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Acting AG says ‘Nobody has any idea why’ Pam Bondi was fired except for Trump

April 08, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Michigan man charged with kidnapping following Amber Alert for 12-year-old Iowa girl

April 08, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

April 08, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Lone survivor and victims' families grieve loss of teenagers killed in crash

April 08, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

April 08, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

'Race-baiting' letter from group tied to Sapulpa candidate's spouse draws outrage

April 08, 2026

Crime|Political|Technology

Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note

An Indiana politician says someone fired 13 shots at his front door and left behind a note reading “No Data Centers” on his doorstep

April 07, 2026

Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note

Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health

Rapper Offset hospitalized after being shot in Florida

April 07, 2026

Crime|Environment|Travel|US|Videos

Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend

April 07, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Crews respond to more than 40 fires in Ann Arbor following Michigan's national championship

April 07, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime

April 07, 2026

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

April 07, 2026

Tiger Woods is not at the Masters. Jason Day wonders why he was behind the wheel in DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is a topic of conversation at the Masters without even being there

April 07, 2026

Tiger Woods is not at the Masters. Jason Day wonders why he was behind the wheel in DUI arrest

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has maintained his innocence on conspiracy charges in an appeal hearing in Paris

April 07, 2026

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

April 07, 2026

Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Man accused of killing coworker with sledgehammer found incompetent to stand trial

April 07, 2026

Crime|World

Gunmen attack police near building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

April 07, 2026

Gunmen attack police near building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Atlanta Mayor calls for safe hangouts and parents to help as teen takeovers rise across the city

April 07, 2026

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

April 07, 2026

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Australia|Crime|World

Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012

April 07, 2026

Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan

Crime|World

US soldier trying to halt wife's deportation after she was detained on Louisiana military base

A U.S. Army staff sergeant is trying to halt his Honduras-born wife’s deportation after she was detained inside a military base just days after their wedding

April 07, 2026

US soldier trying to halt wife's deportation after she was detained on Louisiana military base

Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Watch Savannah Guthrie’s return to the 'Today' show

Savannah Guthrie is back behind the anchor desk to co-host the “Today” show on NBC after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, at the beginning of February. Officials say the investigation into her disappearance is still active, and no suspects have been identified.

April 06, 2026

Watch Savannah Guthrie’s return to the 'Today' show

Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank

Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students

April 07, 2026

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Lil Nas X enters a mental health program intended to lead to dropped charges of attacking police

A judge has allowed Lil Nas X to enter a mental health diversion program that could lead to the dismissal of charges against him

April 07, 2026

Lil Nas X enters a mental health program intended to lead to dropped charges of attacking police

Crime|World

ICE’s story of a Minneapolis shooting fell apart. New video shows what happened before an agent fired

April 07, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Video brings new scrutiny to an ICE shooting in Minneapolis after charges against 2 men collapsed

The city of Minneapolis has released a video showing a chase and a scuffle that ended in a nonfatal shooting in January

April 07, 2026

Video brings new scrutiny to an ICE shooting in Minneapolis after charges against 2 men collapsed

Crime|Education|Health|World

Children make up half of Haiti’s gangs. They’re about to face a new foreign force.

April 07, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to jail unspecified reporter over airmen rescue leaks

April 07, 2026

Crime|US

San Antonio Express-News: Rep. Gonzales allegedly sent lewd texts to campaign staffer in 2020

April 07, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip

An investigation has found that nine backcountry skiers killed in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history were being guided through dangerous terrain when safer routes were available

April 07, 2026

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing of rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days

April 07, 2026

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation

Savannah Guthrie has returned to hosting the “Today” show for the first time since her mother disappeared from her Arizona home more than two months ago

April 07, 2026

A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

April 07, 2026

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Crime|Political|US|World

ICE agent allegedly rams immigrant's vehicle, leaving him injured

April 07, 2026

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YouTubers trespass at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, claim they were shot at

April 06, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Man missing from motel under suspicious circumstances

April 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has won a Supreme Court order that’s expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress

April 06, 2026

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' anchor desk for first time since mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie has returned to NBC’s “Today” show anchor desk for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago

April 06, 2026

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' anchor desk for first time since mother's disappearance

Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court clears path for Trump’s DOJ to dismiss criminal case against Steve Bannon

April 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Shield of Sisters aids military sexual trauma survivors at Fort Hood and beyond

April 06, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

April 06, 2026

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Community returns to Lao New Year Festival for final day following tragedy

April 06, 2026

Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Family finds pill in Easter candy

April 06, 2026

‘It’s good to be home’: Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ show as search for mom continues

April 06, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler

April 06, 2026

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Alleged explosives found near gas pipeline raises heat days before Hungary’s pivotal election

April 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US

‘They’ve lost the jury pool’: Jeanine Pirro’s office is struggling to win trials this year

April 06, 2026

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Bondi’s ouster sparks debate on DOJ’s independence

Sources tell CNN that before firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump had grown frustrated with her partly because she hadn't investigated or prosecuted enough of his political opponents. While MAGA blames the previous administration for starting "lawfare" into Trump, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig says that still wouldn't justify the investigations the president is calling for.

