21 h. ago Suspect wanted for murder, kidnapping, extortion remains at large: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police are hoping the public can help locate a suspect facing serious charges, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and extortion.

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22 h. ago 2 more people have been charged in the killing of a transgender man in upstate New York

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (AP) — Two more people have been charged with murder in the death of a transgender man who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York. New York State Police said they arrested Kimberly Sochia, 29, of Canandaigua, and Thomas Eaves, 21, of Geneva on […]

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25 h. ago Closing arguments underway in trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie

MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Lawyers delivered their closing arguments Friday in the trial of a New Jersey man charged with trying to kill Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in a knife attack that left the author blind in one eye and with other serious injuries. Hadi Matar, 27, is charged with attempted murder […]

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46 h. ago N.Y. governor says prison guards arrested, charged in death of handcuffed man beaten by them

UTICA, N.Y. — New York’s governor says prison workers are being arrested today on murder charges in the death of an inmate who was beaten while handcuffed. The beating of Robert Brooks by multiple officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December was caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Gov. Kathy […]

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49 h. ago Boy charged with murder in quadruple homicide on Saskatchewan First Nation

The boy and an 18-year-old arrested for the killings of two women and two men at a home on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation

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65 h. ago Teen stabbed homeless Toronto man twice during swarming, Crown tells murder trial

A teen girl who took part in the violent swarming of a homeless Toronto man more than two years ago was the only one in the group who could have stabbed him twice during the attack, prosecutors alleged Wednesday at her murder trial. The girl — one of eight teens charged in the case — […]

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3 d. ago Owners of Pai opening Toronto restaurant with karaoke and claw machines

Toronto will soon be home to a vibrant new restaurant and bar from the city's most prolific Thai-food ambassadors.  From celebrated duo chef Nuit and Jeff Regular, the team behind Pai, Kiin and Sukhothai, Tha Phae Tavern will be a modern spot named for Chiang Mai's bustling Tha Phae Gate.A historic landmark known for bazaars and night markets, the area is recognized as one of Thailand's most exciting international meeting places.Inspired by the area's convergence of cultures, food and people, Tha Phae Tavern is set to invigorate 221 Richmond Street West with vivacious energy along with modern Thai food and handcrafted cocktails. Though planning is still in progress, the team says chef Nuit's menu is inspired by classic Thai drinking snacks and small plates that combine Thai flavours with global influences.Tha Phae Tavern's private karaoke rooms, on-site photo booth and claw machine will apparently further capture the hubbub of Thailand's Tha Phae Gate."...

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3 d. ago CRIME SCENE: York cops probing targeted arson attack after homes set ablaze

York Regional Police are on the hunt for a pair of suspects after homes were set ablaze in a targeted arson attack in King Township. Police said they responded to a fire Saturday at about 6:30 a.m. in the 15th Sideroad-Charles Baker Dr. area, where officers found two under-construction homes engulfed in flames in a […]

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3 d. ago Man charged with murder as cops seek witnesses to restaurant fire in King Township

A 22-year-old Mississauga man has been charged with murder after a restaurant was set ablaze Sunday in King Township. York Regional Police said they are also seeking witnesses to the incident after officers responded at about 3 a.m. to reports of a fire in the Hwy. 27-King Rd. area, where a building was found to […]

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3 d. ago Nevada judge reschedules trial for suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next year

LAS VEGAS — A Nevada judge on Tuesday postponed the murder trial of the only suspect ever charged in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur for nearly a year, saying she had little choice given new developments presented by his defense attorneys and the need to ensure a fair trial. The trial of […]

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3 d. ago Florida man charged after shooting two men he thought were ’Palestinians’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after opening fire on two men in Miami Beach who he thought were Palestinians. According to an arrest report, Mordechai Brafman shot at the men 17 times in the “unprovoked” attack, telling officers that while driving his truck, he “saw […]

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4 d. ago One man charged with murder, another wanted after fatal weekend stabbing

Jacob Blanchard, 25, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and assault with a weapon.

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