A Merrick mother has been arraigned on manslaughter charges after prosecutors say her 18‑month‑old son choked on unpopped popcorn kernels. The case hinges on whether the death was criminal or accidental.

A garage fire in Donegal Township spread to a nearby home Monday, damaging both structures near Fort Hill Road and Route 711. Officials have released few details about injuries or cause.

Honolulu police say a 69-year-old was arrested after two bank robberies in Makiki on June 29. Detectives say the suspect faces first- and second-degree robbery counts.

A Haywood County man was sentenced to 92 years after a jury convicted him of repeatedly raping his daughter, prosecutors said.

A 26-year-old was arrested after police say he fired shots near a JTA bus at Kings Avenue Station following a fare dispute. No one was injured and a 'Buses Only' sign was damaged.

Former Stockton mayor Anthony Silva is expected to plead guilty in Sacramento federal court after reaching a plea deal over alleged falsified COVID-era PPP loans.

A judge set an early‑November trial in the hit‑and‑run that killed three UA students; defense lawyers say the timetable will be hard to meet as forensics and reconstructions continue.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting Monday night near the 6300 block of Stirling Road in Davie. Officials have released few details so far.

A former soldier turned contractor was convicted in El Paso after prosecutors say he stole more than $1 million worth of military rations.

An active structure fire on Marine Road off Skyline Boulevard drew fire and sheriff’s crews; officials said no evacuations are in effect but warned drivers to avoid the area.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to attempted murder in a 2022 Naperville hotel stabbing that left his girlfriend wounded. Prosecutors say he stabbed her 11 times.

A Honolulu man on probation was indicted in federal court for allegedly robbing an illegal game room at gunpoint. The case follows a 2025 arrest that turned up a defaced handgun and a conversion device.

Fifteen people arrested at a Davenport Wawa after employees reported a coordinated theft. Deputies say the group was visiting Polk from other counties.