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Florida Woman Tries to Use Urine from Aunt's Dog to Trick Court-Mandated Drug Test: Police
A Florida woman tried to trick officials when she allegedly brought in dog urine for a court-ordered drug test, officials said.
Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Fatally Poisoning Boyfriend’s Infant Daughter, Forcing Her to Ingest Batteries and Screws
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Florida Couple Blame 18 Rib Fractures and Brain Hemorrhaging on ‘Very Fragile’ Newborn Son: Police
Florida couple accused of child neglect after newborn son found with 18 rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging.
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Florida Schoolgirl, 11, Accused of Holding Box Cutter to Classmate’s Neck, Threatening to Kill Him: Sheriff
11-year-old Florida girl accused of threatening classmate with box cutter, saying, 'I will kill you,' police said.
Hunters in Michigan Found a Dead Minnesota Woman. Three Decades Later, Cops Are Still Searching for Her Killer.
Investigators in Michigan recently identified the victim of a cold-case homicide as a Minnesota woman who went missing in 1994.
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Photo Finish: Alabama Man Who Eluded Cops During High-Speed Motorcycle Chase Done in By Snapchat Post: Police
Alabama man escaped arrest during high-speed chase. Then, detectives used Snapchat to find and arrest the man, officials said.
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Tennessee Mother Sped Off in 'Fit of Rage' with Daughter Clinging to Car Hood Following Dispute, Cops Say
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Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Now Charged With Murdering Fourth Woman: Officials
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Houston woman thought her girlfriend gave her an STD, so she allegedly strangled her to death and dumped the body, police said.
Tennessee Man Accused of Fatally Striking Wife with Hammer, Burying Body on Their Property: Police
Tennessee man accused of fatally striking wife with hammer and then burying her body the next day.
Going De-Extinct: Scientists on Siberian Project Claim Return of Woolly Mammoth Possible in Three Years
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2 Women Found Shot to Death in Car in North Carolina, Boyfriend of One Arrested: Police
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The FBI's Hollywood Files: Why 'Lucky' Judy Garland, Kidnapped Patty Hearst and Performer Michael Jackson Appear in Cases
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'Deeply Distressing': Texas Man Kills Elderly Parents After Mother Tries to Give Him Sleeping Pill, Cops Say
Texas man allegedly got into fight with his mother over a sleeping pill then he fatally shot both his parents, cops said.
Woman Uses Laptop to Tell Police She Was Being 'Held Against Her Will' by Houston Rapper in Garage for Years: Affidavit
A woman used a laptop to notify police she was kidnapped and being held captive in a garage for years by a Houston rapper, police said.
A 4-Year-Old Indiana Boy Had Problems Potty Training. He Was Beat and Tortured to Death, and His Parents Are Now in Prison.
A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was tortured and beaten to death over potty training. Now, his mother will spend over 40 years behind bars.
Florida Woman Sends Ex Video of Her Abusing Their Baby, Complains She's 'Stuck with This Thing Until She Dies': Police
Florida woman allegedly sent video to her ex showing her hitting her child, said she was 'stuck with this thing until she dies,' cops say.
Accident or Sabotage? Mysterious Massive Power Outages Plague Russia, Including at Top-Secret Bullet Factory
At least two people are dead after power stations broke down in the early Russian winter, leaving hundreds of thousands without heat.
Bling Fling: Eruptions of Diamonds May Have Blasted Gem-Rich Magma from Earth's Depths
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Putin Concealing Secret Russian City More Radioactive Than Chernobyl Since Catastrophic Nuclear Disaster: Reports
Vladimir Putin is said to be hiding a secret city more radioactive than Chernobyl deep inside Russia’s mountains.
Dolce Discovery: Neolithic Ship Cargo, Ancient Artifacts Found in Italy Near Roman Emperor's Bathing Area
Divers from the Naples police force in Italy discovered what they believe to be submerged remains dating back to Roman Emperor Tiberius.
Man Arrested in Connection with Murdered Elderly Mississippi Widow Whose Body Was Set on Fire
An elderly woman in Mississippi was allegedly raped, murdered and set on fire by man who was arrested one week after crime spree, police said.
Philly Mom, Boyfriend Accused of Murder After Telling Family Her Still-Missing Son, 4, Killed by Car: Cops
A 4-year-old boy is still missing, but police say his mother and her boyfriend have been charged with his murder.
'Plastistone' Panic: Scientists Alarmed Over Bizarre New Plastic-Infused Rocks Showing Up Worldwide
A strange form of rock-plastic hybrids have shown up on 11 continents. They are said to have originated from melted plastics.
An Alabama Mother Took Her 5-Year-Old Son for a Haircut. Then, He and the Barber Were Both Shot.
A 5-year-old boy allegedly went to a home in Alabama for a haircut. Then, police say he was fatally shot outside the residence.
‘World of Warcraft' Leads Cops to Florida Man Accused of Hiding Underage Ohio Girl He Met Playing Game Online: Cops
Man in Florida accused of driving to Ohio to pick up teen girl he met online with plans of hiding her in his home until he married her.
A Couple Moved to California with Their Family. Months Later, Their Son's Body Was Found in a Storage Bin in the Basement.
A father and stepmother in California are both now serving time in prison after their young son was found dead in a storage bin, according to authorities.
North Carolina Suspect Accused of Plotting Murder of Dump Truck Driver Who Killed Mother in Collision: Cops
North Carolina man accused of solicitation to commit murder after he allegedly tried to hire someone to kill his mother's murderer, authorities claim.
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Suspected Thief of Over $8,000 Worth of Tools from Colorado Plumbing Store Caught Trying to Use Uber as Getaway Car: Cops
Colorado man accused of stealing over $8,000 worth of tools from plumbing store and then calling Uber for a ride.
Pair Described as 'Loving Moms' Killed, Baby Injured During Altercation with Man Over State Assistance Card
An Illinois woman and her cousin were fatally shot by her boyfriend during an argument over a state cash assistance card, officials said.
Louisiana Man Dies While Trying to Protect Mom Injured 'Beyond Recognition' by Her Boyfriend, Sheriff Says
Louisiana man and the family dog killed while allegedly trying to defend mother from her boyfriend's attacks, cops say.
Pennsylvania Father Kills Wife and Teenage Son Before Stabbing Himself to Death: Report
A father in Pennsylvania fatally stabbed his teenage son and wife before turning the knife on himself, police said.
Chicago Man Accused of Breaking Order of Protection, Killing Ex-Girlfriend in Front of Her Children: Police
A man in Chicago has been arrested after he allegedly broke the PPO against him and fatally shot his ex in front of her kids, police said.
The FBI's Hollywood Files: How the Agency Opened Cases on 'Highly Sexed' Errol Flynn, 'Anarchist' Jane Fonda and Others
Here are some of the famous criminals and celebrities who found themselves with FBI files. In its long history, the agency has investigated numerous stars.