In a chilling prison interview, convicted ISIS terrorist Alexanda Kotey reveals he prayed with American journalist James Foley before his brutal execution, claiming Foley found 'some solace in God' in his final moments.
A Missouri death row inmate's bizarre final meal request of 40 burgers from McDonald's precedes a stunning last-minute confession to two additional murders, sending shockwaves through the justice system.
Missouri's Republican-led legislature passes a highly contentious redistricting map, strategically dismantling a competitive district to secure an additional GOP congressional seat, sparking legal challenges and allegations of voter suppression.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered a brutal wave of public executions targeting citizens for minor offences, from sharing South Korean media to possessing Bibles, in a terrifying new crackdown on 'anti-socialist behaviour', according to chillin
Brian Dorsey, a Missouri death row inmate, requested an extravagant last meal of seafood and cheesecake before his execution, a choice that has ignited fury among the families of his victims.
Two lucky lottery tickets from Missouri and Texas have hit the monumental £1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a three-month winless streak and creating instant billionaires.
In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.
Shocking forensic analysis uncovers the brutal final moments of Margaret Jones, the first woman hanged in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1648. Archaeologists reveal disturbing neck trauma evidence.
Explosive new details emerge about the covert US operation that eliminated Mohammed Emwazi, the infamous ISIS executioner known as 'Jihadi John', in a 2015 drone strike in Raqqa.
Westminster College's Anthony Hayes becomes an overnight hero after pulling an unconscious driver from a blazing vehicle moments before it was engulfed in flames following a catastrophic crash on a Missouri highway.
The Utah Supreme Court issues a dramatic last-minute stay for Ronnie Lee Gardner, pausing his execution by firing squad amid a fierce legal battle over his severe dementia and fitness for execution.
Missouri Tigers quarterback and MLB prospect Sam Horn has suffered a significant arm injury, casting a shadow over his two-sport future. Get the latest on the diagnosis and what it means for his career with the Tigers and the LA Dodgers organisation.
Missouri's Governor Mike Parson calls a controversial special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, igniting accusations of partisan gerrymandering and setting the stage for a major political clash.
Shock and horror as popular British TikTok influencer, her husband, and their two young children are found dead in Mexico. Authorities fear they were executed by a powerful drug cartel after their abandoned car was discovered riddled with bullet holes.
Curtis Windom, executed for the 1998 brutal murders of three people, made a simple last meal request of fried fish and lemonade. This article details his crimes and final hours.
The US state of Florida has carried out the execution of Curtis Windom for the 2013 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her new partner. Read the details of his final hours, the victims' families' statements, and the ongoing debate over capital punishment.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough delivers a blistering critique of Republican leaders' muted response to the Missouri shooting, accusing them of cowardice and political calculation in the face of gun violence.
A Missouri couple was found dead alongside their two young children in a suspected murder-suicide after driving for days with the deceased boys in the car. The community is in shock as police investigate this harrowing case.
Missouri Secretary of State candidate Valentina Gomez sparks international outrage after filming herself burning Islam's holy book, the Quran, in a controversial campaign stunt ahead of the Republican primary.
A Missouri town hall meeting descends into chaos as Congressman Mark Alford faces furious constituents over his support for unconditional aid to Israel, with one veteran's emotional plea going viral.
Ivan Cantu was executed in Texas despite maintaining his innocence in the 2000 murders of his cousin and his cousin's fiancée. Read his final, heartbreaking words.
Shocking reports emerge of a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' training facility. A bullet was fired into Head Coach Andy Reid's office while he was present, raising serious security concerns.
Health officials confirm a fatal case of Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, linked to exposure at Lake of Three Fires in Iowa. Learn about the symptoms and safety precautions.
Health officials confirm a tragic death from a rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, after swimming in an Iowa lake. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe.
Disturbing footage emerges from Iran showing a convicted murderer publicly hanged from a construction crane in a brutal display of Sharia law, sparking international condemnation.
In a horrific act of brutality, an eight-year-old girl from the Hazara community was executed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The child was subjected to unimaginable torture, including having her eyes gouged out, before being murdered alongside her family.
In a harrowing act of closure, a husband witnessed the execution of his wife's killer in Texas. The killer, Jedidiah Murphy, was put to death by lethal injection after a final meal and last words. This is the story of a decades-long wait for justice.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launches a fierce investigation into the FBI's unprecedented raid on former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, questioning its legal basis and political motivations.
Exclusive video shows notorious gangster Marc Webley in his last moments before being gunned down in a brutal execution-style killing in North London.
Alabama's governor defends the state's first nitrogen gas execution, while lawyers and activists condemn it as cruel and experimental.