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Virginia prosecutor’s record on violent offenders scrutinized after illegal immigrant charged in mom's murder

Virginia prosecutor faces criticism after allegedly dangerous illegal immigrant with 30+ arrests kills mother despite repeated police warnings about the suspect.

Iran's threat to burn ships is choking off Persian Gulf oil flow to world

NABIH BULOS

Whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, controls nothing less than the sole maritime gateway for most of the Persian Gulf's oil riches to the world.

After week of war and political upheaval, Trump remains defiant as ever

KEVIN RECTOR

In the last week, Trump has instigated or been forced to navigate a stunning cascade of political threats, but has remained defiant, sounding more unbothered than embattled.

After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear a quagmire

JACK DOLAN

As Iranian Americans watch the rapid escalation of the war, some fear that their native country, and perhaps the whole Middle East, could descend into chaos.

Driver accused of attempting to mow down cop during street takeover strolls free hours later on $3K bond

Woman accused of hitting Charlotte police officer with car during street takeover released on $3,000 bond, sparking outrage from law enforcement officials.

Faith leaders seek access to ICE detention centers during Lent and Ramadan

Faith leaders ministering to detained migrants has become far more contentious.

Teens inspired by ‘Scream’ recorded ‘first kill’ plot before stabbing classmate to death

A buried videotape revealed the disturbing truth behind Cassie Jo Stoddart's murder - her teen friends documented their deadly plans in shocking detail.

Adopted daughter of George W Bush’s intelligence director John Negroponte sentenced in friend’s drunken murder

The adopted daughter of former President George W. Bush’s intelligence director John Negroponte has been sentenced to 35 years for the murder of a friend.

Shark attack deaths surge above decade average in 2025

Shark attacks worldwide increased in 2025 with 65 unprovoked bites recorded globally, while fatalities doubled above the decade average according to researchers.

FBI captures Bangladeshi fugitive extradited in massive online child sextortion case

Bangladeshi man accused of running massive international sextortion scheme targeting hundreds of minors extradited from Malaysia to face federal charges.

Trump and first lady attend dignified transfer for 6 US troops killed in Kuwait

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in a dignified transfer on Saturday for six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait.

Trump vows to escalate war as divisions in Iran emerge

MICHAEL WILNER

The burst of activity over the weekend underscored that Trump's unexpected war with Iran is continuing at full force with no sign of slowing.

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East

Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

Authorities say a counterprotester demonstrating against a "Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City" event Saturday lit and threw a device at the protesting crowd after someone from that group used pepper spray on the counterprotest

Dramatic video shows NYPD tackling man who threw ‘ignited device’ near NYC mayor’s home during protest clash

Dramatic video showed officers arresting an 18-year-old accused of throwing suspected explosive devices during heated NYC protests near the New York City mayor's residence.