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A serial rapist has pleaded guilty to two decades-old murders after DNA from discarded chewing gum linked him to the crimes, prosecutors said, closing a long-unsolved New York case.
As federal authorities assume a larger role in public safety, new data on violent and property crime in Washington, D.C. reveal mixed trends that complicate the narrative of a city in crisis.
U.S. crime has fallen sharply since the pandemic, with homicides, robberies and property crimes down nationwide. Experts cite community programs and policing shifts, but warn some cities still face persistent violence.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro faced tough questions from residents about rising crime rates, prosecution priorities, and community safety during a public forum, WJLA reports.
The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with murder, Reuters reports, marking a sharp escalation in President Donald Trump’s campaign to increase pressure on Havana.
As the Trump administration deploys a robust federal presence in Washington, D.C., officials in other targeted cities denounce the move as political overreach and vow legal resistance.
Former generals voice concern as Trump pushes to broaden the National Guard’s role, raising questions about politicization, federal authority, and the balance of civil-military power.
The mother of a murdered congressional intern has called for Donald Trump to take control of Washington, D.C., criticizing local leadership and arguing the city has failed to curb violent crime.
As violent crime surges in Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump is vowing a “federal takeover” of the city’s law enforcement, escalating political tensions over public safety.
A federal judge heard arguments Friday on whether to restrict National Guard deployments in D.C. but postponed a ruling, leaving security and legal questions unresolved.
A new map highlights the U.S. cities with the highest homicide rates, revealing stark regional disparities and raising fresh questions about policing, poverty and public safety.
After a years-long international manhunt, one of the world’s most wanted fugitives has been captured, authorities said, marking a major breakthrough in a high-profile global case.
A new WorldAtlas review of crime data pinpoints the 1970s–1990s as peak decades for global violence, shaped by urban decline, drug wars, and shifting law‑enforcement strategies.
Trump’s claims of surging crime in Washington, D.C. clash with available data as he moves to seize control of the city’s police and deploy the National Guard, a PBS report finds.
USAFacts analyzes federal and local data to clarify crime trends in the United States, breaking down violent and property offenses and revealing how rates vary over time and across communities.
Authorities in the Travis Decker case have disclosed grim new crime scene details as advanced DNA analysis reshapes the investigation, ABC News reports, raising fresh questions about the suspect.
As Trump portrays Washington as a city gripped by crime and fear, local residents and recent statistics tell a different story, insisting they feel safe and see his claims as exaggerated
New research on U.S. bail reforms shows that releasing more defendants before trial has not increased crime rates, challenging long-held fears about public safety impacts.
Organized crime rings are increasingly targeting U.S. freight, from luxury electronics to everyday goods, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chains and straining law enforcement.
Memphis now holds the highest crime rate in the U.S., according to new data. The Hill’s analysis ranks the top 10 cities, highlighting trends in violence, policing, and public safety.