Apollo 8 astronaut, William Anders, who took famous picture of Earth, killed in small plane crash

Retired astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, has been identified as the pilot inside the plane that crashed in the waters off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon.

Florida beach vacation hotspot closed after back-to-back shark attacks

Beaches along the Florida panhandle were closed after two back-to-back shark attacks that injured three people, two of them critically.

Indiana teen accused of murdering father, dumping body in river: police

Investigators in Indiana are continuing to search the White River for the body of Brandon Perry, who police allege was killed and dumped by his 17-year-old son.

Three officers violated policy in Scottie Scheffler's arrest, probe findings allege

Three Louisville Metro Police officers allegedly violated policy when they failed to active their body cameras during Scottie Scheffler's arrest.

Coast Guard responding to report of a plane crash near Orcas Island in Washington state

Emergency crews in Washington state are responding to reports of a plane crash between Orcas and Johns Islands on Friday afternoon.

Connecticut town refuses to fly 'antagonistic' 'thin blue line' flag to honor fallen trooper

The Wethersfield town council in Connecticut refused to fly the "thin blue line' flag to honor a fallen trooper, with one member calling it "antagonistic."

YouTuber charged with shooting fireworks from helicopter at Lamborghini in California desert video stunt

A YouTube star faces 10 years in federal prison for a video he directed which shows a helicopter shooting fireworks at a luxury sports car.

Emma Roberts granted restraining order against man who broke in, called actress from inside her home

Emma Roberts was granted a five-year restraining order against a man who is allegedly stalking the actress. The "American Horror Story" star filed for protection May 14.

No charges filed after monster truck topples utility poles, injuring several at Maine fairground

No charges have been filed after a monster truck caused multiple utility poles to fall in Maine, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital, police say.

Missing Kentucky baby sparks frantic search, parents arrested in motel with drug stash

Police in Kentucky looking for an 8-month-old baby whose been missing for weeks while the baby girl’s parents have been arrested after they were found holed up in a motel with drugs.

DOJ charges Texas doctor after he blew the whistle on gender-affirming care for minors

The Department of Justice filed criminal charges against a surgeon who exposed Texas Children's Hospital for secretly conducting gender-affirming care on minors.

Virginia woman wanted for 'heinous' triple homicide arrested after high-speed police chase in NY

Virginia woman Alyssa Jane Venable, 23, who was wanted for the triple homicide of three of her roommates was captured in New York Thursday after a high-speed police chase.

Suspected Long Island serial killer's notes outlined meticulous murder plot: court docs

Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly kept meticulous notes on how to kill and get away with it and thought he deleted them. Cops recovered the file.

Fishermen discover body on Georgia river: police

Georgia law enforcement officials responded to the Chattahoochee River on Wednesday after reports that two fishermen discovered a body in the water.

Texas law enforcement officials bust human smuggling operation involving dozens of migrants: 'Cartel related'

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office and other agencies in Texas busted a human smuggling operation on Thursday, in which 26 migrants were recovered and seven suspected smugglers were arrested.

Fast-growing gun group enhances insurance coverage to protect members amid blue state 2A crack downs

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association announced enhancements to members' insurance coverage amid a crackdown on Second Amendment protections in several Democrat-led states.

Illegal migrant from Venezuela allegedly shot NYPD officers at 'point-blank range,' ordered held without bail

Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was ordered held without bail on attempted murder and other charges in the shooting of two NYPD officers.

Newsom proposes defunding police, prisons, public safety as California faces massive deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes slashing millions from 'public safety' as the Democratic state grapples with a massive budget deficit totaling $37.9 billion.

Cherrie Mahan’s mom reacts to woman claiming to be girl who vanished from school bus stop nearly 40 years ago

Cherrie Mahan was last seen on Feb. 22, 1985, on Cornplanter Road in Winfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

NYC sees rise in hate crimes, led by surging antisemitism, police data shows

A rise in antisemitic incidents is leading an overall spike in hate crimes in New York City, coinciding with anti-Israel campus protests at major universities.

Pennsylvania crossing guard arrested, charged with supplying middle school students with narcotics: PD

Charges have been filed against a school crossing guard in Pennsylvania who was allegedly supplying marijuana and electronic cigarettes to students at Penn Wood Middle School.

Felony charges dropped against PA trooper who repeatedly struck loose horse with patrol car

A judge has dismissed felony animal cruelty charges against Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Perillo, who repeatedly struck a loose horse with his patrol car before it was euthanized.

Man allegedly causes $10K in damage to church before swinging trendy drink container at police officer

Florida man Timothy Bornman allegedly broke into a Palm Bay church, caused over $10,000 worth of damage and hit a police officer with a Stanley tumbler before getting arrested.

