Prosecutors had asked for Lawence V. Ray to serve a life term, saying he was “incapable of contrition” and would be a serious danger even at an advanced age.

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the new Illinois law banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has ordered a review of the procurement process for lethal injection drugs and other death penalty protocols due to the state’s history of mismanaging executions.

Lawyers for the 5-year-old son of a man who died after repeatedly being shocked by police with a stun gun have filed a $50 million claim for damages against the city of Los Angeles.

A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real — DNA.

North Dakota lawmakers are eyeing a bill that would fine people $1,500 for referring to themselves or others with gender pronouns different from those assigned at birth.

A federal judge ruled that a Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office, but that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor.

Administrators of a trust fund established to preserve historic Black churches in the United States have revealed the first 35 houses of worship that will receive financial grants totaling $4 million.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is set to hold a media availability in Virginia’s capital city amid speculation that he plans to announce whether he will seek a third term.

Kentucky Republicans are trying to pry open correspondence that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and his inner circle had about school closures during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak.