destruction.

April 29, 2024

Karen Read murder trial: Lead investigator 'searched phone for nude photos', defense says

Karen Read was accused of killing her boyfriend - Boston police officer John O'Keefe - but she denied accusations and claimed she was framed in an elaborate cover-up

April 29, 2024

NY DA berates police officer, ignores commands during traffic stop: 'I don't really care'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley for a state investigation over video of a traffic stop for speeding 20 mph over the limit.

April 29, 2024

10 wounded in shooting at Florida party venue, sheriff says

A 16-year-old gunman wounded 10 people during a private event at Cabana Live, a party venue in Florida. The shooting followed a fistfight, authorities say.

April 29, 2024

18 confirmed dead after bus crash near Mexico City, authorities say

18 people have been confirmed dead after a bus crash on the outskirts of Mexico City on Sunday. 14 people were killed instantly, while another four died in the hospital.

April 29, 2024

Dead baby discovered at University of Tampa in Florida

An abandoned, dead baby was discovered near a freshman dorm on the University of Tampa campus Sunday, police said.

April 29, 2024

Police hiring sees uptick across US after years of decline, survey shows

U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time in years. Many larger departments have increased officer pay.

April 29, 2024

What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release

Actor Alec Baldwin’s faces both ongoing legal troubles and significant public relations problems over his court case about the shooting that happened during production of "Rust."

April 29, 2024

Boston man sentenced to 8 years for murder-for-hire plot targeting his ex-wife, her boyfriend

A Boston man was sentenced to nearly eight years behind bars after attempting to hire a contract killer to murder his ex-wife and her boyfriend for $8,000 total.