American missionary kidnapped near Niger's presidential palace as security expert warns first 48 hours critical for rescue from ISIS-controlled territory.

Bryan Kohberger's lawyers ask judge to excuse $27,000 in payments to Idaho murder victims' families, citing GoFundMe donations already received.

Jacoby Tillman, 23, spent two months on run before arrest for allegedly choking woman unconscious on Florida trail, then released on low bond despite criminal history.

Houston officials face mounting pressure as 16 bodies have been pulled from the city's bayous this year, sparking debate over whether a serial killer is targeting victims.