Missouri’s last abortion clinic allowed to stay open, for now, is rife with ‘troubling’ violations, state says

The last remaining abortion clinic in Missouri, which is set to close in the coming days, was rife with violations — and officials say it may shut down because Planned Parenthood has failed to bring it up to standard.

Washington State sheriff says he will not comply with a new sanctuary state law

Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich says he will not be following the new law because he has a responsibility to take criminals off the streets regardless of their immigration status.

Man who confessed to killing 11-year-old sentenced to life

A New Jersey man who admitted to raping and killing his 11-year-old neighbor was sentenced to life in prison Friday, three months after pleading guilty on the eve of his trial.

The Daily Spike: Canine Companions model for sketch artists at NYC’s Society of Illustrators

Spike becomes a model for the Society of Illustrators.

Texas teacher seen racing tornado to warn parents of danger

A photo shows a brave Texas teacher racing a tornado to warn parents waiting in a carpool line for their children to take cover.

Indianapolis judges shooting investigation shrouded in mystery as those accused are still not charged

The investigation into the May 1 shootings of two judges outside of a White Castle restaurant in Indianapolis is now shrouded in mystery as charges still have not been filed against those accused in the attack – and details are only trickling out through hearings on a separate drunken-driving case.

PHOTO GALLERY: Looking back at hurricane damage

Crews with bulldozers and dump trucks have removed tons of debris from the Florida Panhandle since Hurricane Michael slammed ashore in October, wrecking miles of homes and businesses, yet signs of the storm’s fury remain everywhere as hurricane season approaches.

Six men charged in connection with 2011 murder of New Jersey man in Puerto Rico

Investigators say the defendants allegedly killed Maurice Spagnoletti because he canceled an inflated contract to provide janitorial services to Doral Bank.

The Latest: Missouri clinic can keep doing abortions

The Latest on efforts by Missouri’s only abortion clinic to renew its license (all times local): 1:15 p.m.

Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs

The finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have begun, with 50 kids on stage competing for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes and a new, custom-designed trophy.