Pentagon spends $1 billion a year on laser weapons
Government report details U.S. efforts to develop "directed energy" systems to take out drones, missiles and other threats.
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2-year-old boy had to be revived with Narcan, Virginia police say
On Friday morning, officers from the Manassas Park Police Department responded to a call regarding an unresponsive 2-year-old boy.
Ron DeSantis unveils legislative move targeting Disney
It continues a yearlong fight with the company that began with their opposition to DeSantis' ban of sexual orientation being taught in schools.
Poll: Most say congressional GOP should let Trump probes run their course
But a majority of Republicans would have the GOP in Congress try to stop them.
Democrats face uphill battle in replacing Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
Feinstein, who has been absent since February because of health problems, asked for a temporary replacement on the panel.
Woman scams Holocaust survivor out of his life savings
Peaches Stergo pleaded guilty to defrauding an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor out of his life savings as part of a romance scam.
Man returning to prison years after murder conviction was overturned
Crosley Green, 65, has been ordered to resume his life sentence, years after being released from Florida prison in connection with the 1989 death of Chip Flynn.
Paul Whelan's family says his "resilience is shaken" as he awaits release in Russia
His family worries he could be left behind again as the U.S. also pursues the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter.
Sheriff's deputy killed on his 44th birthday in Minnesota shootout
Two other law enforcement officers were injured during the domestic assault call on Saturday night that also killed the suspect.
Ohio officers won't face state charges in fatal shooting of Jayland Walker
Jayland Walker was killed by police after fleeing a traffic stop in June.
More Americans facing tax refund "disappointment"
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
Minnesota court rejects Derek Chauvin's request for new trial in Floyd killing
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
Shooting of teen who mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell sparks outrage
Lawmakers and celebrities alike are calling on members of the public to demand that charges are filed against the suspected shooter.
Here's what a $100K salary is really worth across the U.S.
In some cities, the milestone income falls way short of a six-figure lifestyle, a SmartAsset analysis shows.
U.S. arrests 2 over alleged secret Chinese police outpost in New York
Prosecutors said the defendants established a secret police station under the direction of China's Ministry of Public Security in a Manhattan office building.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