California mom accused of killing 3-year-old daughter in church exorcism 'never showed remorse': report

Prosecutors in California said a mother who is accused of killing her daughter while performing a disturbing exorcism inside a San Jose church has never expressed remorse.

House Republican uses AOC's insult to rip silence on 2 cops shot allegedly by migrant gang member: 'Baby girl'

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for not responding to the shooting of two officers allegedly by an illegal migrant in her district.

Texas Wingstop employee fatally shoots boss after getting sent home early amid dispute

An employee at a Wingstop in Texas was arrested for murder after shooting and killing his boss during an argument. Another employee was wounded by stray bullets.

Conservative legal watchdog sues DOJ for records related to key figure in NY v Trump case

America First Legal is taking the Justice Department to court over its failure to furnish documents related to Matthew Colangelo, a key prosecutor in the NY v. Trump trial.

MA movie slasher said nothing while stabbing 4 girls, laughed ‘like the Joker': victim

Four girls, who were slashed in a Massachusetts movie theater, tell their horrifying experience to police in documents obtained by Fox News Digital via public records request

Florida mother living in deplorable conditions allegedly fed daughter bleach in bottle: authorities

A Florida mother was arrested on Monday after an investigation discovered she allegedly fed her 13-month-old daughter bleach in a bottle in January.

Boston Police crack down on 3 major food delivery companies' 'reckless drivers'

Boston officials are attempting to crack down on “dangerous and unlawful" behavior by food delivery workers driving motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters.

Kansas City police funding amendment to make August appearance on Missouri ballot

Missourians will vote in August on a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Kansas City to allocate more money toward policing.

DC carjacker crashes near US Attorney's office, elderly woman inside vehicle dies: police

A female suspect stole a car from Washington Hospital and crashed it near the U.S. attorney's office, with an elderly passenger dying, D.C. police said.

Garland to push back on Trump's 'locked & loaded' FBI claim, deny DOJ control of NY case

Attorney General Merrick Garland is testifying before lawmakers and address claims about the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

Kamala, Dems talk about Trump 'weaponizing' DOJ. But guess who got there first?

There have been dire warnings from V.P. Harris and other Democrats that the Justice Department under a reelected Trump would be 'weaponized.' Say what? Many think Biden already has.

Garland to push back on false claims FBI tried to assassinate Trump, DOJ was involved in NY case

Attorney General Merrick Garland will respond to false claims the FBI planned to kill former President Trump and false claims the DOJ was involved in Trump's New York case.

US v Hunter Biden: Opening statements to begin in first son's federal gun trial after jury seated

Opening statements are expected to begin in United States v. Hunter Biden on Tuesday morning after a jury of 12 was seated Monday afternoon.

Mexican kidnappers crossed US border to collect ransom, left hostage tied up in trench: docs

Members of a Mexican family allegedly kidnapped a Los Angeles man in a violent abduction that was recorded and sent to family members with ransom demands

Former Georgia police officer charged with teen girl's murder rejects plea deal

A former Georgia police officer charged with the murder of a 16-year-old girl rejected the prosecution's plea deal before jury selection began Monday.

Unlikely item saves Colorado man's life in shooting: ‘Likely the only reason’ he survived

Police in Commerce City, Colorado, said a man's life was saved after a necklace he was wearing stopped a bullet shot at him during an argument.

Boston lawmakers considering defunding police for third year in a row draws outrage: 'Absurdly irresponsible'

Boston lawmakers are considering cutting $18 million from law enforcement in their budget amendments, drawing outrage from the head of a Boston police union.

Body found near Greek beach with 22-pound barbell attached to leg, coast guard says

The coast guard says the body of an unidentified man has been recovered off a beach northeast of the Greek capital with a 22-pound barbell attached to his leg with a rope.

Police officer protecting polio workers fatally shot in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani police say gunmen opened fire on polio workers in the country's northwest, killing a police officer assigned to protect them. One of the attackers died.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defends Biden's comment that Hunter did 'nothing wrong': 'Loving father'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said "no one is above the law" after former President Trump's guilty verdict but defended President Biden's remark that Hunter "did nothing wrong."

Illegal immigrant from Venezuela shoots 2 NYC police officers during foot chase in Queens, authorities say

Bernardo Raul Castro Matta, identified as a 19-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, is accused of shooting two NYPD officers in Queens early Monday.

Hunter Biden's criminal trial on federal gun charges begins with jury selection

Hunter Biden’s criminal trial will begin with jury selection Monday morning in Delaware related to federal gun charges brought against him by special counsel David Weiss.

Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human'

Mark Tappan, an Alpharetta, Georgia, police officer, wrote the book "A Dog Named Mattis" about the relationship between him and his skilled K9 and lessons learned along the way.

California’s rich and famous murdered, burglarized and kidnapped as fmr. detective offers chilling prediction

Violent crime is on the rise in several major cities in California and a crime expert tells Fox News Digital there is two main factors contributing to the rise.

New anti-Israel encampment forms at Columbia University as school initiates ‘dialogue’ with student leaders

Columbia University has allowed another anti-Israel encampment to form on campus. This comes after the NYPD had to be called in to break up out-of-control agitators last month.

Knife-wielding Florida teen allegedly murders boy at sleepover, injures adult: 'Violent, premeditated attack'

Police in Florida said a 16-year-old boy barged into a sleepover and stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death and injured an adult.

'Garfield,' 'Furiosa' continue topping box office charts amid slow summer start

"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" continued their reign as box office toppers this weekend amid an underwhelming start to Hollywood's summer season.

Homeless man savagely beaten by mob of teens that streamed attack on Instagram: report

A mob of teens reportedly beat a homeless man while streaming the attack on Instagram. KFOR reported that the teens savagely ripped out the man's colostomy bag and left him for dead.

Former NJ officer gets 27 years for killing driver, wounding passenger during 2019 chase

Jovanny Crespo, a former Newark, New Jersey, police officer, has been sentenced to a cumulative 27 years in prison for the death of one man and injury of another during a 2019 chase.

Blue city rethinking 'sanctuary' status amid migrant flood

A new bill introduced by a Democratic and Republican New York City council members would roll back some of the city's sanctuary polices that were passed under de Blasio.

DOJ claims it can't release Biden-Hur interview due to threat of AI deepfakes

The Justice Department claims releasing President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur would boost the danger of AI deepfakes.

Trump lawyer spars with host over ex-Biden DOJ official tapped in New York hush-money case

Former President Trump's lawyer said ex-DOJ official Matthew Colangelo's work on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's hush money case suggests "weaponization."

Blue state sheriff says he’s ‘changing teams,’ urges support for Trump

Riverside, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco joked that he was "changing teams" in a video posted to social media over the weekend, urging followers to support Trump in 2024.

Ohio shooting leaves 1 dead, dozens more wounded: Police

One person is dead and at least 26 others are wounded following a mass shooting overnight in Akron, Ohio. No suspect has been taken into custody.

Police investigating fetus discovered on bus in Baltimore

A fetus was discovered on the seat of an MTA bus in Baltimore, Maryland, Saturday afternoon, according to officials. The incident remains under investigation.

Indiana serial killer's 18-acre property littered with 10,000 human remains still hides secrets

An Indiana serial killer, Herb Baumeister, is believed to have killed at 25 victims and buried over 10,000 human remains throughout his property

Georgia man allegedly beat girlfriend, killed bystander who attempted to intervene in Florida

A Georgia man was arrested in Florida after detectives say he beat his girlfriend and punched a man who attempted to intervene in the altercation.

Arizona police officer killed by gunman while responding to 'disturbance'

Joshua Briese, a young officer at the Gila River Police Department in Arizona, was killed while responding to a disturbance call in Santan, District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community.

Tulsi Gabbard's aunt killed, prominent Samoan author charged with murder

The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard was killed last week and a prominent Samoan author and playwright has been charged with her murder, according to local reports.

If Trump goes to prison after guilty verdict, Secret Service would have to go with him

The Secret Service could soon face a massive logistical challenge with a jailed former President Trump if he is sentenced to prison time.

Biden urges respect for legal system after Trump conviction while publicly flouting SCOTUS rulings

President Biden said Friday the justice system “should be respected," just days after he told his supporters the Supreme Court could not "stop" him from carrying out his agenda.

Ex-criminology professor jailed for 5 years for 'arson spree' during Dixie Fires

An Ex-criminology professor was jailed for 5 years Thursday for going on a "arson spree" during the Dixie Fires in California in 2021, often igniting fires being firefighters

UVA to pay $9 million to families of victims in 2022 shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 others

The University of Virginia will pay $9 million to the families of the victims of a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two other students.

Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Black airman at home is fired, shooting 'not objectively reasonable'

The Florida sheriff's deputy who shot and killed an airman earlier this month during a response call has been terminated from the agency, authorities said Friday.

Retired Navy admiral charged with bribery for allegedly offering government contract in exchange for job

A retired four-star Navy admiral has been charged with bribery following an alleged scheme in which he granted a Naval contract to a company in exchange for a job offer.

