Crime & Public Safety

Crime reports, court decisions, law enforcement news, and public safety updates.

ICE Restricts Vehicle Stops to Trained Officers After Two Fatal Shootings

Homeland Security limits which ICE officers can pull over vehicles following fatal shootings in Texas and Maine earlier this summer, as the family of one victim sues the government.

Sports Oct 1

Louisiana DA Opens Probe Into Alleged Sexual Assault Involving LSU Student-Athlete

A Louisiana district attorney has launched a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student-athlete, according to ABC News.

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Politics Sep 30

Trump's Global Tariffs Face Third Court Challenge in Two Years

Small businesses and Democratic-led states argue Trump's Section 301 tariffs on 86 countries exceed his legal authority, marking the third court challenge in under two years.

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Politics Sep 30

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Resume Deporting Migrants to Third Countries

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own, lifting a lower court's block on the practice.

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Entertainment Sep 30

The Best Podcasts Worth Your Time in Every Category

Discover the best podcasts worth your time in every category, from true crime and news to comedy, business, and health, with real data and expert picks.

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World Sep 30

Violent Crime in America by the Numbers: Which Cities Are Safest, Which Are Most Dangerous

National violent crime has fallen to a multi-decade low, but the gap between America's safest and most dangerous cities is wider than most people realize. Here is what the data actually shows.

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Politics Sep 30

Asylum in America: How the Process Works, Wait Times, and Recent Policy Changes

The U.S. asylum system is a maze of legal deadlines, court backlogs, and shifting rules. Here is how it actually works, how long it takes, and what changed in the last few years.

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Politics Sep 30

The True Cost of American Incarceration: Inside the Numbers, the Dollars, and the Push for Reform

The United States locks up nearly 1.8 million people, spends over $80 billion a year on prisons, and is slowly rethinking who belongs behind bars.

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Politics Sep 30

DACA in 2026: Who Qualifies, What Work Rights Remain, and the Paths Still Open

Roughly 535,000 Dreamers still hold DACA protections and work permits, but a federal appeals court ruling has left the program's future in the hands of the Supreme Court. Here is where things stand and what recipients should do now.

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Politics Sep 30

New York Prosecutors Reopen Investigation Into Alleged Rape at Cornell University

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, reviving a case that had stalled amid questions about how the school handled the complaint.

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Politics Sep 30

Democrats Demand Protections After Court Backs Third Country Deportations

Democratic lawmakers are pushing back after a federal court ruling cleared the way for third country deportations, calling the decision indefensible and demanding new legal safeguards.

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World Sep 30

Eric Idle Says He Has No Sympathy for Nick Reiner After Rob Reiner's Death

Monty Python star Eric Idle said he has no sympathy for Nick Reiner, who is under investigation in the death of his father, director Rob Reiner.

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World Sep 30

Student Told Police 2024 Frat House Encounter 'Felt Like Coercion

A student told police that a 2024 encounter at a fraternity house "felt like coercion," according to a statement obtained by ABC News.

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World Sep 30

Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Agent in Texas Charged With Assaulting Officer

The man wounded in an ICE shooting in Texas now faces a federal assault charge, as authorities release few details about what led up to the encounter.

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World Sep 30

Mubi Buys Worldwide Rights to Two Spanish Series From Movistar Plus

Mubi has acquired global rights to "La Mesías" and "Riot Police" as Movistar Plus International expands its international distribution slate.

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World Sep 30

Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Charged With Assault

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, shot in the back by an ICE officer in Austin, now faces up to 20 years in prison on a federal assault charge. His lawyers say they learned of his court appearance after it happened.

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World Sep 30

87-Year-Old Spanish Woman Returns Home After Eviction Sparked Nationwide Protests

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Barcelona apartment triggered protests across Spain is moving back in after a court ruling halted the process.

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Health Sep 30

New Obesity Drug Retatrutide Helps Patients Lose Up to 25% of Body Weight in Trial

Patients taking the experimental drug retatrutide lost up to a quarter of their body weight in a mid-stage trial, the strongest result yet for an obesity medication.

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World Sep 30

California Bans Electric-Shock Gloves for Police After ICE Plans to Equip Agents

California lawmakers moved to ban electric-shock gloves for law enforcement after ICE confirmed plans to arm its agents with the devices.

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World Sep 30

Cornell Student Told Police 'I Can Say With 100% Confidence I Was Raped,' Transcript Shows

A newly released transcript reveals a Cornell student's detailed account to campus police, saying she was certain she had been raped, as the case draws national attention.

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