Michigan judge sued after teen handcuffed after falling asleep in court
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A Michigan family announced through their attorney Wednesday they are suing Detroit Judge Kenneth King for ordering their teen daughter handcuffed…
ACLU sues Medford, Ore.; accuses police of ‘spying’ on activists
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon has sued the city of Medford, claiming the police department "illegally collected information on individuals and groups engaged…
More than 70 pro-Palestinian protestors arrested outside Democratic convention
1 of 7 | Chicago Police officers on Tuesday protect Israel supporters outside the Consulate General of Israel during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Photo…
After 50 years in Senate, New Jersey’s Bob Menendez exits in wake of bribery conviction
1 of 2 | U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez' (D-NJ) resignation was set to take effect on Tuesday at 5 p.m. EDT signifying the end to…
U.S. sanctions ex-Haitian president for alleged role in gang-sponsored drug trafficking
Martelly, 63, lead Haiti from 2011-2016 and allegedly abused his influence to facilitate the trafficking of drugs, such as cocaine, that was destined for the…
Two teens charged with murder in slaying of actor Johnny Wactor
Two teenagers were charged Monday with murder in connection to the May fatal shooting of actor Johnny Wactor. Photo courtesy of General Hospital/X Aug. 20…
Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal fraud charges, faces prison time
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York leaves the U.S. Capitol after being expelled from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, 2023. On…
Harvey Weinstein to stay in N.Y. prison pending retrial on sex charges
1 of 2 | Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for a status hearing following his overturned sex crimes conviction, in…
Carl Icahn to pay $2M to settle SEC charges he faild to disclose stock pledges
Activist investor Carl Icahn has been ordered to pay $2 million in penalties to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the SEC announced on Monday. File…
Britain to detain suspects in police cells amid a prison overcrowding crisis after riots
Britain implemented emergency measures on Monday to reduce pressure on prisons overflowing from people being sentenced for taking part in, or inciting, riots across England…
1 dead, 1 injured in Tel Aviv explosion; police investigating as potential terrorism
Aug. 19 (UPI) -- At least one person is dead and another injured after a bomb exploded Sunday night in Tel Aviv, according to authorities…
Guards at San Antonio Air Force base exchange fire with unknown shooters
An exchange of gunfire between military personnel and assailants outside an Air Force base in San Antonio forced the closure of the facility's main gate…
Feds seize 22.66 pounds of cocaine at the Brownsville, Texas, port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped a Mexican national driving a 1996 Volvo from smuggling 22.66 pounds of cocaine across the Veterans Memorial Bridge into…
George Santos to reportedly plead guilty Monday to fraud charges
Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal fraud charges, multiple media outlets reported citing sources close to the case.…
Supreme Court denies stays of Title IX changes to protect LGBTQ students in 10 states
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied a Department of Education request to enable partial enforcement of recent Title IX changes in 10 states while…
U.S. awards $300K to island of Bonaire for its help with money exchange probe
The Justice Department announced on Friday that $300,921.09 in funds would be delivered to Bonaire. The money was derived from operations of an unlicensed money-transmitting…
Chicago braces for protests during next week’s Democratic National Convention
1 of 3 | Preparations continued on Friday at the United Center, which will be the location of the evening activities at the 2024 Democratic…
First adult charged with rioting in U.K. unrest after stabbings appears in court
A 32-year-old man became first adult to face rioting charges when appeared in court Friday following a week of unrest across England and Northern Ireland…
Reports: Secret Service will use bulletproof glass to protect Trump at outdoor rallies
1 of 2 | The Secret Service will reportedly protect former President Donald Trump with bulletproof glass for outdoor rallies after he was the target…
New Zealand Police identify 41 candies tainted with methamphetamine
New Zealand Police said it has identified 41 pieces of methamphetamine wrapped as Rinda lollies after news first broke that one family found one with…