NBC 5 Investigates how a simple ‘twist of lemon’ ended up as a federal case in a Chicago courtroom. And we found scores of other cases like it.

Oregon authorities identified Amanda Lloyd, 40, and Lindsay Bashan, 33, as the victims of a fatal waterfall accident at Dillon Falls, where three people were swept over the falls; search operations are ongoing for the remaining missing individual. The incident occurred while six people floated on inner tubes, with only three survivors, and authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate recovery efforts. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney asserted that Canada will not agree to a subpar trade deal with the US ahead of a looming 1 August deadline, which could trigger a 35% tariff on Canadian goods. Despite ongoing tensions and existing tariffs imposed by President Trump, Carney indicated potential protective measures for key industries and emphasized the importance of a deal that benefits Canadians. Want More Context? 🔎

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has tragically died at 54 after drowning in Costa Rica due to asphyxia caused by a rip current. Throughout his career, Warner received an Emmy nomination, starred in various sitcoms, earned a Grammy, and was involved in projects addressing mental health in the Black community. Want More Context? 🔎

Getty ImagesKohberger has not offered an explanation for the crimes, though he's confessed to breaking in and killing the four studentsWeeks before his trial, Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students, which spared him the death penalty but left victims' families with unanswered questions about his motives. The brutal stabbings on November 13, 2022, shocked the close-knit community, igniting a media frenzy and amateur sleuthing, as Kohberger's reasons for...

A man named Terrance Lamar Bowie, 29, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a woman was found dead in an apartment in Shelby Township, Michigan, following a 911 call that was abruptly disconnected. Police confirmed that Bowie and the 27-year-old victim were known to each other, and his bond was set at $2 million. Want More Context? 🔎

A convicted felon, Fernando Ramirez, 29, has been indicted on 37 counts of attempted murder and assault after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside the Vermont Hollywood nightclub, injuring 37 people. Ramirez, who was on parole with a lengthy criminal history, faces life in prison if convicted, as police continue to search for a suspect who shot him during the incident. Want More Context? 🔎