This Day in History: Jan. 2
Bruno Hauptmann goes on trial on charges of kidnapping and murdering the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh.
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Portland armed robbery leads to 5 arrests after high-speed chase: reports
Five people linked to an armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary in Portland, Ore., on Friday have been taken into custody, according to reports.
Florida man once jailed for posing as a doctor arrested again for fraud
Malachi Love-Robinson, 23, was arrested after he allegedly stole money from customers while working as a contractor for United States of Freight in Delray Beach
Coast Guard suspends search for Florida-bound boat believed carrying 20 from Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday suspended a search for a boat believed to be carrying about 20 people that failed to return to Florida after traveling from the Bahamas.
New state laws for 2021 focus on police reform, public health
In many states, new legislation focused on law enforcement reform after nationwide protests against police brutality.
UN diplomat found dead in NYC apartment in apparent suicide
A United Nations diplomat was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on New Year’s Eve in an apparent suicide, police sources said.
Order delaying execution of Lisa Montgomery, only female on federal death row, vacated
A federal appeals court in Washington has lifted a stay of execution for a female death row prisoner scheduled to be executed later this month.
Minneapolis prosecutors in George Floyd trial seek delay, citing coronavirus
Prosecutors handling the Minneapolis case involving four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked that the trial be delayed by three months, citing coronavirus concerns, according to a report.
FDA surprise fee won’t be enforced for distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid pandemic
A California distiller told Fox News the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s surprise $14,000 fine on craft distillers who switched to produce hand sanitizer amid the coronavirus pandemic felt like getting "slapped" for doing the right thing.
Chicago Teachers Union leader under fire for pushing remote schooling while vacationing in Caribbean
A Chicago Teachers Union leader is under fire for pushing for Chicago public schools to remain remote because of coronavirus risks while vacationing in the Caribbean.