Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

New York Times games engineer killed by in-laws in Dublin: police

The 40-year-old man killed near a Dublin park, allegedly by his in-laws – who witnesses said took turns shooting at him – was a New York Times games engineer who had previously been charged with child abuse. 

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

Horsch investigation: Police return to Chew Avenue home for extensive search

Authorities will once again return to the Horsch home on Chew Avenue in Olney for more extensive searches that they say will cause road closures and even more digging at the property.

5 men held on suspicion of terrorist act near U.S.-used U.K. air base

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.K.-owned air base operated by the United States, and are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three trucks.

What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths

Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.

Smyrna suspect charged with murder after dismembered woman identified

An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department.

Montgomery Elementary teacher arrested in sexual offense case involving minors

North Penn School District reports the arrest of Montgomery Elementary PE teacher Jason Theodore for alleged sexual offenses involving minors.

Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus

A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.

Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ

A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.

Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says

Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.

Watch: Father loses it, attacks killer in courtroom after spotting him laughing

Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.