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JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press
Teen SC school shooter gets life for killing 1st grader
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A school shooter who was 14 when he killed a first-grader on a school playground in South Carolina after killing his father in their home was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole. Jesse Osborne targeted Townville Elementary School because he had spent seven years there. Prosecutors, who pushed for […]5 years ago
NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press
Tents, stench, smoke: Health risks are gripping refugee camp
Refugee camps housing immigrants awaiting U.S. asylum are becoming crowded, and toxic.5 years ago
STEFANIE DAZIO and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press
UPDATE: 2 dead in California school attack; gunman shoots self
A suspect in the shooting at Saugus High School is in custody and is being treated at a Santa Clarita hospital, the Los Angeles County Sheriff said.5 years ago
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Battle lines harden as Trump impeachment inquiry goes public
With historic impeachment hearings underway, Democrats and Republicans are hardening their arguments over the actions of President Donald Trump as they set out to win over a deeply polarized American public.5 years ago
Jessie Yeung, CNN
Meet Narwhal, the rescue puppy with a tail growing out of his forehead
There's a 10-week-old puppy in Missouri with a tail growing out of his forehead. Yes, his forehead. No, it doesn't wag. And, appropriately, his name is Narwhal.5 years ago
MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer
US budget deficit surges to $134.5 billion in October
The federal government, which ended the 2019 budget year with its largest deficit in seven years, began the new budget year with a deficit in October that was 33.8% bigger than a year ago as spending hit a record.5 years ago
Derek Staahl
San Diegans can soon choose to fly to work
CARLSBAD, CA (KGTV) — Starting in January, San Diegans with a long commute can choose to ditch the traffic and fly to work thanks to a start-up service co-founded by a UC San Diego graduate. FLOAT, which stands for Fly Over All Traffic, is a commuter air service that will operate a fleet of nine-passenger […]5 years ago
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Impeachment hearings go live on TV with the 1st witnesses
The closed doors of the Trump impeachment investigation are swinging wide open. When the gavel strikes at the start of the House hearing on Wednesday morning, America and the rest of the world will have the chance to see and hear for themselves for the first time about President Donald Trump's actions toward Ukraine and consider whether they are, in fact, impeachable offenses.5 years ago
AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press
Social posts blame election results on unsubstantiated fraud
Claims of voter and election fraud after 2019 elections in Kentucky and Virginia show the potential for misinformation in 2020.5 years ago
MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writers
No. 1 milk company declares bankruptcy amid drop in demand
Dean Foods, the largest milk producer in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Latino advocates in Utah concerned over fate of DACA
People from all over the country are flocking into the nation’s capital, hoping to convince the Supreme Court to reinstate the DACA program, which gave the children of undocumented immigrants the ability to stay and work in the U.S. The high court is hearing arguments about the program Tuesday.5 years ago
Dave Noriega
Opinion: “Midway” movie ends with offensive statement
Dave Noriega believes the filmmakers of "Midway" were trying to be poignant with a statement they added at the end of movie, but he finds it to be offensive.5 years ago
CNN
A speeding Porsche crashed into the second story of a building, killing two people
Two people died Sunday in New Jersey after their speeding car lost control, launched off an embankment and flew into the second story of a building, police said5 years ago
CNN
Soccer fans’ reaction registered on earthquake measuring devices
Fans of the Seattle Sounders were so excited that their celebrations registered on earthquake-sensing equipment.5 years ago
Ryan Prior and Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
Meet the man believed to be oldest living American World War II veteran
His life nowadays is spent doting on his great-grandkids. But Lawrence Brooks is also the oldest American to have served in World War II. He is 110.5 years ago
DAVID CRARY AP National Writer
Trump impeachment inquiry heads for live TV
When the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump begins its public phase, people will be watching on screens large and small.5 years ago
Associated Press
NY regulator vows to investigate Apple Card for sex bias
A New York regulator is investigating Goldman Sachs for possible sex discrimination in the way it sets credit limits. The bank denies wrongdoing.5 years ago
Associated Press
Runner’s abuse allegations embolden other female athletes
Former teen running star Mary Cain's account this week of alleged physical and emotional abuse at the recently disbanded Nike Oregon Project is prompting more top athletes to come forward.5 years ago
Associated Press
Burrow, No. 1 LSU hold on for 46-41 win over No. 2 Alabama
Joe Burrow sprinted toward the LSU fans to celebrate a monumental victory, and moments later was hoisted on the shoulders of two beefy teammates.5 years ago
Associated Press
Families fleeing Mexico violence arrive in Arizona
An 18-vehicle caravan carrying about 100 family members escaping after a violent attack in Mexico arrived in Arizona on Saturday.5 years ago
Associated Press
Tribe members: Noted bison kill site desecrated by coal mine
Investigators say a coal company violated federal land when it disturbed a bison killing ground. No actions have been taken against the company, the Associated Press finds.5 years ago
Associated Press
Stay or go? US residents of Mexico town torn after 9 killed
U.S. citizens living in a small Mexican farming community established by their Mormon ancestors are trying to decide whether they should stay or leave after burying some of the nine American women and children slaughtered this week in a drug cartel ambush.5 years ago
LISA RATHKE Associated Press
Ben & Jerry’s sued over ‘happy cow’ characterization
An environmental activist questions Ben & Jerry's claim that their milk and cream come from "happy cows." He's suing the ice cream maker.5 years ago
