FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam

Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.

3 teenage girls admit guilt, sentenced to 20 years for carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman

Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial

After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.

2 teens charged in Federal Way botched carjacking that led to homicide

Two teens are facing a first-degree murder charge for a failed carjacking in Federal Way that led to a man being shot and killed.

Family members say the man killed in a Kitsap County standoff was wanted for shooting, killing Tacoma dad

An hours-long standoff in Bremerton ended with law enforcement shooting and killing a man suspected of murder. Officials say he barricaded himself inside a home with guns and was shooting several rounds at officers all morning. They said they had been partnering with the FBI to find him and the agencies tracked him down in Kitsap County. 

Murder for hire plot suspect sentenced 13+ years
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A woman who hired two teenagers to try and kill her ex-husband has been sentenced to more than 13 years behind bars.

Victim's family speaks out after deadly standoff
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An hours-long standoff in Bremerton ended with law enforcement shooting and killing a man suspected of murder. Officials say he barricaded himself inside a home with guns and was shooting several rounds at officers all morning. They said they'd been partnering with the FBI to find him and the agencies tracked him down in Kitsap County.

Sheriff: Arrest made in Thurston Co. couple's disappearance
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The Thurston County Sheriff?s Office (TCSO) announced on Friday that a man had been arrested in connection to the disappearance of a Lacey chiropractor and her husband. Detectives also believe that the couple did not survive the attack at their home.