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April 26

Teens' night of rock throwing leads to murder conviction for man, now 20

Jurors have found Joseph Koenig, now 20, guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of Alexa Bartell, who was killed after a stone crashed through her windshield.

April 26

Scott Peterson's 'strongest argument' for murder conviction appeal is a long shot: criminal defense lawyer

Scott Peterson's most recent attempt at overturning his murder conviction is a "Hail Mary," according to one criminal defense attorney who thinks the attempt is a long shot.

April 25

Bryan Kohberger case: Surviving roommate saw Xana Kernodle on floor after encounter with masked intruder

One of the roomates inside the home where four University of Idaho students were killed saw a housemate "passed out" on the floor following the murders but walked past it.

April 25

Trump admin launches foreign funding investigation into UC Berkeley

President Donald Trump's administration is launching an investigation into UC Berkeley's foreign funding, a week after it launched one into Harvard's records.

April 25

Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges

A man who suffered a "medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance," according to a lawsuit.

April 25

Illegal immigrant headed to prison for Las Vegas showgirl murder had criminal record in sanctuary state

Yoni Barrios will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing Brent Allan Hallett, 47, and Maris Mareen DiGiovanni, 30, during a stabbing spree in Las Vegas in 2022.

April 25

Infamous late-term abortionist who wrote about 'dismembering' babies closes Colorado clinic

After 55 years of performing late-term abortions, Dr. Warren Hern retires his Boulder practice, leaving behind a detailed written legacy of how fetuses are torn apart in the womb.

April 25

REAL ID sees nationwide state government compliance ahead of deadline, but it wasn't always that way

Several states originally objected to REAL ID requirements, but all have since come into compliance ahead of the deadline, according to federal officials.

April 25

California floats plan to allow homeless students to sleep in their cars amid housing crisis

A Public Policy Institute of California report found California has among the lowest homeownership rates and the most expensive housing in the country.

April 25

Democrat-run Los Angeles failing wildfire victims’ rebuilding plans months after Trump visit: GOP rep

Thousands of Pacific Palisades homeowners are waiting to rebuild after the devastating wildfires as only a handful of permits have reportedly been approved by LA Mayor Karen Bass.