Lindsay Clancy defense says evidence falls short, seeks to stop retrial

Lindsay Clancy returned to court Tuesday for a hearing as prosecutors looked to decide whether to retry the Massachusetts mother on murder charges for the 2023 killings of her three young children, while her defense continues to push to have the case dismissed. 

Chicago man charged after stabbing in Marquette Park

A Chicago man has been charged after police said he stabbed a 41-year-old man and threatened another person Saturday on the Southwest Side.

Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare

A Michigan police department has launched an investigation into an incident on Monday at a local daycare where a toddler had a loaded firearm.

Elgin man sentenced after woman was kidnapped, stabbed and beaten

An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.

Dolton police officer placed on leave after video circulates online: 'Gangster tactics'

A Dolton police officer has been placed on leave after videos showing a confrontation with a Calumet City man outside his home went viral, prompting an investigation into the shooting.

Chicago toddler shot in head after man allegedly pulls gun trigger instead of drill

New details shed light on how an 18-month-old girl was shot in the back of the head inside a Chicago apartment, with prosecutors alleging the gun went off when a man mistakenly pulled the trigger while holding a gun and a cordless drill.

Indiana State Police 'Operation Bash' nets 989 citations, 10 pursuits in 3 days
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More than 130 Indiana State Police troopers took part in Operation Bash, issuing 989 citations and investigating 53 crashes during a three-day crackdown on aggressive and dangerous driving.

Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

Illinois man sentenced after attacking, biting 71-year-old family member

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

Chicago man charged with shooting toddler
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A Chicago man is facing felony charges after a 1-year-old girl was shot in Marquette Park over the weekend. He was arrested minutes after the shooting.

5 men held on suspicion of terrorist act near U.S.-used U.K. air base

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.K.-owned air base operated by the United States, and are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three trucks.