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Police: Fatal Austin Mass Shooting Arose From A Teenage Feud
Harker Heights High School student Jeremiah Tabb, 17, was arrested at school Monday and remained in Travis County Jail on Wednesday. He is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison...
No Apology: Tavis Smiley Makes Comeback Bid After PBS Firing
Three years after workplace misconduct allegations cost veteran TV and radio talkshow host Tavis Smiley his job and a national forum, hes ending his silence.
Newspaper Carrier Confronted By Sheriff Files $5M Tort Claim
A Black newspaper carrier confronted by Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has filed a legal claim seeking at least $5 million in damages.
Two Men Convicted Of Helping Create Ransomware Attacks
Two men from Estonia have been convicted of federal cybercrime charges involving ransomware and other attacks on computer systems around the globe.
France to Lift Covid Curfew on June 20, Masks No longer Compulsory Outdoors from Thursday
France's prime minister to end an 8 month nightly coronavirus curfew on June 20.
10 California Residents Get $1.5M Richer Via Vaccine Jackpot
Gov. Gavin Newsom doled out $1.5 million each to 10 vaccinated winners at Universal Studios on Tuesday to mark the end of the state's coronavirus restrictions.
Feds To Cooperate In Virginia Case Against Park Police Cops
Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a break from his predecessors in the Trump administration, is allowing federal agents to cooperate with local prosecutors pursuing manslaughter charges against two U.S. Park Police officers who fatally shot a Virginia...
Judge OKs $15M Settlement Over Rape Of Incapacitated Woman
A judge has approved a $15 million settlement against a doctor in a lawsuit by the parents of an incapacitated woman who was sexually assaulted and later gave birth at a Phoenix longterm care center, marking the last of several deals to resolve legal clai...
GOP Operative's Pick For Broadcasting Board Prompts Concern
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's nomination of a Republican Party operative to a public broadcasting oversight board has prompted concern about the appointee's credentials and whether the GOP governor will use his political muscle to fill multiple expired...
Emails Show Trump Pressured Justice Dept. Over 2020 Election
During the last weeks of his presidency, Donald Trump and his allies pressured the Justice Department to investigate unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite the fact his former attorney general had said there was no evidence of...
Myanmar's Chin State Chief Minister, Over 9,000 Others Have Taken Refuge in Mizoram: Official
Chin, a state in Western Myanmar, shares its Western border with Mizoram.
Beijing Accuses NATO of Exaggerating 'China Threat Theory'
NATO leaders made the commitment on Monday, as US President Joe Biden renewed Washington's transatlantic ties at his first summit with the allies.
China Gears up to Launch 1st Crew to New Space Station
The mission is China's first crewed spaceflight in nearly five years, and a matter of prestige for the government as it prepares to mark the 100th birthday of the ruling Communist Party on July 1.
Analysis-Soccer-Striking Issues To Address For Spain
Spain Coach Luis Enrique was left with more questions than answers after his side dominated Sweden in their Group E opener on Monday but ended up being held to the first 00 draw of Euro 2020.
Activists Call For 21-day Cease Fire To Kansas City Violence
Clergy and civil rights advocates in Kansas City are promoting a 21day cease fire with offers of conflict resolution and oncall spiritual counseling in a city that's undergoing yet another deadly year of gunrelated violence.
Report Says Technology Kept 2020 Census Below Expected Cost
The 2020 census is expected to cost $14.2 billion, well below a previous estimate of $15.6 billion, reflecting a slowdown in the price tag for the nation's head count thanks to technological innovations, according to a new watchdog report released Monday.
