Man steals construction excavator and drove it into a Florida Walmart, police say

A suspect is in custody after crashing into a Walmart store and another building with stolen construction equipment Monday night in Gainesville, according to police.

San Quentin Death Row serial killer and former police officer dies of natural causes

A San Quentin Death Row inmate who used to be a Millbrae police officer and was convicted of being a serial killer in the 1980s, has died of natural causes, California prison officials said.

Danelo Cavalcante: Search for escaped killer reaches day 13, reward grows to $25K

The reward for information leading to the arrest of Danelo Cavalcante has reached $25,000. The convicted murderer has evaded capture and slipped a search perimeter over the days-long search.

Police defend strategy in hunt for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante after he evaded searchers

Authorities in Pennsylvania who have been trying to capture an escaped murderer for nearly two weeks pushed back Monday against questions about whether they blew a chance to collar him, instead blaming the complex terrain in the initial search area for the fugitive’s success in getting clear of it.

Hope arises: Rainbow graces New York City sky on 22nd anniversary of September 11

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City experienced a poignant and symbolic moment as a vibrant rainbow appeared in the sky.

BTK killer won't face charges in Oklahoma cold case due to lack of evidence, prosecutor says

There isn't enough evidence to charge the BTK serial killer in the 1976 disappearance of a 16-year-old girl, an Oklahoma prosecutor said Monday despite statements from law enforcement officials calling Dennis Rader a prime suspect.

South Carolina trooper wrangles 4-foot snake from woman's car on interstate

A South Carolina trooper, Sergeant Jonathan Oxandaboure, became an unexpected snake wrangler when he rescued a four-foot-long snake from a woman's car on Interstate 20 in Kershaw County.

Kevin Porter Jr. arrested in New York, accused of assaulting girlfriend

The woman claims Porter struck her multiple times during the altercation. She was taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.

Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped killer spotted near Phoenixville; stolen van found abandoned

Authorities have moved their search for escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante after he was spotted near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania overnight. A van he is believed to have stolen was later recovered.

Patriot Day: Watch Sept. 11 live coverage from across the country

Thousands were killed that day when a series of hijacked planes were flown into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and an open field in Pennsylvania.