California homeowner kills robber after taking gun: report
A California homeowner turned the tables on two robbers when he somehow disarmed one during a home invasion earlier this week, a report said.
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Illinois Dem governor commutes sentence of convicted double murder defendant: reports
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker granted a sentence commutation Thursday to a 57-year-old inmate who has served nearly three decades behind bars following his conviction in a 1990 Chicago double murder case.
North Carolina sheriff releases 911 call in alleged road-rage shooting
Authorities in North Carolina released the 911 call in the alleged road-rage shooting last week that resulted in the death of Julie Eberly, a mother of six.
Texas county sheriff fires 7 detention officers after jail death investigation
At least seven Texas county detention officers have been fired following an investigation into a detainee's death last month, authorities said.
This Day in History: April 2
"As the World Turns" and "The Edge of Night" premiere on CBS; Mafia boss John Gotti is convicted of murder and racketeering; and more.
LIVE UPDATES: Derek Chauvin trial continues Friday, shorter day expected
The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will resume Friday, with proceedings expected to end a bit earlier than usual.
US couple nabbed at NJ seaport, accused of trying to board ship to Yemen to fight for ISIS: Justice Department
Following a multi-year investigation and the help of undercover officers, a husband and wife from New York and Alabama were arrested Thursday in New Jersey while allegedly attempting to travel overseas to fight with ISIS, the U.S. Justice Department said in a release.
Texas family charged in alleged sex trafficking ring at Houston bar
A middle-aged Houston mom, two of her adult children and a nephew have been accused of sex trafficking crimes victimizing waitresses at the Puerto Alegre bar in the city.
New York man drinks too much tequila, mistakes counterterrorism center for hotel
A New York man allegedly drank too much tequila then hopped a fence and tried to book a room at the National Counterterrorism Center, only to discover it is not a hotel, according to court documents.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot calls for release of videos after 13-year-old boy killed by police
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday called for the release of video footage that could shed light on the police killing of a 13-year-old boy this week.