1 hour ago Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing pushed to March because of Los Angeles

A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months because of Southern California’s wildfires

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12 hours ago Bill Miller restaurant facing $1M lawsuit over ‘dangerously hot’ sauce that burned teen girl

Genesis Monita,19, dropped scalding hot barbeque sauce over her thighs – an incident that she alleges left her with second-degree burns

Society

9 hours ago Inside Roger Nores $10m lawsuit as Liam Payne's estate fear it will cause Bear 'irreparable damage'

Geoff Payne, the father of late One Direction singer Liam Payne, has been named in a US defamation lawsuit by the singer's friend and businessman, Roger Nores, over 'false statements' that were allegedly made in relation to the pop star's death

Economics

2 hours ago South Carolina man pleads guilty to the carjacking and killing of a New Mexico police officer

A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to charges that he gunned down a New Mexico state police officer who had stopped to help him

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3 hours ago Retired Georgia minister is found not guilty in the 1975 killing of a girl in Pennsylvania

A retired minister from Georgia has been found not guilty in the 1975 killing of an 8-year-old girl

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12 hours ago ‘The nearby schools have burned down’: LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

Residents of less affluent Altadena worry their neighborhood will not have the same chance to rebuild as wealthy Palisades When Lydia Abraham-Traylor left the kindergarten class she teaches in downtown Los Angeles last Tuesday, her eyes were on the Palisades fire, which had started that morning.Abraham-Traylor, who lived with her eight-year-old daughter in Altadena, figured that fire was all the way across the city. The worst she’d have to handle was a power outage. Continue reading...

Society

12 hours ago Bill Miller restaurant facing $1 million lawsuit over ‘dangerously hot’ sauce that burned teen girl

Genesis Monita,19, dropped scalding hot barbeque sauce over her thighs – an incident that she alleges left her with second-degree burns

Economics

2 hours ago Husband allegedly decapitated wife’s lover for getting her pregnant while he was in prison

One of victim Ulisys Molina’s severed hands was eventually found in a Nevada mailbox by a five-year-old

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6 hours ago Former Oakland mayor, longtime partner indicted in alleged bribery scheme

Federal prosecutors in California have indicted the former mayor of Oakland, her longtime partner and two business owners for bribery, conspiracy and mail and wire fraud

Politics

14 hours ago Are you your parents' favourite child? How to find out, according to new study

Recent research has highlighted certain factors that impact who gets preferential treament from mum and dad

Society

17 hours ago Liam Payne's friend sues star's dad for $10million in damages over 'defamation'

Liam Payne's friend Rogelio "Roger" Nores has filed a defamation lawsuit against the late pop star's father, Geoff Payne, over his claims about the circumstances surrounding the singer's death.

Economics

9 hours ago McDonald's scandal: More UK workers join legal action after 'sex for shifts' allegations

A law firm spearheading action against McDonald's says the number has now risen to more than 750 - the US burger chain has been rocked by allegations of sex abuse and harassment

Politics

14 hours ago New details emerge in case of teacher, 34, who gave birth to her student’s baby

The Independent has now seen the criminal complaint detailing the full extent of the horrific child sex abuse allegations

Society

17 hours ago Liam Payne fans outraged over close friend's $10m lawsuit against singer's grieving dad

Roger Nores, whose name featured prominently during the investigation into the death of the late One Direction singer, has taken legal action against the star's grieving father

Economics

5 hours ago Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal

As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal

Events

10 hours ago ITV Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon announces daughter's adorable name days after birth

Lucy Fallon has welcomed her second child with her boyfriend, Ryan Ledson - and her Corrie co-stars have been quick to react

Politics

16 hours ago Our daughter won't be able to afford to live in our house after we die

My daughter, her partner, child and baby due this spring live with us as they cannot afford to rent or buy somewhere. Lawyer Rachel Waller tackles the issue.

