Legal aid founder blames lover, gets 3.5 years for theft

Lori Zeno embezzled hundreds of thousands from Queens Defenders to fund luxury trips, designer bags, and a penthouse apartment with her...

Earthquake in Japan Traps 9 in Collapsed Kumamoto Mall; Fires Erupt

Kumamoto mall collapse after 7.1 quake leaves 9 missing, 5 rescued. Fires, power outages hit region as rescue efforts continue. 50...

Lance Gooden Denies Finance Allegations Amid Ethics Probe

Texas Rep. Lance Gooden faces House ethics investigation over finance claims. He calls them baseless, citing political bias, ahead of reelection.

Teen shot someone 4 times—was it self-defense?

A 17-year-old Callahan girl is facing attempted murder charges after shooting someone during a domestic violence dispute. Investigators say she grabbed...

Belfast On Lockdown After Burglary Suspect Flees

Police searched for hours Tuesday after a man accused of burglary fled, forcing residents to shelter in place. Authorities arrested the...

Florida CEO Simon Katz, 43, Convicted in Medicare Fraud with Wife’s Agency

Simon Katz, 43, of Boca Raton found guilty of Medicare fraud with wife’s Hayward agency. Conviction follows a six-day trial in...

Oakland official took secret videos to blackmail politicians

FBI says waste company owner filmed politicians in compromising situations as part of bribery scheme involving former Mayor Sheng Thao. Read...

Southern Japan Quake Traps Employees in Collapsed Shopping Mall

A 6.8 quake in Kumamoto Prefecture damages a mall, trapping 20-30 employees. Rescue efforts intensify as fears of aftershocks loom.

Ethics Committee Probes Rep. Lance Gooden Over Spending Allegations

U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden faces a House Ethics Committee review over spending claims. He calls allegations “bogus”; probe linked to campaign...

Nightclub Shooting Leaves 20-Year-Old With Devastating Prognosis

Nine people were hurt in the Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting. The victim’s family says his life has been permanently changed. Investigators...