For the first time in 25 years New York City didn't have a single shooting over the weekend
For the first time in at least a quarter-century, New York City made it through a weekend without anyone getting shot.
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Amber Alert issued for 13-year-old Wisconsin girl after parents found dead
A 13-year-old girl is missing and believed in danger after her parents were found slain in their northwestern Wisconsin home, authorities said.
Maryland police officer charged with raping woman during traffic stop
A Maryland police officer has been arrested and charged with rape after allegedly assaulting a woman during a traffic stop.
Pompeo meets Saudi King as Khashoggi family calls for inquiry into 'death'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with top Saudi leaders Tuesday as sources told CNN that the Kingdom is preparing to acknowledge that missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Second aid worker held by Boko Haram executed as negotiation deadline expires
An aid worker who was held hostage by Boko Haram for seven months has been executed after a deadline for negotiations expired, the Nigerian government said.
Aaron Hernandez was beaten and sexually abused as a child, 'Spotlight' team reports
Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez was often beaten by his father, told people close to him that he was sexually molested as a boy, and had a sexual relationship with his high school quarterback, according to an explosive report from the Boston Globe's acclaimed Spotlight team.
Nicole Kidman: Marriage to Tom Cruise protected me
Nicole Kidman married Tom Cruise for love, but ended up getting shielded from sexual harassment as well.
Religious hate crime surges by 40% in England and Wales
Religious hate crimes have surged by 40% in England and Wales, according to figures released by the UK government Tuesday.
What LGBT supporters need to know about Kavanaugh
Brett Kavanaugh has replaced Anthony Kennedy on the US Supreme Court. For all the scrutiny of Justice Kavanaugh's personal life, his hearings told us little about where he will land on gay rights. Americans across the political spectrum have reason for concern -- especially pro-LGBT conservatives like ourselves who relied on Justice Kennedy as a champion of limited government. With the polarizing Kavanaugh confirmation now behind us, gay rights advocates need to prepare for the polit
Welcome to the era of impunity
"It doesn't matter. We won."
