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The discovery of Suzanne Morphew’s remains three years after the Colorado woman went missing is raising new questions about what happened to her DENVER -- The discovery of Suzanne Morphew's remains more than three years after the Colorado woman went missing on Mother's Day is raising new questions about what happened and whether her husband remains a suspect since murder charges brought against him were dropped. Barry Morphew reasserted his innocence in a statement issued through his attorneys Thursday. They said he and the couple’s two grown daughters had held out hope Suzanne Morphew would return alive. He previously filed a $15 million lawsuit against county officials, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights. Authorities are not answering questions about how last week's discovery of the remains impacts the case, saying only that the investigation continues. Here's what to know about the case: Morphew, originally from Alexandria, Indiana, was 49 when ...

The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has surpassed 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. LONDON -- The death toll from devastating flood s in eastern Libya has surpassed 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. The Libyan Red Crescent said Friday that at least 11,300 people had died and another 10,100 were reported missing. MORE: Most casualties in Libya floods could have been avoided: World Meteorological Organization chief Mediterranean storm Daniel is behind the widespread flood ing in the North African nation, as it washed away entire neighborhoods over the weekend and swept bodies out to sea. Libya's National Center of Meteorology reported that more than 16 inches of rain fell in the northeastern city of Bayda within a 24-hour period to Sunday, according to the flood tracking website Floodlist. MORE: Flood death toll in eastern Libya reaches 6,000 with thousands still missing: Official The nearby port city of Derna was the worst affected follo...

Police say the bodies of three missing hikers have been recovered from a mountain in the Scottish Highlands GLEN COE, Scotland -- The bodies of three missing hikers were recovered from a mountain in the Scottish Highlands after they didn't return from a notoriously difficult scramble on one of the narrowest ridge crests in Britain, police said Monday. The trio set out Saturday in Glen Coe to hike the Aonach Eagach, a 6-mile (10-kilometer) knife-edge ridge that tops out at 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) and has precipitous drops. A search began after sunset when they didn't return, Police Scotland said. A Coastguard helicopter flying in fog and mist located the bodies and a search and rescue crew returned Sunday morning to recover them. The deaths did not appear to be suspicious but a report will be given to the office that investigates deaths and prosecutes crimes, police said. Police did not provide names of the dead. While storm Antoni lashed parts of the U.K. on Saturday wit...