Sources: Discovery suspect had starter guns

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:44:46 -0500

Montgomery County police department sources say the hostage-taker at the Discover Channel building had only starter guns that make noise but can't cause serious injury.

Chicago gang members criticize 'gang summit'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:42:13 -0500

Several current and ex-gang members lashed out at Chicago's police chief on Thursday, calling his so-called "gang summit" initiative to crack down on crime a wasted effort that will have little effect on the streets of the county's third largest city.

Calif man gets death for sex-killing of 5-year-old

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:36:12 -0500

A Southern California man has been sentenced to death for sexually assaulting and beating to death his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter.

Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from jail

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:18:34 -0500

Robert "Joe" Halderman admitted he demanded $2 million in hush money last fall to keep from revealing personal information about Letterman.

Earl weakens a bit, still East Coast threat

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:11:14 -0500

Hurricane Earl's winds weakened to 125 mph on Thursday but the Category 3 storm was still blowing toward North Carolina.

Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:08:50 -0500

The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Thursday, saying the Arizona lawman refused for more than a year to turn over records in an investigation into allegations his department discriminates against Hispanics.

Rapper T.I., wife arrested on drug charges

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:05:39 -0500

Grammy-winning rapper T.I. was arrested along with his wife on suspicion of possessing methamphetamines, five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint on weapons charges.

Field Notes: As many flee, one group is happy about Earl

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:18:19 -0500

Hurricane season is one of the rare times when East Coast waves can reach world-class heights.

Copper heiress has signed a will, attorney says

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:38:50 -0500

Has the reclusive heiress Huguette Clark signed a will? Yes, her attorney says. Msnbc.com's Bill Dedman reports.