There has been a flurry of litigation lately about Arkansas political candidates who may have committed crimes in the past. It's something that could get a candidate kicked off the ballot or thrown ...

Nurse Joseph Dewey Akin stands out because his job was supposed to be saving lives, not taking them. But that’s what authorities believe he spent his career doing: Over a 10-year period while working ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lawsuits over candidate eligibility in Arkansas have now been decided, raising new questions about who can run for public office.

Notorious gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was found slain in prison. Here's a look back at other notorious criminals who met a violent death behind bars. BOSTON (AP) — James "Whitey" Bulger, the ...

The Ogun State Government is considering exercising its legal authority to sign death warrants for individuals convicted of severe crimes by competent courts. This move aims to deter potential ...

Lincoln's former top cop, Tom Casady wrote a popular blog, "The Director's Desk," where he chronicled local crime history until 2017. Though he still refers to his webpage every now and again, Casady ...