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Eighteen-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt, charged with a crime for having sex with a 14-year-old girl, rejected a deal Friday that would have required her to plead guilty.

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Gun, drug texts feature in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence updated 19 hours 28 minutes ago

Text messages, involving drug use and a gun, from Trayvon Martin's cell phone are among new details released Thursday by attorneys for the man who killed him.

Massachusetts fugitive rapist sentenced to up to 40 years in prison updated 1 days ago

A man who evaded the law for 34 years was sentenced to 36 to 40 years in prison Thursday for raping three women in Massachusetts in 1978.

Official: Dead Boston bombings suspect involved in 2011 slayings updated 1 days ago

Deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 triple slaying, official says

Sheriff to young woman's supporters: Teen sex case is about age, not gay rights updated 1 days ago

Kaitlyn Hunt's supporters say she is being prosecuted for her sexual relationship with someone of the same sex. Authorities say it isn't a gay rights issue.

Man, 37, arrested in probe of ricin-laced letters found in Washington state updated 1 days ago

A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in Washington state as part of a federal probe into ricin-laced letters found last week in that state, says FBI.

Arias jurors say they're stuck; judge sends them back to deliberations updated 1 days ago

After more than seven hours of deliberations, jurors still haven't decided whether Jodi Arias will live or die.

Jurors deliberate: Should Jodi Arias die? updated 2 days ago

Jurors in Arizona began deliberating Tuesday whether Jodi Arias will receive the death penalty or life in prison.

Judges support U.S. refusal to release bin Laden death images updated 3 days ago

Judges support U.S. refusal to release bin Laden death images

New York's stop-and-frisk policy now in the judge's hands updated 3 days ago

A trial examining the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy headed to a judge Monday after attorneys delivered their closing arguments after nine weeks of testimony.

New York slaying considered hate crime updated 4 days ago

Police are investigating the slaying of a 32-year-old man in the Greenwich Village neighborhood early Saturday as a hate crime.

Murder charge stuns some fans of 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' updated 5 days ago

Some fans of a homeless hitchhiker who achieved Internet celebrity by acting as a Good Samaritan with a hatchet are stunned by murder accusations against him.

'Please don't let me go,' Cleveland kidnap victim told officers updated 5 days ago

When officers arrived at Ariel Castro's home in Cleveland, a crowd had formed on the porch.

Hofstra student killed in home invasion updated 7 days ago

A 21-year-old Hofstra University junior was fatally shot early Friday during a home invasion off-campus, authorities said.

Woman gets 57 months for impersonating safety official after Gulf oil spill updated 7 days ago

A Louisiana woman has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for impersonating a federal safety official following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Jets running back Mike Goodson arrested on drug and gun charges updated 7 days ago

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested on drug and gun charges in New Jersey early Friday morning, New Jersey State Police said.

Internet celebrity hitchhiker with hatchet arrested in murder case updated 7 days ago

A homeless hitchhiker who achieved Internet celebrity by acting as a Good Samaritan with a hatchet is sought by police as a murder suspect in a separate case.

Jodi Arias faces possible death penalty after jury's verdict updated 7 days ago

A jury found Wednesday that Jodi Arias was cruel when she killed ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008.

Papa John's deliveryman accused of selling cocaine with pizza updated 8 days ago

A pizza deliveryman is accused of selling more than $45,000 in cocaine, hidden among pizza boxes, to undercover agents in New York.

Pretzel bag leads feds to child porn suspect in California updated 8 days ago

In a fast-moving child abuse investigation that started two weeks ago in Denmark, U.S. officials this week arrested a suspect in northern California and are now trying to determine whether there are additional child victims.

2nd arrest in New Orleans shooting; $10m bail for 1st suspect updated 8 days ago

New Orleans police arrested a second suspect in the Mother's Day shooting that wounded 19 people this week, including three still in critical condition.

Drug crimes, prostitution alleged at New Jersey senior citizen building updated 8 days ago

Residents of a New Jersey senior citizen building have been accused of prostitution and drug-related crimes.

Case against man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz proceeds, judge rules updated 8 days ago

A judge denies a motion to dismiss the murder case will proceed the man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz, a court official and lawyer say.

Photos: Women awaiting execution updated 8 days ago

Imprisoned O.J. Simpson testifies in bid for new trial updated 8 days ago

O.J. Simpson is testifying Wednesday in his effort to get a new trial on robbery, assault and kidnapping charges.

Boy charged with second-degree murder in sister's stabbing death updated 9 days ago

A 12-year-old California boy accused of stabbing his 8-year-old sister to death was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder.