Society

17 hours ago Liam Payne’s dad sued for $10m by late singer's friend who was charged in his death

The One Direction singer died aged 31 from ‘polytrauma’, after falling from an Argentine hotel balcony in October.

Economics

6 hours ago Man 'kills ex' in front of her son, 5, just weeks after she gave birth to his baby

Lauren Saldana, 38, is believed to have been killed by her ex-boyfriend Roman Romanovskiy after she was found dead in his home by police, with the suspect present at the scene

Events

11 hours ago UK politics live: House of Commons bar shuts over drink spiking allegation, Starmer hits back at Musk

Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday while security and safety arrangements are reviewed, a House of Commons spokesperson said

Politics

22 hours ago Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of using 'abuser playbook' in his $400m lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Lively and Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers and discredit them by making false accusations.

Society

22 hours ago Retired cop embezzled £30k from dying dad's account and spent cash on clothes and CDs

James Kelly spent the money on clothes and CDs at Braehead Shopping Centre.

Economics

6 hours ago Denis Law's heartbreaking words on 'silent killer' in health battle before death

Manchester United legend Denis Law has sadly passed away at the age of 84, after the 'King of the Stretford End' battled dementia in recent years according to his family

Events

11 hours ago House of Commons bar closed indefinitely after drink spiking allegation

‘The safety of everyone on the estate remains a key priority of both Houses’, a House of Commons spokesperson said

Politics

24 hours ago Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of using 'abuser playbook' in his lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Lively and Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers and discredit them by making false accusations.

Society

24 hours ago JAN MOIR: My policeman dad hated thieves with a passion. Not like today's coppers, who write off £500,000 burglaries at a stroke

Last month internet entrepreneur Paul Birch and his wife had £500,000 of goods stolen from their Surrey home. The thieves were caught on camera.

Economics

6 hours ago Wife killed and husband hurt trying to save their pets from Pit Bull attack in their own backyard

Gladys Anthony, 62, died during surgery for her wounds following the attack in St. Louis

Events

11 hours ago Moment dad 'realised teacher's baby belonged to his son' after 'spooky' Facebook post

Ex-South Jersey teacher Laura Caron, 34, is facing a multitude of charges after the alleged victim's father is said to have 'figured out' Caron had a baby was his teenage son

Politics

24 hours ago Liam Payne’s pal Roger Nores sues singer’s dad for £8million in death defamation claim

A close friend of the late singer Liam Payne has launched legal proceedings against the artist's father Geoff Payne, in an eye-watering £8 million lawsuit for defamation

Economics

6 hours ago Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case

A Bolivian judge on Friday ordered a warrant for the arrest of former President Evo Morales after he didn’t appear to testify in court in a case alleging that he sexually abused a minor

Events

12 hours ago Strangers' Bar in Parliament to CLOSE amid security probe 'after woman's drink spiked'

The Met Police confirmed earlier this week they were investigating reports of an alleged drink spiking in a popular House of Commons bar - but said no arrests had been made

Politics

25 hours ago Katie Price sparks concern again with her gaunt appearance as she appears in new social media clip with daughter Princess after drastic weight loss

Katie Price sparked concern again with her gaunt appearance as she appeared in a new social media clip with her daughter Princess on Thursday night.

Economics

6 hours ago Denis Law's heartbreaking words as Man Utd icon revealed 'silent killer' health battle

The Manchester United legend has died at the age of 84, almost four years after revealing that, like former Old Trafford heroes Nobby Stiles and Sir Bobby Charlton, that he too had been diagnosed with dementia

Events

12 hours ago Katie Allan's mum says daughter was 'brutalised' at Polmont and 'not afforded right to live'

Katie, 21, was found dead in her cell after she took her own life at the young offenders institution near Falkirk in June 2018.

Politics

7 hours ago US rapper and actor Busta Rhymes charged with assaulting man in New York

The star allegedly became involved in a ‘verbal dispute’ with a 50-year-old man on January 10, which developed into an altercation.