Bodies of two US missionaries killed in Haiti last week returned to US

The State Department confirmed that the bodies of two American missionaries killed in Haiti last week were returned to the U.S. Thursday.

Minneapolis neighborhood shooting leaves at least 3 people dead, including officer, authorities say

Police said that three people are dead, including a police officer, and three others injured after a gunman opened fire in a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Model felt 'weird energy' from suspected MA movie slasher, killer during photoshoot: 'I just need to leave'

Model Alena Shikhova, who did a photo shoot with alleged slasher who allegedly killed one and stabbed six in two states, said she felt "weird energy" from him a year ago

New Louisiana law criminalizes approaching police after being ordered to stay back

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed legislation making it a crime to knowingly approach within 25 feet of a police officer while they are "engaged in law enforcement duties" after the officer has ordered the person to stay back.

Los Angeles deputy 'basically unscathed' after cruiser goes airborne, flips after vehicle crash

A Los Angeles County deputy suffered minor injuries after a vehicle struck their patrol car at an intersection and sent the cruiser airborne.

Authorities arrest Chinese suspect behind $99M botnet, dismantling major crime network

An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and dismantled one of the world's largest botnets, which was operational for over a decade.

Bush appointee hit and killed in car accident outside Nevada federal courthouse: police

U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, was killed in a crash in Nevada on Wednesday, officials confirmed.

Texas authorities find 27 illegal immigrants in horse trailer during traffic stop

Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that a trooper uncovered people being smuggled in a horse trailer during a traffic stop on Friday.

New York man arrested after allegedly attempting to run down students, rabbi near Brooklyn school with car

Law enforcement officials said a 58-year-old man driving a vehicle tried running down Jewish students and a rabbi in Canarsie, Brooklyn, multiple times Wednesday morning.

Florida woman jumps from pier to evade cops after public sex romp, police say

A young man and woman in Florida were taken into custody after police received reports of a public sexual encounter on a pier on Memorial Day.

GOP Sen calls for criminal investigation into Trump trial judge over gag orders

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, called on the Justice Department to investigate Justice Juan Merchan over his deprivation of former President Trump's free speech rights with gag orders.

Journalism groups sue Wisconsin Justice Department for names of every police officer in state

Groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to force the Wisconsin Department of Justice to disclose the birthdates, disciplinary records and names of every WI officer.

Florida officers 'arrest' nuisance alligator at 104-year-old woman's home

Two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Jacksonville, Florida, assisted in the removal of an alligator from a 104-year-old woman's home, according to officials.

Massachusetts 911 dispatch reveals wild chase for suspected murderer after movie, McDonald's slash spree

About 1.5 hours of 911 dispatch reveals wild chase of Massachusetts slashing suspect, how civilian tips helped police, and the escalating danger of chasing a homicide suspect.

Police raid EU Parliament offices over suspected Russian interference ahead of elections

Belgian authorities searched the home and office of a European Parliament employee in Brussels over suspected Russian interference. Similar searches occurred in Strasbourg.

Alligator discovered taking bites out of dead woman in Houston

Houston Police discovered an alligator taking bites out of a woman Tuesday morning. Police said it is unclear if the woman died before the incident.

Boston Democratic mayor says criminals should not be prosecuted for theft, gang registry should be abolished

Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu supported a do-not-prosecute list and to abolish the gang registry in a Progressive Massachusetts questionnaire.

NJ police eye absent parents after young mobs upend family-friendly vacation hot spots

A growing number of New Jersey mayors of beach towns are speaking out after large mobs of young people wreaked havoc on their boardwalks.

California burglaries committed by South American theft ring involve hidden cameras in shrubbery: authorities

Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles County, California say a resident found a hidden camera in her garden, which was likely placed to conduct surveillance for a burglary.

Michigan trooper hit with murder charge for striking man with unmarked SUV

Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder for driving an unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old Kentwood resident.

Massachusetts fugitive dubbed 'Bad Breath Rapist' captured after fleeing nearly 17 years ago

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Tuen Lee Kit in California on Tuesday after he fled Massachusetts in 2007, when he was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a woman.

Louisiana city names interim police chief

Mayor-President Monique Boulet of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, named Capt. Paul Trouard as the jurisdiction's interim chief of police, according to The Advocate.

Indianapolis officer fatally shoots suspect in armed carjacking

An Indianapolis police officer on Tuesday fatally shot a suspect in an armed carjacking after they reached for an item they dropped during a foot pursuit.

Identity thief claims to be behind Graceland foreclosure attempt: report

A Nigerian fraudster has claimed responsibility for a scheme to steal Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion and sell it at auction, according to a report.

