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Cleaning crew mistake allowed Portland attempted murder suspect to escape from holding cell, police say
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) on Monday said a cleaning crew mistake allowed for the escape of an attempted murder suspect accused of ramming a police officer in the city last month.
This Day in History: Jan. 5
President Ronald Reagan announces he is nominating Elizabeth Dole to succeed Drew Lewis as secretary of transportation. She would become the first woman to head the Department of Transportation.
Rep. Jamie Raskin and his wife release a heart wrenching statement on suicide of 25-year-old son
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
Lawyers for officers in Breonna Taylor case accuse mayor of pushing project that led to her death
A lawyer representing a Louisville police officer is blaming the mayor's office for pushing a neighborhood revitalization program they claim led to Breonna Taylor's death during a botched drug raid.
Family of deceased Texas soldier said she was previously sexually assaulted, was ‘ready to fight’ for justice
The family of a 19-year-old soldier found dead in Fort Bliss, Texas last week said she had been sexually assaulted by another soldier a year before her death and was "ready to fight" for justice in her case.
Minnesota gym owner used hidden camera to spy on woman, lawsuit alleges
The woman’s suit, which seeks at least $50,000 in damages, claims she still suffers emotionally and physically from the incident, including paranoia and fear of public bathrooms.
Rep. Lauren Boebert explains why she plans to carry in Congress in new ad
Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee III said during a press conference Monday that he will reach out to the newly-elected Colorado lawmaker about her plans, noting he wants to ensure "she is aware of the what the laws of the District of Columbia are."
Dozens shot in Chicago, 5 murdered over holiday weekend
At least 20 people were shot and two people were murdered during Chicago’s first weekend of 2021, as the police department, its superintendent and former brass reflect on a violent, tumultuous year in policing in the Illinois city and across America.