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Several universities present the latest data on school shootings
JACKSON, Tenn. – Experts from several universities presented the latest data on US school shootings and why they may happen. Dozens of school shootings take place in the country each year—not…
GOP's Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker and colleagues seek other options
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who are refusing to give him the gavel. …
Prime suspect admits to Natalee Holloway 2005 murder in Aruba, gets plea deal in extortion case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A U.S. judge says the chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway has admitted he killed her and disposed of her remains. The admission comes as part of a plea deal with prosecutors on…
Remains of at least 189 people removed from Colorado funeral home, up from 115, officials say
DENVER (AP) — The remains of at least 189 people have been removed from a Colorado funeral home, up from an initial estimate of about 115 when the decaying and improperly stored bodies were discovered two weeks ago, officials said Tuesday. [caption id="attachment_1711149"…
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on the first ballot, but more voting likely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have rejected congressman Jim Jordan for House speaker on the first ballot. More voting is expected Tuesday as the staunch ally of Donald Trump works to shore up support and seize the speaker's gavel. Clearly, not…
Appeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An appeals court in South Carolina is allowing Alex Murdaugh to ask a judge to throw out his murder convictions and life sentence and get a new trial after his lawyers accused the court clerk in…
Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. …
Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses
Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. FILE - This photo shows a sign of Rite…
Trump has narrow gag order imposed on him by federal judge overseeing 2020 election subversion case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump in Washington has imposed a narrow gag order on him, saying he can't mount a “smear campaign” against prosecutors. The order bars the Republican former…
