Crime, Law and Justice

Fairmont Police say two officers were sent about 2:20 a.m. Saturday on a report of someone being threatened at an apartment building in Fairmont.
Records: Las Vegas gunman was germophobe, possibly bipolar
After three months of investigation, police have learned more about Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock, but have still not answered key questions.
Minneapolis says it's ready to keep Super Bowl safe
The city's police and fire leaders recently briefed new members of the Minneapolis City Council on plans to keep the peace and respond to any emergencies during Super Bowl week.
After 30 years, a new push to find a missing Minnesota woman
Susan Swedell was last seen at a gas station in Lake Elmo in January of 1988. Now, Washington county officials are working with state investigators to re-examine the case.
Las Vegas police: No other suspects in October massacre, and no motive
The lack of a motive and other suspects persisted despite looking into nearly 2,000 leads and sifting through thousands of hours of video, police say in a newly released investigation report.
Pope Francis accuses victims of notorious pedophile of slander
It was an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.
500,000 honey bees dead, and 2 Iowa boys are charged
The unidentified boys, ages 12 and 13, allegedly ransacked a Sioux City honey farm, knocking over hives and exposing the bees to frigid winter temperatures.
Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade
As more schools begin to confront their participation in slavery, they also consider how to make amends.