Topic: U.S. Marshals Service

Will Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's popularity continue amid lawsuit?

Despite a mountain of legal troubles, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio remains popular with voters and has more than $3.4 million in the bank for his November re-election campaign.

'America's Most Wanted' helps nab Illinois Ponzi fugitives

Nelson and Janet Hallahan were arrested in Arizona after 12 years as fugitives.  Known as the 'Mini Madoffs,' they were convicted in Illinois of stealing $1.2 million.

A conservative worries: Will Gingrich return America to the days of King George?

As a conservative constitutional scholar, I am deeply troubled by Newt Gingrich's vision for executive power over the courts – even if it is to strike back at liberal judges. Such a seizure of power threatens the rule of law upon which free and equal citizenship is founded.

'Justified' returns for an action-packed third season

'Justified' brings more feuds and shoot-outs to its new season, premiering tonight

German mother of L.A. arsons suspect asks if 'Nazis' took her son

L.A. arsons: Was Harry Burkhart setting fires in reaction to the arrest last week of his mother?  German authorities want her for multiple counts of fraud.

Mystery of the missing money: FBI befuddled by disappearance of $43,643

A veteran FBI agent in Illinois has been sentenced to serve five months in prison for lying about the disappearance of over $43,000. Interestingly, he was not accused of stealing the money.

Osama bin Laden dead: How the US found him

Years of 'persistent hard work' led US intelligence to a complex about 50 miles northeast of Islamabad, Pakistan, where a 40-minute US special forces strike left Osama bin Laden dead.

Lone ranger: Tucson's tough-talking sheriff suddenly has national spotlight

Clarence Dupnik, sheriff of Pima County, called Arizona the 'capital' of hatred after the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. He's no stranger to controversy. He has said the tea party brings out the 'worst in America' and called Arizona's immigration law 'racist.'

A shaved, shackled Jared Lee Loughner is ordered held; Jan. 14 hearing set

Jared Lee Loughner, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Gabrielle Giffords, makes his first appearance in federal court in Phoenix. A judge orders him held without bond.

Arizona shooting suspect charged with trying to assassinate Rep. Giffords

Federal authorities also charged Jared Lee Loughner, the Arizona shooting suspect, with two counts of murder. President Obama calls for a moment of silence Monday at 11 a.m. EST.

Madoff auction: jewelry, luxury items fetch high prices

Madoff auction nets more than $2 million with engagement ring selling for $550,000, diamond earrings for $135,000.

House approves $600 million for border: How will it be spent?

About half the money in the House plan goes toward 1,500 new border personnel. Not in the plan: money for any border fences. President Obama could sign a version of the bill in September.

Yellowstone: Arizona fugitives believed to be in national park

Yellowstone National Park may be the hideout for two convicted killers who escaped from an Arizona prison and their suspected accomplice.

'Barefoot bandit' quickly pleads guilty in in Bahamas

'Barefoot Bandit' Colton Harris-Moore pleaded guilty to a minor offense in the Bahamas on Tuesday and is expected to be deported soon to the United States to face prosecution.

July 4 is important -- but so is July 3

Two events on July 3, 1863 matter as much to human rights as July 4, 1776.

Las Vegas shooting: rage against the courts

Las Vegas shooting suspect Johnny Lee Wicks had a long rap sheet and was reportedly upset about the dismissal of his lawsuit against the Social Security Administration. Experts say it's not easy to tell whether a disgruntled plaintiff will become a violent one.

Las Vegas courthouse shooting highlights rising threat

A gunman opened fire at a Las Vegas federal courthouse Monday, injuring a US marshal and killing a security officer. Threats to federal judges and prosecutors have more than doubled since 2003, according to a recent Justice Department report.

California sweep targets illegal immigrants with criminal records

Federal agents arrested almost 300 people in California Thursday, as part of a new focus on targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records. Most of those arrested had been convicted of serious or violent crimes, officials said.

The Berlin wall and violent Islamic jihad

A persistent, united effort by governments and individuals brought down the Berlin wall. The same strategy can crack the wall of jihadist ideology.

US strikes at Mexican cartel's drug-and-gun trade

A violent Mexican cartel, La Familia, is target of US raids. More than 300 arrested.

Hey, let's move Guantánamo up to Montana!