Police arrest suspect in New Orleans Mother's Day shooting updated 9 days ago

New Orleans police said they arrested a suspect in the Mother's Day shooting that left 19 people wounded this week.

Manslaughter charges against NYPD officer dismissed updated 9 days ago

A Bronx Supreme Court Judge dismissed on Wednesday the manslaughter indictment against New York Police Officer Richard Haste, who fatally shot an unarmed teenager in 2012.

Exonerated inmates protest Florida death row law updated 9 days ago

Seth Penalver and Herman Lindsey are no longer on Florida's death row, but they are fighting for those who still are. Penalver and Lindsey, two of Florida's death row exonerees, held a press conference on Wednesday asking Florida Gov. Rick Scott to veto a death penalty bill recently passed by the state legislature.

Gosnell sentenced to life in third baby's death updated 9 days ago

Abortion provider Kermit Gosnell was sentenced to life with no parole in the death of a third baby.

Boy accused of fatally stabbing sister to appear in court updated 9 days ago

The 12-year-old California boy accused of stabbing his 8-year-old sister to death will be tried as juvenile, his attorney said Tuesday.

New York woman indicted in Newtown shooting charity scam updated 9 days ago

A Bronx woman accused of a charity scam after the Connecticut school shooting was indicted Tuesday on charges of scheming to defraud and identity theft, according to prosecutors.

Abortion doctor convicted of murder waives appeal, avoids death sentence updated 9 days ago

Philadelphia abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell will get life in prison after being convicted of murder, district attorney says Tuesday.

Father arrested in his 4-year-old son's shooting of neighbor updated 10 days ago

A man whose 4-year-old boy fatally shot a 6-year-old is arrested, accused of having unsecured weapons accessible to children, a prosecutor's office says.

Mother shares regrets amid Pennsylvania abortion trial updated 10 days ago

A woman who had an abortion at Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Philadelphia clinic is now regretting her decision.

Doctor found guilty of first-degree murder in Philadelphia abortion case updated 10 days ago

A jury has found Philadelphia abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of three counts of first-degree murder.

O.J. Simpson begins bid for new trial updated 10 days ago

Disgraced football legend O.J. Simpson is scheduled to be back in court to ask that his robbery, assault and kidnapping convictions be thrown out.

Sources: Suspect in sister's death had knife at school updated 11 days ago

A 12-year-old California boy accused of fatally stabbing his 8-year-old sister had been suspended from his middle school this year.

Judge: Good cause for insanity plea in Aurora shootings updated 11 days ago

A judge said Monday there is good cause to let Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.

O.J. Simpson says bad legal advice put him in prison updated 11 days ago

Disgraced football legend O.J. Simpson is scheduled to be back in court to ask that his robbery, assault and kidnapping convictions be thrown out.

4 dead bodies found shot in southern Indiana home updated 11 days ago

Four bodies with gunshot wounds were found in a southern Indiana home late Saturday night, authorities said.

Mystery surrounds freed Cleveland captive updated 12 days ago

Michelle Knight was rescued last week from more than 10 years in captivity, but her family still doesn't know exactly where she is.

Mother, son, and suspect dead as 3 hostages freed updated 12 days ago

Police burst into a home Sunday in Trenton, New Jersey, finding a woman and her 13-year-old son dead, and her three other children held hostage, police said.

Teen arrested, charged with murder in case of missing Georgia college student updated 12 days ago

Authorities arrest a teenager and charge him with murder in the case of a missing Georgia college student.

Texas first responder to plead not guilty to pipe bomb charge updated 12 days ago

An emergency responder to the Texas fertilizer plant explosion will plead not guilty to having possessed materials for a pipe bomb, his lawyer told CNN Saturday.

Abused but alive: Lessons for Cleveland's survivors updated 13 days ago

They've been to hell and back, but a fulfilling life is within reach for the three Cleveland abduction survivors: just look at Elizabeth Smart and Jaycee Dugard.

Defendant in deadly 2011 Florida A&M hazing incident pleads no contest updated 13 days ago

A defendant in the deadly Florida A&M University hazing incident pleaded no contest to felony hazing in exchange for prosecutors dropping a manslaughter charge.

Criminal probe started into Texas fertilizer plant blast updated 13 days ago

One of the emergency responders at last month's deadly Texas fertilizer plant explosion is now charged with possessing materials for a pipe bomb, a court document states.

DNA test shows captor fathered girl, Ohio AG's office says updated 13 days ago

DNA tests confirm Ariel Castro is the father of a 6-year-old girl born to one of the three women he is accused of keeping in captivity for close to a decade.

Three long-missing women freed in Cleveland: Latest developments updated 13 days ago

Here are the latest developments in the case of three long-missing women in Cleveland: Amanda Berry, 27; Georgina "Gina" DeJesus, 23; and Michelle Knight, 32.

After closed-door hearing with defense, judge delays next phase of Jodi Arias trial updated 14 days ago

The next phase of the Jodi Arias trial has been postponed; court will resume next Wednesday.

Neighbor feels 'fooled' by Cleveland abduction suspect updated 14 days ago

Neighbors, friends and relatives are shocked at allegations that Ariel Castro held three women in his home.

Three long-missing women freed in Cleveland: Latest developments updated 14 days ago

Here are the latest developments in the case of three long-missing women in Cleveland: Amanda Berry, 27; Georgina "Gina" DeJesus, 23; and Michelle Knight, 32.

In Florida, gator takes bite out of crime -- and man updated 15 days ago

A Florida man fleeing a traffic stop almost got away, police say. Until he met up with an alligator.

Teen gets 27 years in Mississippi killing updated 15 days ago

A Mississippi teenager faces 27 years in prison after running over and killing a man walking along a rural highway in a case the victim's family called a hate crime.

Feds: University of Montana to change sex-assault policies after review updated 15 days ago

The University of Montana will overhaul its handling of sexual harassment and assault complaints after a federal probe found "real and significant" problems, the Justice Department announced Thursday.

Nun, two others face decades in prison for nuclear site breach updated 15 days ago

An elderly nun and two other protesters could spend the rest of their lives in prison after being convicted of breaching a nuclear weapons facility.

Prosecutors want to charge teen as adult in referee's death updated 15 days ago

Prosecutors in Utah want to charge a teenager as an adult in connection with the death of a soccer referee, the Salt Lake County district attorney's office said Wednesday.

Michigan woman's blood found at scene of her abduction, police say updated 15 days ago

Blood found on the scene of a Michigan kidnapping belonged to the victim, police said Thursday.

3 long-missing women freed in Cleveland: Latest developments updated 15 days ago

Here are the latest developments in the case of three long-missing women who were found alive in Cleveland on Monday.

Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder; death penalty possible updated 16 days ago

An Arizona jury Wednesday found Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder for killing Travis Alexander in June 2008.

Man who faked his way into cockpit pleads guilty to fraud updated 16 days ago

The man who conned his way into the cockpit of an US Airways flight in March pleaded guilty Wednesday in Philadelphia to one count of fraud in connection with an identification document.

Police deny neighbors called about suspicious activity at Castro home updated 16 days ago

After the freeing of three women and a girl from their alleged captivity in Cleveland, people are asking if Cleveland police missed clues.

Photos: The Jodi Arias trial updated 16 days ago

Nun, two others in federal court for nuclear breach updated 16 days ago

An elderly nun and two other protesters face 20 years in prison for breaching security at one of the nation's most secure nuclear facilities.

Attorneys: Holmes plans insanity plea in Aurora shootings updated 16 days ago

Attorneys for Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes file intent to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on behalf of their client.

Amanda Knox: Sometimes I can't stop crying updated 16 days ago

Even after she was cleared of murder, even after returning home to a scenic haven in Seattle, Amanda Knox is crippled with fear.

3 long-missing women freed in Cleveland: The latest updated 16 days ago

The latest developments in the discovery of three long-missing Cleveland women.

Amanda Knox: 'I'm afraid to go back' to Italy updated 17 days ago

Amanda Knox says she's scared to return to Italy to face a new trial nearly six years after her study-abroad roommate's slaying. But she's considering it.

Sex offenders who failed to register nabbed updated 17 days ago

Authorities concluded a three-year operation that resulted in the arrests of 345 sex offenders who failed to register with state authorities, the U.S. Marshals Service said on Tuesday.

Here's the latest on the Boston Marathon bombs updated 20 days ago

Here are the most recent developments in the investigation into the April 15 Boston Marathon bombs:

Jury in Philadelphia abortion doctor case ask for babies' descriptions updated 21 days ago

In the fourth day of deliberations in the trial of a Philadelphia abortion doctor, jurors asked for a description of the babies the doctor is accused of killing.

Here's the latest on the Boston Marathon bombings updated 21 days ago

Here are the most recent developments in the investigation into the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings:

New Jersey law protects overdose patients from prosecution updated 22 days ago

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a law Thursday that encourages people to report drug overdoses without fear of being arrested, a measure he says will help save lives.

Tsarnaev lawyer keeps hated criminals off death row updated 22 days ago

Judy Clarke, considered the nation's foremost experts on keeping clients off death row, joins accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team.

Timeline: The Boston Marathon bombing, manhunt and investigation updated 22 days ago

After twin blasts shook Boston -- killing three and wounding more than 260 others -- investigators sprung into action looking for those responsible.

