America Today Staff 
A man in Kentucky has pleaded guilty to murdering his father and uncle in a case that included claims of long-term abuse. Double murder case in Pulaski County Brandon Mullins, 27, admitted to fatally shooting his father, Dennis “Ed” Mullins, 57, and his uncle, Anthony Mullins, 55, in May 2024. Investigators said Mullins entered a … Read more
A massage therapist in Lexington has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse following an alleged incident involving a customer. Suspect identified in Fayette County case Authorities identified the suspect as Caleb Howard, 25, of Frenchburg. According to court records, Howard was employed at Massage Envy on Bryant Road in the Hamburg area at the time … Read more
Two forensic experts say key evidence used to charge a woman in a decades-old Kentucky infant death case is scientifically unreliable, raising new questions about the prosecution. Indictment tied to decades-old landfill discovery In January, Jennifer Cummins, 55, was indicted on a murder charge in connection with the death of an infant found in 1991 … Read more
Authorities in Moreno Valley are investigating the suspicious death of a 23-year-old woman following a reported fight with a family member. Victim identified in Riverside County case The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as Elana Davis. Deputies responded around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday to a home on Woodlark Lane, where they found Davis unresponsive … Read more
A woman in Los Angeles has gone viral after finding and taking home a piece of the iconic Academy Awards red carpet from a dumpster just hours after the event. Dumpster dive near Dolby Theatre leads to viral moment Paige Thalia spotted discarded carpet rolls near the Dolby Theatre—the official home of the Oscars—the morning … Read more
Karen Bass, mayor of Los Angeles, signed a proclamation designating the last Monday of March as “Farm Workers Day,” following recent sexual abuse allegations against civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Decision follows new allegations The move comes after a report by The New York Times detailed claims that Chavez abused women and girls during the … Read more
An 18-year-old student from Loyola University Chicago was shot and killed early Thursday near the lakefront in Rogers Park, authorities said. Victim identified University officials confirmed the victim as Sheridan Gorman. In a message to the campus community, university president Mark C. Reed expressed condolences, calling the incident a “tragic loss” and extending sympathy to … Read more
Darren Indyke, a long attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, told lawmakers he had no awareness of Epstein’s criminal activities during testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday. Denies awareness of abuse In prepared remarks, Indyke said he had “no knowledge whatsoever” of Epstein’s abuse and emphasized that no one had ever accused him of misconduct … Read more
Authorities are searching for a suspect described as “armed and dangerous” following the shooting of a county employee in Miami-Dade County. Suspect identified The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as Nathan J. Cooper and is asking the public for help in locating him. Details of the shooting Investigators said the incident occurred Tuesday evening … Read more
Nine people were hospitalized after a wrong-way crash involving a semi-truck sparked a fire in Canton Township on Wednesday afternoon. Crash details The collision occurred just before 1 p.m. on March 18 at the intersection of Ford and Haggerty roads near Interstate 275, according to police. Authorities said a car traveling in the wrong direction … Read more