Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped at knifepoint from her bed in June 2002, finally got justice after 9 years as her kidnapper Brian David Mitchell was sentenced to life in prison.
A federal judge's declaration Wednesday that Jared Loughner is unfit for trial will likely send the accused Arizona shooter into a treatment program aimed at rehabilitating him so he can be tried.
How the Mavericks-Thunder matchup will play out.
OKC vs. Dallas
Dallas is one win away from going to the Finals.
A federal judge decided that Jared Loughner, accused of killing six when he opening fire on a public appearance of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) in Tucson, is not competent to stand trial.
A federal judge's declaration Wednesday that Jared Loughner is unfit for trial will likely send the accused Arizona shooter into a treatment program aimed at rehabilitating him so he can be tried.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown will be named the new Lakers head coach to replace the legendary Phil Jackson, who retired. According to ESPN sources, the deal has been finalized at 4 years for $18.25 million.
John Edwards, the former US vice-president nominee, is to be indicted by the Department of Justice for allegedly using campaign funds, more than $1 million in total, to conceal his affair with ex-campaign videographer Rielle Hunter.
Obituaries for wealthy recluse Huguette Clark have reignited questions about the final resting place of Clark's fortunes, estimated at around half a billion dollars.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie slammed a state Supreme Court ruling ordering him to restore $500 million in education funding, saying the court was exceeding its authority and forcing the state to spend foolishly.
The Supreme People's Court - the highest court in Mainland China - has ordered lower courts to suspend death sentences for two years, but only in cases that does not call for immediate execution.”
Crowded prisons are not merely a Third World phenomenon as a recent U.S Court ruling cited California prisons for violating the U.S. constitution by packing too many prisoners into already overcrowded cells.
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak will be put on trial and he face criminal charges relating to the deaths of unarmed protesters during the pro-democracy uprising early this year that ended the 30-year dictatorship.
John Edwards, former Democratic Senator and vice-presidential running mate of John Kerry in 2004, could be prosecuted in a case relating to campaign rule violation, it has been reported.
A former editor of one Brazil's biggest newspapers has been ordered jailing by the top court of the country for murdering his ex-girlfriend 11 years ago.
A big banner with the words Chevron Guilty: Clean Up Amazon fluttering under Richmond-San Rafael bridge on Monday morning, hung by 5 environmentalists who have accused the energy giant of causing rainforest pollution in Amazon,have got them into trouble.
The Golden State Warriors held a press conference in downtown San Francisco this afternoon to introduce Jerry West to the organization.
The sensational murder trial of Casey Anthony, who has been charged with killing her two-year old daughter Caylee Anthony and dumping her body in a trash bag, began on Tuesday, throwing focus on the sexual abuse suffered by the Universal Studios theme park worker at the hands of her father and brother.
If Miami wants to win the series, they cannot risk going back to Chicago with a 2-2 series board. The Bulls would not only retain their home-court advantage but would most likely put into practice their home court record muscle (36-5, best of the season) to show what team work backed by an empowering fan nation is all about.
Miami vs. Chicago
Dwyane Wade might be the next Heat star to have a big night.