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Ex-N.C. State trainer accused of sexual abuse is arrested in Florida

Robert M. Murphy Jr. is accused of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes under the guise of treatment.

Sep 25

What Happened to Mamta Kafle Bhatt?

Mamta Kafle Bhatt vanished without a trace in 2024. Ahead of trial, "48 Hours" producer Michelle Sigona and "48 Hours" consultant Herman Weisberg explore the evidence prosecutors say points to her husband, Naresh Bhatt, and what jurors may hear in this closely watched no-body case.

Sep 25

Scene from outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue where a man armed with a shotgun exchanged gun fire with a police officer stationed outside of the Synagogue late Sunday evening as people were arriving for Yom Kippur.

Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries

Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.

Sep 24

U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel

The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.

Sep 24

Police accused of misusing Flock cameras

Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.

Sep 24

Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany

The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.

Sep 24

Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed

Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was stabbed to death in his bed early Thursday.

Sep 25

Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order

Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.