MODESTO, CA - Anitra Hankins held a prayer vigil in May for her 13-year-old son the day before he was scheduled to undergo a series of surgeries and medical procedures. "Despite his life-threatening illnesses, Miles has a heartwarming spirit, which has touched countless lives in a positive way," Hankins wrote in a flier promoting the vigil for her son. "Please join ...

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Laguna Beach police say a man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving ran into a patrol car, then smashed into a pole and an air-and-water dispenser at a gas station—after he was pulled over. Sgt. George Ramos tells the Orange County Register Monday that Christian Aparicio pulled into the gas station after an officer pulled him over Saturday night. ...

ROME, Italy -- Rome police are describing the thieves who walked off with a euro500,000 ($693,000) diamond-encrusted ring as a pair of elegantly attired, smooth-talking men who convinced a Cartier saleswoman they wanted the luxury store's most expensive ring as a wedding present. Police official Paolo Guiso, who is leading the investigation, told The Associated Press Wednesday that two men, speaking ...

WASHINGTON - Kimberly Munley and Mark Todd didn't hesitate when they got a call about the Fort Hood shooter. As cops on patrol, it was their duty to rush toward the danger. Munley was shot in three places, now walks with a cane and may not be able to work as a patrol officer again. They have been praised widely for ...

DALLAS - A 26-year-old man apparently stole the gun of his brother – a Dallas police officer – and killed himself with it after attempting to rob a Far North Dallas bank Monday, police said. Investigators said the officer, whom they declined to identify because he works undercover, did not know that his service weapon had been taken until after his ...

NEWARK, N.J. — Bail remains at $1.5 million for the 19-year-old charged in a drive-by shooting that killed an off-duty Newark police officer. Rasul McNeill-Thomas appeared in court Tuesday. His public defender entered a not guilty plea on his behalf to charges of murder, aggravated assault, carjacking and weapons offenses. [photo:605028] Officer William Johnson was waiting for a slice of pizza ...