Associated Press

Canada 2 days ago

Body found near Canada/US border linked to migrant death investigation

A body found in the St. Lawrence River along the Canadian border this month was identified as that of a local man tied to the ill-fated smuggling of eight Romanian and Indian migrants.

New Jersey 2 days ago

Offshore wind opponents sue turbine company, state of New Jersey over tax break

Offshore wind development opponents are suing the state of New Jersey and energy developer Orsted over a large tax break the latter received from the former.

Maine 2 days ago

Second arrest made in case against Maine corrections official accused of taking kickbacks

Melanie Ann High, 67, was arrested Thursday in connection to the case against Gerald Merrill, a deputy superintendent at a correctional facility accused of accepting kickbacks.

Maine 2 days ago

Quadruple homicide suspect Joseph Eaton eyes insanity defense

Joseph Eaton's lawyers are reportedly aiming for an insanity defense in the quadruple homicide case against the Maine resident, which includes the murders of his parents.

Kentucky 2 days ago

Kentucky superintendent jailed on charges related to sexual solicitation of minors

Dr. Matthew D. Constant, 51, of Owensboro, Kentucky, has been accused of procuring or promoting the use of a minor and tampering with physical evidence.

Mexico 2 days ago

2 Mexican taxi drivers arrested for assault on tourist van in Cancun

Two taxicab drivers in Cancun, Mexico, were arrested after being caught on video assaulting a Chevrolet Suburban van carrying foreign tourists.

Mexico 2 days ago

Mexican Navy finds missing American's boat, but no signs of captain

The Mexican Navy has located Maryland sailor Donald Lawson's boat, which was found over 400 miles from Acapulco. Lawson himself is still missing.

Hawaii 2 days ago

Hawaii architect gets year in prison for bribing local officials

Hawaii-based architect William Wong was sentenced to a year in prison Friday for paying out over $100,000 in bribes to Honolulu city employees.

California 2 days ago

California man recorded himself stabbing woman to death, shared video on Facebook: police

Mark Mechikoff, 39, was arrested in San Jose, California, for fatally stabbing Claribel Estrella in nearby San Mateo before sharing a video of the grisly act on social media.

Europe 2 days ago

Salvage crews board burning cargo ship off Dutch coast for first time as flames die down

Salvage crews boarded the Fremantle Highway, a cargo ship burning in the North Sea near the Dutch island of Terschelling, for the first time Friday.