An Indiana man will spend decades in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing his roommate and hiding the body in his own bedroom, a crime prosecutors say he tried to cover up for days. James Grossnickle, 54, received a 62-year sentence on April 10 following his conviction for felony murder and unlawful … Read more
Iran has placed a $270 billion price tag on the damage it says was caused by recent US and Israeli military actions, setting a confrontational tone ahead of renewed diplomatic talks. Officials in Tehran are pressing for compensation not only from Washington but also from five unnamed regional countries. Iran claims those nations allowed their … Read more
A Florida surgeon now faces criminal charges after a fatal surgical error that prosecutors say led to the death of a 70-year-old patient. The case has triggered renewed scrutiny over medical malpractice, surgical oversight, and patient safety standards. Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree manslaughter charge tied to … Read more
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, escalating tensions following failed peace talks with Tehran. Brent crude briefly climbed to $102.02 before retreating to around $98 in US trading hours. The rebound erased last week’s sharp drop, when prices fell below … Read more
A senior Democratic lawmaker has stepped down from Congress under mounting pressure tied to serious misconduct allegations, shaking party leadership and halting a high-profile political career. Eric Swalwell announced Monday that he will resign from the House of Representatives as scrutiny intensified over accusations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior. The move follows days of … Read more
A 26-year-old woman is facing serious criminal charges after a deadly wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike left a motorcyclist dead. Authorities say she has not yet been found. The Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that Onanyeli Rosario-Mesa, of Allentown, has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, along … Read more
A Florida man is facing felony charges after authorities say he used artificial intelligence to create a fake video and mislead a police officer. Investigators identified the suspect as 22-year-old Alexis Martínez-Arizala of Lake Worth Beach. He was arrested on April 8 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a warrant was issued weeks earlier in … Read more
A Milwaukee father will spend five years behind bars after authorities discovered his six children locked inside a storage unit in conditions that shocked investigators and the public. The case, which unfolded in September 2025, began when police responded to reports of a crying baby coming from inside a locked storage space. Officers forced entry … Read more
A payroll manager in Minnesota is facing federal charges after prosecutors say she stole more than $1.2 million from her employer over several years to support a gambling habit. According to a criminal complaint, the woman is accused of committing wire fraud by manipulating the company’s payroll system between 2017 and 2025. Investigators allege she … Read more
Dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers are now facing a steep financial penalty after leaving the state last year in a bid to stop a controversial redistricting vote. A House committee has ordered them to pay nearly $422,000 combined in fines and related costs. The decision came from the Texas House Administration Committee, which voted along … Read more