As Costa Ricans cast their ballots this Sunday, the election is defined by unprecedented security fears, economic inequality, and widespread political disenchantment, challenging the country's long-held identity as a peaceful and stable democracy.
Ashley Stewart, 41, was killed in an alleged attack by her ex-husband inside her Oswego residence. The suspect, Ryan Dodd, faces multiple felony charges as friends remember Stewart as a 'beacon of light' and a community rallies to support her grieving family.
Three members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Northern Arizona University have been arrested on hazing charges following the death of an 18-year-old student after an off-campus party, reigniting national debate over Greek life risks and accountability.
The brutal 2022 murder of Katlyn Lyon Montgomery, a 28-year-old mother, sent shockwaves through her Virginia community. What initially seemed a mystery was unraveled by a relentless investigation that pieced together a stalking ex-boyfriend's digital footprint, leading to a first-degree murder conviction and a life sentence.
Katlyn Lyon Montgomery was found strangled in her Bedford County apartment days after ending a relationship with a man who had fabricated his entire life. Prosecutors allege he scaled her balcony dressed as a 'ninja' to carry out the attack.
A firefighter has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Melissa Lamesch, who was days from giving birth to his son, and for setting her home ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence.
Three executive members of a Northern Arizona University fraternity have been charged with hazing after an 18-year-old student died during an off-campus rush event, prompting a university suspension and renewed scrutiny of Greek life practices.
The search for Isabella Comas, last seen in Avondale on January 11, continues after her abandoned car was discovered with blood stains. Her boyfriend, Thomas Rodriguez, a convicted felon, is in custody on unrelated charges as authorities plead for public assistance.
Prosecutors and a media coalition are challenging the defense's push to seal court documents in the high-profile case against accused assassin Tyler Robinson, igniting a fierce debate over public access and a fair trial.
A San Antonio family's morning commute turned to terror when a driver, angered by a brief honk, opened fire on their vehicle, critically wounding a child in the backseat.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) denounced activists seeking to expose the personal information of immigration enforcement personnel, calling the practice dangerous and unacceptable during a Sunday television appearance.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces intense backlash from within the conservative base after stating armed protesters cannot be considered 'peaceful,' with critics accusing her of betraying core constitutional principles.
Newly unsealed records in the double homicide of Monique and Spencer Tepe allege a pattern of abuse and premeditation by the ex-husband now charged with their murders, painting a grim picture of events leading to the December attack.
The Biden administration has approved a major arms sale to Israel, featuring attack helicopters and armored vehicles, amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and ongoing scrutiny over U.S. military support.
In a rare firsthand account, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim details his three-day escape from el-Fasher as paramilitary forces overran the city. His testimony paints a harrowing picture of urban warfare, civilian slaughter, and the systematic collapse of Sudan's last army bastion in Darfur.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announces a broad amnesty law covering decades of political conflict, while critics question the timing and motives behind the move as U.S. influence grows.
The U.S. State Department has approved significant new arms packages valued at $6.67 billion for Israel and $9 billion for Saudi Arabia. The announcements come as regional tensions flare and the administration pursues a Gaza ceasefire plan.
Venezuela's government has unveiled a draft amnesty law that could free hundreds of detainees, while announcing the conversion of the infamous Helicoide detention center—long accused of abuses—into a sports and social services facility.
Crude oil futures surrendered early gains to close lower Friday, as de-escalating rhetoric from Washington over Iran and a stronger dollar offset ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
