Sources: Idaho victim killed last fought back Certain details conflict with what the coroner in the case, and police, initially said. Video Icon Video
Chinese spy balloon found hovering over US The military has opted not to shoot it down over concerns of debris falling on populated areas. Video Icon Video
Suspect 'contained' after 'active shooter situation' in Oregon: police As of about 2 p.m., police had surrounded the house, saying the suspect was "contained" after reports of "multiple shots" fired.
Chicago mayor urges businesses to be ‘cheerleaders’ for the city With less than a month to go until Chicago votes for its next mayor, Lightfoot has been hit with criticism over her handling of crime. Video Icon Video
Lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse Rittenhouse had argued that the case against him should be dismissed because he wasn’t properly served with the lawsuit.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends her handling of crime At a candidate forum on Tuesday night, incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot fought off repeated criticism over her handling of crime and policing. Video Icon Video
Did police supervision impact Memphis officers’ actions? Questions have swirled following Tyre Nichols’ death, including why wasn’t a supervisor present during the traffic stop.
Tyre Nichols funeral: Family and activists call for change Tyre Nichols was laid to rest Wednesday, with Rev. Al Sharpton, Ben Crump, and Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance. Video Icon Video
Abrams: Were ex-Memphis officers overcharged in Nichols case? Dan Abrams asks: Were the five ex-Memphis officers who allegedly beat Tyre Nichols overcharged? Video Icon Video
Arizona sheriff: New strategy needed to combat drug trade What have we spent on this war on drugs, trillions? And where’s the strategy been?” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. Video Icon Video
Frustrated Texans endure winter storm with no power, heat More than 400,000 customers in Texas still lacked power early Thursday, according to PowerOutage.
Americans aiding human smuggling effort along southern border NewsNation witnessed the well-oiled, sophisticated machine that is a human smuggling operation along the southern border. Video Icon Video
Would past crimes unfairly sway Murdaugh jury? Criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and Stacey Honowitz of the Florida State Attorney’s Office weigh in on “Banfield.” Video Icon Video
Murdaugh trial: Witnesses detail alleged financial crimes The firm’s Chief Financial Officer Jeanne Seckinger bluntly outlined evidence the firm found of Murdaugh’s alleged scheme dating back to 2011. Video Icon Video
Lawyer: Former principal of Virginia school not warned of gun Richneck Elementary School students returned to class Monday. Video Icon Video
FBI investigating Santos service dog scam allegations The FBI is investigating allegations that Rep. George Santos operated a GoFundMe scam involving a veteran’s service dog.
New Jersey councilwoman found shot to death in car “She was a woman of deep faith and worked hard to integrate her strong Christian beliefs into her daily life as a person and community leader.” Video Icon Video
NYC woman killed by fentanyl ‘had everything to live for’ Julia Ghahramani’s father says she fell victim to a “crisis of murder.” Video Icon Video
DEA: Cartels greatest drug threat of US "These ruthless, violent and criminal organizations have associates, facilitators and brokers in all 50 states," one DEA official said. Video Icon Video
Cartels lure Americans online (and it’s only getting harder to stop) “Basically, the motivation (for Americans) is on some level greed, quick money,” said a nonresident scholar in drug policy. Video Icon Video
GOP-led states call on court to shut down DACA A coalition of nine Republican-led states on Tuesday asked a federal court in Texas to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which shields “Dreamers” from deportation. The DACA program was implemented under the Obama administration in 2012 as a way to protect undocumented …
Have Rural Americans been hit harder by inflation? From 2020 to 2022, rural households paid an estimated $8,120 extra due to inflation, almost 9% more than urban households. Video Icon Video
Decrease in US cattle could mean you pay more for beef: Report “We’re going to be dealing with some sharp beef-supply declines for the next three years straight and therefore higher beef prices.”
Average long-term mortgage rate falls a fourth straight week Though home prices have retreated as demand has declined, they are still more than 10% higher than a year ago.
Austin woman accused of killing friend, stealing her baby makes first court appearance Video Icon Video