Crime, Law and Justice

May 29, 2018 12:44 PM

Minnesota authorities work to address sex trafficking

Authorities say there's an alarming amount of sex trafficking at illicit massage businesses in central Minnesota.

by Associated Press

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May 29, 2018 6:51 AM

Man shoots 3 in Belgian city after seizing police weapons

A knife-wielding man stabbed two police officers Tuesday in the Belgian city of Liege, stole their weapons and shot them and a bystander dead in an attack that prosecutors fear could be terror-related.

by The Associated Press

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May 29, 2018 4:00 AM

From back of a napkin to new law: Bill of rights will help siblings in foster care

A measure designed to help siblings in foster care remain in contact became law this year, largely due to the efforts of kids who have been there.

by Briana Bierschbach

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May 28, 2018 9:00 AM

Teacher who stopped shooting: I had to save students

Jason Seaman spoke publicly for the first time since the shooting Friday, thanking the Noblesville, Indiana, community for support, praising a 13-year-old who was also shot and urging everyone to think about her as she recovers.

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May 26, 2018 7:00 PM

Digital ambulance chasers? Law firms send ads to patients' phones inside ERs

The technology behind the ads, known as geofencing, or placing a digital perimeter around a specific location, has been deployed by retailers for years. Bringing it into health care spaces, however, is raising alarm among privacy experts.

by Bobby Allyn

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May 26, 2018 5:50 PM

Nebraska police seize record amount of fentanyl

Police in Nebraska say they've seized 118 pounds of pure fentanyl — one of the largest seizures in U.S. history, they say, and enough to kill more than 26 million people, according to government estimates.

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May 26, 2018 4:15 PM

Indiana teacher out of hospital after stopping school shooting

A woman whose son was coached by Jason Seaman in football said the teacher is a hero "and everyone here feels it."

by Associated Press

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May 26, 2018 9:43 AM

Family grateful for Utah man's 'miracle' Venezuela release

"We are grateful to all who participated in this miracle," Joshua Holt's family said in a statement.

by Associated Press

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May 25, 2018 6:31 PM

No charges against bus driver in fatal crash with bicyclist

Based on information provided by St. Paul police, prosecutors say they cannot prove the 80-year-old driver operated the bus in a grossly negligent manner.

by The Associated Press