DC man who stabbed mother of his child nearly 30 times with pliers sentenced to 22 years

A D.C. man will spend more than 22 years behind bars after he was convicted of brutally assaulting a former romantic partner, stabbing her nearly 30 times in front of their child.

Frederick Co. sheriff accused in scheme to illegally acquire machine guns resumes post after leave of absence

Sheriff Charles (Chuck) Jenkins released an official memo to Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and the members of the Frederick County Council announcing his return to full duty status.

National emergency alert test planned by FEMA, FCC: Here's what you should know

A test of the country's emergency alert system is set to take place later on this year. Here's what you should know about the test, as well as the systems that will be tested.

Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls

Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.

DC leaders hope to reduce youth crime through new initiatives

Youth violence remains a critical issue for Washington, D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 13 juveniles have been killed in the District this year with the most recent happening in the early morning hours Sunday. 

Former National Guard officer faces court-martial for assault, sexual harassment charges

A court-martial has been scheduled early next year for a New Hampshire National Guard officer who is expected to be charged with assault and sexual harassment, according to the U.S. Army.

Jacksonville killings refocus attention on city’s racist past, struggle to move on

The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.

DC teen accused of committing 10 armed carjackings, robberies within 3 hours

A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection to at least 10 armed robberies and carjackings that took place across Washington, D.C. in just a few hours.

Jacksonville Dollar General shooting suspect: What we know

Authorities say a 21-year-old white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika shot and killed three Black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida.