Crime, Law and Justice

It started as an attempt to serve a search warrant at a suspected drug house and quickly turned into a gun battle that killed two suspects and injured five officers, including four who were shot, Houston's police chief said.
Mueller investigation 'close to being completed,' acting attorney general says
Matthew Whitaker said that he's been fully briefed on the Russia investigation and that he was looking forward to a final report from special counsel Robert Mueller.
ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral
Two bombs exploded at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines during Sunday services. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Federal shutdown affected probe into unique bovine TB case
Chances are low the situation will imperil other cattle herds or people, particularly since the herd in southeastern North Dakota's Sargent County has been quarantined.
Rodriguez continues conviction, death sentence appeal in Sjodin case
Attorneys working to overturn the death sentence of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. will begin to present evidence regarding his mental capacity this week in a Fargo courtroom.
One man died and another was injured in a shooting early Saturday on St. Paul's east side.
Wisconsin county: No additional charges for Closs suspect
A Wisconsin prosecutor said Friday he has no plans "in the immediate future" to file additional charges against the man accused of kidnapping Wisconsin teenager Jayme Closs and killing her parents.
Prosecutors say Eric Ronald Bolduan created postings on pornographic sites that included female victims' names, contact information and pornographic images resembling the victims. He then sent the postings to the women and people they know.