Arizona death row inmate wants to be executed earlier than the state is planning
An Arizona death row inmate called on the state Supreme Court to skip legal formalities and carry out his death sentence earlier than officials were planning.
New York City congestion pricing may begin as scheduled, judge rules
A federal judge has rejected New Jersey's request to pause the implementation of New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan, allowing the plan to begin as scheduled.
American teacher jailed in Russia is wrongfully detained, State Department formally says
The State Department said an American teacher arrested in Russian on drug charges in 2021 has been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a merry Christmas to Christians around the world
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support.
New York Gov. Hochul orders prison staffers involved in inmate’s deadly beating to be fired
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered the firing of more than a dozen prison staffers over a beating that resulted in the death of an inmate earlier this month.
Louisiana prisons routinely hold inmates past their release date, Justice Department argues
Louisiana's prisons often hold inmates long after they were supposed to be released following the completion of their sentences, the DOJ says.
Florida driver hits student with her truck, covers license plate before fleeing, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies say she struck a teenager who was crossing the road with her truck, covered her license plate and fled the area.
DC violent crime dips 35% in 2024, reaches 30-year low: US Attorney
Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has seen a 35% decline in 2024 compared to 2023, and violent crime in the district is now at a 30-year low.
Projectile from Yemen strikes near Tel Aviv, injuring more than a dozen: officials
A projectile launched into Israel from Yemen overnight struck Tel Aviv, leading to 16 people suffering mild injuries, according to Israeli officials.
Florida man berated, physically abused child for nearly 30 minutes over missing couch cushion: deputies
A Florida man is facing child abuse charges after he allegedly screamed obscenities and physically abused a child over a missing couch cushion.