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Czech police detain suspect in theft of medieval saint's skull from church

Czech police detained a 35-year-old man suspected of stealing a revered 800-year-old saint's skull from a church in the northern Czech Republic this week, they said on

Czech police detain suspect in theft of medieval saint's skull from church
Crime|Europe|World

Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days

Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and

Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days
Crime|Health

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
Crime|Health|US|World

Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty

A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges

Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
Crime|Sports

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges

Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle has been arrested on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges
Crime|Health|US|World

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

After 2 suspicious fires, restaurant owners in "feel like we're under attack"

After 2 suspicious fires, restaurant owners in "feel like we're under attack"

After 2 suspicious fires, restaurant owners in "feel like we're under attack"
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
Crime|Entertainment|US

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are gone. Here’s what that means for a retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are gone. Here’s what that means for a retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are gone. Here’s what that means for a retrial
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
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US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

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US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling
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Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein has returned to court in his rape retrial a day after he reported chest pains while in the courthouse

Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars

A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills

Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media
Crime|Political

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat
Crime|Political|US|World

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers

The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
Crime|Lifestyle

Couple charged with sexually abusing intoxicated underage female

Couple charged with sexually abusing intoxicated underage female

Couple charged with sexually abusing intoxicated underage female
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and her baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and her baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and her baby in Tulsa fire
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal
Crime|Political|World

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
Crime|Entertainment|US

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began
Crime|Europe|World

Bosnian Serb general Mladic's early release denied by UN court

A U.N. war crimes court said on Thursday it had denied a bid for early release by Ratko Mladic, the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and crimes

Bosnian Serb general Mladic's early release denied by UN court
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US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million

A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman who was killed in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million
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Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
Crime|US|World

Oklahoma executes a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter

Oklahoma has executed a man who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter nearly 20 years ago

Oklahoma executes a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter
Asia|Crime|Political|World

'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges

As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped,

'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap

The internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi group will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the U.N. special envoy for

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap
Crime|Europe|World

King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks

King Charles was greeted by cheering crowds on Thursday when he visited an area of London which has suffered a spate of antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, in a show of

King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says

Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says

Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says
Crime|Economy|Health|Political

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know
Business|Crime|Technology|Travel|World

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
Crime|Election|Political|US

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred
Crime|Election|US

Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump

Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump

Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted
Crime|Political|Sports

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows
Crime

Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges

Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges

Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm
Crime|Europe|US|World

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot

The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Museum's 'Knight Rider' replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn't gone anywhere in years

A museum in Illinois is wondering how it got a speeding ticket for its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” that hasn't moved from its display in years

Museum's 'Knight Rider' replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn't gone anywhere in years
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
Crime|Health|World

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Arts|Crime|Education

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
Crime|US|World

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say
Crime|Europe|World

Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's former right-hand man was taken into custody on Thursday on money-laundering charges, part of a

Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos

A top Philippine politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer taking refuge at the Senate after what his wife

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos
Business|Crime|Political|World

South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the backing of his party's top decision-making body over a scandal triggered by the theft of bundles of cash in

South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday,

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
Crime|Political|World

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting

Authorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100

A violent storm bringing rain and hail scythed across India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira

M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kouri Richins, author of a children’s book on grief, gets life sentence for killing her husband

A judge has ruled that a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death will serve life in prison without parole for his murder

Kouri Richins, author of a children’s book on grief, gets life sentence for killing her husband
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son have been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Asia|Crime|Political|World

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case

A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case
Business|Crime|Political|US

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows
Crime|Political

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son
Crime|Economy|US|World

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show
Business|Crime

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee