Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug.

Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say

A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department. 

Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest

A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.

Florida homeowner holds suspected burglar wearing ski mask at gunpoint: WCSO

A Florida homeowner held a burglary suspect at gunpoint after finding him rummaging through vehicles early Tuesday morning in Inlet Beach, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. 

Personal information of thousands of DHS employees potentially leaked in data breach

The names of over 40,000 workers at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and other Department of Homeland Security agencies, including some undercover investigators, were leaked online.

Youth baseball coach accused of assaulting boys arrested in Dominican Republic

A man accused of sexually assaulting multiple boys while helping run a youth baseball program in Franklin, Tennessee, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and returned to the United States.

DOJ: Elder fraud cases tied to nearly $4.8B in losses, 711,000 victims

The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion.

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling. 

Florida gambling bust nets 10 arrests, seizure of $1.6M in assets, over 200 illegal slot machines: LCSO

Lee County detectives and state gaming officials dismantled a massive illegal gambling network this week after executing coordinated search warrants across Florida and Pennsylvania that netted nearly $1.6 million in assets and led to 10 arrests.

Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says

A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup. 

Judge sentences key figure in $250M Minnesota food fraud scheme

Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.

Tampa woman accused of hitting patrol car during stolen vehicle pursuit: HCSO

A Tampa woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say she fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, nearly hit a deputy and rammed into a patrol car during a pursuit.

Florida man hurt, hit by truck while performing viral 'TikTok' roadside haircut stunt, police say

An 18-year-old man was seriously hurt when he was hit by a truck while allegedly getting a haircut while seated in the middle of the roadway in Ocala, allegedly part of a viral "TikTok" trend, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police later arrested the man and two others for violating a city ordinance.