South Carolina TV reporter: Frat members yelled sexist remarks
WACH-TV says their reporter Brittany Breeding was covering Lambda Chi Alpha’s four-year suspension Monday when some fraternity members yelled out derogatory remarks at her.
Ailing ex-telecom executive Ebbers seeks release from prison
His attorneys say Ebbers, 78, has recently lost weight, is legally blind and has several medical problems, including a heart ailment.
Oklahoma judge reduces J&J order in opioid lawsuit by $107M
District Judge Thad Balkman on Friday issued the order directing the company to pay the state $465 million.
Chicago gang leader tried to send money to ISIS, authorities say
A purported street-gang leader from suburban Chicago is accused of seeking to send money to Islamic State militants in Syria.
Missouri police officer told to 'tone down' gayness wins $20M settlement
Wildhaber’s lawsuit alleged that he had been passed over for a promotion 23 times and was told to “tone down your gayness.”
Lyft driver accused of masturbating in front of female rider, infant son
An Alabama Lyft driver is accused of masturbating in front of a rider.
US charges two former Herbalife executives in China in bribery scheme: person familiar
Both defendants are 51-year-old Chinese citizens and remain at large.
Couple faces jail for living in RV after fire gutted home on Christmas Eve
A Mississippi couple whose home was partially gutted in a fire is now facing fines and jail time for temporarily living in an RV while they dealt with insurance.
Suspect in infamous $500M Boston art heist freed from prison
A man who was considered a suspect in the heist of about $500 million worth of artwork from a Boston museum has been released from prison.
Ex-insurance exec gets 6 months in college admissions scam
A former California insurance executive was sentenced to six months in prison for paying $450,000 to get his son and daughter admitted to the University of Southern California as fake athletic recruits.
Cirque du Soleil founder held in Tahiti in marijuana case
The founder of world-renowned circus Cirque du Soleil has been detained in French Polynesia in a drug-trafficking investigation.
California tech exec's unsolved death: New video, $150K reward offered
Authorities have released new video and increased the reward being offered for information in connection to the death of a tech exec Tushar Atre.
Chinese national admits to stealing trade secrets from a US company
A plea agreement calls for Tan to serve up to two years in prison and pay restitution of $150,000.
Jay-Z's company sues NYC licensing firm over 'colossal accounting scandal'
Jay-Z’s business entities sued a New York City licensing firm, claiming it cheated the companies as part of a “colossal accounting scandal.”
Principal who famously tried to ban books charged with child porn
A Kentucky principal who once made headlines for trying to ban books with what he deemed inappropriate content has been indicted on child pornography charges.
Military families sue, claim poor housing conditions on base
News outlets report the lawsuit filed Tuesday says mold infestations and other problems have caused members of military families to suffer at Fort Meade in Maryland.
Police: Georgia taco shop owner was trafficking in meth
He remains jailed Monday. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
Lawsuit aims to kill stalled $2B methanol refinery project
Plans for the $2 billion refinery, shipping terminal and pipeline project in the small city of Kalama are already stalled after a state board required further environmental review.
Former grain trader gets 8 years in prison for $11M scam
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland, who imposed the prison sentence, also ordered Hunter Hanson to pay $11 million in restitution.
Wynn Resorts wants court to toss ex-salon chief spying claim
Wynn Resorts wants a Nevada judge to dismiss an ex-beauty salon director's lawsuit alleging company executives invaded his privacy and spied on him after he spoke publicly about sexual misconduct allegations against former casino mogul Steve Wynn nearly two years ago.


















