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Biden evacuated after plane entered airspace near beach home

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — A small private airplane mistakenly entered restricted airspace near President Joe Biden's Delaware vacation home Saturday, prompting the brief evacuation of the president and first lady, the White House and the Secret Service said. The…

Firm proposes Taser-armed drones to stop school shootings

By: Matt O'Brien and Michael Balsamo (AP) ---Taser developer Axon said this week it is working to build drones armed with the electric stunning weapons that could fly into schools and “help prevent the next Uvalde, Sandy Hook, or Columbine.”…

Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination

WASHINGTON (AP) — Abbott says it's restarted production at the Michigan factory that's tied to the ongoing baby formula shortage. The plant has been closed since February due to contamination, and that's led to nationwide supply problems for formulas needed…

Senator: Chief had no radio during Uvalde school shooting

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The state agency investigating the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde has determined that the commander facing criticism for the slow police response was not carrying a radio as the massacre unfolded, a Texas state senator…

LEGO launches 'A to Z of Awesome' campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrating Pride Month for 2022 is as simple as pick, build and share. LEGO is asking inviting the community to build something that represents who they are for the company's “A-Z of Awesome" campaign. “The wonderful thing…

Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain

(AP) -- Police say a man who blamed his surgeon for ongoing pain after a recent back surgery bought an AR-style rifle hours before opening fire at a Tulsa medical office, killing the surgeon and three other people before fatally…

House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing gun legislation in response to mass shootings by 18-year-olds in Texas and New York. The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on a bill that would raise the age limit for…

Depp and Heard face uncertain career prospects after trial

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury’s verdict that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were defamed in their long-running public dispute over their brief marriage raises questions about whether they can overcome tarnished reputations. The decision on Wednesday capped a…