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December 24

California farming tycoon arrested in wife's killing

California farming tycoon Michael Abatti is accused of murdering his wife in an Arizona mountain town as the two were in the midst of a divorce.

December 24

New charges against DC National Guard shooting suspect open death penalty door

An Afghan national accused of killing a National Guard member faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty in a Washington, D.C., shooting case.

December 24

Federal judge strikes down 'gender secrecy' policies in California public schools

A California public school policy barring teachers from informing parents about student gender identity changes was struck down by a federal judge on Monday.

December 24

Convicted killer Scott Peterson keeps swinging in court — but expert says he’s not going anywhere but his cell

Scott Peterson remains in prison as 2025 ends, serving life without parole for murdering pregnant wife Laci Peterson over 20 years ago in shocking case.

December 24

'Christmas Lawyer' who went to war with HOA spends windfall on holiday cheer

"Christmas Lawyer" wins settlement against HOA that tried to shut down his holiday display in Idaho, plans bigger celebration this year with their settlement money.

December 24

Colorado mom accused of killing 2 children and fleeing to UK returns stateside to face murder charges

Colorado mother accused of killing two of her children, injuring another during custody battle extradited from U.K. to face murder charges after lengthy international legal fight.

December 23

4 indicted in foiled New Year's Eve terror bombing plot targeting Southern California businesses

Four people face federal terror charges for allegedly plotting New Year's Eve 2025 bombings targeting businesses. The holiday attack was foiled by FBI agents.

December 23

Mom arrested on murder charge after body of missing ‘at-risk’ girl Melodee Buzzard found

Melodee Buzzard's body found in Utah as mother charged with murder. 9-year-old was reported missing in October after California road trip with family.

December 23

Apex predator threatening Northwest salmon sparks rare bipartisan push to 'kill more'

Bipartisan lawmakers find common ground in the middle of partisan divides as sea lions threaten Washington salmon populations and fishing communities.

December 23

'Christmas Lawyers’s' war with HOA comes to an end, so who came away smiling?

An Idaho lawyer recounts a decade-long legal fight with his HOA over Christmas lights, ending in a major settlement after federal court, appeals and Supreme Court involvement.