Two brothers, two uncles accused of trafficking cocaine to Italy updated 23 days ago

Two brothers and two of their uncles are among nine people indicted on allegations of distributing cocaine to Italy and within the United States.

Sketch of suspect in Michigan abduction released updated 23 days ago

Police have put a face with the description of a man suspected of kidnapping a Michigan gas station cashier.

No verdict yet in Philadelphia abortion doctor case updated 23 days ago

Jurors in the murder trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell ended their first day of deliberations, Tuesday without a verdict.

Zimmerman to argue self-defense, will not seek 'stand your ground' hearing updated 23 days ago

George Zimmerman, to stand trial in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin, waived his right Tuesday to a "stand your ground" pretrial immunity hearing.

Police: Woman charged over poisoned juice at California Starbucks store updated 24 days ago

A California woman who allegedly planted two bottles of tainted juice at a San Jose Starbucks has been charged with attempted murder, police said Tuesday.

Police: 'Grasping at straws' in Michigan kidnap case updated 24 days ago

Somebody took Jessica Heeringa from a Michigan gas station. Police seem certain of that but say they're "grasping at straws" for other evidence.

Philadelphia woman charged with kidnapping girl from school, raping her updated 24 days ago

A woman was indicted this week accused of snatching a young girl from a Philadelphia school and raping her.

Jurors in Philadelphia abortion doctor trial hear final arguments updated 24 days ago

The defense attorney for a Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with murder in the deaths of four babies on Monday attacked prosecutors' evidence that live births took place at Dr. Kermit Gosnell's clinic as he presented closing arguments in the case.

Search on for woman kidnapped from gas station updated 25 days ago

The search is on for Jessica Heeringa, 25, whom police say was abducted from a Michigan gas station where she was worked.

High court blocks Alabama immigration crackdown provision updated 25 days ago

The Supreme Court has refused to review Alabama's controversial immigration crackdown law, and whether a provision over harboring illegal immigrants conflicts with broad federal authority.

Authorities: Mississippi man charged with possession, use of ricin as a weapon updated 27 days ago

A Mississippi man has been charged in connection with an investigation into ricin-tainted letters sent to President Barack Obama and others, authorities said.

N.J. man accused of taking explosives on train; he tells paper 'They were fireworks' updated 28 days ago

A New Jersey man was arrested this month after authorities determined he had taken explosives onto a commuter train several days earlier, court documents show.

Official: Search warrants executed in connection with Ohio rape case updated 29 days ago

Search warrants were executed Thursday at Steubenville High School and elsewhere as part of the ongoing investigation into the rape of a teenage girl.

Defense calls no witnesses in abortion doctor's murder trial updated 29 days ago

The defense in the murder trial of a Philadelphia doctor accused of performing illegal late-term abortions rested Wednesday without calling any witnesses.

Steven Powell, dad of man who killed kids and himself, to leave prison in May updated 29 days ago

Steven Powell, the father of the Washington state man who killed himself and two children by blowing up their home, will serve less than a year in prison, a Washington state prison official tells CNN.

Mexico's 'Queen of the Pacific' pleads guilty in U.S. drug case updated 30 days ago

Sandra Avila Beltran, one of the most well known women accused of connections with Mexico's drug trade, pleaded guilty in a Florida court.

Lance Armstrong sued by U.S. for post office sponsorship funds updated 30 days ago

The Justice Department late Tuesday formally filed its case against Lance Armstrong and his company Tailwind Sports for millions of dollars that the U.S. Postal Service spent to sponsor the cycling team.

Deputies fired no shots in final hours of Christopher Dorner manhunt, logs show updated 30 days ago

In the final two hours of a dramatic standoff with rogue ex-Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner, San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies did not fire a single gunshot during their raid of a compound where he barricaded himself after killing one deputy and seriously wounding another, according to dispatch logs.

Fugitive on 'Most Wanted' list returned to U.S. updated 31 days ago

A suspected child predator who was a "most-wanted" fugitive when captured in Nicaragua appeared in federal court on Tuesday where he confirmed his identity and was ordered held.

Military terror convictions to get high-profile judicial review updated 31 days ago

Military convictions of two terror suspects will get a full federal appeals court review, testing whether the men could be charged with offenses that were not in place when Congress passed a 2006 anti-terror law.

Despite rape case, Steubenville coach gets contract extension updated 31 days ago

The head football coach of Steubenville High School got a contract extension this week, despite the rape controversy that gripped the small Ohio town.

Ex-teacher accused of child pornography caught in Nicaragua updated 31 days ago

One of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitives was picked up Saturday in Nicaragua, according to a federal law enforcement official.

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