Suspected heroin trafficker 'escaped from cop car and stole another which he took on a high-speed chase'
Levi R. Hedding allegedly escaped through the rear window of a squad car, into another squad car in which he attempted to flee.
London 'imports' hundreds of cats as Larry the Downing Street cat sets a trend
The demand for rescue cats is so much higher in London that rescue centers across the country send moggies to the capital for rehoming.
Day care owner accused of putting object into 2-year-old's vagina escapes prison
Tawny Symonds had been accused of sexually abusing the child, but that charge was dropped as part of a plea deal that saw her sentenced only for child endangerment.
Ex-cop who was 'fired for not shooting a suicidal man' wins $175k settlement against city
Stephen Mader won $175,000 in a settlement after suing the city of Weirton for wrongly termination. In 2016 he was fired after not shooting a black man he believed was suicidal.
Stunning new portraits of the Obamas have been unveiled
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC has unveiled new portraits of former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Donald Trump Jr's wife Vanessa hospitalised after opening an envelope with white powder inside
The daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump was taken to hospital after police say she opened a letter filled with white powder. Authorities think it was nonhazardous.
Man who brushed his teeth while driving past school shamed by police
Authorities released a picture of a man brushing his teeth while at the wheel to highlight to dangers of distracted driving.
Man filmed himself punching toddler, then sent video to girl's grandparents demanding £130
Deividas Subacius filmed himself punching a toddler and then sent the video to the girl's grandparents threatening to hurt the child more if they did not send money.
Eurostar announces upcoming direct route from London to Amsterdam in under four hours
Eurostar has announced a direct line between London and Amsterdam opening in April, that will leave the cities less than four hours apart.
Bodies of two men found on Welsh beach days after human foot discovered
Police in north Wales said that the bodies of two men were discovered on a beach near where a human foot was recently recovered.
Stationed airman charged with rape of runaway 14-year-old girl
21-year-old Zepplin Taylor-McGinness was arrested and charged after police say he engaged in sex acts with a 14-year-old runaway.
Dog meat restaurants in South Korea still serving during Winter Olympics
Despite official attempts to stop the practice, most of Pyeongchang's dog meat restaurants still serve the delicacy during the Winter Olympics.
Robber tried to hold up his local betting shop but when recognised he said he was 'only messing'
Lee Doran was sentenced to five years in prison after he was recognised while trying to rob his regular betting shop.
Alabama teacher claims law saying she can't have sex with students is unconstitutional
A former teacher in Alabama convicted of sex with a student is appealing her sentence, arguing it's unconstitutional that teachers are treated differently from other professions
Four students under 14 expelled after alleged rape of nine-year-old boy
Spanish school expels pupils after allegations of rape and abuse of younger student raised by doctors.
Northeastern University professor tells students he 'wouldn't mind seeing Trump dead'
A professor at Northeastern University garnered strong reactions when he said during a lecture that he "wouldn't mind seeing [Trump] dead".
Convicted murderer wins $65,000 after he claimed female prison instructor 'turned him into a sex slave'
William Cordoba claimed that a female prison instructor coerced him into sex acts by promising to help him find a lawyer so he could get out of prison.
'Drunk driver' writes off a quarter of a million dollar Lamborghini sports car
Police in California have said a driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after they responded to a traffic accident that totalled a Lamborghini.
Dad and step-mum face abuse complaint after 'cutting daughter's hair after mum got her highlights'
A viral post from a girl's mother alleges that her daughter had her hair cut dramatically short "all over me having highlights put in her hair for her birthday".
Canada accepting asylum seekers at highest rate for three decades
Fast-track hearings of claims and better training for refugee processors leads to acceptance rate jumping to 70 per cent.
Girl Scout who set up her cookie stall outside a marijuana shop sells over 300 boxes
A Girl Scout has become an internet sensation after sell over 300 boxes of cookies when she set up outside one of California's new legal weed dispensaries.
Man 'dropped chainsaw on girlfriend during violent assault'
27-year-old Levone McSpadden was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping after authorities allege he violently assaulted his girlfriend.
Six girls at London school hospitalised 'after taking Xanax'
Students at all-girls Burntwood School in Wandsworth suspected of taking strong prescription drugs.
Police release e-fit images of three men suspected of trying to force man into bitcoin transfer
Four men entered Oxford home, threatened occupants with firearm and forced victim to transfer bitcoin.
Manchester United fans angered after Munich air disaster memorial packs end up on eBay
Fans of Manchester United took to social media to express their anger after finding free memorial packs to the tragic Munich air disaster turn up on eBay.
Dental students at Yale took selfie with two severed heads during workshop
In a picture obtained by AP, dental students and a top professor at Yale are seen looking into a camera with two severed heads.
Romanian couple arrested in modern slavery raid as authorities free six possible victims
Six people working in a salad processing factory are being treated at potential victims of human trafficking as a couple were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offenses.
Biotech CEO 'injects himself with untested herpes vaccine' in front of live audience
Ascendance Biomedical CEO Aaron Traywick claims to demonstrate company's herpes treatment at body hack conference in Austin.
Woman gets life for murdering pregnant neighbour when she cut child from her womb
Heavily pregnant 22-year-old Savanna Greywind bled to death after Brooke Crews, 38, cut the baby from her, the court heard.
16-year-old high school girl accused of attacking classmate with bleach
Local media reported police alleging that a 16-year-old had thrown bleach at classmate, injuring herself and four others in the process.
