Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.

O.J. Simpson’s former bodyguard insists Bloomington police had confession recording

A former bodyguard for O.J. Simpson on Tuesday said he had an audio recording of the late football star confessing to the 1994 murders of his ex-wife and her friend, but refused to play it.

Community rallies after Molotov cocktail attacks on ice cream shop

Fletcher's Ice Cream in northeast Minneapolis is receiving an outpouring of community support after being targeted with Molotov cocktails twice in two days.

Man ends 100 mph chase by jumping into Mississippi River, climbing on barge: Charges

A man has been charged after he stole his girlfriend's car in La Crescent, led police on a pursuit, then jumped into the Mississippi River and climbed onto a barge.

Wisconsin house fire victim ID'd as 81-year-old woman

Authorities have identified the 81-year-old woman killed when a fire ripped through an Elk Mound, Wis. home last week.

Louvre thieves may have been hired by private collector, officials say

Paris authorities are exploring an organized crime theory after masked robbers stole French jewels from the Louvre over the weekend in a 7-minute heist.

Strip club bouncer charged in shooting outside Rick's Cabaret in Minneapolis

A bouncer is now facing charges for a shooting outside a Minneapolis strip club earlier this month that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries.

Men leaving Minneapolis Catholic church attacked, robbed by mob

Two men walking out of a Minneapolis Catholic church on Sunday morning were attacked and robbed by a group of as many as eight men, police say.

Minneapolis drug bust nets nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl

The suspect in the drug case was caught trying to dump some of the drugs down a toilet when law enforcement officers entered the apartment.

Oklahoma State University shooting overnight in dorm

A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least 3 people overnight.

Louvre museum robbery: Jewels gone in daring heist

Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.