Mario Fernandez, accused of the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, could face the death penalty if convicted, Florida prosecutors announced Wednesday in court.
A 71-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting three elderly people during a potluck dinner at an Alabama church near Birmingham.
An Alabama woman fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to burn down a home where she, her 8-year-old daughter and elderly uncle resided, the Mobile Sheriff's Office says.
A judge ruled against a motion that challenged the government's pursuit of the death penalty in the case of a man who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Dale Stewart Jr., a man accused of lighting pipe bombs in New Hampshire, is facing more charges related to the crime in federal court. The bomb injured one person.
American 8th graders are less proficient in history and civics than ever before, according to new data. Students struggle to explain basic historical figures and events.
Authorities have arrested a New Mexico man who called 911 to admit that he murdered his landlord in 2008. The suspect also told the police where the body was buried.
Four defendants were convicted of bribery conspiracy at a trial in Chicago, Illinois. The defendants bribed associates of Michael Madigan to ensure certain bills became law.
Lake Wales, Florida, police are continuing to search for a suspect in a shooting Tuesday evening at the Sunrise Park apartments complex, where a mother and her three children were killed.
Residents and business owners in LA say they do not feel safe living next to a homeless camp where fires, drug use and nude sun bathers are becoming the norm.
A climber was found deceased in a Texas national park on Sunday morning. Search teams also rescued a stranded member of the same party. One rescuer was injured.
While both coasts are forecast to see cool and unsettled weather this week, the southern Plains will see the risk of severe storms, including possible tornadoes.