A Missouri man faces murder charges after allegedly strangling and smothering a woman, sealing her body in a trash container, and dumping it in a creek where a boater found it....
Shooter killed woman's new companion after arriving to return belongings, prosecutors say....
Woman encouraged her stepson to fight another student while confronting the child directly, forcing bus driver to intervene....
Minnesota woman told police her dog grabbed the steering wheel before her truck crossed the centerline and killed an 82-year-old driver....
Justices overturn ruling that GOP lawmakers broke state law by redistricting on Jefferson Davis's birthday, clearing Republican-drawn districts for November....
Brothers unknowingly carried their dying sister to bed after she struck her head during the assault, police say....
Cliff diving dispute turned violent when stranger grabbed victim's hair and forced her beneath the surface as police investigate assault at unguarded recreation spot....
Federal judge rejects claim that environmental mission excused systematic fraud at Aspiration Partners....
Man walked outside after talking to his wife and was found dying less than an hour later with no suspects named....
Ruben Gutierrez convinced the justices to reconsider his case without a lawyer, raising questions about DNA testing rights for prisoners claiming innocence....