Justice Dept. to investigate Memphis police practices after Tyre Nichols death

The DOJ said even in the majority Black city of Memphis, the police department may be disproportionately focusing its traffic enforcement on Black drivers.

Feds consider cracking down on e-bikes after battery explosions cause deadly fires

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

Pipe bombs found in New Jersey man's car, home after traffic stop: police

Jeremy Giliberti, 51, was charged after police say a traffic stop and ensuing search of his home turned up a total of five pipe bombs.

Man, 27, hospitalized after West Philadelphia shooting, authorities say

Police rushed the man to the hospital after he was found with two gunshot wounds to the chest and two to the abdomen, authorities say.

Florida girl accused of sending fake 911 text to be released on home detention, judge says

The 11-year-old Florida girl accused of sending a fake 911 text that said her friend was kidnapped is being released to her parents on home detention, a judge said Thursday morning.

Florida girl, 11, arrested for fake 911 text that her friend was kidnapped: deputies

An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested for allegedly prank texting 911 to report a false kidnapping because she thought it “would be funny," according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Hunter Biden's plea deal on hold after federal judge raises concerns over the terms of the agreement

Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor crimes of failure to pay more than $100,000 in taxes from over $1.5 million in income in both 2017 and 2018. He'd been expected to plead guilty Wednesday after making an agreement with prosecutors.

CHP: Naked woman arrested after opening fire on Bay Bridge

A reckless driving incident on the Bay Bridge took a chaotic turn Tuesday when a woman opened fire on the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Ethan Crumbley Miller hearing: Oxford High School shooter due in court for life without parole review

Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley will be in court Thursday for what is known as a Miller hearing. A judge will decide if he can be sentenced to life without parole after the hearing.

Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits on brink of revival by appeals court

The lawsuits were filed after Michael Jackson’s death by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck in 2014. The two became known for telling their stories on the HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland."