2 wedding crashers accused of killing groom outside his own reception
Two brothers have been charged with murder for allegedly killing a groom outside his own wedding reception, according to police in Chino, California.
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Japanese #MeToo symbol wins civil court case
A freelance journalist who became a symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement has won a civil case against the high-profile journalist she accused of raping her.
Suspect indicted in fatal stabbing at Maryland Popeyes after argument
A Maryland grand jury has indicted a man in a fatal stabbing of a customer outside a Popeyes restaurant last month.
Trump admin won't call mass killing of Armenians genocide
The Trump administration still does not view the mass killing of Armenians from 1915-1923 as genocide, despite overwhelming bipartisan support by US lawmakers to formally recognize it as such.
Teen staged kidnapping in the Bronx, police say
The kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl in The Bronx on Monday night was staged, a law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
Ex-North Carolina SRO who slammed boy faces misdemeanors
A former North Carolina school resource officer seen on video body slamming an 11-year-old boy will face misdemeanor assault and child abuse charges, District Attorney Mike Waters said Tuesday.
Congress agrees to millions in gun violence research
The $25 million for federal research into gun violence that's included in the massive spending bill agreed to on Capitol Hill represents the first time in over two decades that Congress has allocated funding for the issue.
'Love Island' host Caroline Flack steps down after assault charge
Caroline Flack has stepped down as host of hit British reality TV show "Love Island" after she was charged with assault.
Teen suspect in Barnard student stabbing to appear in court
The 13-year-old boy arrested in the deadly stabbing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors allegedly picked up a knife when one of his friends dropped it and saw the attack, police said.
Pope lifts secrecy rules for sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished Vatican secrecy rules for cases of sexual abuse, effectively allowing the Catholic church to share documents and information with civil au
49 journalists murdered in 2019, lowest death toll in 16 years
Forty-nine journalists were killed this year, 57 are being held hostage and 389 are currently in prison, nonprofit group Reporters Without Borders said Tuesd
Use of death penalty in US this year 'near historic lows'
The use of the death penalty across the United States remained near
Lifetime ban for US figure skating coach reduced to 3-year suspension
The lifetime ban for a longtime US Figure Skating coach accused of sexual abuse was overturned Monday, according to ABC News.
UN worker who accused official of sexual assault has been fired
A United Nations whistleblower who accused a high-ranking official of sexually assaulting her has been fired over alleged financial and sexual misconduct.
Videographer had 'no intention' of giving Bengals sideline footage to Patriots
After video was leaked showing footage a New England Patriots' video crew shot of the Cincinnati Bengals' sideline, a producer on the Patriots' film crew has spoken out, saying he had "no intention" of giving the footage to the football team.
Mississippi judge grants Curtis Flowers bail after six trials
Onetime Mississippi death row inmate Curtis Flowers made bail Monday after spending 23 years in prison, despite six murder trials that either resulted in hung juries or saw their convictions later vacated by higher courts.
Indian U fraternity accused of assault, anti-Semitic slurs
An Indiana University fraternity has been suspended from activities amid allegations of a physical assault and the use of anti-Semitic and racial slurs, the university says.
Ex-lawmaker from India's ruling party found guilty of rape
A former lawmaker from India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been found guilty of raping and kidnapping a teenager in 2017, in a high-profile case that triggered widespread public anger about the sexual abuse of women.
Newtown wins football championship on anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre
In Newtown, Connecticut, Dec. 14 is normally clouded with sadness. It's the anniversary of the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Officials release video that shows killing of Arkansas police officer
Authorities have released surveillance footage showing what police called the ambush and execution of an Arkansas police officer.
Harvey Weinstein speaks out, weeks before his rape trial
For the first time in more than a year and only weeks before his sex crimes trial, Harvey Weinstein has spoken out publicly, calling himself a "forgotten man."
Amber Alert issued for Jacksonville siblings
An Amber Alert was issued Sunday for two young siblings who were last seen playing in their front yard in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.
Investigation of Jersey City shooting turns up new leads
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told CNN on Sunday that he has full confidence in the multi-agency investigation into the Jersey City shooting that killed four people. That investigation has already resulted in an arrest and the discovery of new evidence over the weekend.
Man linked to gunman in Jersey City shooting has been arrested
A handwritten note in a killer's back pocket helped lead to the arrest of a man connected to a gunman in last week's Jersey City mass shooting, authorities said.