5-year-old Chicago girl among 9 fatally shot over Memorial Day weekend, grandmother issues plea

A 5-year-old girl sitting in a car was among nine people fatally shot in a bloody Memorial Day weekend of gun violence in Chicago, Illinois.

6 arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly violating new national security law

Six people in Hong Kong, including a former organizer of the city's annual Tiananmen Square vigil, were arrested for allegedly posting rebellious content on social media.

Multiple people wounded in Sacramento mass shooting, police say

Multiple people were wounded Monday night in a mass shooting in Sacramento, California. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

Chicago man convicted of murder based on blind witness' testimony files lawsuit against city, police

A man convicted of murder in Chicago based in part on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness has filed a lawsuit against the city and the police department.

Indiana shooting suspect told cops he 'always wanted to kill somebody': Court docs

An Indiana man told police he "always wanted to kill somebody" after he was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting at a grocery store.

Colorado police plan to use drones as first responders, calling the technology 'future of law enforcement'

Several local law enforcement agencies in Colorado, including Denver, are making plans to start dispatching drones instead of officers to respond to 911 calls.

Squatters evicted from Michigan home, neighbor details 'chemical' smell, cash-bearing criminals in hiding

A Michigan man, his family and neighbors are celebrating the end of a horrible squatter situation that involved illegal drug activity and police for years.

NJ teen stabbed at popular boardwalk, 'civil unrest' hits another beach town

Police in Ocean City, New Jersey dispersed teens from its boardwalk this weekend after a teen was stabbed. Wildwood declared a state of emergency over "civil unrest."

Louisiana deputies searching for 4 inmates who escaped from jail

Deputies in Louisiana are searching for four inmates who escaped from jail Sunday night through a vulnerable section of the perimeter fence of the jail.

Judge presiding over LSU student's attack makes unprecedented decision, prompting questions about conflicts

A Louisiana judge presiding over a contentious criminal case that accuses Black men of raping a White woman, made an unprompted decision to vacate a 1972 rape conviction.

Georgia man allegedly burned down trailer with stepmom inside because his mother wouldn't sell lot

A Georgia man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to police that he burned a trailer down while his stepmother was inside of it because his mother would not sell the lot.

BLM co-founder loses 'swatting' lawsuit against LAPD

BLM activist Melina Abdulla lost her civil case against theLAPD last week, with a jury finding that police acted appropriately in a swatting call.

Pedaling with a purpose: Fox Nation special chronicles the thin line between duty and danger police face daily

Officer Sean "Sticks" Larkin hosts Fox Nation's "Officer Down: Honoring the Fallen," which follows the routines of American law enforcement and pays homage to the fallen.

Texas state senator criticizes Abbott as 'piece of s--t' for not publicly mentioning Uvalde shooting

A Texas state senator called out Gov. Greg Abbott for not publicly acknowledging the two-year anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting at an elementary school.

Massachusetts AMC theater stabbing suspect knifed multiple girls before taking rampage to next town: police

A suspect arrested in a movie theater stabbing that injured four girls in Braintree is also believed to have stabbed a victim in Plymouth soon after, police say.

Police respond to deadly stabbing spree at popular beach destination

British authorities have arrested a 17-year-old boy believed to have stabbed two women at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth, England. One woman died, Dorset Police say.

New Jersey woman goes missing, latest tragedy for mother who lost two sons: 'Unimaginable'

A mother is asking for the public's help to find her missing daughter, Danielle Lopez of New Jersey, after a series of "unimaginable" tragedies to befall the family.

Wife of rodeo star Spencer Wright shares tragic update on three-year-old son Levi after river accident

Kallie Wright, wife of rodeo star Spencer Wright, shared a tragic update on their toddler Levi, who is in critical condition after falling off a toy tractor into the Utah River.

Jack Smith asks judge to restrict Trump statements after 'inflammatory' remarks about FBI raid

Federal prosecutors on Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump to bar him from public statements that may pose a danger to law enforcement.

Georgia couple sentenced to prison for abusing 8-week-old son

A Georgia couple was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after they were convicted for abusing their 8-week-old son, leading to broken bones and hemorrhages in his eyes.

Kangaroos on the loose in Texas as police respond to amusing call

A kangaroo was briefly on the loose in Lufkin, Texas, and a video of the animal's encounter with the police has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.

2 arrested for allegedly plotting knife attack at German synagogue

German authorities say they have arrested two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshipers at a synagogue. The arrests reportedly occurred on Friday.

Hunter Biden attends pre-trial hearing in Delaware court on federal gun charges

A pre-trial hearing for Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial is set for Friday in Delaware, after multiple failed attempts by the first son to have charges brought against him dismissed.