April 04, 2026

Bondi’s ouster sparks debate on DOJ’s independence

Crime|World

Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline

April 05, 2026

Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

Crime|US|World

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

A series of police pursuits have led to at least eight deaths around the country in less than a week amid calls by some law enforcement experts to curb risky high speed chases

April 06, 2026

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Boy uses art to carry on dad's legacy, after losing him to gun violence

April 06, 2026

Video shows fox attacking woman

April 06, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide

April 05, 2026

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Crime|Europe|World

3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany

German police say three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt

April 05, 2026

3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Health|World

More than a dozen injured after vehicle hits parade-goers during Louisiana celebration

April 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House

The U.S. Secret Service says it's investigating overnight reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House

April 05, 2026

Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House

Crime|Health|Technology

These common drug tests lead to tens of thousands of wrongful arrests a year, experts say. One state is fighting back

April 05, 2026

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message

April 05, 2026

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

Business|Crime|Education|Health|World

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

An immigrant family is grappling with the ordeal suffered by a 3-year-old girl who endured alleged sexual abuse while her father fought for five months for her release from federal custody

April 05, 2026

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana

April 05, 2026

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella

April 05, 2026

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Business|Crime|Environment|US|World

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon

April 04, 2026

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

Crime|MidEast|US|World

US rescues one of two crew members from fighter jet shot down over Iran

Sources say one of the two US crew members have been rescued after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports.

April 03, 2026

US rescues one of two crew members from fighter jet shot down over Iran

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia again claims to have taken an eastern Ukrainian region. The real picture is very different

April 05, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported

April 04, 2026

US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

Asia|Business|Crime|World

A fire at a gas lighter factory near Bangladesh's capital kills 5 people

Authorities in Bangladesh say five people have died in a fire that broke out at a factory manufacturing gas lighters near Bangladesh’s capital

April 04, 2026

A fire at a gas lighter factory near Bangladesh's capital kills 5 people

Business|Crime|US|World

How Pam Bondi lost her job

April 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

April 04, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths

April 04, 2026

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan

Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Hawaii doctor’s testimony in his attempted murder trial makes this a case of ‘she said, he said’

April 04, 2026

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

April 04, 2026

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years

April 04, 2026

US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

Crime|US|World

2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 7-month-old girl

Police say a second suspect in the stray-bullet killing of a 7-month-old baby on a Brooklyn street has been arrested in Pennsylvania

April 04, 2026

2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 7-month-old girl

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies

April 03, 2026

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Crime|Lifestyle|Sports

NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend’s assault allegations

The NFL has decided not to discipline Rashee Rice after a former girlfriend posted images of bruises and wounds on social media

April 04, 2026

NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend’s assault allegations

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

April 04, 2026

Dallas Stars' arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute

The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute

April 04, 2026

Dallas Stars' arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old on suspicion of murder in the death of a Los Angeles middle school student

April 04, 2026

12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Families wrapped their arms around freed loved ones outside Cuban prisons on Friday

April 04, 2026

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

April 04, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

“I Was a Coward”: Former Idaho pastor sentenced to 17 Years on child pornography charges

April 04, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti

April 04, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

April 04, 2026

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Police: South Carolina woman beaten in hotel room before writing 'Call 911' on window in soap

April 04, 2026

Crime|US

Man accused in 'unprovoked' attack on New Hampshire state trooper

April 04, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

April 04, 2026

Crime|MidEast|US|World

Milwaukee Islamic Society president detained by ICE

April 04, 2026

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

April 04, 2026

Crime|Environment|US

New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch

State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey

April 04, 2026

New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch

Crime|Election|Political

Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony

A new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back

April 03, 2026

Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car

A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate’s father with his car, badly injuring him

April 03, 2026

Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Baby found safe after man steals car with infant inside from day care parking lot

April 03, 2026

Crime|US|World

'Pam did a tremendous job': Trump announces Bondi ouster in Truth Social post

President Donald Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. She will be replaced for now by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who will serve as acting attorney general, Trump said.

April 02, 2026