A San Francisco man is fighting to stay in his apartment, after his landlord suddenly hiked his rent from $1,800 a month to $8,000.
HBO’s Real Time’s Bill Maher: Obama Should Go on Apology Tour
The president of the United States should go on an apology tour throughout the world.
Toxic Toads Kill More Arizona Dogs Than Rattlesnakes Do
PHOENIX – A potentially deadly danger to dogs is emerging now that monsoon has returned.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, is said to kill more dogs annually in the Phoenix area than rattlesnakes.
Former Female Escort at Center of NYPD Corruption Scandal: I Didn’t Know They Were Cops
Six people, including four NYPD officers, were charged Monday morning in connection with an ongoing federal corruption investigation, law enforcement officials told NBC 4 New York. (Published Monday, June 20, 2016)
8-Year-Old with Messy Room Dies After Allegedly Assaulted By Mom’s Fiancé
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An 8-year-old who suffered life-threatening injuries after his mother’s fiancé allegedly slammed him on a bed, has died.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that 8-year-old JonMarquis Stepich died on Thursday.
Captured Fugitive Pleads Guilty in Odometer Tampering Scheme That Swindled Hundreds of Car Buyers
A woman originally from Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, plead guilty Thursday in federal court to all 23 counts of an indictment in connections with an odometer tampering conspiracy, the Department of Justice announced.
Feds: Five Mexicans Who Smuggled Women to Become Sex Slaves Extradited from Mexico
Five defendants were arraigned in federal court Thursday after being extradited from Mexico on charges of sex trafficking, according to officials.
Supreme Court in a 4-3 Vote Upholds Affirmative Action in College Admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the affirmative action program at the University of Texas at Austin, ending a protracted legal battle.
The vote was 4-3.
It was not immediately clear how far-reaching the ruling will be because of the specifics of the Texas program at issue. However, the court offered a grudging agreement that in the Texas case the program is needed.
Louisiana Deputy Killed During a “Pedestrian Stop” — Two Alleged Suspects Fled the Scene (News Video)
HARVEY, La. (WGNO) – A Jefferson Parish deputy died Wednesday afternoon while attempting to conduct a “pedestrian stop” on Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey.
Col. John Fortunato has identified the deputy as David Michel Jr.
High School Cheerleader Charged with Beating Death of Homeless Man
A high school cheerleader has been charged in connection with the beating death of a homeless man in San Diego County, officials said. Hailey Suder, 18, pleaded not guilty Monday…
22 Defendants, Including Five Doctors, Charged with Health Care Fraud Involving $161 Million in 13 Criminal Cases
Federal authorities brought 13 criminal cases against 22 defendants involving health care fraud schemes, officials announced Wednesday.
Several medical professionals were charged as part of the sweep, including five physicians, a psychiatrist, one pharmacist and an occupational therapist.
Two Men Convicted of Supporting ISIS Posted Plan and ISIS Flag on Facebook
A federal jury today convicted two Orange County men – one of whom attempted to travel to the Middle East to join ISIS – of conspiring to provide support to the terrorist group.