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Possible new victim in 'Doodler' serial killer case announced; San Francisco police raise reward to $200,000
The “Doodler,” so named because he told a surviving victim he was a cartoonist, is now suspected in six homicides of gay white men in 1974 and 1975.
Oxford High School shooting suspect to pursue insanity defense
The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said the insanity plea is “procedural” and will allow for Ethan Crumbley “to get a psychological evaluation."
Fake poop helps transplanted owls settle in to new, safer neighborhoods
Scientists took pains to create the impression that owls already lived there so they’d stick around.
$110K reward offered after teen girl found dead on L.A. freeway
Tioni Theus, whose body was discovered Jan. 8 on Interstate 10, may have been a victim of human trafficking, officials say.
More than 30 million Americans are under winter storm watches
More than 30 million Americans are under winter storm watches with the heaviest snow expected from Eastern Long Island through coastal New England. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda has more on the developing story including the arctic temperatures that will spill all the way down to South Florida this weekend.
Coast Guard calls off search for survivors of capsized boat off the coast of Florida
The Coast Guard is calling off its search for survivors after a boat capsized off the coast of Florida, leaving at least five dead and 34 still missing. NBC News’ Blayne Alexander reports on how the mother of the lone survivor is now speaking out.
Woman found and returned lost letter written by a Holocaust survivor in 1945
A lost letter penned by a Holocaust survivor back in 1945 was found 77 years later and returned to the family by a New York City decorator. NBC News’ Tom Llamas has more on the story on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
4 in custody after 6 found dead in Milwaukee home
Police said they were trying to determine if the four people were involved in the slayings of six people found dead Sunday.
No arrests in the shooting of a Black man, his family now demands answers
No charges or arrests have been made in the killing of a Black man shot multiple times last month despite four people being detained and questioned. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah has more on the story including how the victim's family is now hiring their own medical expert to examine the body.
Sarah Palin returns to NYC restaurant two days after testing positive for Covid
But this time, the unvaccinated former Alaska governor and her party sat outside Elio's.
Investigation into Georgia teen found dead in gym mat is closed without charges
Kendrick Johnson's body was found in a wrestling mat Jan. 11, 2013, in the Lowndes High School gym in Valdosta.