Events

12 hours ago Lottie Tomlinson reveals her newborn daughter's adorable name after welcoming her second child with fiancé Lewis Burton

The influencer, 26, announced the birth of her second child with fiancé Lewis Burton, a baby girl on Thursday.

Politics

7 hours ago $10.24 a day to risk their lives – and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

People serving out their prison terms as firefighters form an integral part of the response to the devastating LA wildfiresEmbers were raining down, the flames were as tall as telephone poles and nearby palm trees were rapidly igniting as Sal Almanza and his firefighting crew arrived at the Los Angeles blazes.“I’ve never seen anything burn so quick,” said Almanza, 42, recounting the first day of the Eaton fire near Pasadena, California. “Our captains have to make the hard decisions: get yourselves killed or let the house burn.” His eyes welled up recounting the properties devoured as his crew had no choice but to retreat: “I was just so sad and emotional, because there was nothing we could do.” Continue reading...

Events

13 hours ago Kate Moss parties into the early hours as she lets her hair down with daughter Lila at her star

The supermodel partied into the early hours as she rung in her 51st birthday with a host of stars and her daughter Lila in London on Thursday.

Politics

8 hours ago Scots killer who strangled girlfriend with stockings over cigarette dies in jail

Mark Ferguson died in jail on Monday, January 13.

Events

13 hours ago What channel is Celtic vs Kilmarnock? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and Scottish Cup team news

Holders Celtic will aim to book their place in the fifth round draw by overcoming Killie at Parkhead

Politics

8 hours ago US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

Events

14 hours ago Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host

Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities

Politics

9 hours ago Police identify man accused of fatally beating 2 homeless people in Miami

Miami police have identified the man accused of killing two homeless people and injuring two others in an unprovoked attack

Events

17 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova told 'she's your twin' after 'special' moment with rarely

The Strictly Come Dancing star is a proud mum to daughter Mila

Politics

9 hours ago Florida hotel discriminated against Arab American group after Hamas attack, Justice Department says

The owner of a hotel in Orlando, Florida’s tourist district has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department over discrimination allegations

Events

18 hours ago Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon announces daughter's adorable name days after birth

The actress confirmed earlier this week she'd welcomed her second child with her partner, Ryan Ledson

Politics

9 hours ago Beauty queen facing prison over 'disgusting' stunt involving cat and firework

Gabrielly Palacio, 19, was allegedly seen lighting a firecracker and throwing it towards a cat as she laughed with a pal in a clip that surfaced online - and now faces jail

Events

24 hours ago Justin Baldoni pictured 'being held' in a 'basement' after Blake Lively shunned him at NYC movie premiere

Justin Baldoni was pictured sitting out the premiere of his film, It Ends With Us, in the basement, after Blake Lively allegedly 'demanded he not attend.'

Politics

10 hours ago A year of bloodshed on streets of Lawless London: Map shows how many teenagers have been killed since start of 2024 amid knife crime epidemic gripping the capital

London has seen a total of 11 teenage homicides over the last 12 months, prompting one community leader to warn that stabbings ' can happen to a child anywhere'.

Events

10 hours ago Man murders paedophile suffering with Alzheimer’s in ‘brutal attack’ after ‘exploiting him for money’

Anthony Gardiner carved ‘I am a n**** killer’ onto his dinner plate while in prison for a violent robbery, after killing 76-year-old John Coxon

Events

10 hours ago Man who 'murdered' daughter, 14, claimed he "must be world's unluckiest man" after 'accidentally throwing knife'

Simon Vickers, 50, is accused of murdering Scarlett Vickers, 14, at their home in Darlington, Co Durham, on July 5 last year. The girl bled to death with an 11cm deep chest wound.

Events

11 hours ago Boy tied to tree and set on fire on 8th birthday exposed killer from deathbed

Robbie Middleton was celebrating his eighth birthday when he was attacked by neighbour Don Collins, who was later exposed as the killer in a devastating video.

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