A local resident of Crete was charged with murder after admitting he assaultedan American scientist who disappeared on the Greek island, police said.
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Man who stashed 1,000 guns in Bel-Air mansion charged with 64 felony counts
A California man faces 64 felony counts after authorities say they found more than 1,000 guns at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles.
‘Snakes and other critters’ join flooding, tornadoes as Barry’s latest threat
Hurricane Barry, quieted to a tropical depression Monday, remained a dangerous storm that threatened flooding, tornadoes and a new concern: snakes.
Less than 6 weeks after bloodbath at Virginia Beach, Virginia rejects tougher gun laws
Virginia Republicans slammed the door on a wide range of gun control measures Tuesday, adjourning a one-day special legislative session.
Honeymoon over? North Korea says US ‘hell-bent on hostile acts’
North Korea’s regime accused the U.S. of being ‘hell-bent on hostile acts’ against the secluded nation, just days after their historic meeting.
‘Is this the big one?’ Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks California, triggers fires and medical calls
A preliminary magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Southern California on Thursday, shaking an area for hundreds of miles.
Alaska heat wave: Coldest state could see all-time record today
Anchorage, Alaska’s biggest city, is struggling with dry conditions, wildfires and what could become the hottest day on record.
Beijing issues ominous warning after ‘atrocities,’ but Hong Kong protesters undeterred
Protests rockingHong Kong were condemned by China’s mainland government as a challenge to Beijing’s authority, but activists were undeterred.
DNA leads to cold case arrest: Ex-law enforcement officer charged in ‘horrific’ sexual assaults
A retired law enforcement officer is facing multiple counts of rape, torture and other charges in California for crimes committed almost 30 years ago.
Demand for whale meat is down. Why did Japan just resume commercial whaling?
Japan resumed commercial whaling Monday after 31 years, meeting a long-cherished goal of traditionalists that’s seen as a largely lost cause.